Rising Sun Festival of Fine Arts and Crafts

Sept 12 and 13

We are sorry to announce the Rising Sun Festival of Fine Arts and Crafts has been cancelled for 2009.  Look for information soon for 2010.
For information:
www.risingsunfineartsfestival.org or www.zapplication.org.

Creative Spaces 2009

csrp-logo-whiteThe 2009 Artist Studio Tour will feature 40 working artists in their own creative spaces.  Join us as we explore the hidden treasures nestled in the hills and valleys of southeastern Indiana.  For more information, contact the Tourism office at 812/438-4933 or visit creativespacesruralplaces.com.

2009 Hands On Artist’s Workshops

Dynamic Colored Pencil Linda Lucas Hardy Oil Joyce Washon Creative Portrait Drawing Armin Mersmann Exploring Art & Creativity Nita Leland Pastel Portraits Ron Monsma

Note: Dynamic Colored Pencil is March 28 & 29.

Event Registration Form

Event Registration Form

Third Annual Juried Exhibition

Rising Sun & Ohio County Tourism Bureau announces the Third Annual Juried Art Exhibition May 1-29th at the Pendleton Art Center.  Interested artists are encouraged to submit their 2-D and 3-D materials by the April 1st deadline.  Last year 150 artists competed for sixty-seven spots in the “Great Escapes” show, with nearly $4000 awarded in prize money.  The exhibition is open to all artists age 18 and over.  For more information, view the details below or contact Vera Curnow, Exhibition Director, at 812/438-4300 or email her.

Event Prospectus & Printable Registration Form Below.

Videos Posted

artsin-logoThe seminar videos from the OCRA grant cycle have been posted.  Click on “Resources” at left for more information.  All of the videos have been adjusted so that individuals with high speed internet connections can view them online.  If this does not work for you, links are provided to download the videos as well

We are also updating links to local artists.  If you are missing from the list, please contact the Tourism office at 812-438-4933 so that we can update our site.