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97th Annual Hoosier Salon Exhibition Opens Aug. 21 at the Indiana State Museum
By Marc Allan
Indiana State Museum
INDIANAPOLIS – More than 100 artists from across Indiana will have their work displayed in the Indiana State Museum Aug. 21 through Oct. 24, 2021, as part of the 97th annual Hoosier Art Salon exhibition.
This year’s exhibit will feature 145 artworks in seven categories: figure; still life; abstract work; three-dimensional work; watercolor; portrait; and landscape.
Seven artists are being featured for the first time: Teresa Altemeyer, Ann Bastianelli, Kalleen Chilcote and Lawrence Hunter, all from Indianapolis; Kevin O’Brien of Lafayette; Carrie Wright of Muncie; and Willis “Bing” Davis of Dayton, Ohio. Davis was the juror for the 2020 Hoosier Salon.
The full list of artists is below.
All the work in the show is available for sale beginning August 20 through October 24 online at http://www.hoosiersalon.org.
“This is an exhibition that is rich in tradition and showcases the very best from across the state in a wide variety of media, technique and subject matter,” said Mark Ruschman, the Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites’ senior curator of art and culture. “This is a great opportunity for us to showcase the talent associated with Indiana. It provides the artists with exposure to an audience they may not reach otherwise. And there’s a level of prestige that comes along with exhibiting at a museum – and particularly their home state museum.”
The Hoosier Salon legacy began in 1925 when the Daughters of Indiana opened the doors to the first exhibition of Indiana contemporary artists at Marshall Field and Company Galleries in Chicago. In 1942, the exhibit moved to downtown Indianapolis – first at the William H. Block (until 1977), then at L.S. Ayres and Company (1978-89). In 1990, the Hoosier Salon exhibit came to the Indiana State Museum, where it has been ever since except for a stint at the Indiana Historical Society from 2005-2010.
“We feel like we’re the perfect venue for this exhibit, given what our mission is and our outreach across the state,” Ruschman said.
To be eligible for the competition, an artist must be a Hoosier Salon member and must have lived in Indiana for a minimum of one year at any point during his or her life.
On the Hoosier Salon’s website, www.hoosiersalon.org, the organization notes that 2021 is the Hoosier Salon’s 97th year “of serving Indiana’s artists and developing the creative community they need to thrive. We are and will always be the organization that truly represents Art by Indiana Artists. We are one of Indiana’s oldest and most respected visual arts groups, yet we are as current as our newest member and we intend to be around and healthy to turn 100 in 2025.”
The artists who will be featured in this year’s exhibit are:
Anna Afshar (Fishers), “What’s for Dinner”
Teresa Altemeyer (Indianapolis), “Blue”
Dan Annarino (West Lafayette), “Symbiotic History” and “Symbiotic Suburb”
Mason Archie (Indianapolis), “Serenity Number 5” and “Quilt Codes Series, Guide Me Home”
Donna Arnold (Carmel), “Lizzie in Florida” and “Alma Juliana”
Ann Bastianelli (Indianapolis), “Masked Man”
Jo Belmont (Indianapolis), “Veranda at El Lencero”
Robert Bratton (Carmel), “Farmed Out”
Peggy Breidenbach (Indianapolis), “Reaching” and “Joined”
Diane Breman (Spring, Texas), “A Horse of Course”
Susan Brewer (Indianapolis), “Intervals In Time III”
Jo Burkhard (Indianapolis), “Birds of an Unusual Feather” and “American Family”
William Carpenter (Marion), “Self-Inquiry”
John Michael Carter (Louisville, Kentucky), “February Evening”
Kalleen Chilcote (Indianapolis), “Beach Bums”
Judy Crawford (Demotte), “The Skylight”
Steven Creighton (Warsaw), “Still Life with Eggs”
Cindy Crofoot (Greendale), “Lost in the Melody”
Deborah Davis (Bloomington), “Evening Retreat – Covid Fantasy” and “Flying on the Brink”
Willis Davis (Dayton, Ohio), “Anti-Police Brutality Dance Mask #23”
Steve Dodge (Martinsville), “Trouble Ahead”
Fred Doloresco (Fremont), “Winter Shadow and Light”
Daniel Driggs (Frankfort), “Thanksgiving Dinner”
Stephen Edwards (Sheridan), “Slow Summer Stream” and “After a Spring Rain”
Forrest Formsma (Indianapolis), “Fall Glow”
Beth Forst (Noblesville), “Wild Thang”
Joel Fremion (Ossian), “The Artist’s Studio” and “The Patty Porch”
Karen Graeser (Indianapolis), “Harvest Moon”
Sylvia Gray (Westfield), “Carnival”
Linda Gredy (Xenia, Ohio), “Favor for a Thousand Generations”
Randal Gunyon (Fairmount), “Beneath the Surface,” “Beneath the Surface-Second View” and “Beneath the Surface-Third View”
Samuel Hoffman (Fort Wayne), “Art for Sale” and “Creek into River”
Clare Peggy Hollett (Indianapolis), “Spirit’s Cradle,” “Spirit’s Cradle detail 1” and “Spirit’s Cradle detail 2”
Lawrence Hunter (Indianapolis), “Urban Colors”
Matt Hurdle (Fishers), “My Reoccurring Dream”
Debra Huse (Costa Mesa, California), “Timeless Beauty”
John Kelty (Fort Wayne), “Back Way”
Patrick Kluesner (Anderson), “Prussian Blue Heron” and “Great Blue Heron”
Alan Larkin (South Bend), “The Magician”
Wyatt LeGrand (Bloomfield), “George and Avenelle Heaton”
Diane Lehman (Peru), “Looking Through the Lens”
Ronald Leonhardt (Evansville), “Floaters”
Kathy Los-Rathburn (Griffith), “Amoco” and “Refinery”
Peter Lupkin (Fort Wayne), “Portrait of Jeorgia” and “Madame Gautreau”
William Lupkin (Yoder), “Intersections” and “Cut Vessel in Fire Red”
Therese Lynch (West Lafayette), “Lilies in Light” and “Anemones”
Ellen Lyon (Bloomington), “Metallica Tie Dye” and “Pandemic Self-Portrait 1”
A. Cassia Margolis (Indianapolis), “Portrait” and “Reclining Nude”
Jeanne McLeish (Mooresville), “Contemplation” and “The Painter”
Katherine Meade (Santa Rosa Beach, Florida), “Regatta at Sunrise”
Bob Meyers (Indianapolis), “Chicago Rain”
Charles Mundy (Indianapolis), “Raku & Copper with Onions”
Lylanne Musselman (Eaton), “Staring Dementia in the Face”
Pamela Newell (Fishers), “Bouquet in Blue”
Chris Newlund (Columbus), “Sonata”
Kevin O’Brien (Lafayette), “Steverino Fan” and “Hand on Coffee”
Kate Orr (Indianapolis), “Viridian Artemis” and “Champion/When the Storm Passes”
James Patterson (Greenwood), “Forgotten”
Vandra Pentecost (Indianapolis), “Hide & Squeak”
Dianna Porter (Greenwood), “Light Fandango,” “Savannah” and “Skylar in Character”
Robert Pote (Mount Vernon), “Illinois Rural Scene”
Kyle Ragsdale (Indianapolis), “Roco Loco” and “A Grief Observed”
Atossa Rahmanifar (West Lafayette), “Silence is Broken”
Mark Ratzlaff (Bloomington), “Lexington, September Building” and “Anna #5”
Russell Recchion (Tuscon, Arizona), “Harlequin Sage”
Matt Rees (Greencastle), “Orchard Jays”
Patricia Rhoden (Nashville), “Reaching”
Michael Rippey (Douglas, Michigan), “Fresh Snow Indiana Dunes”
Carleen Rivera (Munster), “Paradise Today”
Joe Rohrman (Noblesville), “Le Bateau” and “Stuff”
Brian Russelburg (Plainfield), “Main Street”
Martha Sando (Indianapolis), “Not So Silent Spring” and “Island Power”
Betty Scarpino (Indianapolis), “Finding Center,” “Entwined Energy” and “Entwined Energy 01”
Terri Schultz (Nashville), “Under the Apple Tree,” “Sunshine” and “Kitchen Counter Floral”
Constance Edwards Scopelitis (Indianapolis), “Love Letters to Self #2” and “Love Letters to Self #3”
David Seward (Zionsville), “The Docks at Annecy”
Kerry Shaw (Muncie), “1812 Brave” and “Tombstone Cowboy”
Joshua Shepherd (Union City), “Wouldn’t Call Him Woolly Britches If I Was You”
Donna Shortt (Indianapolis), “Fearless Solitude” and “Moonriser”
Jerry Smith (Crawfordsville), “Heartworn Highway” and “Winter Harmony”
William Smock (Idaville), “Veteran with Dog” and “Turkey Run”
Karen Sonner (Marion), “Puget Sound”
Rita Spalding (Indianapolis), “Yellow Roses” and “Magenta Roses”
Stephanie Spay (Noblesville), “Grasp” and “The Guidance of Zoe”
Arlyne Springer (Noblesville), “Ladies of the Bee”
Curt Stanfield (Rosedale), “Shadow Dance”
Carol StrockWasson (Union City), “Serenade to Simplicity”
Ginny Takacs (Gary), “Long Lake” and “Birch Grove”
Brian Talbert (Spencer), “Across County Line Road, Late Afternoon”
Stephanie Thomson (Brownsburg), “Sepulchral”
James Tracy (Deputy), “Stone Head”
Gerald Traicoff (Carmel), “My Morning Song” and “Electric Blues”
Mark Vander Vinne (Porter), “They Paved Paradise” and “Soul Slow Down”
Mary Sue Veerkamp-Schwab (Bloomington), “The Display Case” and “The Light from Behind”
Justin Vining (Indianapolis), “Winter in Irvington”
Mark Waninger (Jamestown), “Royal,” “Rose” and “Raucous”
Patricia Weiss (Huntertown), “Lavatory” and “Late Afternoon Light”
Elizabeth Whipple (Avon), “February Rain”
Cindy Wingo (Carmel), “Aerial Landscape and Color Study” and “Aerial Perspective of SFA”
Carrie Wright (Muncie), “Specimen #19”
Gabriel Yaden (Franklin), “Berries and Cream Ballet”
The judge for this year’s Hoosier Salon was Paula Swaydan Grebel. The California native received her BFA in Figure Drawing and a Minor in Textiles from the California State University of Long Beach. After moving to Wisconsin in the 1990s she has continued studying here and abroad with key perceptual painters. Paula teaches painting and drawing workshops throughout the states, and her work can be found in public and private collections worldwide.
10 New Things at the 2021 Indiana State Fair @indystatefair
By Sharon Smith
Indiana State Fair
10 NEW Things Added to Your 2021 Indiana State Fair
July 22, 2021, INDIANAPOLIS, IN – The Indiana State Fair, July 30-August 22 (CLOSED Mondays and Tuesdays), is full of traditions and memories for Hoosiers, but equally important, are the exciting, NEW experiences to enjoy. Sign up for a yoga session with goats and pigs, be amazed as Mighty Mike bends horseshoes, or sit back and relax at the new Backyard Outdoor Bar. The 2021 Indiana State Fair is back in an even bigger way and has something for everyone! These are just some of the interactive new experiences that will be at your 2021 State Fair:
- Budweiser Clydesdales
Known for their extreme strength and striking appearance, the iconic Budweiser Clydesdales are some of the most recognizable animals in the country and now you can see them while visiting your 2021 Indiana State Fair from July 30 through August 8! Visit these majestic horses located just inside Gate 12 north of the Farm Bureau Building or catch them in the Daily Parade. - Forever Forest
Explore how our lives are connected to forests in the all-new Forever Forest exhibit. Presented by Indiana Hardwood Lumbermen’s Association, Forever Forest is an interactive exhibit where children can play and learn about sustainability, selective harvesting, transportation needs, and the every-day products we use that are made from trees. This exciting new exhibit is located at the Farm Bureau Building and is open daily from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM. - Double Decker Carousel
The 2021 Indiana State Fair will feature a brand new ride: it’s the Double Decker Carousel! Located just west of the Hoosier Lottery Grandstand, the Double Decker Carousel features two levels of beautifully handcrafted figures, completed with tigers, zebras, and giraffes. Don’t miss a ride on this timeless classic, now twice as nice! - The Mighty Mike Show
Step right up! The Mighty Mike Show is coming to the 2021 Indiana State Fair. Witness Mighty Mike juggle bowling balls and sledgehammers as if light as a feather while dressed in a 1920s- style bathing suit. Prepare to be amazed as he bends horseshoes and tears decks of cards but try not to laugh at his goofy dance routines. Shows will take place daily in Hoosier Spirit Park at 1:00, 2:30, 4:00, 5:00, and 6:30 PM.
- Bubble Tower
Come visit the Family Fun Park to witness the world’s BIGGEST bubble toy in action! This machine is a solar-powered attraction sure to delight fairgoers all day, every day. Stop by for some bubble popping fun and to soak in the beauty of shiny bubbles floating through the hot summer air. Just follow the bubbles! - Backyard Brats & Brews
Looking for a shady spot to sit back and relax during your visit to the 2021 Indiana State Fair? Located in Hoosier Spirit Park, Backyard Brats and Brews is the perfect place to grab a cold beverage, grilled brats, and other snacks while enjoying live music and yard games. With its unique “backyard barbeque” atmosphere, this family-friendly area is great for all ages. Stop by Backyard Brats & Brews open from 12:00 PM to 9:00 PM daily during the Fair. - The Great American Duck Race
One water track, four racing lanes, unlimited smiles! Whether you’re chosen to participate or not, everyone’s a winner at the Great American Duck Race. Learn about Mallard ducks and watch them splash to the finish line while you cheer on your favorite. Located in the Family Fun Park, this unique and educational show takes place at 10:30 AM, 12:30 PM, 2:30 PM, 4:30 PM, and 6:00 PM daily beginning August 4. - Street Drum Corps
Street Drum Corps is a world-renowned, high energy, drum and percussion show, as seen on America’s Got Talent, American Idol, Master Chef, Glee, MTV, and numerous professional sporting events. The group has a punk-rock sound and uses unique instruments, such as garbage cans, rain barrels, kitchenware, recycled products, and even power tools. Catch their daily performances at the Fair, starting at 11:00 AM, 1:00 PM, 3:00 PM, and 4:30 PM. Shows will take place at the Family Fun Park July 30-August 1 (Opening Weekend) and will take place at the Gate 12 Kids’ Zone for the remainder of the Fair (August 4-22). - The Paul Bunyan Lumberjack Show
Filled with action-packed competition and lots of laughs, it’s the Paul Bunyan Lumberjack Show! The show features quality lumberjack competitors known throughout the world for their strength, skill, and athletic ability. Stop by the WGU Indiana Parklet to see them compete in events like log rolling and axe throwing. Shows start at 12:30, 2:00, 3:30, 5:30, and 7:00 PM daily.
10. Animal Yoga
The Indiana State Fair is excited to offer animal yoga this year, featuring some of your favorite animals including goats, pigs, bunnies, and lambs! These cute animals will climb, cuddle, and entertain as you partake in a 45-minute beginner-level yoga session. Yoga sessions will take place July 31 at 10:00 AM and 11:30 AM, August 1 at 10:00 AM and 12:00 PM, August 12 at 6:00 PM, August 18 at 6:00 PM, and August 19 at 6:00 PM. Each session costs $35 per ticket and includes admission to the Fair. Space is limited, so make sure to register today at IndianaStateFair.com and secure your spot
ABOUT THE INDIANA STATE FAIR
The Indiana State Fair is the state’s largest multi-day event celebrating Hoosiers’ spirit and agricultural heritage. These 18 days celebrate Indiana agriculture and promote it to hundreds of thousands of people across Indiana, and beyond. Nationally recognized for offering great entertainment, showcasing 4-H youth, interactive agriculture education programs, premier facilities and a variety of unique, fun foods, the Indiana State Fair has been an annual attraction for generations of Hoosiers since 1852. The 2021 Indiana State Fair will be held July 30-August 22 (CLOSED Mondays and Tuesdays). The theme for this year’s fair is Celebrating the Hoosier Spirit.
One of the best ways to save money at the fair is to order tickets in advance. Tickets purchased online before 11:59 PM on July 29 are only $10 plus convenience fee, while general admission tickets purchased at the gate during the Fair are $13. Value packs of tickets, including the Family 4-Pack and Super Family 4-Pack, are available online only through July 29 at 11:59 PM. The Family 4-Pack includes 4 tickets and a parking pass for just $40 and the Super Family 4-Pack includes 4 tickets, a parking pass, and 50 Fair Bucks for $90. And don’t forget that children 5 and under get in FREE! Purchase tickets at IndianaStateFair.com today.
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