September
The Hoosier Salon Annual Exhibit is always a favorite of Discover Art members for several reasons. All of the artists have Indiana connections and we have met several of them through our programs. The variety of styles and materials allows everyone to find something that they enjoy. It is housed at the Indiana State Museum, a great place to visit. And we get to second guess the judges!
On September 9, we are returning to see the 102nd annual show (the longest running exhibit of art by Indiana artists). Meredith McGovern, Arts and Culture Collections Manager of the Indiana State Museum, will be our guide. She will share stories of some of the artists and give us a glimpse of the people and work behind these amazing pieces. For those interested, we will meet in the café for lunch at noon before our tour.
What: Hoosier Art Salon 102nd Annual Exhibit
When (Note change of our regular day): Wednesday, Sept 9
Noon for lunch in the cafe; 1 pm for the tour meet in the Governor Frank and Judy O’Bannon Great Hall
Where: Indiana State Museum, 650 W. Washington St., Indianapolis
Cost: Adults: $23; Seniors (60+): 21; Free with a $99 annual membership
RSVP (Please let me know if you are coming for lunch): Bonnie Pribush,
October
Join us on Tuesday, October 13 for a special visit to Purdue University Galleries to experience the extraordinary Degas Collection. This remarkable exhibition features 74 bronze sculptures by French Impressionist Edgar Degas, including his iconic Little Dancer, Aged Fourteen. Believed to be the only complete collection on public display, it offers a rare opportunity to view one of the world's most significant collections of Degas' sculptures during an inspiring curator-led tour.
Following the tour, we'll enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. In the afternoon, we'll visit the Haan Museum of Indiana Art, one of Indiana's cultural treasures. Housed in the beautifully restored Haan Mansion—originally the Connecticut State Building at the 1904 St. Louis World's Fair—the museum showcases one of the nation's finest collections of Indiana art, including exceptional works by T.C. Steele and other Hoosier Group artists, along with American Renaissance Revival furniture and ceramics by Indiana artists. Enjoy a guided tour celebrating Indiana's rich artistic heritage in this intimate and inspiring setting.
What: Degas Collection, lunch, and the Haan House
When: Tuesday, October 13, 10:30 Degas Tour, 12:15 lunch, and 2:00 Haan House tour
Where: Degas Exhibit: Purdue University Memorial Union, 201 N Grant St., West Lafayette, IN; Lunch Restaurant TBD; Haan Mansion: 920, State St. West Lafayette
Cost: Lunch and $15 for the Haan House tour, payable at the door
RSVP: Bonnie Pribush,
