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ARTS & CULTURAL LISTINGS
OPPORTUNITIES/ANNOUNCEMENTSEVENTS...
IN THE GALLERY AT ARTS ILLIANA:
May 1-23
"THE GREAT MONSTER EXCHANGE"
in partnership with Vigo County School Corp
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👍 LIKE & FOLLOW OUR GALLERY FACEBOOK PAGE 👉 The Gallery at Arts Illiana
th' poetry asylum presents
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!
Poetry (&Prose) Night: May 21, 2026
COME TO READ OR COME TO LISTEN
Open Reading 6:30- 8:30 p.m.
ART SPACES: WABASH VALLEY OUTDOOR SCULPTURE COLLECTION
Thursday, April 30, 2026
6:00pm
Art Chatter: Reaching for Ryves with Greg Mueller
Herz-Rose Park
Step into the newly revitalized Herz-Rose Park and experience public art from the inside out. Artist Greg Mueller will take you behind the scenes, sharing how he transformed the spirit, pride, and stories of the community into a vibrant and meaningful work of art.
This event is free and open to the public. Come join us!
INDIANA STATE UNIVERSITY COMMUNITY SCHOOL OF THE ARTS
Register for all listed classes at link below.
For more information on classes and registration for all ages GREAT SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES!!!
Funding
Programs and Services
INDIANA ARTISAN
Artists can apply for the Indiana Artisan designation for their art now through June 2.
Information on Application process
Terre Haute Convention and Visitors Bureau
Announces
RFQ for “The Art of the Run” Public Art Project
The Terre Haute Convention and Visitors Bureau is pleased to announce a call for qualifications from Vigo County artists for The Art of the Run, an exciting new public art initiative celebrating the intersection of creativity, community, and collegiate athletics.
Set to debut in conjunction with the 2026 NCAA Division I Cross Country National Championships, The Art of the Run will feature a dynamic series of large-scale fiberglass running-shoe sculptures, each uniquely painted by local artists. These vibrant installations will honor the athletes, the sport, and Terre Haute’s rich racing heritage while transforming the community into an open-air gallery.
Vigo County artists are encouraged to review and submit the Request for Qualifications (RFQ). To learn more and download the RFQ, click here
Timeline
• RFQ Release: April 20, 2026
• RFQ Submission Deadline: May 4, 2026 by midnight EDT
• Selected Artists Announced: May 12, 2026
• Painting Period: June 5 thru July 10, 2026
• Unveiling: July 31, 2026 (Terre Haute Convention & Visitors Bureau)
• Installation: Early August, 2026
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
Open Fridays and Saturdays, 2 pm to 6 pm
Opening April 11
BLOOM / HUM / GLOW
This exhibition brings together luminous blown glass by William Ortman, intimate photogravure prints of flowers by Terre Haute artist Chloe Simma-Martin, and an immersive sound installation by Terre Haute artist Kevin J. Naylor built from the rhythmic hum of bee colonies. Together, the works create a sensory environment shaped by light, form, and vibration.
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Universal Language: The Art of Sexual and Gender Diversity.
Selections from the Kinsey Institute Collection.
January 26 - May 7, 2026
Peeler Art Center, Lower Level Gallery
Samuel E Vázquez: Poetic Reflection
January 26 - June 24, 2026
Peeler Art Center, Upper Level Gallery
Current Exhibit:"Downfall"
Downfall: Everyday objects that represent pillars of a civil society ,collapsing and decaying in real time.
GASLIGHT ART COLONY
On view April 18 - May 9
Julie Davidson Show:
"60: I Have Arrived"
Reception: April 18 from 5-7 pm CT
6TH ANNUAL SIDE BY SIDE SHOW
a collaboration between artist and photographer
This show is the interpretation and renditions of the same scene or subject by an artist and photographer.
The artist or photographer can choose the person that they would like to work and collaborate with. Together they will decide on the scene or subject they both will use for their entries. Each will interpret and complete their version of the scene or subject in their own way. The two works will hang in the gallery side by side.
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Photographers may use Photoshop and artists may use the medium of their choice.
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Entries will be accepted beginning Saturday, May 5th. The deadline for entries will be Thursday, May 14th. Entries may be dropped off during our regular open hours. Opening Saturday, May 16th, 5:00 – 7:00 CST. Work will be on display 5/16 thru 6/13. Work may be picked up on June 16 thru 18.
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No limit on numbers of entries or number of different pairs you want to make.
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No entry fees if a member of the Gaslight and a one-time $30.00 fee if a non-member (doesn't matter on number of entries). Artist and photographer are considered separate entries.
If any questions, feel free to text Jo Rich-Vadas at 217-264-4588.
INDIANA STATE UNIVERSITY ART GALLERIES
On View:
YANG FAMILY UNIVERSITY ART GALLERY:
YANG FAMILY UNIVERSITY ART GALLERY BFA/BA Exhibition and Department Scholarship/Award Ceremony
Reception: April 30, 4–6 pm
BFA/BA Pinning Ceremony & Department Scholarship/Award Ceremony: April 30, 4:30 pm
Duration: April 27–May 9, 2026
Location: The Yang Family University Art Gallery (Landini Center for Fine and Performing Arts)
300 North 7th Street, Terre Haute, IN 47809
Hours: M-F 11am-4pm, open until 6pm on Thursdays
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TURMAN GALLERY (click on gallery link for more information)
Hours: M-F 11am-4pm, open until 6pm on Thursdays
NASAD EXHIBITION
April 20 - May 8
JAVA 'HAUTE' Gallery
Email chloe@javahaute.com for a information
"Queerness/Weirdness" Exhibition
Show duration April 13 - July 3
Reception July 3rd from 5 - 6pm
Questions? Email: Chloe@javahaute.com
LINK ART GALLERY
April 24th – May 22nd, 2026:
“The Mundane and the Marvelous”
Reception: Sunday, April 26, 2026, 3:00 – 5:00 p.m
MUSE ART click here to see the latest news from Muse!
UPCOMING CLASSES: (Click here for more classes and information)
May 9
Duck Paint Party
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3:00 PM 5:00 PM
Call for Art!
DEADLINE June 13th at 11:59PM
MuseArt Terre Haute is delighted to announce our 4th Anniversary Art Exhibition! We invite artists of all levels to showcase their talents and compete for the chance to have work displayed at MuseArt Terre Haute from July until September 2026, among other prizes. This year’s theme, "Give Me Liberty," is in honor of our country’s 250th Anniversary. We reflect on the principles our nation was founded on, on the promise afforded to all who came to call this land home. So, we request artwork that answers this question: “What does Liberty mean to you?”
ROSE-HULMAN ART EXHIBITION
Rose-Hulman's Spring Show
January 20th-May 29th, 2026
Click here for details of exhibition
Moench Hall, 1st floor -
Blue House Creatives Nashville,
"red rouge roja" exhibit
Moench Hall, 2nd floor -
Lesley Nelson,
paintings and mixed media works
Moench Hall south stairwell -
Nadine Shillingford,
mixed media works
Myers Technology Building, 2nd floor -
Rod Bradfield,
Mixed media works and sculptures
For more information on visiting, or purchase of works, please contact Art Curator, Christy Brinkman-Robertson, brinkman@rose-hulman.edu, 812.877.8452
ROSE-HULMAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
5500 Wabash Avenue | Terre Haute, IN 47803-3999
SWOPE ART MUSEUM
Click on links below to learn more about what the Swope offers to the community.
59th Annual Student Art Exhibition
April 11, 2026 - May 17, 2026
Reception Saturday, April 11, 2026, 12 p.m. to 5 p.m
High school awards presentation at 2 p.m.
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.
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.
COVERED BRIDGE ART ASSOCIATION AND GALLERY
Shop Small and Shop Local!
Shop Small in The Gallery and find that unique gift for the person on that tough birthday list, a thank you card or "Just Because"! Our 'collection' of smaller art pieces will fit your budget and fit the varied tastes of anyone on any list, or You!
The Art Gallery Open Wed-Sat 10-5:00 p.m. and Sunday 1-5:00 p.m.
The Sullivan Area Art Guild is celebrating 50 years.
The organization was founded in April 1976 and is currently located on the square in Sullivan.
The group meets every month and has projects going on throughout the year. This month’s theme is past, present and future.
Photography by Mike Lunsford of Rosedale will be featured Jan. 13 to mid-July in River City Art Association’s Community Outreach Gallery in Corporate Square at 2901 Ohio Blvd., Terre Haute.
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2026 Spring Show
Show runs May 1 - 29
Reception is Friday, May 1st from 6-8pm, at the First Financial Bank downtown
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.
COMMUNITY THEATRE OF CLAY COUNTY
A Night At The Oscars: A Musical Revue Matinee
Sunday, May 3, 2026 3:00 PM
Doors open at 2:15
8 E National Avenue, Brazil, IN
856-843-5275
COMMUNITY THEATRE OF TERRE HAUTE
Up Next: Mainstage Series
THESE SHINING LIVES
May 8 – May 17, 2026
Drama by Melanie Marnich
Directed by Mary Dinkel
DEPAUW GREEN CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS
Ubben Lecture: Trevor Noah
Thursday, April 30 • 6:30 PM - 8 PM
DePauw University is honored to announce a conversation with best-selling author and internationally renowned comedian Trevor Noah.
DePauw Orchestra, Choirs and Concerto Winners Concert
Sunday • 3:00 PM
Kresge Auditorium at the Green Center for the Performing Arts
Free
DePauw Jazz:
Jazz at the Duck
Every Thursday • 8:30 p.m.
The Fluttering Duck, 2 West Seminary
517 W Main St. Farmersburg Indiana 47850
Farmersburg Theater Presents:
With support from the Indiana Arts Commission:
IMPROVSburg
Live unscripted game show featuring…you!
Online: @Improvsburg on YouTube’s TikTok and Instagram!
June 17-28
Thursday and Friday Nights 8 PM
Anything Goes!
Saturday 8 pm and Sunday at 2PM Family friendly shows!
These shows are by certified clean comedians!
All tickets $20
Seating is very limited!
Tickets online: farmersburgtheater.org or at the door!
Can’t afford tickets? Sign up to volunteer in exchange for free tickets!
Learn more about Farmersburg Theater Outreach
Read more to preview what's ahead at Farmersburg Theater...
HATFIELD HALL
Rose-Hulman Performing Arts Series | Main Stage
360 AllStars
Friday, May 1, 2026
7:30 pm
A non-stop energy-packed urban circus complete with dancing, beatboxing, acrobatics, BMX biking, and more, 360 ALL-STARS is a spectacular fusion of the extraordinary artistry that emerges from street culture.
Rose Concert Band
Sunday, May 3, 2026
1:30 pm
Join the Rose-Hulman Concert Band and as they present their spring concert. With thrilling marches and toe-tapping tunes, you won't want to miss out!
THIS EVENT IS FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.
NO TICKET REQUIRED.
TERRE HAUTE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
The Terre Haute Symphony Orchestra is excited to officially welcome Dr. Roger Kalia as our new Music Director! Read more
Beethoven & Bluegrass
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Saturday, May 2, 2026
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7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
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Tilson Music Hall, 200 N 7th Street, Terre Haute, IN, 47809