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Convergence is a quarterly publication of South Shore Arts

Center for Visual and Performing Arts

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Gallery / Gift Shop OfficeMon–Fri 10–5 Mon–Fri 8:30–5Sat 10–4Sun 12–4

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South Shore Arts Board of Directors

PresidentMarcia Glaros

VP AdministrationCherie Rippey

VP DevelopmentLisa Tatina

VP EducationDavid Schneider

VP ExhibitionsJenny Yalowitz

VP GovernanceConnie Skozen

VP Regional ServicesKaren Maravilla

VP SymphonyMichael Luongo, M.D.

SecretaryJoyce Davis

TreasurerRick Svetanoff

Immediate Past President Liz Valavanis

Andrew ArnoldBruce Bergland, Ph.D.Ann BochnowskiRobbie BrundigeTom CeraPat ColanderDenise DillardMary Kay Gaboyan

Gus Galante, M.D.Sandi KozlowskiMartin MartinezHeather McCarthyChris MorrowTim MurakamiCynthia PowersBruce QuintAlex Gardner RiddleCheryl SmithMichele Spann, R.N.Nancy Trimboli, D.C.Seda Turan-YahneCindy WeberJames Wetzstein, M.Div.

Legacy Board Members

Suzanne CooleyJack DietrichEleanor MirichLouie OrtizRita RayJudy Surovek

Legacy Directors are individuals who haveserved on the Board ofDirectors for at least tenyears and who have madesignificant contributions tothe success of SouthShore Arts. Individuals areelected to the position ofLegacy Director in recognition of their longand valuable service toSouth Shore Arts.

South Shore Arts Staff

Executive DirectorJohn Cain, ext. 102

Director of Marketing andDevelopmentTricia Hernandez, ext. 107

Director of Finance andAdministrationSusan Anderson, 219 /836-0525, ext. 202

Director of EducationLinda Eyermann, ext. 101

Education CoordinatorKimberly McKinley,ext. 103

Gallery ManagerMary McClelland, ext. 108

Special Projects DirectorDonna Catalano,ext. 104

Grant WriterLeane Cerven219/836.0525, ext. 201

Administrative AssistantKelly Freeman, ext. 100

Gift Shop ManagerJackie Wickland, ext. 106Assistant ManagerAndrea Miller

Crown Point BranchManagerMorag Thompson, 219 /663.0200

Substation No. 9 ManagerLeona Jurincie, 219 / 933.0200

ART INSTRUCTORSSouth Shore Arts is always seeking instructors to teachclasses in drama, dance, and the visual arts, such asdrawing, painting, ceramics and more for its Youth Outreach 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 online in PDF format at www.SouthShoreArtsOnline.org or by calling 219 /836.1839, ext. 103.

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OUR VISIONTogether with our partners, we define and promote the artistic identity of the South Shore.

OUR MISSIONTogether with our partners, we create andstrengthen connections between the socially andculturally diverse communities along the SouthShore through youth outreach, quality artsinstruction, local, national and internationalexhibitions and regional arts services.

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South Shore Arts proudly announces that we once againhave a matching fund campaign to increase and enhance oureverykid program! Every dollar you donate will be matchedby an anonymous donor. Thanks to individuals and business-es who contributed to a similar campaign last year, SouthShore Arts raised $72,309, all of which was matched by ourdonor! This funding allowed South Shore Arts to reach near-ly 17,000 children and their families and expand several ofour most successful programs, even in these times of finan-cial insecurity. This year our donor has increased the challenge and will match up to $100,000 of money con-tributed by you!

Arts education has been proven to be critical in a child’slearning and development. First Lady Michelle Obama recog-nizes the need. “My husband and I believe strongly that artseducation is essential for building innovative thinkers whowill be our nation’s leaders for tomorrow,” she says. “It’s ourhope that we can all work together to expose, enrich, andempower Americans of all ages through the arts.”

The South Shore Arts everykid program is an extensiveseries of on-going arts education partnerships with schools,social service agencies and parks and recreation depart-ments throughout Lake and Porter counties and south sub-urban Chicago. Thanks to the on-going support of our anony-mous donor, the Legacy Foundation and Porter CountyCommunity Foundation—along with a host of individual andcorporate donors—South Shore Arts and its partners canoffer these programs to participants at no cost.

The Polar Express program, for instance, based on ChrisVan Allsburg’s beautifully illustrated children’s book, bringschildren’s literature to life. Using shapes to construct a polarlandscape and train, students follow step-by-step instruc-tions to complete an art project. The project meets IndianaStandards in Visual Arts, Language Arts and Math. A copy of the book, provided to each classroom, allowsteachers to reinforce the connections made between art-making and reading.

Polar Express originated as a collaboration betweenSouth Shore Arts and the School City of Hammond in 2003and has since served over 8,000 pajama-clad students atSubstation No. 9. Last year, the program was expanded toEast Chicago, where it was conducted in school classrooms.This year, with additional match money, another 5,000 students will experience Polar Express in Portage, Gary,

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Our goal is $100,000!

Right now, your tax-deductible donation tothe everykid programwill be DOUBLED. $10is $20, $25 is $50,and $50 is $100!

South Shore Arts has agenerous donor who, fora short time, will matchany gift that you maketo the everykid program.We need your support to grow this programespecially in these tough economic times. Last year we served over 17,000 kids in oureverykid programs.

Donate on-line today at www.southshoreartsonline.org or send a check to South Shore Arts everykidprogram and mail to South Shore Arts, 1040Ridge Road, Munster, IN 46321.

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Merrillville and Lake Station, in addition to Hammond andEast Chicago!

Making Memories–A Family Enrichment Program,the first region-wide collaborative among multiple artsorganizations in local libraries, also continues to grow withexpansion into more communities. Making Memories bringsfamilies together through reading and the arts: bookmaking,writing, music, poetry, visual art and drama. Other arts organizations participating in the program are Books, Brushes and Bands for Education, Hammond; the SouthShore Chamber Orchestra, Valparaiso; and the Towle Theater, Hammond.

The program is designed for families with students ingrades two through six. Feedback from the participants indi-cates that they value the quality time spent together, andare deeply impacted by the experience as they increase theirappreciation for the arts. Each program location hosts tenfamilies who participate at no cost, and each sessionincludes a meal to give participants a chance to sit downand spend time together. Five books are featured and a copyof each is given to the families to keep. If you know a familywho could benefit from such an experience, contact South

Shore Arts at 219/836-1839, ext. 101. Quoting again the First Lady, “The truth is that even

though many kids are living just minutes away from the centers of culture and power and prestige, many of themfeel like these resources are really miles away, very farbeyond their reach.”

South Shore Arts is dedicated to bringing quality programming to children and families along the South Shore, enriching their lives by making the arts more accessible. Thank you for recognizing the value of the arts for our youth and for continuing to support the everykid program.

To donate to the South Shore Arts everykid program, please visit our web site at www.southshoreartsonline.org or call 219/836-1839, ext. 107.

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its SALON SHOW CELEBRATES 66TH YEARSouth Shore Arts celebrated the 66th anniversary of the Salon Show, September 13 through November 1, 2009.Exhibit jurors Patty Carroll and Tony Jones awarded $10,000 in prizes, thanks to the generosity of many longtimeand several new donors. The exhibit was sponsored by Christenson Chevrolet and Geminus Prevention Serviceswith additional support from the following South Shore Arts board members: Drs. Becca & Gus GalanteMaureen & Dr. Michael Luongo Dede & Chris MorrowDonna & Bruce QuintConnie SkozenDiane & David SchneiderJoanne & Rick SvetanoffDr. Nancy TrimboliJenny Yalowitz & Dr. Bruce Yalowitz

Salon Show juror Patty Carroll with Scott Anderson, winner of the Helen V. Surovek Award for Condi Bomb

South Shore Arts board member Alex Gardner Riddlewith Bonnie Zimmer, winner of the Wanda L. andRichard W. Gardner Memorial Award for CelebratingPlace: Winter Harvest Mandala

South Shore Arts board member Sandi Kozlowski withKay Westhues, winner of the Past Presidents’ Awardfor James Cappis’ Front Door, Knox Indiana

South Shore Arts board member Robbie Brundige with Merit Award winner Larry D. Mickow, Jr.

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South Shore Arts board member and Salon Show sponsor Heather McCarthy, right, with Taryn Lotak, winner of theRenee Denmark Memorial Award for Amadi

Artist Judith Mayer with Merit Award winner Javier Chavira

South Shore Arts board member Dr. Nancy Trimboli with Karen Appleton,winner of the Ernestine “Dolly” M. Wisnewski Memorial Award for Fireworks

South Shore Arts board member Liz Valavanis, left, and Salon Show sponsorMilford Christianson with Gosia Podosek, winner of the Award of Distinctionfor Fog on Kinabatangan I

South Shore Arts board member Dr. Michael Luongo with Merit Award winner Alicia D. Garletts

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CENTER FOR VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS

The Elvis Tribute Show: A Diamond JubileeContinuing through February 7, 2010FREE Family Day: Sunday, December 6, 2009, 1–4pmElvis Birthday Bash: Saturday, January 16, 2010, 6–9pm

Outstanding Midwest Artist SeriesSome Assembly Required: A Margaret Wharton RetrospectiveFebruary 14 – April 25, 2010Opening Reception: Sunday, February 14, 2010, 1–3pm

ATRIUM GALLERY

Comic Book Relationships: Works by Bill MollJanuary 8 – February 21, 2010

20 Years of Enriching the Community Through the Arts: A Pictorial History of the Center for Visual andPerforming ArtsFebruary 26 – April 11, 2010

CROWN POINT BRANCH

Rustic Glam: Paintings by Brenda SpitzContinuing – January 9, 2010

St. Mary’s Art From the HeartJanuary 22 – February 6, 2010

Fine Lines & Detailed Designs: Works by Carolyn J. PiskeFebruary 12 – March 27, 20104th Friday Arts: March 26, 2010, 6–9pm

SUBSTATION NO. 9

No Such Thing As Nothing: Sculptures by Eric TuckerJanuary 29 – March 12, 2010Artist Reception: Friday, February, 26, 6–8pm

The Third Element: Watercolors by Caroline KeemMarch 19 – April 30, 2010

Caroline Keem, SheEats A RainbowEveryday, watercolor

Carolyn J. Piske,Untitled, Pen & Ink

Fred Semmler, TheCenter for Visual andPerforming Arts, SouthShore poster

Brenda Spitz, Gracie,Acrylic on canvas

Sofia Ruiz, 2009 Artfrom the Heart. Grade1, St. Mary’s School,Crown Point

Copyright, CBS Photo Archive,from the exhibition: Elvis: Graceand Grit organized by ArtVisionExhibitions, LLC.

Margaret Wharton,Spring Training, baseballbat, mixed media

Patty Carroll, Elvis Grid #2 fromLiving the Life: The World of ElvisTribute Artists

Eric Tucker,Untitled, wood

Bill Moll, Captain Midnight No. 3,Oil & acrylic on canvas

Aaron Pinkus, Agent1954 N Main StreetCrown Point, IN 46307Bus: 219-663-9000www.pinkusagency.com

is now in session at South Shore Arts Munster and Crown Point locations!

An innovative approach brings this importantlearning experience to students of all levels ofexpertise at an affordable cost.

In Munster: tuition of $150 for ten weekly 2 1/2 hourssessions includes materials, model and instruction byMichael Chelich.

In Crown Point: a per session cost of $15 which includesa model and studio space for a 2 1/2 hour session. The cost decreases as enrollment increases. Artists work independently and no instruction or supplies are provided. Easels, drawing boards, tables and chairs are available for use. Kevin Hanusin is the group coordinator.

Mondays from 7:00-9:30 p.m. in Munsterat The Center for Visual and Performing ArtsTo Register Call: 219-933-7099

Second and Fourth Tuesdays from 7:00-9:30 p.m. in Crown Pointat South Shore Arts Crown Point locationTo Register Call: 219-836-1839 ext. 103

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Cindy & Gary Ault (center) with friends Michael Irving and Carol Ives Davis

Tricia Hernandez stepping into theshoes of Music Director Kirk Muspratt

Jerry & JoAnn Chandler

Karen Maravilla and Ray Garcia WANISS members with friend Tom Spencer; standing, Lois Mitchell, Carolyn Ropa, BarbaraKuzman, Kay Depel, Tresa Radermacher; seated, Sarah Boyajian, Pauline Burelli, MaryanneBattistini and Heidi Morgan

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The Northwest Indiana Symphony Orchestra launched its69th season with “DIVAS,” a combined opening concert andgala, at The Venue at Horseshoe Casino, on Friday, September 25, 2009.

The concert featured the full orchestra, sopranos EmilyHindrichs and Angela Mannino, both alumni of the JacobsSchool of Music at Indiana University, and the 120 volunteermembers of the Northwest Indiana Symphony Chorus. Therewere beautiful arias by Puccini, rousing choruses by Verdiand a triumphant finish to the concert with Modeste Moussorgsky’s “Pictures at an Exhibition.”

Randy Newman’s “When She Loved Me,” LeonardBernstein’s “Glitter and Be Gay,” and Rodgers andHammerstein’s “You’ll Never Walk Alone” were among theevening’s other showstoppers. Indiana University Northwest,celebrating its 50-year anniversary, was the concert’sPresenting Sponsor. Chancellor Bruce Bergland was recog-nized for his dedication to the arts in Northwest Indiana. Chairing theGala Committee were Sue and Andy Arnold, and theWomen’s Association of the Northwest Indiana SymphonySociety (WANISS) was honored for its dedication and support of the Symphony, for which it has raised more than$750,000 over the last 47 years!

The gala benefited the music and education programsof the Symphony, including the Northwest IndianaSymphony Orchestra, Youth Orchestra and SymphonyChorus, raising $60,000! Symphony education programs serveapproximately 12,000 children and youth each year.

Once again, the chefs and staff at the Horseshoe Casinoprovided exquisite service and delicious food. Eating, drink-ing and socializing lasted for the first two hours of theevening, before guests took their seats at their gala tables toenjoy the concert. As is now tradition, John Cain, ExecutiveDirector of the Symphony and South Shore Arts, led a cham-pagne toast hosted by Sue and Andy Arnold, heralding thestart of the new season, as well as the evening’s concert. Achance to become a Guest Conductor during the 2010Summer Music Festival complete with a lesson by MaestroKirk Muspratt was auctioned at intermission. Watch foraspiring conductors Amy & Dennis Han, Gayle and DennisFlynn, and Mary & Dave Ryan at one of next summer’s con-certs.

First prize raffle winners won a private dinner for eightdonated by Gamba Ristorante, with entertainment by aSymphony quartet donated by the WANISS. Horseshoe Casino donated a VIP Package for four at The Venue,Albert’s Diamond Jewelers provided a beautiful pair ofDavid Yurman blue topaz, 14k gold and sterling silver ear-rings, and WANISS gave away a fabulous 22-CD music collection that was coupled with wine and gifts from ElTaco Real and It’s Just Serendipity.

Special thanks to the committee, board and staff for ajob well done. Mark your calendars for next year’s OpeningConcert Gala of the Northwest Indiana Symphony at TheVenue at Horseshoe Casino, on Friday September 24, 2010!

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Soprano Emily Hindrichs, Renee Giragos, Jeanette & Dr. Henry Giragos, soprano Angela Mannino andMusic Director Kirk Muspratt

Vicky & Dan Klein, Kim Larsen, and Melissa Neff

IUN Chancellor Bruce Bergland with sopranosAngela Mannino and Emily Hindrichs

Jenny & Dr. Bruce Yalowitz with Drs. Amy & Dennis Han Joyce Smith and Ruth Duncanson

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Free Tickets Available to Symphony Concertsfor Lake County High School Students

Thanks to a grant from the Legacy Foundation, LakeCounty’s Community Foundation, the Northwest IndianaSymphony is now able to offer free tickets to LakeCounty high school students to attend the two remain-ing 2009-2010 season classical concerts, scheduledfor Saturday, February 13, and Saturday March 20, atHighland High School, as well as the Cole Porter trib-ute concert scheduled for Thursday, May 20, at theStar Plaza Theatre.

The grant will enable the Symphony to provide a positive social networking experience for high schoolmusic students, to assist schools in satisfying IndianaState Standards for music education, to make the Symphony’s concerts more accessible to its younger

constituents, and to develop younger audiences for theSymphony’s concerts.

Tickets are available for students and their teachers orchaperones. The Symphony can accommodate groups.If students want to attend on an individual basis, theycan pick up tickets in advance by coming to the Symphony office between 9-5pm weekdays, or theycan come to the theatre box office on the day of theconcert at least 30 minutes before the start of the concert. Tickets will be issued to them and one adult chaperone. Students are required to show a valid highschool ID.

Contact the Symphony box office at 219/836.0525,ext. 200, or education coordinator Leane Cerven atextension 201 for information or to get tickets.

Opening Concert Gala Table Sponsors:

Presenting: Indiana University Northwest

Bravo ($10,000)Horseshoe Casino

Encore ($5,000)Crown Corr, Inc.Dede & Chris MorrowPost-Tribune

Crescendo ($2,500)Cindy & Gary AultCommunity Healthcare SystemEl Taco Real & FriendsGeminus Prevention ServicesGail & Bob MiglioriniPrecision Control Systems, Inc.Svetanoff & Associates

Allegro ($1,750)ArcelorMittalJohn CainKrieg DeVault LLPMaureen & Michael Luongo, M.D.McMahon & Associates CPA’sMechanical ConceptsFred D. Rendina

Mark Your Calendar for these Upcoming Symphony Events

Northwest Indiana Youth Orchestra Winter ConcertSunday, December 6, 2009, 3pmMunster High School

Holiday Pops Thursday, December 10, 2009 7:30pm Star Plaza Theatre

Romantic Rhythms Saturday, February 13, 2010 7:30pm Highland High School

War & PeaceSaturday, March 20, 2010 7:30pm Highland High School

Northwest Indiana Youth Orchestra Spring ConcertSunday, May 16, 20103pmMunster High School

A Cole Porter Celebration!Thursday, May 20, 2010 7:30pm Star Plaza Theatre

For tickets or to sign up for our e-mail news and specialoffers visit www.nisorchestra.org or call the Box Office at219/836.0525, ext. 200.

Top Ten Things You Can Do to KeepArt and Music Alive in Perpetuity

Prepare a will. Fully 50% of Americans die without a will.Without one, you lose control of the assets you worked alifetime to acquire.

Leave gifts in your will for charitable organizations likeSouth Shore Arts and the Northwest Indiana Symphony thathave made a difference in your life. Fewer than 10% ofhouseholds in the United States actually make a charitablebequest. Imagine the positive impact in our community ifeveryone made even a modest donation to a favorite non-profit organization.

Leave a specific dollar amount or a percentage of yourestate to South Shore Arts or the Northwest IndianaSymphony. The provision can be part of a new will or addedto your existing will as a codicil.

“Endow” your annual gift by making a bequest equal to 20times that amount.

Name South Shore Arts or the Northwest Indiana Symphonyas the beneficiary of your IRA or pension plan.

Name South Shore Arts or the Northwest Indiana Symphonyas the beneficiary of a new or existing life insurance policy.

Make a gift of a new or existing life insurance policy toSouth Shore Arts or the Northwest Indiana Symphony.

Remember deceased loved ones with memorial gifts toSouth Shore Arts or the Northwest Indiana Symphony.

Encourage family members and friends to leave gifts toSouth Shore Arts or the Northwest Indiana Symphony intheir wills.

Ask your financial advisor to include charitable giving aspart of his/her counsel to other clients.

To receive further information on making a planned

gift to South Shore Arts or the Northwest Indiana

Symphony, please call John Cain, Executive

Director, at 219/836.1839, ext. 102.

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Make a Difference in the Lives that Follow:Keep Art and Music Alive in PerpetuityMore than sixty percent of people contribute to non-profit organizations duringtheir lifetimes, while less than ten percent continue that contribution in perpetuity through a planned gift. Making a lasting contribution to charitableorganizations like South Shore Arts and the Northwest Indiana Symphony isn’tjust for the wealthy. Every day, people from all walks of life leave charitable giftsin their wills. In doing so, they make a tremendous difference in the world theyleave behind. All it takes is a legal will and the good will or simple codicil to your will to make important charitable work live on forever.

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Three grant workshops will be held in January for Indiananonprofit organizations seeking funding for operating support and projects to be conducted between July 1, 2010,and June 30, 2011. Funding is available to arts organizationsand non-arts organizations providing arts programming andprojects in Lake, Porter and LaPorte counties. Workshopswill be held at the following locations:

Dorothy Buell Memorial Visitor Center1420 Munson Road, Porter, IndianaJanuary 13, 2010, at 12pm

Lubeznik Center for the Arts 101 W. 2nd Street, Michigan City, IndianaJanuary 13, 2010, at 4pm

South Shore Arts 1040 Ridge Road, Munster, IndianaJanuary 14, 2010, at 3pm

Arts Organization Support I (AOS-I) applicants can applyfor up to $10,000 if their operating income does not exceed$500,000. Arts Organization Support II (AOS-II) applicantscan apply for up to $20,000 for arts organizations with oper-ating income of $500,000 or greater. Arts Project Supportapplicants can apply for up to $5,000 for funding for an artproject.

Grant guidelines will be downloadable from the South ShoreArts Web site: www.southshoreartsonline.org after the firstof the year. Completed proposals are due in the South ShoreArts office in Munster no later than 5pm, April 1, 2010. Foradditional information, please call Special Projects DirectorDonna Catalano at 219/836-1839, ext. 104, or e-maildonna@southshoreartsonline.org.

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Grants from Arts CommissionThe Indiana Arts Commission (IAC) recently announced that two Region 1 (Lake, LaPorte and Porter Counties) artists are among33 throughout the state to receive career development assistance through the agency’s Individual Artist Project grants for FiscalYear 2010.

“Once again, more than 200 Hoosier artists competed for just over $65,600 available in grant funds,” said IAC ExecutiveDirector Lewis C. Ricci. “There are more than 19,000 Hoosiers who consider the arts as their primary career. These artists are buta sampling of the great creative talent working and contributing to the creative industry in Indiana.”

Earlier this year volunteer citizenpeer panels, convened by the IAC,reviewed more than 200 project proposals.The Individual Artist Program grants wereapproved June 12, 2009, during theCommission’s quarterly business meetingin Spencer County, Indiana.

The following artists from Region 1were approved by the Commission. Fundedartists were eligible to receive grants of upto $2,000. Visual artist Janet Bloch fromChesterton was awarded a grant to makeher competitive in preparing public artproposals by funding professional photog-raphy of her paintings, purchasingPhotoshop and taking computer classes instate-of-the-art software.

Visual artist Shari Pettis from Garywas awarded a grant to subsidize studiorental within a public building designedfor learning and working in multiple artis-tic disciplines. The project will give hercross-promotional opportunities, thechance to reach new audiences, and amplelight and space to create her best work.

On behalf of the people of Indiana,the Indiana Arts Commission advocatesengagement with the arts to enrich thequality of individual and community life.

Janet Bloch, Wish You Were Here, Acrylic and Latex on panel

Shari Pettis, Service, Abundance, Convenience, Oil on canvas

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At a glance

MUNSTER

AGE GROUP TIME DATE REF NO. PRICE

MONDAYSCreative Fingers ages 5–6 4:45 – 5:45 pm Jan. 11–Feb. 1 M196a $ 45Creative Fingers ages 5–6 4:45 – 5:45 pm Feb. 8–March 1 M196b $ 45Children’s Intro to Painting ages 9–15 5:00 – 6:30 pm Jan. 11–March 1 M245 $ 95Learning to Loom ages 16–adult 5:00 – 6:30 pm Jan. 11–March 1 M350 $ 100Adult Pottery ages 16–adult 6:00 – 9:00 pm Jan. 11–March 1 M138 $ 175Origami Made Easy ages 10–adult 6:30 – 8:30 pm Jan. 11–March 1 M346 $ 115Intermediate B/W Photography with Dark Room ages 16–adult 6:30 – 9:30 pm Jan. 11–March 1 M124 $ 170

TUESDAYSMommy & Me ages 2–3 10:00 – 11:00 am Jan. 12–Feb. 2 M104 $ 45Mommy & Me ages 2–3 10:00 – 11:00 am Feb. 9–March 2 M104a $ 45Colors of the Rainbow ages 3–4 11:15 – 12:15 pm Jan. 12–Feb. 2 M183a $ 45Colors of the Rainbow ages 3–4 11:15 – 12:15 pm Feb. 9–March 2 M183b $ 45Watercolor Painting ages 16–adult 1:00 – 4:00 pm Jan. 12–March 2 M130 $ 155Basic Drawing for Kids (Step 1) ages 6–8 4:30 – 5:30 pm Jan. 12–March 2 M179 $ 75Introduction to Cartooning ages 9–adult 5:00 – 6:30 pm Jan. 12–March 2 M113a $ 95Art Studio ages 6–9 5:30 – 7:00 pm Jan. 12–March 2 M295 $ 95Intro to Beginning Drawing ages 16–adult 6:30 – 8:30 pm Jan. 12–March 2 M127 $ 115Rendering in Colored Pencil ages 16–adult 7:00 – 9:00 pm Jan. 12–March 2 M334 $ 115

WEDNESDAYSIntro to Beginning Drawing ages 16–adult 1:00 – 3:00 pm Jan. 13–March 3 M127a $ 115Open Painting Studio ages 16–adult 1:00 – 4:00 pm Jan. 13–March 3 M134a $ 155Paper Flower Making ages 10–adult 6:00 – 8:00 pm Jan. 13–March 3 M347 $ 115Drawing and Painting Portraits ages 16–adult 6:30 – 9:00 pm Jan. 13–March 3 M314 $ 165Open Painting Studio ages 16–adult 7:00 – 9:30 pm Jan. 13–March 3 M319 $ 130

THURSDAYSDrawing For Kids (Step 2) ages 6–8 4:30 – 5:30 pm Jan. 14–March 4 M179b $ 75Drawing ages 8–10 5:30 – 6:30 pm Jan. 14–March 4 M344 $ 75Art Studio ages 9–12 6:30 – 8:00 pm Jan. 14–March 4 M296 $ 95Intermediate / Advanced Drawing ages 16–adult 6:30 – 8:30 pm Jan. 14–March 4 M164 $ 11535mm Photo Techniques ages 16–adult 6:30 – 9:30 pm Jan. 14–Jan. 28 M126 $ 80Intro B/W Photography with Dark Room ages 16–adult 6:30 – 9:30 pm Jan. 14–March 4 M122 $ 170

SATURDAYSChildren’s Intermediate/Advanced Drawing ages 9–15 9:15 – 10:45 am Jan. 16–March 6 M112 $ 95Beginning Handbuilding Pottery ages 9–12 9:15 – 10:45 am Jan. 16–March 6 M101b $ 110B/W Photography with Dark Room ages 16–adult 9:30 – 12:30 pm Jan. 16–March 6 M327 $ 170Beginning Handbuilding Pottery ages 5–8 10:45 – 12:15 pm Jan. 16–March 6 M101 $ 110Intro to Children’s Beginning Drawing ages 9–15 10:50 – 12:20 pm Jan. 16–March 6 M146 $ 95Pottery ages 11–15 12:15 – 1:45 pm Jan. 16–March 6 M119 $ 110Intro to Children’s Beginning Drawing ages 9–15 12:30 – 2:00 pm Jan. 16–March 6 M146a $ 95Intro to Digital Camera Techniques ages 16–adult 1:00 – 2:30 pm Jan. 16–Feb. 20 M328 $ 80Introduction to Cartooning ages 9–adult 2:15 – 3:45 pm Jan. 16–March 6 M113 $ 95Advanced Cartooning & Superheros ages 11–adult 3:45 – 5:15 pm Jan. 16–March 6 M114 $ 95

WORKSHOPS (no discounts)Cartooning Workshop (Saturday) ages 9–adult 10:30 – 12:30 pm January 9 M348 $ 10Guatemalan Worry Doll Workshop (Thursday) ages 8–12 5:00 – 6:00 pm January 21 M351 $ 12Polymer Clay Switch Plate Workshop (Saturday) ages 14–adult 12:30 – 2:00 pm January 23 M322 $ 20Tie-Dye Workshop (Saturday) ages 8–12 11:00 – 12:00 pm February 20 M333 $ 10Two-Day Adinkra Pillow Workshop (Wed/Thur) ages 9–14 5:00 – 6:00 pm March 3 and 4 M349 $ 30

Visit our website www.SouthShoreArtsOnline.orgfor class details and refund policy.

*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 ofresidency is required upon registration.

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AGE GROUP TIME DATE REF NO. PRICEMONDAYS

Senior Art Workshop ages 55 and up 6:30 – 8:30 pm Jan. 11–March 1 CP133a $ 77TUESDAYS

Intro to Mosaics ages 16–adult 1:00 – 3:00 pm Jan. 12–March 2 CP261 $ 176Creative Fingers ages 5–6 4:00 – 5:00 pm Jan. 12–Feb. 2 CP149a $ 50Creative Fingers ages 5–6 4:00 – 5:00 pm Feb. 9–March 2 CP149b $ 50Intro to Knitting ages 12–18 5:00 – 6:30 pm Jan. 12–March 2 CP292 $ 92

WEDNESDAYColors of the Rainbow ages 3–4 3:15 – 4:15 pm Jan. 13–Feb. 3 CP183a $ 50Colors of the Rainbow ages 3–4 3:15 – 4:15 pm Feb. 10–March 3 CP183b $ 50Beginning Handbuilding Pottery ages 5–8 4:30 – 6:00 pm Jan. 13–March 3 CP139a $ 120Children’s Beginning Drawing ages 9–15 4:30 – 6:00 pm Jan. 13–March 3 CP164 $ 105Beginning Handbuilding Pottery ages 9–12 6:00 – 7:30 pm Jan. 13–March 3 CP139b $ 120Children’s Intro to Painting ages 9–15 6:00 – 7:30 pm Jan. 13–March 3 CP138 $ 105

THURSDAYSenior Art Workshop ages 55 and up 1:00 – 3:00 pm Jan. 14–March 4 CP133 $ 77Pottery ages 11–15 4:30 – 6:30 pm Jan. 14–March 4 CP111 $ 154Beginning Drawing for Kids ages 6–8 5:00 – 6:00 pm Jan. 14–March 4 CP271 $ 80Beginning Painting for Kids ages 6–8 6:00 – 7:00 pm Jan. 14–March 4 CP272 $ 80Adult Pottery ages 16–adult 7:00 – 10:00 pm Jan. 14–March 4 CP112 $ 194Beginning Drawing for Adults ages 16–adult 7:30 – 9:30 pm Jan. 14–March 4 CP219 $ 123

SATURDAYS Imagine Series (no discounts) ages 6–12 10:00 – 11:00 am Jan. 16–Feb. 6 CP262 $ 38Imagine Series (no discounts) ages 6–12 10:00 – 11:00 am Feb. 13–March 6 CP262 $ 38

SUNDAYS 35mm Photo Techniques ages 16–adult 1:30 – 3:00 pm Jan. 17–Feb. 21 CP186 $ 88

WORKSHOPS (no discounts)Polymer Clay Switch Plate Workshop (Saturday) ages 14–adult 11:30 – 1:00 pm January 30 CP307 $ 22Valentine Workshop (Sunday) ages 5–12 12:00 – 1:00 pm February 7 CP212 $ 13Guatemalan Worry Doll Workshop (Monday) ages 8–12 5:00 – 6:00 pm February 15 CP306 $ 13Tie-Dye Workshop (Saturday) ages 9–12 12:00 – 1:00 pm February 27 CP300 $ 11

HAMMOND

MONDAYSSenior Art Workshop ages 55 and up 1:00 – 3:00 pm Jan. 11–March 1 H121 $ 70Intro to Children’s Beginning Drawing ages 9–15 4:00 – 5:30 pm Jan. 11–March 1 H141 $ 95

TUESDAYSMommy & Me ages 2–3 3:00 – 4:00 pm Jan. 12–Feb. 2 H102a $ 45Mommy & Me ages 2–3 3:00 – 4:00 pm Feb. 9–March 2 H102b $ 45Creative Fingers ages 5–6 4:15 – 5:15 pm Jan. 12–Feb. 2 H155 $ 45Creative Fingers ages 5–6 4:15 – 5:15 pm Feb. 9–March 2 H155a $ 45Art Studio ages 6–9 5:30 – 7:00 pm Jan. 12–March 2 H179 $ 95Art Studio for Teens ages 13 and up 7:00 – 8:30 pm Jan. 12–March 2 H181 $ 95

WEDNESDAYSMommy & Me ages 2–3 10:45 – 11:45 am Jan. 13–Feb. 3 H102c $ 45Mommy & Me ages 2–3 10:45 – 11:45 am Feb. 10–March 3 H102d $ 45Colors of the Rainbow ages 3–4 1:45 – 2:45 pm Jan. 13–Feb. 3 H159 $ 45Colors of the Rainbow ages 3–4 1:45 – 2:45 pm Feb. 10–March 3 H159a $ 45Basic Drawing for Kids (Step 1) ages 6–8 4:30 – 5:30 pm Jan. 13–March 3 H108 $ 75Children’s Intro to Painting ages 9–15 5:15 – 6:45 pm Jan. 13–March 3 H173 $ 95Drawing for Kids (Step 2) ages 6–8 5:30 – 6:30 pm Jan. 13–March 3 H167 $ 75Adobe Photoshop I ages 16–adult 5:30 – 7:00 pm Jan. 13–March 3 H129 $ 95Art Studio ages 9–12 6:30 – 8:00 pm Jan. 13–March 3 H180 $ 95Adobe Photoshop II ages 16–adult 7:00 – 8:30 pm Jan. 13–March 3 H176 $ 95

THURSDAYIntro to Beginning Drawing ages 16–adult 1:00 – 3:00 pm Jan. 14–March 4 H182 $ 115Origami Made Easy ages 10–adult 6:00 – 8:00 pm Jan. 14–March 4 H196 $ 115Adobe Illustrator CS2 Introduction ages 16–adult 6:00 – 8:00 pm Jan. 14–March 4 H128 $ 115

SATURDAYSBeginning Airbrushing ages 14–adult 9:00 – 12:00 pm Jan. 16–Feb. 27 H109a $ 170Continuing Airbrushing ages 14–adult 12:30 – 3:30 pm Jan. 16–Feb. 27 H172 $ 170

WORKSHOPS (no discounts)Tie-Dye Workshop (Monday) ages 8–12 5:45 – 6:45 pm February 1 H197 $ 10Guatemalan Worry Doll Workshop (Friday) ages 8–12 5:00 – 6:00 pm February 19 H198 $ 12

HOURS:10–5 Weekdays10–4 Saturday12–4 Sunday

South Shore Arts Gift ShopAt the Center for Visual and Performing Arts1040 Ridge RoadMunster IN 46321

Giftshop@SouthShoreArtsOnline.org

219 / 836.7418

Open until 8pm during Theatre Events

Gift Shop

All proceeds from the Gift Shop go to supportSouth Shore Arts programs.

Buy your life size cardboard Elvisfor $40 from the South Shore ArtsGift Shop. He’ll be waiting for you!

Some of the many other Elvis itemsalso available include: CDs, mugs,wine glasses, keychains, notecards,magnets, post-its, clocks, frames,playing cards, umbrellas, wallets,wristlets, totes, purses and guitarornaments.

Center for Visual & Performing Arts1040 Ridge Road, Munster, IN 46321219 / 836.1839www.SouthShoreArtsOnline.org

Art I N FOCUS

Do you want to learn more about art and artists?

2009/10 Theme—“Renaissance & Baroque Art”

At the Center for Visual & Performing Arts in Munster

Every second and fourth Monday of the monthSeptember 14, 2009 – May 10, 2010 (no meeting December 28)

10:00 am–12:00 pm

FOUNDED BY RITA M. RAYFREE

Art Appreciation Program

Elvis has entered thebuilding and he can go home with you!

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Enjoy the Benefits of Membership!

Individual $45• Free admission to exhibitions with an admission fee• Complimentary invitations to exhibition openings• 10% discount on classes• 10% discount on items purchased in the Gift Shop• Advance notice about programs, exhibitions and special events • Complimentary subscription to the monthly e-newsletter• Complimentary subscription to the quarterly Convergence magazine • Complimentary invitations to lectures• Access to art lending library

Family/Dual $65 BEST DEAL!!Enjoy all of the benefits of Individual membership for two to four family members

Patron $125-$249Enjoy all of the benefits of Family/Dual membership, plus:• A special South Shore Arts gift• Invitation to exclusive monthly ”Member’s Appreciation Day” with

20% discount on items purchased in the Gift Shop• Complimentary invitation to an annual thank you event for Patron

members• 10% discount on one purchase of exhibited artwork• Special discounts on workshops, performances and tours

Sponsor $250-$499Enjoy all of the benefits of Patron membership, plus:• Complimentary South Shore Poster: “Hats Off to the Arts”

Benefactor $500-$999Enjoy all of the benefits of Sponsor membership, plus:• One complimentary art class• 25% discount on one purchase of exhibited artwork• 50% discount on one purchase in the Gift Shop

Life Member $1,000Enjoy all of the benefits of Benefactor membership, plus:• Recognition in printed materials and in the Gallery

Artist $40Enjoy all of the benefits of Individual membership with a reduced membership fee.

Student $25Enjoy all of the benefits of Individual membership with a reduced membership fee. Please enclose copy of student I.D.

• For 8 – 12 children, aged 3 – 8

• Choose from a wide array of art projects

• Supplies and Instruction provided

Birthday Art Parties offered by South Shore Artsare a creative alternative to children’s celebrations.

Call 836-1839

Art Partiesat South Shore Arts

$150

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