Boulder #1, oil on canvas, 24" x 24", 2009
I have begun a new series, “Boulders”. It is only a slight departure form my recent series “Cairns.” I have gotten away from a pile of countless smaller “rocks”, and have focused in on the individual form of the rock or boulder itself. See my “2009″ gallery and my “Color Studies” gallery for pieces from this new and ongoing series. And, as always, please contact me with any questions. shodgin@mac.com or 317-341-3630.
I will be in Columbus, Ohio this weekend (June 20, 21) for the Olde Worthington Art Festival-I hope to see you there!
Thanks, again, to the 57th Street Art fair for another great weekend in June! Despite the cold, cold weather, it was a great weekend!
Arts Action Alert: Governor Slashes Arts Budget AGAIN
Governor’s New Budget AGAIN Slashes the Arts by 50%
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Contact your Legislators Now!
As you may know, Governor Mitch Daniels rejected the budget the Indiana Legislature presented to him at the end of April. In both the House and Senate versions of the budget, the Indiana Arts Commission (IAC) was treated fairly, with an 8% cut like other state agencies. This was in response to Governor Daniels initial budget proposal which would have slashed the IAC’s budget by 50%!
Today, Governor Daniels released a new budget for the special session of the Legislature that will be called for later this month. His budget AGAIN calls for a 50% reduction of the IAC, from approximately $4M to $2M a year for the next biennium. This loss of support for our state’s arts infrastructure will put community and regional arts organizations of all sizes and types at risk of going out of business.
Your legislators need to hear from you NOW. Only they can create a budget which treats the arts fairly. Only they know the many constituents and organizations which will be irreparably hurt by this proposed, massive cut.
All of us who understand the value of the arts were shocked that the Governor would ignore the message sent by both Houses, by legislators on either side of the aisle. That message is the arts in our state need to be treated fairly when it comes to governmental support as they are a vital piece of the solution to our economic downturn and highly valued by our citizens.
Go to the “Take Action!” link on this message to send your messages now. It takes just two minutes, and you can use the message we have prepared or write your own. Thank you!
Please come and visit my booth at the 57th Street Art Fair in the Hyde Park neighborhood on the south side of Chicago. Saturday and Sunday!
I will not be opening my studio for IDADA’s June First Friday because I will be in Chicago setting up for the 57th Street Art Fair. I hope to see you there!
I will be teaching two painting classes this summer at the Indianapolis Art Center. One will be “Color Theory” and the other will be ” Abstract Painting”. Both classes will be held once a week on Tuesdays. Contact the Indianapolis Art Center to sign up for the classes and for more information.
Please come and visit me at the year’s Broadripple Art Fair. It is located on the grounds at the Indianapolis Art Center, and will be held this weekend, May 16-17. I will be in the Field Section (what is normally a baseball field), in booth #78. Keep your fingers crossed for great weather, and I hope to see you there!
Please join me at my studio this Friday and Saturday nights (May 1 and 2, 6-10 p.m.) for the Wheeler Arts Community Spring Open House. I will be showing work from my recent show at the Harrison Center, as well as new pieces painted since then. We will have around 20 artist studios open, and live music on both nights. Admission is open and free to the public. Please come out, have a great time, and show your support for local art.
Location is at 1035 E. Sanders St., Indianapolis. In the downtown neighborhood of Fountain Square.
The Stutz Open House was a wonderful success. I want to say thank you again to my friends at WindUp Media for letting me share their space this past Friday and Saturday night. (Thanks Mike, Barry, Kathe, and Victoria)!
