This is the last weekend to view the Indiana Glass Arts Alliance show at the Garfield Park Arts Center. Watch the video below to see the beautiful work this show has to offer. You can still view pieces at the Conservatory through March 18.

 

 

 

You’ll never look at yourself the same way again after this project! Imitating the style of photo-realist Chuck Close, we will create funky self portraits using grids and symbols. After we take your picture, we’ll print if off and place a grid over it. From there, we’ll show you some fun ways to fill in the squares with symbols, lines, and various colors. Say cheese!

Join us March 3 – April 15 on Saturdays and Sundays in the Arts for All room.  All ages welcome, but children must be accompanied by an adult.

WHAT: Widely considered Shakespeare’s fastest-moving and funniest play, The Taming of the Shrew is the original battle-of-the-sexes romantic comedy.  In the play, the headstrong Kate is courted by  fortune-hunter Petruchio who is equally strong-willed.  They engage in wild antics attempting to break the other’s will even while falling in love.

WHERE: Presented indoors at the Garfield Park Arts Center by The Garfield Shakespeare Company.

WHEN: March 9, 10, 16, 17 at 7:00 pm, March 18 at 2:00 pm

COST: FREE. Reservations can be made by visiting the GPAC or by calling 327-7135.

Click here for directions to the GPAC.

The Indiana Photographic Society presents its sixth annual exhibit entitled “Eye of the Beholder.” Society artists will showcase more than 75 photographic works of art.  The free exhibit will offer displays of digital and film formats in black and white plus color and feature techniques including infrared and high dynamic range. Enjoy live music and refreshments at the opening reception, where many of the photographers will be in attendance.

After viewing “Through the Lens:  Eye of the Beholder,” all visitors are encouraged to visit the Arts for All studio to create their own “Chuck Close Self Portrait.”

Mar 3 – Apr 15 (Closed Apr 6th and Apr 8th)

Mar 3    Opening Reception from 5:00pm – 7:00pm

Good morning from the staff parking lot at the Garfield Park Arts Center.

Buy a movie pass and see 6 movies for the price of 5, plus free popcorn!

This winter and spring, join film historian Eric Grayson as he presents “Fallen Stars,” a film series featuring actors who were ostracized from Hollywood.

The Pay Off (1942) Featuring Lee Tracy

The city’s District Attorney is murdered, and a newspaper reporter investigates. He starts finding out that everything wasn’t quite as cut and dried as it appeared to be.

Tracy was a big star on Broadway and landed a contract with MGM, but heavy drinking and an unfortunate incident with the Mexican army kept Tracy out of big budget films for decades.
Feb 25     7:00 p.m.     $3.00

Questions? Call us at (317) 327-7135.

 

The Art of Improvisation

Improvisational theatre, better known as “improv”, is a popular art form in which actors perform spontaneously. Actors often take cues from the audience to help set a scene, or play various acting games. You may have seen this type of acting at Crackers Comedy Club on Meridian St, or ComedySportz on Mass Ave.

Join instructor Thom Robertson for this dynamic workshop in improvisation techniques and practical skills.  Thom has trained with Second City and INDYPROV. Ages 14+ $60 for 6 classes.

Feb 29 – Apr 4                   W            6:30-8:30pm                       Course # 181178

Apr 18 – May 23                W            6:30-8:30pm                       Course # 181179

Register online today, or call (317) 327-7135.

Join instructor Jude Odell in this new workshop!  Learn to use the studio slab roller and texture tools to make a clay wall pocket for your home or garden.  Pieces will be bisque fired and picked up at a later date.  Color and surfaces that can be applied at home will be discussed. $15 for one workshop. Ages 18 +

February 22, 6:30 – 8:30pm          Course #181104

Register online today or call (317) 327-7135.

Mar 26 – 30 | 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. | 180942 Ages 7-12 | $125 | 5-Day Camp

Take advantage of the new IPS intersession by taking part in a fun, messy and creative camp at the Garfield Park Arts Center. Make new friends, learn new skills and create works of art which will long be treasured. Talented and inspiring teaching artists will guide campers as they delve into visual, performance and literary arts- no two days will be the same!

Before and after care available from 8-9:00 a.m. and 4-5:00 p.m. for $15 each/week.
Before Care: Mar 26 – 30 M-F 8:00am – 9:00am     Course # 180946
After Care: Mar 26 – 30 M-F 4:00pm – 5:00pm     Course # 180947

Register online or call 327-7135.

Winter and spring in Indiana can be unpredictable and crazy, but when the weather outside  is frightful, you can count on the Garfield Park Arts Center to provide indoor entertainment. In addition to our free exhibits, meetings, events, and Arts For All programs, we offer many classes for all ages.
Why not register for a class to keep this season fun?

If you are interested in a class, call us at 327-7135 for more details. When you are ready to register, you can do so online via Indy Parks, on the phone with us (327-7135) or through customer service (327-PARK), or in person at the GPAC. Please register in advance!

Visit us on Facebook and Twitter to find up to the minute happenings for classes and programs.

The following featured classes currently have registration and would benefit from having you there too:

Preschool Visual Arts Sampler

Bring your youngest artists in their messiest art clothes and leave the clean-up to us. Preschoolers play with paint, dabble in drawing, create with clay and so much more. Parents are welcome to work with their child. Be prepared to get very messy each week in this dynamic art class.

Ages 4 – 6 / $40 / Includes 6 classes

Feb. 18 – March 24	S	10:30 – 11:30 am	179359

Creative Drama I

Books and familiar tales come alive as participants explore storytelling and story structure. Stories are playfully staged, deconstructed and reinvented with the help of creative drama games and exercises.

Ages 6 – 8 / $30 / Includes 6 classes

Feb. 18 – March 24	S	1:45 – 2:45 pm	179335

Anyone Can Draw!

Instructor Tom Leavitt says, ‘I truly believe that and if you join me, I’ll prove it to you during the course of this class.’ Learn about composition, line, form and perspective. Pencils (charcoal and graphite) and vine charcoal will be used. All materials will be provided.

Ages 18+ / $95 / Includes 6 classes

Feb. 24 – March 30

F

9:30 am – 12:30 pm

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