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 10^th year of this wonderful event of local art and culture.

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.

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.