July 23, 2009

Opening Reception at the Tippecanoe Arts Federation August 7th

Tippecanoe Arts Federation will host artists Jim Binkley, Laelle Busch, and Diane Gee for their first solo exhibits in the Tippecanoe Arts Federation galleries. The Tippecanoe Arts Federation has hosted exhibits for 19 years featuring work by artists from new and emerging to seasoned professional and even organizations. Join us August 7th from 6:00-8:00pm at the Wells Community Cultural Center as we celebrate their opening. The reception is free and open to the public. The exhibit will run from August 7 through September 11 at the Wells Community Cultural Center, 638 North St., Lafayette. The Wells Community Cultural Center galleries are open and free to the public Tuesday through Friday from 9:00am-5:00pm.

Jim Binkley

Casualties of War

Various Media

East Gallery

The work in this show is based on photographs relating to war, mostly of soldiers who have died in Iraq and Afghanistan. “To me, there is a sadness in photographic portraits, a suggestion of mortality, all the more true when we know that those we see pictured have indeed died. If there is a purpose to my work it is to express this feeling-- and the ultimate futility and waste of not just this war but any war—emphasized somehow by the process of reproducing into another medium,” states the artist.

The show consists of oil paintings, etchings and relief prints, and digital drawings. Jim Binkley is a professor of agricultural economics at Purdue University and has taken several Purdue art classes over the years.

Laelle Busch

Tavolara: a compilation

Prints and Drawings

West Gallery



Laelle Busch was raised in West Lafayette and received her BFA in printmaking from Washington University in St. Louis in 2008. Her work ranges from representational to abstract, however, it is united by the theme of human interaction with the earth. Fascinated by both the positive and negative effect people have in shaping the earth, she works with natural patterns of growth and accumulation which are meditations on this relationship.

Diane Gee

Patterns and Forms: Geometry in Art

Ceramics

Northwest Gallery


This exhibit explores geometry and other mathematical principles in artistic pottery forms. According to the artist, “The intent is to show that art and the sciences are not mutually exclusive! Math and Art are strongly linked, with synergistic and rich relationships. Mathematics is not just theoretical; it is imbedded in many patterns and forms which are actively present around us. It has a beauty and vitality which offers a flexible structure for creative exploration and expression. This exhibit links the two through the forms, and includes summary explanations of the associated math, as well as some interactive exercises.”

2010 Gallery Walk Dates

The Tippecanoe Arts Federation is pleased to announce the dates for the 2010 Gallery Walks: May 14, July 16, and September 17, 2010.

Started in 2000, Gallery Walks were conceived and begun by the Tippecanoe Arts Federation as a fun and relaxing way for residents from Tippecanoe and surrounding counties to visit Lafayette and appreciate local architecture, culture, and artistic talent. Over the years, the Gallery Walks have grown to include an average of 25 businesses. In 2009, the Gallery Walks extended into West Lafayette, drawing residents from hilltop to hilltop. The Gallery Walks bring hundreds to the downtown Lafayette and West Lafayette area for this fun and exciting event in celebration of the arts and community.

Mark your calendars for the 10th year of this wonderful event of local art and culture.

July 13, 2009

Request for Proposals for Mural Art Initiative

The Tippecanoe Arts Federation is requesting proposals for a mural to be created on the Riverside Skating Rink in Tapawingo Park, West Lafayette. This is a paid opportunity for a qualified artist or team of artists working collaboratively to create a design.

The Mural Art Initiative is a collaborative educational outreach program that serves Greater Lafayette area at-risk and underserved youth populations. The three primary objectives of this multi-faceted program are to: beautify community areas vandalized by graffiti, visually promote the clear benefit of arts in our community, and provide a life-long positive impact on all project participants.

The application and more information is available at http://tippecanoearts.org/callsforentry/RiversideSkateRinkMuralRFP.pdf All submissions of proposals are due by 5:00pm on August 14, 2009 to the

Tippecanoe Arts Federation

638 North St

Lafayette, IN 47901.

All questions regarding the proposal should be directed to Tetia Lee at tetial@tippecanoearts.org or (765) 423-2787.

The Mural Art Initiative is made possible through the generous sponsorship of PEFCU, Community Foundation, and Indiana Arts Commission.


July 10, 2009

Taste of Tippecanoe Accepting Press Kits for 2010

The Taste of Tippecanoe is accepting press kits and promotional material from musicians for the 29th Annual Taste of Tippecanoe until September 15, 2009. The Taste of Tippecanoe is an annual fundraising event for the Tippecanoe Arts Federation. The Tippecanoe Arts Federation is the umbrella organization and arts council for 14 counties in North Central Indiana. The TASTE highlights various genres of music on 9 stages to an audience of nearly 40,000.

Performers in all genres of music will be considered and local and regional musicians are strongly encouraged to apply. TASTE 2010 will be held on Saturday, June 19, 2010.

If you have an interest in performing at the 2010 Taste, please submit a press kit (recording, photo if possible, a short biography, references, and contact information including e-mail) to:

Taste of Tippecanoe

638 North Street

Lafayette, IN 47901

Attn: 2010 Bands

Electronic press kits will be considered but you must submit a written request to perform. Electronic press kits should be e-mailed to mark@tasteoftippecanoe.org.

A selection process will take place in October and you will be notified by November 15, 2009.