Which way is up? Today in the studio, we're playing with composition. Inspired by #nowonview artist David Blow, learn how to create an artwork you can display multiple ways here:
Saturday Studio: Playing Around
Now on View: Hoosier Salon History & Highlights
We've compiled a list of blog posts highlighting artists who have exhibited throughout the Hoosier Salon's 100 year history. Whether you've seen the exhibition at #fwmoa and want to know more, or now know more and want to see the exhibition, we hope these posts help you find a new favorite Indiana artist!
Art Term Tuesday: Wash
It's wash day at #fwmoa, but we aren't doing laundry; instead, we're looking at artworks that use a wash to create contrast, texture, and color gradients. Learn how to spot this technique then put it to the test with works #nowonvie at #fwmoa.
Now on View: Bill Smith’s Body Jewelry
Summer is in full swing, literally, as body jewelry makes a comeback on the red carpet and music festival circuit. One Hoosier-native made his name on just this adornment. Learn about Bill Smith in this #nowonview at #fwmoa.
Treasures from the Vault: Yลshลซ Chikanobu
Did you know Indiana's official state insect is the firefly, or lightening bug? Take a look at these artworks in the #fwmoa print collection that feature a fun summer activity: catching fireflies!
Art Term Tuesday: Lead Glass
Whoa dude! This glass is crystal clear! Take a closer look at refraction in action in this #arttermtuesday post on lead glass artworks at the #fwmoa
Artist Interview: Jess Davila
CHARGE! Bison or Buffalo? Like the National Park Service, #fwmoa asks that you don't touch our new sandstone bison by Jess Davila, #nowonview in the atrium. You can learn more about the artist in this interview with Davila and curator Jenna Gilley:
Saturday Studio: Fantastic Fairies
Inspired by our current exhibition "Fantastic Realms", we're celebrating the arrival of May flowers by making fairy friends (and houses). Learn how to make your own fairy-populated village in this #saturdaystudio:
Art Term Tuesday: Old Masters
Can you name all the "Old Masters" in Western art history? Learn what marks a master from an apprentice in this #arttermtuesday:
In the News: National Poetry Month & Karen Chen
It's National Poetry Month, and to celebrate we're spotlighting one of our region's American Voices Nominee's, whose poem won a Gold Key in the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards.