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OPPORTUNITIES/ANNOUNCEMENTSEVENTS...
IN THE GALLERY AT ARTS ILLIANA:
smallART2025 CLOSES JANUARY 16!! STILL TIME TO SHOP LOCAL!!
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: STILL TIME TO DROP OFF THOSE ART SUPPLIES!!
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 DEADLINE TO ENTER: JANUARY 16!!!
👍 LIKE & FOLLOW OUR GALLERY FACEBOOK PAGE 👉 The Gallery at Arts Illiana
Arts Illiana Announces, "Networking in the New Year" A meet-up for Regional Artists!
This Sunday, January 11, 2026 from 2-4 pm! IF YOU HAVEN'T REGISTERED, IT'S NOT TOO LATE!!! CLICK ON LINK BELOW!!
We have had great response and are looking forward to networking!!
REGISTER TODAY!!
Arts Illiana will hold a networking event for artists living and/or working in our region, which includes Clay, Parke, Putnam, Sullivan Vermillion, and Vigo Counties in Indiana and Clark and Edgar Counties in Illinois. The event will be held at Arts Illiana, 23 North Sixth Street in Terre Haute for visual, performing, and literary artists
Registration is open and the form can be found at this link:
https://forms.gle/xkqfCmvmKchNVNjK7
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: January 15, 2026
COME TO READ OR COME TO LISTEN
Open Reading 6:30- 8:30 p.m.
UPCOMING IN FEBRUARY!
CALLING ALL WRITERS AND VISUAL ARTISTS!
TH’ Poetry Asylum, a monthly writers' group, is interested in fostering collaboration with visual artists. If you are a writer with a love for art, or an artist who loves literature, we invite you to attend an informational meeting to discuss the possibilities:
When: Thursday, February 19, 5:45 pm
Where: Arts Illiana, 23 N 6th St., Terre Haute
TH’ Poetry Asylum will meet directly after at 6:30. You are welcome to stay for that as well: bring a short piece of writing to share (yours or someone else’s) or just stay to listen and enjoy.
If you have questions, please email Nancy at: nancy.nichols-pethick@indstate.eduor Eric at: eric.anderson@indstate.edu
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.
Click here for event calendar
Indiana Arts Commission accepting applications for Arts Project Support grant program
The Indiana Arts Commission (IAC) and its Regional Arts Partners announced today the opening of applications for the Fiscal Year 2027 Spring Arts Project Support grant program.
Arts Project Support grants provide nonprofit organizations and public entities with funding to support a specific arts activity, such as a one-time event, a single production, an exhibition, an educational workshop, or a series of related arts activities such as art classes or training sessions. Applications are accepted twice per year, with organizations eligible to receive one grant award per fiscal year.
The purpose of the program is to provide broad access to arts opportunities throughout the state. Applicants may request up to $4,000 to support their project, and there is no match requirement. Projects must occur between July 1, 2026 and June 30, 2027 to be eligible for FY27 Spring Arts Project Support.
“Arts Project Support grants provide Indiana communities with an opportunity to increase the quality of life and quality of place for local residents,” said Miah Michaelsen, IAC Executive Director. “Arts and creativity are a community and economic development driver, and we are proud to support Hoosiers who are working to making Indiana a better place to live, work, study, and stay through the arts.”
Applications for the Arts Project Support program are reviewed and scored by members of the public. Reviewers play a significant role in application evaluation for public funding by reviewing, scoring, and providing comments on submitted applications. Learn more about serving as a grant reviewer and submit an interest form.
Applications for Arts Project Support are due March 5, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. eastern time through the IAC's online grant system. Learn more and access the guidelines.
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
November 15 through January 10
"In Safe Keeping"
Open to the Public Fridays and Saturdays, 11 am to 6 pm and by Appointment
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
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
INDIANA STATE UNIVERSITY ART GALLERIES
On View:
YANG FAMILY UNIVERSITY ART GALLERY:
Annual Juried Student Exhibition
Reception: Feb 12, 4-6pm
Award Ceremony:: Feb 12, 4:30pm (Boyce Recital Hall)
Jan 26- Feb 20, 2026
Read more
TURMAN GALLERY (click on gallery link for more information)
Hours: M-F 11am-4pm, open until 6pm on Thursdays
THE UNIVERSE IN YOU
Michael Carter
Reception: Feb 5, 4-6pm
Performance: Feb 5, 4:30pm
Artist Talk: Feb 5, 6 pm (Boyce Recital Hall)
Jan 20- Feb 13, 2026
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
Next in the "Haute" Gallery:
"The Unexpected" Exhibition
“The Unexpected” is an exhibition celebrating the innate curiosity that is within us all. Open to interpretation, the theme invites 2D artworks that explore the surreal and strange through various styles and mediums. This exhibition will be curated by special guest artist Shayla Fish!
Free to submit, with submissions due January 9th.
Click to download submission form
MUSE ART click here to see the latest news from Muse!
UPCOMING CLASSES: (Click here for more classes and information)
January 17
Drawing Portraits 101
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3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
ROSE-HULMAN ART EXHIBITION
Watch for Spring Exhibition!
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.
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.
Next Barn Quilt class will be Saturday January 17, at 9am. 24” board, pattern drawn on board ( pattern options offered), exterior paint and brushes supplied. $50.
Space is limited. Reservation required.
Call or text Sharon 812-243-1039.
Mary Mayhew RCAA’s January Artist of the Month
Paintings by River City Art Association’s president Mary Mayhew will be featured throughout January in the Artist of the Month gallery in the lobby of the Vigo County Public Library in downtown Terre Haute.
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.
Stewart Huff - Live Comedy!
January 17, 2026
The Walnut Theatre
24 S Walnut Street
Brazil, IN
Doors at 7:00 PM
Feature TBA @ 7:30
Stewart Huff @ 8:00
COMMUNITY THEATRE OF CLAY COUNTY
Next on Stage:
SISTER ACT
March 6,7,8
Tickets
COMMUNITY THEATRE OF TERRE HAUTE
Next on the Main Stage:
FREAKY FRIDAY - Musical
Production Dates: March 6 – March 15, 2026
DEPAUW GREEN CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS
DePauw Jazz:
Jazz at the Duck
Every Thursday • 8:30 p.m.
The Fluttering Duck, 2 West Seminary
517 W Main St. Farmersburg Indiana
Visit Improvsburg, Indiana!
Improvsburg, Indiana is a fictional town where a nightly Improv contest never goes right!
Every show is 100% unscripted, longform improv based on audience suggestions. This interactive show is unique to each audience. Watching the actors sweat is half the fun!
You can visit Improvsburg from Youtube, with Season 1 premiering in 2026.
You can come to Farmersburg Theater for live shows or join us on tour!
Dates and times coming soon and will always be posted first on our website!
Read more to preview what's ahead at Farmersburg Theater...
HATFIELD HALL
Rose-Hulman Performing Arts Series | Main Stage
The 2025 - 2026 Rose-Hulman
Performing Arts Series:
The Princess Bride: An Inconceivable Evening with Cary Elwes
Saturday, January 31, 2026
7:30 pm
Rose Drama Club Presents: The Crucible
Friday, January 16, 2026 7:30 PM
Saturday, January 17, 2026 1:30 PM
Sunday, January 18, 2026 1:30 PM
INDIANA STATE UNIVERSITY PERFORMING ARTS SERIES
January 27, 2026
7:30 pm
Tilson Auditorium
The Fabulous Equinox Orchestra Beatles’ Hits
Next on Stage:
ANTHROPOLOGY By Lauren Gunderson
Seventh Street Theater (formerly known as New Theater)
536 N. 7th Street Terre Haute, IN
Production dates/times:
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Fri, Feb 27 2026, 7:30 - 9:30pm
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Sat, Feb 28 2026, 7:30 - 9:30pm
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Sun, Mar 1 2026, 1:30 - 3:30pm
Coming in February
The Everly Set: A Tribute to the Everly Brothers
More informaton/Tickets
TERRE HAUTE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
The Terre Haute Symphony Orchestra is excited to officially welcome Dr. Roger Kalia as our new Music Director! Read more
Bourbon & Blues
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Friday, January 23, 2026
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5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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Terre Haute Casino4500 East Margaret Drive, Terre Haute, IN,