Bob Hartley

Artist reception for Debra Gindhart Dragoo, November's featured artist.  Light refreshments, meet the artist.

"Can-Do Art...Aerosol Paintings"

"A Collection of Three Series" opens Thursday September 1st with an artist's reception from 5-8 pm.  Come meet local artist Debra Gindhart Dragoo, check out her most recent mixed media and aerosols and help her celebrate her 59th birthday 20 days early.  The exhibit runs September 1-30.

Hope to see you at First Thursday.  Oh yes, cake will be involved.

2011 ArtsWalk at the Artist Within, 313 S. Walnut St .

October's featured artist: Meghan Zick

Meghan is a graduate of Ball State University and is currently teaching Art at Yorktown Middle School .  Immediately following her graduation, she taught Art at Wilson Middle School .  She enjoys sharing her passion for art with her students and also encourages young artists through the school's Art Club.

"Painted Quilts: stitching together two passions" combines her passion for watercolors with her love and memories of quilting with her grandmother.

Thursday October 6th ArtsWalk an artists opening reception will be held from 5-9pm for Meghan Zick and Ball State Architecture ARCH 301 Design students who have an exhibit in the upstairs gallery, "House in My Head".

 Live music will be provided by Bryce Taylor and light refreshments will be served.  BSU ceramics students will be conducting potter's wheel throwing demonstrations in front of the Artist Within.

Several local artists will have work on display and for sale: Artist Within Member Artists,

Beyond I Can, Green Glam and Stuff from the Bunker will have work at the Artist Within.

YART and other local artists will be selling their artwork in the parking lot adjacent to the studio.

The Artist Within presents "Random Thoughts and Observations…fairly recent work by Bob Hartley" from February 2-25.  There will be an opening reception First Thursday, February 2nd from 5-8pm and the public is welcome to come meet the artist and enjoy light refreshments.

The variety of mediums explored in this exhibit is as random as the subject matter and reflects Hartley's eagerness to try whatever seems to interest him at the moment.  The local artist, art educator and studio owner explains his approach as "trying clear out some of the clutter in my mind".  He jokes that his wife would probably prefer that he "clear out the clutter" on his desk, in his closet and in the garage.  Bob further explains his random thoughts, "I'm sure everyone has had those nights when you are trying to fall asleep, but your mind is still going full throttle.  Eventually you have to deal with these thoughts.  It is sort of like deleting things on your computer to open up more space on the hard drive. I guess this show is my attempt to clean up my hard drive".

Some of the work reflects the artist's "thoughts and observations" from a period when his mother was staying in an independent living facility. The artist says that when it is the child's turn to care for the parent, it is important that the child maintain that same sense of humor that the parent had used to keep her sanity when caring for you.

It is Hartley's hope that the viewers will recognize some of his "random thoughts and observations" and have an "ah ha" moment as they identify with them.

Pre-register for a fun-filled creative arts workshop.  Four to choose from:
4x4 Pin Loom Weaving, Fused Glass, Zentangle and Clay Play

contact the Artist Within, Inc to register 289.7895

Make plans to attend the Team Artist Within WalkMS Rally Thursday, April 12 from 7-10pm. Live music by Bryce Taylor, silent auction of local artwork, fun-fotos by KLS Digital, light refreshments and doorprizes...all while you help raise funds for the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation.  WOW what a night!

Spend a relaxing Sunday afternoon exploring and learning

another avenue for your creative expression.

The last Sunday of every month is Creative Sunday Afternoon from 1-3pm

Choose from 3 workshops this Sunday April 29th

Fused Glass suncatcher or small dish $35

2"x2"  Pin Loom Weaving  $25

Clay Play Slab Vase  $35

CALL 765-289-7895 to SIGN-UP

"Free Range" an exhibit of acrylic and mixed media paintings by Brett Volpp will be the featured show through the month of June. Brett grew up in Muncie, attended Delta HS and received his BFA in Painting from Indiana University.  His work can be seen in various galleries in the Nashville, IN area.  This is his first exhibit in Muncie and we hope you can come meet him on First Thursday June 7th from 5-8pm