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The Rising Sun Arts Academy will be offering your child two weeks of fun filled classes.
Week one runs July 6,7,8,9. Children ages 6 – 9 will learn the art of print making and paint a class mural. Children ages 9 – 12 will experience the art of quilt making. Students will create an 18 inch square quilt by weaving together colorful strips of fabric. They can also choose to let their imaginations flow and embelish their quilt with beads, feathers, and buttons. Your child will learn basic color, design, hand sewing, and pressing techniques.
Week two runs July 12,13,14,15. Children ages 6 -9 will be working with clay to create fun stuff. Children ages 9 – 12 will create an 18 inch quilt by sewing colorful squares together. Students will be working with sewing machines along with learning design principles and pressing techniques. It’s sew easy.
Classes for ages 6 – 9 are held from 9:00 – 9:45 and taught by Andrea Grimsley and Molly Beyer.
Classes for ages 9 – 12 are held from 10:00 – 11:00 and taught by local quilting artist Susan Bengston.
Tuition for classes are $25/week or $40/both weeks. Please make checks payable to the Arts Council/City of Rising Sun. Registration forms are available to you in the main gallery.
Students work will be on display at the Pendleton Art Center July 22 – 30.
This workshop takes place August 21 and 22 and is designed to teach artists how to shoot dramatic references for their artwork. You will also learn the controls, features, and functions of your digital SLR camera. Robin is an award winning photographer and will cover a wide range of topics to make you more adept with your camera and get the results you want. The artist will learn camera basics, to advanced lighting sources and equipment, creating moods and drama, copying artwork and more. A sturdy tripod and a Digital SLR camera and lenses are highly recommended. Advanced point and shoot cameras with flash turned off will work. The camera instruction manual is needed. This workshop is open to the beginner as well as the advanced.
EXCEPTIONAL ART, MUSIC, WINE AND FOOD PLANNED FOR RISING SUN FESTIVAL OF FINE ARTS & CRAFTS
More than 60 artists from around the country will be in Rising Sun, Indiana, September 18 and 19, for the annual Rising Sun Festival of Fine Arts & Crafts. This juried festival of exceptional fine art and fine crafts, jewelry, pottery, handcrafted furniture, and musical instruments will be held in Rising Sun’s historic Main Street District along the Ohio River.
Rising Sun, IN – Looking for an extreme thrill in the great outdoors? Well, look no further. Rising Sun, Indiana, is now home to the new Dagaz Acres Leadership Center and Zip-line Adventure Course.
The first of its kind in the tri-state, Dagaz Acres’ state-of-the-art zip-line and challenge course offers an eco-adventure along with an adrenaline rush for both novice and master “zippers” alike.
Seventy nine entries competed for the top honors at this year’s QuiltFest. Organizers, Ohio County Historical Society and Sunshine Stitchers, are proud to announce the winning entries.
The coveted Best in Show Quilt was awarded to “Stellar Legacy” by Diane Livezey of Edgewood, Kentucky. In addition, Diane was the first place winner in the Mixed Techniques category with “Serendipitous” which was also the People’s Choice. A Special Judges Recognition was given to “Pheasant” by Suzanne Peters of Union, KY by NQA certified judge, Linda Luggen of Cincinnati, OH.
The Rising Sun-Ohio County Parks and Recreation Department is very excited to announce the upcoming June Programs for kids in the Shiner Community Park Below is a list of those activities that begin in June.
Tyke Hike – Parents are invited to explore the wonders of nature and go for a walk with your little tyke. There will be a story, a craft and a short hike in the Park. Suitable for children ages 3-5. We will meet on Mondays in June at 10-11am at the shelter in the Shiner Community Park (weather permitting). Cost is $2.00/week or $8.00 for the entire session.
Session A Ages 6-9 9:00 to 9:45
Week One: July 6,7,8,9 Students will make prints and paint a class mural.
Week Two: July 12,13,14,15 Students will work with clay to create fun stuff.
All classes taught by Andrea Grimsley and Molly Beyer
Session B Ages 9-12 10:00 to 11:00 Quilting with Mrs. B
Week One: July 6,7,8,9 Make your own 18 in. square quilt by weaving together colorful strips of fabric. You can embellish with beads, buttons, charms, feathers, let your imagination guide you! Learn basic color, design, hand sewing and pressing techniques.
Week Two: July 12,13,14,15 Create an 18 in. quilt by sewing colorful squares together and cutting them up to make exciting designs. Students will work with sewing machine; learn design principals and pressing techniques. It’s sew easy!
All classes taught by Susan Bengtson.
During the month of June, join local artists Herb Herrick and Luann Houser. Together these Pendleton artists will have on display fine works of art of “Landscapes, Lattigo & Lace” The show will open in the Pendleton’s Main Gallery June 4 through June 25.
The Pendleton is open Wednesday through Friday 12 – 5 and on Saturday 10 – 5. During the First Friday of each month the hours are extended until 9:00. This is a free event and families are welcome to come and enjoy.
Herb Herrick, Studio 4 Acrylic
Luann Houser, Studio 1A Oil
PENDLETON ART CENTER, RISING SUN
201 Main Street
Rising Sun, Indiana 47040
812-438-9900
Rising Sun’s Fifth Juried Regional Art Show Opens at Pendleton Art Center May 7.
Artists from Indiana, Ohio and Kentucky will exhibit their prize winning art work at the Pendleton Art Center during the month of May. The opening reception will be held at the Pendleton Art Center Friday May 7 from 6-9 pm.
Ben Belew artist and classical pianist will entertain throughout the evening. Prizes will be awarded at 7pm.
Vera Curnow, curator of the show, said, “We are extremely fortunate to have Owen Findsen as judge of this year’s show. Mr. Findsen was a reporter, features writer and art critic for the Cincinnati Enquirer for almost 40 years. He is a well known writer of art related books and has taught art history at the University of Cincinnati.”
The 5th Juried Art Exhibition is sponsored by the Ohio County Tourism Commission as part of their ongoing project development effort.
Nearly three years have passed since a Rural Entrepreneurial Support grant from the Indiana Office of Community & Rural Affairs (OCRA) helped Rising Sun, Indiana, establish itself as a blossoming artists’ colony. During the 18 month program, 150 students attended the Rising Sun Art Academy, an “artist in residence” program was launched in the local school to provide resources for art enrichment in the classroom, and over 300 adult learners from throughout the nation attended workshops lead by local instructors and national figures such as Eric Maisel and Becky Anderson.
Story and Photos by Kendal R. Miller
Equipped with a map, a full tank of gas and both a love and curiosity for the arts, I ventured out on a journey that exposed me to the winding roads and scenic views of both Switzerland and Ohio counties in rural Southeast Indiana.
