Monday, July 26, 2010

August 6th Deadline for Halloween Poster Contest

Check out the Call for Artists tab now! August 6th is just around the corner...and the Halloween Poster Contest submission needs to be received at the Irvington Library by 6PM.  All Hallowartists wanted!

The Call for Artists tab has all the details.

Walk In The Park Art Fair August 21

Irvington Art AUGUST 21 Walk in the Park! Noon - 6PM. Over 30 artists, Community booths, Dali's Digs for live art activities for kids, yummy food and more! Ellenberger Park. (This is the Saturday after the August Farmers Market). Please help us spread the word by putting the info out on your Facebook page to your friends! And, thanks!

Look for more details to come, soon!

Wednesday, June 30, 2010

Walk in the Park Contact Information

Dear Walk in the Park participants and visitors!  We are aware of some issues with our email communcation.  If you have applied and not heard from us don't despair.  We have set up a new email address: igawip2010@gmail.com for this year. Please don't hesitate to contact us with questions and requests.

There is a second round for applications.  If you missed the deadline there are a few spaces left.  Please apply as soon as possible and we will be sure to contact you.

Monday, June 14, 2010

Irvington Halloween Festival 4th Annual Poster Contest

The 64th Annual Irvington Halloween Festival
2010 Poster Design Contest


The Historic Irvington Community Council (HICC) requests proposals for a poster to commemorate the 64th annual Historic Irvington Halloween Festival (IHF).


The Irvington Halloween Festival is a family event that has been a part of Irvington for over 60 years and is centered around the children of Irvington. This week-long festival / fundraiser is hosted by the HICC. The HICC is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that works to improve the quality of life for all Irvington residents and businesses. The Halloween Festival and its associated events more than 10,000 people each year. This year’s festival will include haunted ghost tours, The Slightly Haunted Puppet Show, Halloween themed children’s movies, a house decorating contest, and more. The week of festivities concludes on Saturday October 30 festival that features, a parade, over 130 vendors, a costume contest, live music, games, crafts and other entertainment.


The poster should represent and reflect the spirit and essence of this event. The 2010 Irvington Halloween Festival runs from October 23rd through the 30th.


Final art and entry forms are due by Friday, Aug 6th, 2010, at 6 PM and may be dropped off at the Irvington Branch Library.

Artists will be notified contest results by Friday August 13, 2010.


Here is a complete listing of the official rules and guidelines for the contest.


Go here for more information about the 2010 festival.

Saturday, May 29, 2010

Irvington Art Walk - June 5th

On Saturday, June 5th, you are invited to join us in celebrating our unique eastside community. During Celebrate Irvington you will have a chance to talk with artists, visit our shops, admire the hand-painted murals on several buildings, and enjoy a tasty meal or snack at one of Irvington’s fine eateries. Attending the event is free of charge and family friendly. As part of our celebration, the Irvington Guild of Artists sponsors the Irvington Art Walk from Noon - 6 pm. To see the full schedule of events for Celebrate Irvington, please visit our Irvington Art Walk web page. You'll also find a Google Map showing all the venues.

Thursday, May 20, 2010

IGA Sponsored Concert in Ellenberger Park Saturday 5/22

You're invited to hear one of Irvington's most entertaining and hard-working bands - on us!  Jan Flexon and the Dancin' Nancys will be playing at the kick-off concert for the Ellenberger Park FREE Summer Concert Series.  The show begins promptly at 6:30pm and will last till around 8 or 8:30pm.  Bring your chairs, blankets and picnics for this wonderful welcome to the Spring & Summer arts season in Irvington.

While you're there please pick up your 2010 IGA member application, fill it out and turn it in!  The IGA is a member supported organization and without you we can't continue the amazing programs and events we organize and support - like the Art Walk June 5th, Creative Art Camp in July and the Walk in the Park in August.

IGA Collectors Show Opening 5/21

Please join us Friday evening 5/21 from 5:30-8pm at the Bona Thompson Memorial Center for the opening reception of the annual Collectors Show. 
The Collectors Show highlights the private art collections of local residents and acts as a catalyst for those looking to start their own collection or to learn about why they should collect fine art.  Food and wine will complement this evening reception and we hope you will join us for this free event!
Check out our announcement in this week's Indianapolis Arts Council e-news - the Be Indypendent pick of the week!