Hoosiers can engage with the arts through the Arts in the Parks & Historic Sites program, with more than 170 arts activities taking place across the state.
“Considering several of these programs and exhibitions take place on multiple days, there will be 480 opportunities for Hoosiers of all ages, especially those living in rural areas, to enjoy the arts, history and the natural beauty of Indiana,” said Anna Tragesser, IAC artist and community services manager.
Arts programs at Indiana State Parks properties range from landscape painting demonstrations at Brown County State Park to youth theater programs at Ouabache State Park to folk-life celebrations at Prophetstown State Park with dancing, weaving and bookmaking workshops and a storytelling performance.
A complete listing of 2018 opportunities, including dates, locations and program summaries is available at IN.gov/arts/files/2018_APHS-Activities.pdf.
The Arts in the Parks & Historic Sites program is designed to draw upon both traditional and non-traditional arts and artists in Indiana and weave arts programming into the natural beauty and rural settings of Indiana. The Arts Commission approved funding for program-related projects that encourage the creation of and public engagement with art, and experience Indiana’s state park and state forest system and historic sites.
For more information about Arts in the Parks & Historic Sites, visit IN.gov/arts/2905.htm.