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South Shore Arts programs are provided with support from the Indiana Arts Commission, a state agency, and the National Endowment for the Arts.

Convergence is a quarterly publication of South Shore Arts

South Shore Arts Board of Directors

PresidentDavid Mika

VP AdministrationDanette Garza

VP DevelopmentKaren Raab

VP EducationDavid Schneider

VP ExhibitionsSandi Kozlowski

VP Governance Gus Galante, M.D.

VP Marketing Judith Mayer

VP Regional ServicesIrene Smith-King

VP SymphonyMelissa Neff

SecretaryJulie Mintz

TreasurerTim Anderson

Immediate Past President Michael Luongo, M.D.

Carly Brandenburg Pat Colander Denise Dillard Doyin Gomih Carol Green-Fraley Steven Johnson Karen Maravilla Peter Mavrelis, M.D. Heather McCarthy Dan Nita Joel Palaschak Viraj Patel

Cherie Rippey Connie Skozen Liz Valavanis Jeremy Willett Jenny Yalowitz Legacy Board Members

Suzanne Cooley Jack Dietrich Alex Gardner Riddle Eleanor Mirich Louie Ortiz Rita Ray Judy Surovek

Legacy Directors are individuals who have served on the Board of Directors for at least ten years and who have made significant contributions to the success of South Shore Arts. Individuals are elected to the position of Legacy Director in recognition of their long and valuable service to South Shore Arts.

South Shore Arts Staff

Executive DirectorJohn Cain, ext. 102

Director of Marketing and DevelopmentTricia Hernandez, ext. 107

Director of Exhibitions Laura Cutler, ext. 108

Director of EducationJillian Van Volkenburgh, ext. 101

Education CoordinatorKimberly McKinley, ext. 103

Director of Finance and AdministrationChristine McCabe, 219 / 836-0525, ext. 202

BookkeeperJennifer Willett, 219 / 836-0525, ext. 202

Special Projects DirectorDonna Catalano, ext. 104

Administrative Assistant Kelly Freeman, ext. 100

Gift Shop Manager Jackie Wickland, ext. 106 Assistant Manager Andrea Miller

Crown Point Branch Manager Morag Thompson, 219 / 663.0200

Substation No. 9 Branch Manager Leona Jurincie, 219 / 933.0200

ART INSTRUCTORSSouth Shore Arts is always seeking instructors to teach classes in drama, dance, and the visual arts, such as drawing, painting, ceramics and more for its everykid program. South Shore Arts also is seeking pre-school art instructors. Pre-school applicants need not submit portfolio or slides of artwork.

An application form is available in PDF format at www.SouthShoreArtsOnline.org or by calling 219 / 836.1839, ext. 103.

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Her Paintings. Her Life. Her Story.This fall, South Shore Arts brings you an inspirational, cultural, and historic exhibition based on the life and work of iconic Mexican artist Frida Kahlo, arguably the most important female artist of the 20th century and an emblem of Latina pride.

Organized by Global Entertainment Properties, Los Angeles, California, over 100 hand-painted, licensed recreations of Kahlo’s paintings executed in her Magic Realist style will be on view. This is the only exhibit worldwide that follows the artist’s life and development from a hobbyist to a mature, revolutionary and contemporary artist. Also on display will be 30 hand-woven and embroidered dresses from Mexico, jewelry, artifacts, and historic photographs detailing the life of this pivotal artist.

Frida Kahlo de Rivera (1907-1954) was born Magdalena Carmen Frieda Kahlo y Calderón in the borough of Coyoacán, Mexico City. One of four daughters born to a Hungarian-Jewish father, originally from Germany, and a mother of Mexican-Indian and Spanish descent, she grew up in what is known today as Casa Azul or the Blue House.

Kahlo did not originally plan to become an artist. She had survived polio in her youth and had entered a pre-med program in Mexico City. But at the age of 18, she was tragically injured, riding in a bus that collided with a trolley car. She suffered serious injuries, including fractures to her spinal column, ribs, pelvis and collarbone, as well as fractures in her right leg, a crushed and dislocated right foot, and a dislocated shoulder.

After months in a full body cast, isolated from other people, Kahlo recovered from her injuries. It was during her convalescence that she began to paint. Her mother had a special easel made to enable her to paint in bed, and her father gave her a box of paints and brushes. Kahlo painted to occupy her time while immobilized, and the isolation influenced her works. Although she recovered from her injuries and eventually regained her ability to walk, Kahlo had health problems for the rest of her life. She endured more than 30 operations, and the medical complications and damage prevented her from ever having a child.

As a young artist, Kahlo approached the famous Mexican painter Diego Rivera, whose work she admired, asking him for advice about pursuing art as a career. He recognized and encouraged her talent, as well as her unique expression and style, and they soon began an intimate relationship. At 22, Kahlo married Rivera, who was 20 years her senior. Their marriage was volatile yet passionate, surviving infidelities, the pressures of careers, divorce and remarriage. Their partnership was referred to as “The Elephant and the Dove,” a nickname originated by Kahlo’s father to express their extreme difference in size.

Traditional Mexican culture figures prominently in Kahlo’s work, which has sometimes been characterized as

folk art. The influence is apparent in her use of vibrant colors, dramatic symbolism and primitive style, along with her love of lavish indigenous Mexican dress. She frequently included the symbolic monkey from Mexican mythology, which she portrayed as tender and protective. Her lifelong health problems, as well as her personal relationship struggles, are reflected in her intense subject matter, incorporating symbolic portrayals of physical and psychological wounds.

During her lifetime, Kahlo created nearly 200 paintings, drawings and sketches, of which 55 are self-portraits. Asked why she so often depicted herself, she replied, “Because I am so often alone—because I am the subject I know best.”

While never considering herself a Surrealist, Kahlo befriended André Breton, one of the primary figures in that movement, in 1938. That same year, she had a major show at a New York City gallery and sold half of the paintings on view. In 1939, Kahlo moved to Paris, where she exhibited her art and developed friendships with Picasso and Duchamp. She divorced Rivera later that year, and, during this time, painted one of her most famous works, The Two Fridas. The painting depicts two versions of Kahlo sitting side by side with her heart exposed, one figure in white with a damaged heart, the other in bold colors, the heart intact, the two figures believed to represent “unloved” and “loved” versions of the subject. A replication of this painting, a hand-made dress, and earrings she wore (a gift of Picasso) are included in the exhibition.

Kahlo and Diego did not stay divorced for long. They remarried in 1940, living out the remainder of their days at the Blue House, while continuing to lead largely separate lives. Both were active in Mexico’s Communist Party. In July 1954, Kahlo made her last public appearance, when she participated in a Communist street demonstration. Soon after, at the age of 47, she passed away. One year later, Rivera gave the house to the Mexican government to become a museum. Rivera himself died in 1957. On July 12th, 1958, the Blue House officially opened as the Museo Frida Kahlo.

Over the years, Kahlo’s fame as an artist has grown exponentially. The feminist movement of the 1970s led to renewed interest in her life and work, when she came to be viewed as an icon of female creativity. In 2002, her life was the subject of the film Frida, starring Salma Hayek as the artist and Alfred Molina as Rivera. Directed by Julie Taymor, the film was nominated for six Academy Awards.

The Complete Frida Kahlo includes hand-painted replicas fully licensed by Banco De Mexico, Diego Rivera & Frida Kahlo Museums Trust/VG Bild-Kunst, Bonn 2008, in addition to Mexican folk art, furniture, jewelry and costumes important to her life story. An audio guide will be available to accompany the exhibit. For further information, visit www.completefrida.com.

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The Complete Frida Kahlo: Her Paintings. Her Life. Her Story.November 16, 2014 – January 25, 2015Admission: Adults $5, Students/Children $2Free Family Day with Frida:

Sunday, December 14, 12-3pm An Evening with Frida, VIP Reception & Winetasting:Tuesday, January 20, 2015, 6-8pm

South Shore Arts celebrated a milestone this year with the 40th Annual Tri-County Junior/Senior High School Art Exhibition. Over 30 schools from Lake, Porter, and LaPorte Counties in Indiana, and south suburban Cook County in Illinois participated with artwork created by 6th through 12th grade students covering every inch of wall space and pedestals.

Thanks to the ongoing generosity of patrons and sponsors, South Shore Arts awarded over $7,500 in prizes and scholarships. Many donors have been sponsoring awards for years, and every year, our appeal for prize money receives an enthusiastic response. Newly added this year was the Alexandra Gardner Riddle Memorial Award, the Robert & Cynthia Cutler Award of Excellence and the Paul Weinberg Memorial Award. For the ninth consecutive year, Indiana University Northwest sponsored the exhibit with additional support from Arctic Engineering.

The prestigious Donald H. Berwanger Scholarship of $2,500 for a graduating high school senior planning to pursue a degree in fine art was awarded to Hannah Pittman of Lake Central High School after a tough jurying process with 15 talented applicants. Hannah will be attending the School of the Art Institute of Chicago this fall.

In addition to awards for individual students, trophies were presented for Best Overall School with Blick Art Materials adding $250 in art supplies. The Best Overall Junior High winner was Grimmer Middle School, Schererville, and the Best Overall Senior High winner was Lake Central High School, St John.

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Hannah Pittman, grade 12, Lake Central High School, winner of the Donald H. Berwanger Scholarship award

Above, Indiana University Northwest Chancellor William Lowe with Madeline Estrada, grade 12, Merrillville High School, winner of the Lori Spuehler/Lymperios D. Trikolas III Memorial AwardLeft, Best Overall Junior High School Presentation, Grimmer Middle School, Schererville, IN, Instructor Kathy Grimler

40th Annual Tri-County Junior-Senior High School Art Exhibit

CURRENT EXHIBITS

CENTER FOR VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS

Baby Boom or Bust! Curated by John Cain Iconic Imagery by Brian J. SullivanMemorabilia from an Atomic ChildhoodContinues through August 31, 2014

71st Annual Salon ShowSeptember 14–October 26, 2014Reception & Awards Ceremony: Sunday, September 14, 2014, 1–3pm

The Complete Frida Kahlo: Her Paintings. Her Life. Her Story.November 16, 2014–January 25, 2015Admission: Adults $5, Students/Children $2Free Family Day with Frida:Sunday, December 14, 12–3pm An Evening with Frida, VIP Reception & Winetasting:Tuesday, January 20, 2015, 6–8pm

ATRIUM GALLERY

Omnipresent Sky: Photographs by Stephen SostaricAugust 22–October 5, 2014Reception: Sunday, September 14, 1–3pm

Exploration: Selected Works of the Chicago Calligraphy CollectiveOctober 10–November 30, 2014

CROWN POINT BRANCH

Roller Derby: Works by Kevin HanusinContinues through September 13, 2014

Rhythm Unfolding: Paintings by Patti Tobin DavisSeptember 19–November 8, 2014

Modern Pop Master—David HuggNovember 14, 2014–January 17, 2015 Reception: Friday, November 21, 2014, 5–8pm

SUBSTATION NO. 9

Summer Sizzle: Group Exhibition of South Shore Arts InstructorsContinues through August 30, 2014

Touch. No Touch. Burn. Repeat.Emerging Artists of Northwest IndianaSeptember 26–November 22, 2014Reception: Thursday, October 2, 5–8pm

Stephen Sostaric, Nevada, Photography

Patti Tobin Davis, Spontaneous, Acrylic on canvas

Jeffery Brink & Eric Roldan, Woman 1, Ink on paper

David Hugg, Fritz, Pastel

Kevin Hanusin, Xena Roller Princess, Watercolor and acrylic

Karen Ness, Awakens, Gouache on paper

Frida Kahlo, Self-Portrait with Monkey (detail), 1940, licensed replica: ©Banco de Mexico Diego Rivera & Frida Kahlo Museums Trust/VG Bild-Kunst, Bonn 2008

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Friday Evening, November 21, 5-8pmSaturday, November 22, 10am-4pm

Fine Art • Jewelry • Gifts Treats Galore and more!

South Shore ArtsCrown Point Branch123 N. Main Street

FREE Art Appreciation Program

Every 2nd & 4th Monday in Munster

Through May 11, 2015, 10am–12pm

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Art I N FOCUS

Beaux Arts Ball Sponsors

The 21st Annual Beaux Arts Ball was truly a magical night for South Shore Arts. We had all the elements of success, a great cause, engaged and generous board and committee members, incredible staff, a supportive community, wonderful attendees and, yes, a little bit of luck. What a resounding success! The Ball sold out four weeks before the event. Net proceeds were $198,780—that’s $31,600 over last year and $22,100 over budget—our best result ever!

The Ball is South Shore Arts’ primary fundraiser with proceeds benefitting our everykid art education programs for children, youth and families. The Ball’s success allows South Shore Arts to sustain and grow these programs despite unexpected disruptions in funding. This year, the everykid program served almost 30,000 children and youth in Northwest Indiana and south suburban Chicago!

Our theme this year was Hello Dali!, and we did have some fun with it. Somehow, through the genius of Judith Mayer, board member and owner of Keyword Design, our invitation featured a “Dali” version of the title character of the iconic musical, matchmaker Dolly Levi. Jackie Wickland and her team put together centerpieces reminiscent of Dali’s Meditative Rose with giant red roses gracing each table. Melting clocks completed the décor.

Congratulations and heartfelt thanks to our Beaux Arts Ball Co-Chairs Sandi Kozlowski, Julie Mintz, and Cherie Rippey, their fabulous committee, board and staff. Thanks and recognition also go to all of the community donors who supported the silent and live auctions.

Speaking of the LIVE auction, a special treat this year was Elliott From of ArtbeatLive, who painted a large-scale Blackhawks logo in less than eight minutes. It was the first standing ovation of the night and really got the party rolling!

Major sponsors of the 21st Annual Beaux Arts Ball were Diamond Sponsors ArcelorMittal, BP and the Morrow Family Foundation, plus event sponsors BMO Harris

Bank, Community Healthcare System, Hammond Machine Works, Inc., Lexus of Merrillville, Majestic Star Casino and NIPSCO. Judith Mayer, owner of Keyword Design, provided the invitation and program design, and Tom Largus of Largus Printing donated the invitations. James & Sons donated the very chic turquoise stingray bracelet with diamonds and sapphires for our raffle.

Mark your calendars for next year. The 22nd Beaux Arts Ball is scheduled for June 5, 2015.

21st Annual Beaux Arts BallRecord Fun Equals Record Outcome!

DIAMOND ($10,000) ArcelorMittalBPMorrow Family Foundation

PLATINUM ($5,000)BMO Harris BankCommunity Healthcare SystemHammond Machine Works, Inc.Lexus of MerrillvilleMajestic Star CasinoNIPSCODiane & David Schneider

GOLD ($2,750)Carol & Joseph FraleyHorseshoe CasinoSandi & Ed KozlowskiPeoples Bank Precision Control SystemsScott King Group/

Gateway Partners LLCUnited States Steel Corporation Gary

WorksJenny & Dr. Bruce Yalowitz/

Drs. Amy & Dennis Han

SILVER ($1,750)Community Hospital

Eichhorn & Eichhorn, LLPEl Taco Real RestaurantFifth Third BankDrs. Gus & Becca GalanteIndiana University NorthwestJohnson Ivancevich, LLPMaureen & Dr. Michael LuongoMacy’sBetsy & Dr. Peter MavrelisHeather McCarthy/Ernie SummersMcMahon & AssociatesJulie & Dr. Michael MintzThomas C. O’Donnell Attorney at LawO’Neill McFadden & Willett LLPPurdue University CalumetSt. Rep. Mara Candelaria Reardon

South Shore Poster Arts Management/ NWI ForumSean Taylor & David GilbertThe TIMES/Shore MagazineWDS Group

Additional Underwriting provided by:Accucraft Imaging Inc.Sherry & Tim AndersonSue & Andy ArnoldCarole & Leonard BezatJune BrownDebra CarringtonDonato CeresLeane & David CervenPatti & Howard CohenSuzanne & David Cooley

Lydia & Robert DershewitzDesign Studio 303Dale FisherCraig GhelfiMarcia & Will GlarosDoyin & Dr. Ayoola GomihAshley & Joshua HalpernVal & Steve HarkerDrs. Amy & Dennis HanHorseshoe CasinoDr. Joseph KovachDr. Catherine KroczekSarah LasburyHeather & Tom LevinMarkey’s Audio VisualLois MitchellBetsy & Dr. Peter Mavrelis, M.D.

Melissa & Ralph NeffSandy & Richard PellarMargo & Don PowersPrecision Control SystemsPrompt AmbulanceKaren & Cornel RaabDiana RogersThe Family of Harold G. RuethScott King GroupSue Eleuterio & Tom SourlisBarbara & Jack Stine Strack & Van TilUnited States Steel Corporation/Gary WorksNancy WilkeSeda & Scott YahneJenny & Dr. Bruce Yalowitz

Development Director Tricia Hernandez with Ball Co-Chairs Sandi Kozlowski, Cherie Rippey and Julie Mintz Larry and Jill Hepp

Artist Elliott From of ArtbeatLive

Amy Koufos, Gus Galante, Karen Anderson

Photos by Donato Ceres and South Shore Arts staff

Meditative roses and melting clocks in the dining room

Connie Skozen, Rich & Sandy Pellar

Ayodele Alakija, Ayo & Doyin Gomih, Damilola Oshonowo

Executive Director John Cain

Kathy & Tom O’Donnell

Verlie & Michael Suggs

South Shore Arts Instructor Recognized for 30 Years of Service

Nikki Kutansky with artwork by his students

Down the spiral staircase to the studios, the faint sound of music can be heard from the room at the end of the hall. The sign above the door reads, “Studio B,” but most of his students know it as “Nikki’s Room.” Aside from the music, the room is silent with a few hushed critiques between stu-dents. A pregnant woman, a college student, a tattoo artist and a grandmother are working on their drawings. This is typical of Nikki’s classes.

A modest mentor. A dedicated instructor. An artist. A friend. Nikki Kutansky is many things to many people. He is part of what makes South Shore Arts special. Nikki Kutansky was the recipient of the first South Shore Arts Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2014 Beaux Arts Ball in recognition of his 30 years teaching students of all ages. The Ball was the perfect venue for the award since the proceeds go to support the South Shore Arts Education Department. Executive Director John Cain presented Nikki with the award.

“Every year since the Beaux Arts Ball began, we have bestowed a Patron of the Year Award on one of our individual or corporate donors,” John explained. “This year, we’re doing something a little different. This year, we’re giving a Lifetime Achievement Award to someone who is not a donor, but someone who has nevertheless supported artists and arts education for many years.”

“When I was told that I was to receive an award, I was rendered speechless. For anyone who knows me, that never happens,” Nikki laughed. “During the Ball, I was overwhelmed and truly moved by the response from the crowd.” Nikki received a standing ovation.

South Shore Arts takes pride in the quality of our classes and talented staff, but most importantly we understand that the arts are about cultivating community, sharing ideas and creative growth. Nikki is a purveyor of that philosophy.

“I consider my students to be my apprentices. I treat my classes like an apprenticeship, the same as a carpenter or another skilled trade,” says Nikki. “I demonstrate everything. You need to ‘see’ before you can learn. I believe that there is inherent talent in my students, but knowledge is the key. I want my students to learn the tools needed to be capable artists.”

Drawing student Holly Demantes says of Nikki’s teaching style, “Nikki shares his love of music, books, art, and culture while teaching. It is not only about how to draw. His classes are truly inspiring and a joy.”

Nikki always goes above and beyond what is expected of him as an instructor. He has developed a dedicated following of students with his classes, which fill up each term. His upcoming classes for children and adults in the South Shore Arts fall schedule include Introduction to Cartooning, Advanced Cartooning/Super Heroes, and Beginning and Intermediate/Advanced Drawing.

“Through the years, he has been our most popular instructor, teaching both children and adults the fine art of drawing on all levels—beginning, intermediate and advanced—and many otherwise grumpy young boys the

art of cartooning and Super Heroes,” John remarked in making the award. “His dedication to his students has been unparalleled. Many of his young students stay with him from childhood through high school. His following among adults is equally impressive.”

Parents of students also recognize the value of Nikki’s classes. Stacey Taylor’s son Conor has been taking his classes for nearly ten years. She offers this insight, “My son Conor started taking classes with Nikki in 3rd grade, and he will be a senior in high school this year! He has been a wonderful influence on Conor and is a terrific mentor. He has really sparked Conor’s love of art.”

Dedication and patience are two qualities South Shore Arts seeks in our instructors. Nikki exemplifies those qualities. When longtime student Tori Michalski was asked about her experience with his classes, she had an enthusiastic and candid response: “Nikki is without a doubt the greatest instructor I’ve had. I am grateful for everything he has taught me over the past few years. I don’t believe anyone else would have had such patience with me for holding my pencil too high or making everything too dark.”

Thirty years ago, five years before the Center for Visual and Performing Arts opened, Nikki began teaching with South Shore Arts on Calumet Avenue. He has nurtured the talents of hundreds of students through our organization. He has established his legacy, which continues to flourish beyond the walls of his classroom.

$50,000 & UpFoundations of East Chicago

$25,000-49,999Alphawood FoundationAnonymousIndiana Arts CommissionLake County Community Fund at

Legacy FoundationMargie & Jim Riddle in Memory of

Alexandra Gardner Riddle

$10,000-24,999John W. Anderson FoundationAnonymous City of Crown PointCity of HammondCommunity Foundation of Northwest

IndianaLake County Substance Abuse

CouncilMcDonald’sMorrow Family Foundation/Chris

MorrowSandy & Joseph MorrowThe TIMES

$5,000-9,999ArcelorMittalBPCrown Point Community FoundationEnbridgeCarol & Joseph FraleyJeanne HowarthLaura & Ken MackiewiczPeoples BankDiane & David Schneider

$2,500-4,999Sue & Andy ArnoldBMO Harris BankCathy & Cal BellamyJohn CainChristenson ChevroletJulie & John CurranKay DepelPam & Dino DovelloGeminus CorporationAshley & Josh HalpernHammond Machine Works, Inc.Drs. Amy & Dennis Han

Indiana University NorthwestIrene & Scott KingSandi & Ed KozlowskiKramer & Leonard, Inc.Largus PrintingMary & Bruce LeepLexus of MerrillvilleMaureen & Dr. Michael LuongoMajestic Star Casino & HotelMatrix North American ConstructionNIPSCOPrecision Control Systems, Inc.Karen & Cornel RaabCherie & Michael RippeyStrack & Van Til, Inc.United States Steel Corporation Vanis, Inc.Jenny & Dr. Bruce Yalowitz

$1,000-2,499Sherry & Tim AndersonLynn & Stephen BolanowskiLinda & Sam CappasLeane & David CervenSuzanne & Dr. David CooleyDrs. Becca & Gus GalanteGary Art Works, Inc.Marcia & Will GlarosDoyin & Dr. Ayo GomihMichael GreenwaldHorseshoe CasinoElizabeth & Roger Kapla Kappa Kappa Kappa, Beta Rho

ChapterKappa Kappa Kappa, Iota ChapterMary Anne & Elden LaHaynePamela A. & William J. LoweBetsy & Dr. Peter MavrelisJudith MayerMechanical Concepts, Inc.Ann & David MikaJulie & Dr. Michael MintzSandy & Richard PellarCynthia & Mamon PowersMargo & Don PowersThe Family of Harold G. RuethIngrid Schwarz & Paul WolfTracy & Marc SchwimmerScott King Group/ Gateway Partners LLCCarole SelundConnie Skozen

Ernest SummersJudy & Tom SurovekUnited States Steel FoundationWDS Group/Denise DillardSeda & Scott Yahne

$500-999Victoria & Stephen AdikOtie & Ken AndersonArctic EngineeringDick Blick Art MaterialsFirst Midwest BankDale FisherAnn FoxCraig GhelfiNancy & David GrossDr. & Mrs. Charles HolmesNancy & Chancellor Thomas KeonElaine, Ismail & Aysegul KisiselLithographic CommunicationsJoel PalaschakPrompt AmbulanceSvetanoff & Associates, P.C.Dr. Nancy TrimboliTony WalkerMarcie & Don Wheeler

$250-499Asian American Medical SocietyAnn & John BarneyDebra CarringtonCentier BankJack DietrichGirl Scouts of Greater Chicago &

Northwest IndianaNancy & Allen JohnsonLois MitchellMary Louise MybeckKenneth RundleSolvayJeff StrackTracey & Jim Wetzstein

South Shore Arts Honor Roll of Donors, FY2014In the immortal words of Oscar Wilde, “Generosity is the essence of friendship.” As we embark on a new fiscal year, South Shore Arts takes this opportunity to thank our many generous friends—the individuals, families, corporations and foundations—who make it possible for us to do our work. The listing below represents cumulative cash and in-kind gifts received between July 1, 2013 and June 30, 2014. It does not include tickets to events.

Northwest Indiana McDonald’s is a proud sponsor ofSouth Shore Arts and

their everykid program.

The skin You Live in•

Northwest Indiana McDonald’s is a proud sponsor ofSouth Shore Arts and

their everykid program.

The skin You Live in•

Young people who participate in the arts for at least three hours on three days each week through at least one year are:

• Four times more likely to be recognized for academic achievement.

• Three times more likely to be elected to class office within their schools.

• Four times more likely to participate in a math and science fair.

• Three times more likely to win an award for school attendance.

• Four times more likely to win an award for writing an essay or poem.

Rand Corporation Research: Gifts of the Muse: Reframing the Debate About the Benefits of the Arts

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Puppet Shows Return!Featuring internationally-acclaimed puppeteers Jim West & Joshua Dixon!

ANANSI THE SPIDER& OTHER AFRICAN TALES

March 10-13, 2015in the theatre at The Center for Visual and Performing Arts

Two performances daily at 9:30 & 11amGrades pre-K through 4Tickets are $6 eachfor students and adults

Attention Teachers: FREE follow-up classroom workshopwhen you book your performance date

Call 219 / 836.1839 ext. 100 to make reservations

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Date!SOUTH SHORE ARTS

PRESENTSJOHN CAIN’S 21st ANNUAL

HolidayReadingJohn Grisham’s

Skipping Christmas

November 18, 2014Center for Visual and Performing Arts1040 Ridge Road, Munster, Indiana

Make your reservations today!Call 219/836-1839, x100

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* South Shore Arts Members receive a 10% discount on classes.

OCTOBER 6 - DECEMBER 19, 2014

Early registration ends September 18th— save 10% on most classes!

South Shore Arts is pleased to offer quality art classes at three locations in a wide variety of disciplines and media. Classes are available for ages birth through adult. The gifted instructors at South Shore Arts are primarily working artists with degrees in their respective fields. In addition to the many classes offered at its headquarters in Munster’s Center for Visual and Performing Arts––including drawing, painting, pottery, cartooning, and photography––South Shore Arts maintains two branch locations. Substation No. 9 in downtown Hammond offers classes in drawing, airbrushing, painting, Mommy & Me “Book to Art” and a senior art workshop. South Shore Arts’ Crown Point location just north of the historic courthouse square offers drawing, painting, pottery, a senior art workshop and Japanese Art, among others. A variety of children’s and adult workshops are offered in Munster and Crown Point.

Classes are 10 weeks unless otherwise noted.

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MUNSTER AGE GROUP TIME DATE REF NO. PRICE

MONDAYS Music Together in Munster (no discounts) ages birth–5 10:00 – 10:45 am Oct. 6 – Nov. 24 M389 $ 152 Children’s Intro to Painting (no class Nov. 10) ages 9–15 5:15 – 6:45 pm Oct. 6 – Dec. 15 M245 $ 120 Beginning & Intermediate Calligraphy ages 12–adult 6:00 – 8:00 pm Oct. 6 – Oct. 27 M167 $ **60 Adult Pottery ages 16–adult 6:00 – 9:00 pm Oct. 6 – Dec. 8 M136 $ 225 Intermed. B/W Photography w/Dark Room ages 16–adult 6:30 – 9:30 pm Oct. 6 – Dec. 8 M124 $ *215TUESDAYS Mommy & Me (with caregiver) ages 2–3 9:30 – 10:30 am Oct. 7 – Nov. 4 M104 $ 55 Mommy & Me (with caregiver) ages 2–3 9:30 – 10:30 am Nov. 11 – Dec. 9 M104a $ 55 Colors of the Rainbow ages 3–4 10:45 – 11:45 am Oct. 7 – Nov. 4 M183a $ 55 Colors of the Rainbow ages 3–4 10:45 – 11:45 am Nov. 11 – Dec. 9 M183b $ 55 Homeschooler’s Mixed Media ages 7–12 12:30 – 2:00 pm Oct. 7 – Oct. 28 M411 $ 50 Homeschooler’s Mixed Media ages 7–12 12:30 – 2:00 pm Nov. 18 – Dec. 9 M411a $ 50 Watercolor Painting ages 16–adult 1:00 – 4:00 pm Oct. 7 – Dec. 9 M130 $ 195 Creative Fingers ages 5–6 4:30 – 5:30 pm Oct. 7 – Nov. 4 M196a $ 55 Creative Fingers ages 5–6 4:30 – 5:30 pm Nov. 11 – Dec. 9 M196b $ 55 Basic Drawing for Kids Step 1 ages 6–8 4:30 – 5:30 pm Oct. 7 – Dec. 9 M179 $ 95 Introduction to Cartooning ages 9–adult 5:00 – 6:30 pm Oct. 7 – Dec. 9 M113a $ 120 Art Studio ages 6–10 5:30 – 7:00 pm Oct. 7 – Dec. 9 M295 $ 120 Beginning Drawing for Adults ages 16–adult 6:30 – 8:30 pm Oct. 7 – Dec. 9 M127 $ 145 Colored Pencil ages 16–adult 7:00 – 9:00 pm Oct. 7 – Dec. 9 M334 $ 145WEDNESDAYS Intermed./Adv. Drawing for Adults (no class Nov. 5) ages 16–adult 11:30 – 1:30 pm Oct. 8 – Dec. 17 M127b $ 145 Beginning Drawing for Adults (no class Nov. 5) ages 16–adult 1:30 – 3:30 pm Oct. 8 – Dec. 17 M127a $ 145 Intro to Manga ages 12–adult 4:30 – 6:30 pm Oct. 8 – Dec. 10 M353 $ 145 Exploring Japanese Art ages 12–adult 6:30 – 7:30 pm Oct. 8 – Dec. 10 M367 $ 95 Drawing & Painting Portraits ages 16–adult 6:30 – 9:00 pm Oct. 8 – Dec. 10 M314 $ 205 35mm Photo Techniques ages 16–adult 6:30 – 9:30 pm Oct. 8 – Oct. 22 M126 $ 80 Intro B/W Photography w/Dark Room ages 16–adult 6:30 – 9:30 pm Oct. 8 – Dec. 10 M122 $ *215THURSDAYS (no class Nov. 27) Drawing For Kids Step 2 ages 6–8 4:30 – 5:30 pm Oct. 9 – Dec. 18 M179b $ 95

Drawing ages 8–10 5:30 – 6:30 pm Oct. 9 – Dec. 18 M344 $ 95 Art Studio ages 11–15 6:30 – 8:00 pm Oct. 9 – Dec. 18 M296 $ 120 Intermediate/Advanced Drawing for Adults ages 16–adult 6:30 – 8:30 pm Oct. 9 – Dec. 18 M164 $ 145FRIDAYS (no class Nov. 28) Intro to Digital Camera Techniques ages 16–adult 7:00 – 8:45 pm Nov. 14 – Dec. 19 M328 $ 80SATURDAYS Children’s Intermediate/Advanced Drawing ages 9–15 9:15 – 10:45 am Oct. 11 – Dec. 13 M112 $ 120 Beginning Handbuilding Pottery ages 9–12 9:15 – 10:45 am Oct. 11 – Dec. 13 M101b $ 140 Beginning Handbuilding Pottery ages 5–8 10:45 – 12:15 pm Oct. 11 – Dec. 13 M101 $ 140 Children’s Beginning Drawing ages 9–15 10:50 – 12:20 pm Oct. 11 – Dec. 13 M146 $ 120 Pottery ages 11–15 12:15 – 1:45 pm Oct. 11 – Dec. 13 M119 $ 140 Children’s Intermediate Drawing ages 9–15 12:30 – 2:00 pm Oct. 11 – Dec. 13 M146a $ 120 Introduction to Cartooning ages 9–adult 2:15 – 3:45 pm Oct. 11 – Dec. 13 M113 $ 120 Advanced Cartooning & Superheroes ages 11–adult 3:45 – 5:15 pm Oct. 11 – Dec. 13 M114 $ 120WORKSHOPS (no discounts) Spooky Silhouette Blow Trees (Sat.) ages 7–12 11:00 – 12:00 pm October 11 M429 $ 20 Mexican Sugar Skull (Mon.) ages 8 and up 5:00 – 6:00 pm October 27 M424 $ 18 Illustrated Dictionary Page (Mon.) ages 9–12 5:00 – 6:30 pm November 10 M425 $ 18 Bookbinding (Sat.) ages 15 and up 10:00 – 3:00 pm November 15 M385 $ 60 Scream Blow Painting (Sat.) ages 7–12 11:00 – 12:00 pm November 22 M426 $ 15 Japanese Stab Bookbinding (Sat.) ages 12–adult 12:00 – 2:00 pm December 6 M427 $ 25 Hand-Sculpted Concrete Wall Art (3 days, Fri/Sat/Sun) ages 16–adult 5:00 – 7:00 pm October 17 (Fri.) M428 $ 90 2:00 – 4:00 pm October 18 (Sat.) 2:00 – 4:00 pm October 19 (Sun.)

*add $20 lab fee** an additional $14 to be paid to instructor

*DISCOUNT FOR HAMMOND RESIDENTS Through special funding from the City of Hammond, Hammond residents taking classes at Substation No. 9, South Shore Arts branch location in downtown Hammond, pay only half price! This discount is not applicable on workshops or at other South Shore Arts locations or in conjunction with other discounts. Proof of residency is required upon registration.

CROWN POINT AGE GROUP TIME DATE REF NO. PRICE

MONDAYS Fantasy Drawing ages 12–adult 4:30 – 5:30 pm Oct. 6 – Dec. 8 CP323 $ 95 Intro to Manga ages 12–adult 5:30 – 7:30 pm Oct. 6 – Dec. 8 CP312 $ 145TUESDAYS Creative Fingers ages 5–6 5:30 – 6:30 pm Oct. 7 – Nov. 4 CP149a $ 55 Creative Fingers ages 5–6 5:30 – 6:30 pm Nov. 11– Dec. 9 CP149b $ 55

Beginning & Intermediate Calligraphy ages 12–adult 6:00 – 8:00 pm Oct. 7 – Oct. 28 CP375 $ *60 Painting for Adults ages 16–adult 6:45 – 9:45 pm Oct. 7 – Dec. 9 CP117 $ 195WEDNESDAYS Colors of the Rainbow ages 3–4 9:30 – 10:30 am Oct. 8 – Nov. 5 CP183a $ 55 Colors of the Rainbow ages 3–4 9:30 – 10:30 am Nov. 12 – Dec. 10 CP183b $ 55

Homeschooler’s Mixed Media ages 7–12 10:45 – 12:15 pm Oct. 8 – Dec. 10 CP352 $ 120 Pottery ages 11–15 4:30 – 6:00 pm Oct. 8 – Dec. 10 CP111 $ 140 Children’s Intro to Painting ages 9–15 5:00 – 6:30 pm Oct. 8 – Dec. 10 CP138 $ 120 Pottery ages 16–adult 6:00 – 9:00 pm Oct. 8 – Dec. 10 CP112 $ 225THURSDAYS (no class Nov. 27)

Senior Art Workshop ages 55 and up 1:00 – 3:00 pm Oct. 9 – Dec. 18 CP133 $ 85 Senior Art Workshop ages 55 and up 3:00 – 5:00 pm Oct. 9 – Dec. 18 CP133a $ 85 Beginning Drawing & Painting for Kids ages 6–8 5:00 – 6:00 pm Oct. 9 – Dec. 18 CP308 $ 95 Beginning Handbuilding Pottery ages 5–8 5:00 – 6:30 pm Oct. 9 – Dec. 18 CP139a $ 140 Children’s Drawing (all levels) ages 9–15 6:00 – 7:30 pm Oct. 9 – Dec. 18 CP164 $ 120 Beginning Handbuilding Pottery ages 9–12 6:30 – 8:00 pm Oct. 9 – Dec. 18 CP139b $ 140 Drawing for Adults (all levels) ages 16–adult 7:30 – 9:00 pm Oct. 9 – Dec. 18 CP219 $ 120SUNDAYS Intro to Digital Camera Techniques ages 16–adult 1:30 – 3:00 pm Oct. 12 – Nov. 16 CP319 $ 80WORKSHOPS (no discounts) Beer & Brushes – Blackhawks Logo (Fri.) ages 21 and up 6:00 – 9:00 pm October 10 CP368 $ 45 Scream Blow Painting (Sat.) ages 7–12 10:30 – 11:30 am October 11 CP385 $ 15 Autumn Trees Painting (Fri.) ages 10–16 5:45 – 7:00 pm October 17 CP390 $ 30 Mexican Sugar Skull (Sat.) ages 8 and up 1:30 – 2:30 pm October 18 CP328 $ 18 Spooky Silhouette Blow Trees (Sat.) ages 7–12 2:45 – 3:45 pm October 18 CP389 $ 20 Japanese Stab Bookbinding (Sat.) ages 12 and up 10:00 – 12:00 pm October 25 CP386 $ 25 Bookbinding (Sat.) ages 15 and up 10:00 – 3:00 pm November 1 CP336 $ 60 Canvas Cuisine – Candy (Sat.) ages 8–15 10:15 – 1:15 pm November 8 CP388 $ 45 Cabernet & Canvas – Georgia O’Keeffe Flowers (Fri.) ages 21 and up 6:00 – 9:00 pm November 14 CP368 $ 45 Illustrated Dictionary Page (Sat.) ages 9–12 11:00 – 12:30 pm November 15 CP387 $ 18 Canvas Cuisine – Donuts (Sat.) ages 8–15 1:00 – 4:00 pm November 15 CP388 $ 45 Canvas Cuisine – Cake (Sat.) ages 8–15 10:15 – 1:15 pm December 6 CP388 $ 45 Cabernet & Canvas – Martini Glasses (Fri.) ages 21 and up 6:00 – 9:00 pm December 12 CP368 $ 45

HAMMOND AGE GROUP TIME DATE REF NO. PRICE

TUESDAYS

Exploring Japanese Art ages 12–adult 5:00 – 6:00 pm Oct. 7 – Dec. 9 H223 $ 95 Children’s Intro to Drawing & Painting (no class 11/11) ages 9–15 5:15 – 6:45 pm Oct. 7 – Dec. 16 H207 $ 120 Fantasy Drawing ages 12–adult 6:00 – 7:00 pm Oct. 7 – Dec. 9 H224 $ 95WEDNESDAYS Colors of the Rainbow ages 3–4 11:00 – 12:00 pm Oct. 8 – Nov. 5 H159 $ 55 Colors of the Rainbow ages 3–4 11:00 – 12:00 pm Nov. 12 – Dec. 10 H159a $ 55

Homeschooler’s Mixed Media ages 7–12 12:30 – 2:00 pm Oct. 8 – Oct. 29 H220a $ 50 Homeschooler’s Mixed Media ages 7–12 12:30 – 2:00 pm Nov. 19 – Dec. 10 H220b $ 50 Mommy & Me Book To Art (with caregiver) ages 2–4 4:30 – 5:30 pm Oct. 8 – Nov. 5 H102a $ 55 Mommy & Me Book To Art (with caregiver) ages 2–4 4:30 – 5:30 pm Nov. 12 – Dec. 10 H102b $ 55 Creative Fingers ages 5–6 5:30 – 6:30 pm Oct. 8 – Nov. 5 H155 $ 55 Creative Fingers ages 5–6 5:30 – 6:30 pm Nov. 12 – Dec. 10 H155a $ 55THURSDAYS (no class Nov. 27) Intro to Cartooning ages 9–adult 11:00 – 12:30 pm Oct. 9 – Dec. 18 H225 $ 145 Senior Art Workshop ages 55 and up 1:00 – 3:00 pm Oct. 9 – Dec. 18 H121 $ 85 Beginning Drawing & Painting for Kids ages 6–8 4:30 – 5:30 pm Oct. 9 – Dec. 18 H217 $ 95SATURDAYS Continuing Airbrushing ages 14–adult 9:00 – 12:00 pm Oct. 11 – Nov. 22 H172 $ 175 Beginning Airbrushing ages 14–adult 12:30 – 3:30 pm Oct. 11 – Nov. 22 H109a $ 175WORKSHOPS (no discounts) Scream Blow Painting (Sat.) ages 7–12 10:30 – 11:30 am October 25 H226 $ 15

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