Past Exhibitions 2003

December 1-14, 2003
8th Annual Elementary School Exhibition
Creative works of elementary students from Taylor, Indian Heights, Kokomo Christian, Redeemer Lutheran, Sts. Joan of Arc and Patrick schools, and Kokomo home-schooled students.

November 16-December 14, 2003
Third Annual Holiday Sale

A sale of high-quality, artist-made gift items.

Views of the Holiday Sale (click to enlarge)

Including the works by local artists:
Christine Davis: ceramics
Denise Etchison: fused dichroic glass jewelry
Sylvia Gray: hand painted silk scarves
Hot Glass Studio/Kokomo Opalescent Glass: blown glass
Terry and Fran Lacy: handmade paper items
Sharon Owens: blown glass
Christina Roberts: architectural glass
Barbara Swain: ceramics
Bob Hoshaw: wood turning
Bridget Manning-Hamilton:gift cards, textiles
Joanne Titolo: jewelry
Maureen Sharp: books/boxes
Paula Varriano: beaded jewelry

September 28-November 9, 2003
Glass Invitational

sculpture by Jon Wolfe
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Opening Reception: Sunday, September 28, 2-4 p.m.
Artist Presentation: 3:30 p.m.

The exhibit features a dazzling display of aesthetic based glass works by six local and regional artists: Michael Amis, Arlon Bayliss, Fred Difrenzi, Lori Stolt, Jon Wolfe, and Michael Zelenka.

The exhibit also features an education corner focusing on the history of the Kokomo Opalescent Glass Co. and KOG Hot Glass Studio and process of various glass techniques.

John Lind, a local photographer has a display of his artistic and documentary photographs inspired by the Kokomo Opalescent Glass Co. and KOG Hot Glass Studio.

Collaborative tours with the Kokomo Opalescent Glass Company are being scheduled. Call Minda Douglas at 455-9523 for reservations.

August 17-September 18, 2003
Biennial IU Kokomo Juried Exhibition

A juried exhibition of regional artists within a 70 mile radius of Kokomo. The Exhibition includes 73 works. The media represented in the exhibition include: oil, watercolor, acrylic, drawing, ceramics, glass, sculpture, photography, digital prints, printmaking, and various mixed media pieces. Some 3-dimensional works incorporate, felt, rubber, wax, and gourds!

The artists live in a variety of cities in north central Indiana including: Hartford City, Tipton, Noblesville, Lafayette, Indianapolis, Kendallville, Kokomo, Fort Wayne, Carmel, Muncie, Brownsburg, Russiaville, Peru, Fishers, Marion, West Lafayette, Selma, Greenfield, Battle Ground, Beech Grove, Clayton, Arcadia, and Templeton.

Juror Information:
Charles Gick is Associate Professor of Visual and Performing Arts at Purdue University; specializing in painting, drawing, and installation. Gick has his M.F.A. from Northwestern University, Evanston, IL, in painting and his B.F.A. from Kansas City,  Art Institute, Kansas City, MO, in painting and printmaking.

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1 (foreground) Body Image/Self Image, sculpture Mary Hettmansperger, Peru
2 (foreground) Native Print with Fringe, Blown Glass, Lisa Pelo-McNiece, Clayton
3 (foreground) Public School, Steel, Ceramic, Aaron Nicholson, Beech Grove
4 (foreground) At Arm's Length, Beeswax, String, Lori Miles, Greenfield
5 Shield of Wounds, Industrial Felt, Rebecca Lyon, Indianapolis
6 Cezanne's Apples, Mixed Media, Scott Anderson, Hartford City

May 18-June 22, 2003
8th Annual High School Exhibition
Once Upon a Time...

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Sarah Kinsey and Sarah Harrah stand next to "Fairy" their collaborative plaster cast project during the Opening Reception.

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Garrett Hoover (right) stands next to his Taylor High School art teacher Bryan Hole during the Opening Reception. Hoover is the featured artist in this year's exhibition.

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Local band Soup Kitchen playing at the Opening Reception

April 6-May 11, 2003
Lucia Maya
Painting, drawing and printmaking by world renowned Mexican artist Lucia Maya.
 

Opening reception Sunday, April 6, 2–4 p.m., IU Kokomo Art Gallery Lecture by Lucia Maya Sunday, April 27, 1 p.m., Kresge Auditorium Student Chat Monday, April 28, 1 p.m., IU Kokomo Art Gallery Cinco de Mayo Celebration Monday, May 5, noon–4 p.m., IU Kokomo Art Gallery

http://www.mexconnect.com/MEX/kyron/kymaya.html
http://www.elantiquario.com/article.cfm?story=8c
http://www.scfomentar.com.mx/Jalisco/Galeria/LMaya/index2.html
click above links to preview work by Lucia Maya  
 

February 23-March 30, 2003
AMERICA: From the Heart

A national traveling exhibition displaying 125 emotional quilts created in the aftermath of September 11th.
http://www.quilts.com/PRAFHtour.htm
click above to see the AMERICA: From the Heart web site

January 12-February 15, 2003
ARTS for the PARKS

An international traveling juried exhibition of 100 works of art capturing scenes from our National Parks System.

http://www.artsfortheparks.com
click above to preview the ARTS for the PARKS show