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OPPORTUNITIES/ANNOUNCEMENTSEVENTS...
IN THE GALLERY AT ARTS ILLIANA:
smallART2025
smallART 2025 is a unique exhibition showcasing the creativity of local artists from the Arts Illiana’s six-county region (Clay, Parke, Putnam, Sullivan, Vermillion, and Vigo) and the Illinois counties of Clark and Edgar.
Opening Reception: October 24th, 2025, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Viewing days: October 24th, 2025 - January 16th, 2026.
NOTE: SPECIAL ADDITION TO SMALL ART:
As a special addition to the exhibition, Arts Illiana will be launching a drive to collect art supplies for Wabash Valley art educators. “The Small ART, Big HEART” drive will be open beginning the evening of the opening reception. Patrons are encouraged to bring a donation of arts supplies to aid art teachers throughout the school year. A list of needed supplies is posted on the Arts Illiana Arts Vine, Facebook page, and website under the Gallery tab “smallART2025.” The donations will be accepted throughout the run of the small art exhibition which will run through January 26, 2026. We look forward to supporting the talented, hard-working art educators serving the youth of our region!
Click here for Art Teachers' "Wish List"
Coming in February 2026
"Crow Show 2026"
Reception: February 6th, 2026, 6:30 - 8:30 PM
Viewing days: February 6th, 2026 - April 11th, 2026.
Arts Illiana Gallery, 23 N. 6th Street, Terre Haute, IN 47807
OPEN TO ARTISTS IN ALL OF NORTH AMERICA.
CROW-THEMED ART; 2D, 3D, video, or jewelry in any medium. There will be cash awards for a few select categories.
ARTWORK SUBMISSIONS ARE NOW OPEN | FULL ENTRY DETAILS HERE
👍 LIKE & FOLLOW OUR GALLERY FACEBOOK PAGE 👉 The Gallery at Arts Illiana
NEW TO ARTS ILLIANA...WE NOW HAVE CITY OF TERRE HAUTE FLAGS ON SALE!
Flags are priced at $50.00 and can be purchased during out regular office/gallery hours.
This wonderful group of local poetry and prose writers meets monthly at Arts Illiana. We are fortunate to have them convene in our venue and celebrate the literary arts! Come to read or listen!
Good News! Third Thursday Poetry and Prose Night at Arts Illiana will continue!!
Poetry (&Prose) Night: November 20, 2025
COME TO READ OR COME TO LISTEN
Open Reading 6:30- 8:30 p.m.
INDIANA STATE UNIVERSITY COMMUNITY SCHOOL OF THE ARTS
Register for all listed classes at link below.
For more information on classes and registration LOTS OF FUN FALL CLASSES, LESSONS, ETC.
Congratulations to our Region 6 Spring cycle grantees for FY26! The Fall cycle grantees will be announced in mid-December.
FY26 Regional Arts Organization Support Grantees
Community Theatre of Clay County
Putnam County Coalition for Education and the Creative Arts (DBA: The Castle)
Putnam County Playhouse
Art Spaces - Wabash Valley Outdoor Sculpture Collection, Inc.
Sheldon Swope Art Museum, Inc.
Terre Haute Community Band, Inc
Terre Haute Symphony Association Inc.
FY26 Regional Arts Project Support Grantees
Amplify The Arts Inc. (Clay County)
Greencastle Arts Council
South Vermillion Community School Corporation
Clinton Public Library
Indiana State University - Community School of the Arts
Linda Luebke Strings Festival (Vigo County)
Indiana Arts Commission Accepting Applications for America250 Grant Program
(INDIANAPOLIS) The Indiana Arts Commission announced today that the agency is accepting applications for arts projects, in any discipline, that celebrate American history and connect participants to that history in anticipation of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Applicants can request up to $5,000 through the America250 Grant Program. No matching funds are required.
The America250 Grant Program is a one-time program made possible through funding from the National Endowment for the Arts and the Indiana General Assembly.
“We are grateful for the support of the National Endowment for the Arts to celebrate the nation’s Semiquincentennial here in Indiana,” said Miah Michaelsen, Executive Director of the Indiana Arts Commission. “Arts and creativity have played a vital role in shaping our nation’s culture and history, and we look forward to marking this milestone alongside our creative sector through grant-supported programming.”
The grant program is open to 501(c)(3) organizations, units of government, libraries, and schools. Applications are open through Monday, December 15, 2025 for projects that take place between March 1, 2026 and December 31, 2026. An Informational Webinar about the program will be held on Thursday, November 20 at 10AM ET. Register to attend the informational webinar.
Learn more about the America250 Grant Program and how to apply.
Something special is simmering at The Ohio Building. The historic downtown landmark is set to unveil a brand-new dining experience — Sips & Savories at The Ohio — a restaurant concept slated to officially open in 2026. But curious food lovers won’t have to wait until next year to get a taste.
The Ohio Building invites guests to a limited-run pop-up restaurant preview of Sips & Savories at The Ohio, offering an exclusive first look at what’s cooking behind the scenes. Click here for pop-up dates.
Click here for event calendar
STATE-WIDE ARTS NEWS
Nominations Now Open for 2026 Indiana Authors Awards
Tell us about your favorite local books! Since 2009, the Eugene and Marilyn Glick Indiana Authors Awards have shone a spotlight on our state's best writing by uplifting Hoosier writers and amplifying their work. Offered biennially, the Awards make their return in 2026, and nominations are officially open. From fiction and poetry to children's books and drama, Awards will be given in up to nine genre categories, recognizing the breadth of talent in the Hoosier writing community. Nominations are also open for the Literary Champion and Lifetime Achievement Awards. Nominations will remain open until January 9, 2026. Anyone (authors, publishers, librarians, or readers) can make a nomination for eligible books by Indiana authors published in 2024 and 2025. Make a nomination here.
ON VIEW AT REGIONAL GALLERIES
ART ASSOCIATIONS/GUILDS
CLASSES
Gallery and Exhibition listings are NOT listed in Calendar order and are updated each week, if applicable.
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Contemporary Art in a Historic Bank
101 W. National Ave.
Brazil, Indiana
Opening November 15
"In Safe Keeping"
The inaugural opening of the gallery space with the exciting group show In Safe Keeping featuring three Indiana artists.
4-7 pm
Artist talks @ 5 pm
Learn more!
Lida Gordon: Process and Materials
August 20 - December 5, 2025
Peeler Art Center, Upper Level Gallery
An Invitation to the Grotesque and Macabre:
A Survey of Gothic Art
August 20, 2025 - January 26, 2026
Peeler Art Center, Second floor Display Case
Willis 'Bing' Davis: I've Known Rivers
September 2 - December 7, 2025
Peeler Art Center, Lower Level Gallery
GASLIGHT ART COLONY
"Celebrating 15th Anniversary"
November 15 - December 20
Winter Adult & Student Members' Show
Reception: November 15, 5-7:30 pm CT
Click here for upcoming artist entries
Click here for information about classes
INDIANA STATE UNIVERSITY ART GALLERIES
On View:
YANG FAMILY UNIVERSITY ART GALLERY:
BA/BFA SENIOR EXHIBITION
Reception: Dec 4, 4-6pm
Pinning Ceremony: Dec 4, 4:30pm
Duration: Dec 1- 13, 2025
Artists: AUBREY ARMS, LIZ FLEENOR, JAY GROSS, BENJAMIN LEE, KATIE POTTER, CASEY RITCHEY, SOPHIA SANDERS, ALYSEN VANLEER, and ARLENE WILSON
TURMAN GALLERY (click on gallery link for more information)
Hours: M-F 11am-4pm, open until 6pm on Thursdays
Anonymous Women: Domestic Demise
Patty Carroll
Opens November 10 through December 12
Reception: November 13, 4-6 pm with Artist Talk at 4:30 pm
Read more
Email chloe@javahaute.com for a information
YOUNG ARTISTS EXHIBITION
Featuring the works of our local young artists.
November 9th-January 9th
Reception will take place January 9th at 5pm
LINK ART GALLERY
Current Exhibition:
November 14th – December 26, 2025:
“Antithesis”, Works by Greg Cooper
Reception: Friday, November 14, 2025, 5:00 – 6:30 p.m. (CT)
MUSE ART click here to see the latest news from Muse!
UPCOMING CLASSES: (Click here for more classes and information)
Saturday, November 15th, 2025
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12:00 PM
Painting Porcelain Ornaments (Two Day Workshop) with Madison King
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Read more/register
ROSE-HULMAN ART EXHIBITION
Rose-Hulman's fall show is the "eARTh Exhibit"
September 4th - December 19th, 2025
Moench Hall, 1st & 2nd Floor
Artists:
Mark Burkett
Molly Wolfe
Chloe Simma-Martin
Grace Benedict
Jeanne McLeish
Rod Bradfield
Jennifer Meeker
Laurie Rousseau
Solana Forman
SWOPE ART MUSEUM
Click on links below to learn more about what the Swope offers to the community.
The museum will close to the public on Thursday, May 28 and will reopen in January of 2026.
Art Start
at the Vigo County Public (Main) Library
Downstairs in the Kids Department
Every Tuesday
1pm to 2 pm
Young artists are invited to experience this free art program that uses books and corresponding art projects to encourage creativity. For children ages 3 to 5 accompanied by an adult. Art Start is currently being held at the Vigo County Public (Main) Library.
The Alliance of the Swope presents:
Mary Mayhew – “A Journey with Portraits”
Friday, November 21
FREE Presentation at 12 pm
Vigo County Public Library (lower level)
680 Poplar Street, Terre Haute
SYCAMORE MICROGALLERY
Terre Haute's newest gallery is the tiniest in town—only 16"x14"x18"! Located at 221 N. 6th Street, the Sycamore Microgallery is a Free Little Art Gallery (FLAG) in which anyone can display art or take art. Similar to the Little Free Library movement, FLAGs are for creating and sharing art. All mediums welcome, the size limitation is under 5"x5"x5". Art that is submitted will not be returned, instead it will find new life when someone takes it. Submissions are always open.
The Grand Opening will take place Wednesday, October 1, 5:00-6:00 PM in the Dreiser Hall Lobby (221 N. 6th Street Terre Haute, IN 47809). Be ready for tiny art, tiny hors d'oeuvre, tiny speeches, and the tiniest scissors for a ribbon cutting.
Children’s art classes will be offered at the Sullivan Area Art Guild Gallery, located at 16 S Court St. , Sullivan, In. Ages 7-10 4:15-5:15, and ages 10-13 5:20-6:20. Five classes for $30.
Wednesdays, Nov 12,19, and Dec 3,10, and 17. Class size is limited.
Text or call 812-243-1039 to register.
Our meeting Nov. 11 will NOT be at the Vigo County Public Library.
Instead, members will meet at 3:30 p.m. in The Meadows Learning Lab in the former Meadows Elementary School to work on their Christmas in the Park shelter display.
The public is invited to the 6 p.m. business meeting as well as a program on Junk Journaling by RCAA member/treasurer Maddie Plant.
TERRE HAUTE PLEIN AIR PAINTING GROUP
For information, contact: pleinairth.draw456@passinbox.com
PERFORMING ARTS IN THE WABASH VALLEY
The Wabash Valley has an amazing array of performing arts opportunities! Please find current listings below and if you want to see what's ahead in the season, just click on the venue title and visit either their website or Facebook pages. If you don't see your listing, please email info@artsilliana.org and send your event information! Note that listings below are NOT in calendar order.
DEPAUW GREEN CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS
DePauw Symphonic Band Concert
November 16
3 pm
Kresge Auditorium at the Green Center for the Performing Arts
Free
Read more
DePauw Jazz:
Jazz at the Duck
Every Thursday • 8:30 p.m.
The Fluttering Duck, 2 West Seminary
ENCORE DINNER THEATRE
Murder is a Fine Art
November 21 - 7 pm - Show & Reception
November 22 - 2 pm - Matinee (Show Only)
November 22 - 5 pm - Dinner & Show
HATFIELD HALL
Rose-Hulman Performing Arts Series | Main Stage
The 2025 - 2026 Rose-Hulman
Performing Arts Series:
INDIANA STATE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MUSIC
Wind Orchestra
November 13,
7:30 - 9pm
Tilson Music Hall
Guest Artist Series: Charles du Preez
November15
1 - 4:30pm
INDIANA STATE UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT OF THEATER
November 13-16
Thursday-Saturday @ 7:30 PM
Sunday @ 1:30 PM
THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE
Music & Lyrics by William Finn; Book by Rachel Sheinkin
Dreiser Theater
More information/Tickets
Playing Next:
November 22
Betsy & the Bears – Jazz & Vintage Vibes
Read more/Tickets
More of the 2025-26 Season:
The Harp Twins – Twin Harps, Epic Sound (12/20)
The Everly Set – Everly Brothers Tribute (02/14)
Red Hot Chili Pipers – Bagpipes Meet Rock & Roll (03/05)
Patti Murin – From Oz to Us (04/25)
TERRE HAUTE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
The Terre Haute Symphony Orchestra is excited to officially welcome Dr. Roger Kalia as our new Music Director! Read more
Symphony Happy Hour - The Verve
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Tuesday, November 18, 2025
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4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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677 Wabash Ave, Terre Haute, IN 47807
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Free (Attendees may purchase their own beverages and food.)
WEST VIGO HIGH SCHOOL THEATER DEPARTMENT