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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

PresidentMichael Luongo, M.D.

President ElectDavid Mika

VP AdministrationCherie Rippey

VP Education Robbie Brundige

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 / VP DevelopmentMarcia Glaros

Andy Arnold Ann Bochnowski Debra Carrington Pat Colander Denise Dillard Carol Green-Fraley Michael Greenwald Susan Griffin Amy Han, Ph.D. William Lowe, Ph.D.

Peter Mavrelis, M.D. Dan Nita Cynthia Powers Karen Raab David Schneider Michael Sobeck Michele Spann, R.N. Ernest Summers Nancy Trimboli, D.C. Seda Turan-Yahne Liz Valavanis Jeremy Willett 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 EducationLinda Eyermann, ext. 101

Education CoordinatorKimberly McKinley, ext. 103

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

Assistant to the Director of FinanceJennifer Willett, 219 / 836-0525, ext. 202

Gallery Manager Mary McClelland, ext. 108

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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Bring the Arts to EducationTheres something about creating a piece of art that just makes a body feel good. Each year, thousands of children experience this feeling as they participate in a South Shore Arts classroom visit or a Northwest Indiana Symphony music program. One of the most rewarding outcomes of these experiences is seeing the faces of children as they successfully complete a project or try out a musical instrument. Hearing comments such as This is the best day of my life, I want to live here, or Can you come back tomorrow? is incredibly gratifying. It has been said that a picture is worth a thousand words, but knowing that so many children participated in these art encounters is a remarkable tribute to all those who support the arts. South Shore Arts and the Northwest Indiana Symphony collectively served over 33,680 students in the past year. The South Shore Arts everykid program served over 28,000 students alone, most of it at no cost. By weaving visual arts into a reading activity, we have developed creative and effective tools to help teachers improve students English language arts skills, encourage self-respect, tolerance, and other social issues, while at the same time developing a life-long love for reading and art. By partnering with schools, youth-serving social service agencies, libraries and

municipalities, we reach a vast number of students by taking our instructors and supplies directly to them. The everykid program is conducted throughout the region on a large and accessible scale. By partnering with schools and youth-serving agencies, South Shore Arts reaches many more students by taking the instructors and supplies directly to them. Under the umbrella of everykid, many individual programs are tailored to meet particular objectives at appropriate grade levels. Thanks to the success of Polar Express, a holiday-themed reading and art program serving over 3,300 first grade students every year, we have developed a series of literacy-based art programs for the 2nd, 3rd and now 4th grades. The Skin You Live In, written by Chicago-based author Michael Tyler and illustrated by Hammond native David Lee Csicsko, gives some 7,500 second grade students the chance to explore the concept of skin and celebrate the ways in which we are unique, similar, happy and accepting. In the corresponding art project, students create their own self-portraits in the style of the books illustrations. We have expanded into the third grade, serving 4,850 with Michael Recycle, an environmental conservation story, in which the hero learns to correct his heavily carbon-foot-printed ways to become environmentally sensitive.

Toot n DoodleToot n Doodle

Polar ExpressPolar Express

The Skin You Live InThe Skin You Live In

East Chicago Family Arts DayEast Chicago Family Arts Day

Rhythm n HuesRhythm n Hues

Students utilize recycled materials donated by Huhtamaki, a Hammond manufacturer of the bowls produced for the restaurant chain Chipotle, to complete an art project. We have recently launched H is for Hoosier, a literacy program on Indiana history, a major unit of the fourth grade curriculum. The Northwest Indiana Symphony recognizes the importance of music education in increasing awareness and expanding audiences, instilling in young people an appreciation for and training in classical music. The Symphony provides unique experiences that open a new world for many children and foster a life-long love for music. Children have a chance to meet professional musicians, who allow them to handle and try out all the various instruments of the orchestra. These are experiences that open their eyes and minds to the world of music from a performers point of view. Education concerts reach children who might not otherwise have the chance to experience a classical concert performed by professional musicians. Presented during the school day at the Star Plaza Theatre in Merrillville, the concerts are many students first and only exposure to a live orchestra. Nearly 4,500 students attended the concerts this past November. The concerts, together with the lesson plans contained in the education program materials, assist teachers in satisfying the requirements of Standards 6, 7, 8, and 9 of the Indiana State Standards for Music Education. Corresponding teacher packets provide cross-curricular teaching materials that enhance the concert experience and connect music to other academic content. Through all of these varied experiences, children witness first-hand the power of the arts. The Northwest Indiana Symphony Youth Orchestra provides young musicians with a challenging environment for musical growth. In addition to working with professional

conductors and musicians, Youth Orchestra members are given the opportunity to enjoy the enrichment and challenge of performing with other serious and dedicated young musicians. Toot n Doodle and Rhythm n Hues for second and third grade students are conducted in partnership with VanderCook College of Music. Over 650 children are introduced to the four instrument families and given a chance to play the instruments. The Annual Young Peoples Competition gives students the opportunity to audition to perform at a Symphony concert. The competition provides young musicians with a significant audition and performance opportunity and showcases the musical talent of Northwest Indiana and Illinois. Altogether, the Symphonys educational programming and community outreach serve approximately 6,000 children and adults every year.

Toot n Doodle

Toot n Doodle

The annual South Shore Arts Beaux Arts Ball fundraiser benefits the everykid education programs. Mark your calendar and be sure to attend the 20th Annual Beaux Arts Ball on Friday, June 7, 2013.

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Photojournalist Janet Macoska paid South Shore Arts a visit in time for the VIP opening of Its Only Rock and Roll But I Like It. The exhibit was organized by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum in Cleveland, Ohio. Janets work has appeared in Rolling Stone, Creem, People, 16, Entertainment Weekly, the New York Times and the London Times. The Kinks, Led Zeppelin and David Bowie have used her photos on their albums, and her photo of Paul McCartney hangs in the National Portrait Gallery in London.

Janet gave two free lectures discussing her history, her craft and her career, commenting on specific photographs and the stories behind them. She concluded her stay by making a special appearance at the VIP Party on Tuesday, November 27, with over 120 guests in attendance.

South Shore Arts thanks our exhibit sponsors:

OUR UNDERWRITING SPONSORSPeoples BankHammond Machine WorksIndiana University NorthwestMajestic Star Casinos & HotelStrack and Van TilJack DietrichTom Sourlis & Sue EleuterioIndiana Arts Commission

OUR MEDIA SPONSORSThe Post-TribuneThe TIMES Media Company

OUR MARKETING SPONSORJudith Mayer & Keyword Design

OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS SPONSORSSherry & Tim AndersonMichael GreenwaldDrs. Amy & Dennis HanIrene & Scott KingSandi & Ed KozlowskiPamela & William Lowe, Ph.D.Maureen & Michael Luongo, M.D. Betsy & Peter Mavrelis, M.D.Julie & Michael Mintz, DDSMelissa & Ralph NeffNicole & Dan NitaDiane & David SchneiderShannon & Michael Sobeck

exhibitions

Gus Galante, Janet Macoska, Sandi Kozlowski

Irene Smith-King, Scott King, Janet Macoska, Judge Diedre L. Monroe, Sharon Levels

Janet Macoska with Laura & Terry Spicer

Crista Zivanovic enjoys the exhibit

Peter Mavrelis, Arthur Gross, John Lyon

Gosia Podosek, Branches, Oil on canvas

Sergio Gomez, Circle of Trust, Acrylic on paper on canvas

Rachel Rotoloni, Into the Blue, Photograph

Mark Zlotkowski, Ring of Fire, Oil on canvas

Dawn Diamantopoulos, These Things, Ink on Glassine, cotton thread, fabric, organza, silk and wool yarn

Anonymous, Untitled, Collage & clay

Tom Hocker, Untitled, Photograph

Lyn Wellsand, Skeet, Oil on panel

CURRENT EXHIBITS

CENTER FOR VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS

Presence / AbsenceA Two-Person Traveling Exhibition by Sergio Gomez & Mark Zlotkowski February 17 April 21, 2013Opening Reception: Sunday, February 24, 2013, 1-3pm

39th Annual Tri-County Junior/Senior High School Art ExhibitionApril 28 May 26, 2013Reception & Awards Ceremony: Sunday, May 5, 2013, 1-3pm

ATRIUM GALLERY

Latinas Fifteenth: Photographs by Tom Hocker January 11 March 1, 2013

Light Patterns: Paintings by Gosia PodosekMarch 8 April 21, 2013

CROWN POINT BRANCH

The Face of Violence: Masks by Fair Haven Center for Women ClientsJanuary 25 March 23, 2013

Alternate Realities: Mixed Media by Dawn DiamantopoulosMarch 29 May 18, 2013

SUBSTATION NO. 9

Abandoned Dreams: Photography by Rachel RotoloniFebruary 1 March 23, 2013

Reflections of Life In the Country: Works by Lyn WellsandMarch 29 May 18, 2013

For 39 years, South Shore Arts has presented the Tri-County Junior/Senior High School Art Exhibition, recognizing excellence in the artistic achievements of young people and the teachers who nurture within them an appreciation and awareness for beauty, creativity, and diversity of thought. The first high school exhibition for grades 9-12 was held back in 1974 under the board presidency of Anne Beckman, but it was not until the 20th Annual TriCounty exhibition in 1995 that seventh and eighth grade students began exhibiting alongside their upperclassmen. Sixth graders were added to the exhibit in 2008.

Every year, several thousand dollars in monetary prizes are awarded to student participants, along with the Berwanger Scholarship for a graduating high school senior planning to attend a university or college for the purpose of studying art. Trophies are presented for the best overall school display on both the junior and senior high school levels. These awards have not only increased in number but also in value over the years, thanks to the ongoing generosity and support of the patrons of South Shore Arts. This has enabled South Shore Arts to recognize student excellence, while also providing students with the funding to pursue art and art-related degrees at the university level.

For its first 30 years, the exhibition was open to three counties, Lake and Porter in Indiana and south suburban Cook County in Illinois, hence the name TriCounty; however, beginning in 2007, it was expanded to include schools in LaPorte County as well. The juried exhibit features original artwork created by students in grades seven through twelve from public, private, home-based, and parochial schools.

The jurying process begins in the schools, where teachers select the work and submit a list to be entered into the exhibit. They are then invited to install the students work in the gallery at the Center for Visual and Performing Arts. Through the years, the number of schools participating has remained fairly consistent, but the number of students participating has increased to such an extent that South Shore Arts 5,000-square-foot gallery has almost become too small to accommodate them.

For the past several years, South Shore Arts has invited teachers and their guests to a special private exhibit preview and reception prior to the annual Sunday afternoon awards ceremony. This new tradition has become a great place for teachers to network and share ideas with one another.

The TriCounty Junior/Senior High School Art Exhibition has become one of the most popular exhibitions at South Shore Arts. Viewers young and old flock to the gallery to see the innovative and truly creative works of art. South Shore Arts looks forward to keeping this crowd-pleasing favorite around for many more years to come!

The 39th Annual Tri-County Jr/Sr High School Art Exhibition will run April 28May 26, 2013, with an awards reception on Sunday, May 5, from 1-3pm. If you would like more information regarding this exhibit or how to enter your students, please contact Mary McClelland 219/836.1839 ext. 108 or mary@southshoreartsonline.org.

Presenting the 39th Annual Tri-County Junior-Senior High School Show!

Ariana Koultourides, Athena and Her Owl, Acrylic, 2012 Berwanger Scholarship Award Winner

Puppet Shows Return!

The Goose That Laid the Golden Eggand other beloved tales featuring internationally-acclaimed puppeteer Jim West!

March 12-15, 2013in the theatre at The Center for Visual and Performing Arts

Easy-to-learn rod, shadow, hand and mouth puppets will come to life, all leading up to a giant dragon

puppet construction at the grand finale.

Two performances daily at 9:30 & 11am

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Its been nearly two decades since South Shore Arts Executive Director John Cain presented his first holiday reading, and the annual luncheon continues to attract around 350 guests every year. What began as an event attended by an audience composed primarily of ladies who lunch (and heres to them!) has since turned into something that both men and women look forward to and make time to attend, despite the fact that its held in the middle of the workday! While there remains a handful of guests who were there that very first year, the audience has grown exponentially to include many new friends.

This years reading was held on Tuesday, November 13, with the theme Home for the Hols, and featured A Celebritys Guide to Celebrating the Birth of Jesus from Tina Feys 2011 collection Bossy Pants, and Twas the Night Before Christmas in the Railroad Station by Patrick Dennis, the celebrated author of Auntie Mame.

Special thanks to our sponsors Vanis Salon & Day Spa and Community Healthcare System, as well as raffle

contributors Alberts Diamond Jewelers, Strack & Van Til, Chicago Shakespeare Theater, El Taco Real, Its Just Serendipity, Downtown Hammond Council and Rosemarys Heritage Flowers.

Mark your calendars for Tuesday, November 19, 2013, for Johns 20th Annual Holiday Reading!

Travel Humor Featured in Holiday Reading

Jennifer Johns, John Cain, Karen Anderson, Amy Koufos

JOHN CAINS 19TH ANNUAL HOLIDAY READING

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Janet Moran, Bill Wellman, Roberta Norwich

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Mary Ryan, Tom Keilman, Susan Harmening

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Olwen Bruce, Kirk Muspratt

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Festival of TreesThe 2012 Festival of Trees Luncheon, sponsored by the Womens Association of the Northwest Indiana Symphony Society (WANISS), attracted over 300 attendees on Wednesday, December 5, 2012, at the Center for Visual and Performing Arts in Munster. Guests strolled the Avenue of Trees, enjoyed the wassail bowl and visited the Boulevard of Shoppes. Strolling carolers sang a cappella, adding to the festive occasion. Following lunch, Board President Charlotte Strowhorn introduced Holly Flack, coloratura soprano, who gave an outstanding performance.

Charlotte acknowledged all WANISS Past Presidents present, especially Immediate Past President Tresa Radermacher, as well as current board members. She thanked Christine Small, who served as 2012 Festival of Trees Chairman, and all committee members for their outstanding work.

The 2013 Festival of Trees is scheduled for December 4, 2013, and will be the Silver Anniversary of this traditional event.

Mark your calendar for these upcoming Symphony events:

Swept Away A Valentines TraditionFeaturing award-winning violinist (and mathematician) Corey Cerovsek performing Korngolds Violin Concertoand the Northwest Indiana Symphony ChorusFriday, February 8, 2013, 7:30pmBethel Church, Crown Point

Northwest Indiana Symphony Youth OrchestraLeap Into the ArtsFriday, February 15, 2013, 6pmHalls of St. George, Schererville

FantastiqueFeaturing 14-year-old piano phenom Nadia Azzi performing Mozarts Piano Concerto No. 27 Friday, March 8, 2013, 7:30pmBethel Church, Crown Point

Mahler 2Featuring the Northwest Indiana Symphony Chorusperforming Mahlers Symphony No. 2 The ResurrectionFriday, April 12, 2013, 7:30pmBethel Church, Crown Point

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WANISS President Charlotte Strowhorn, Festival of Trees Chairman Christine SmallSue Crisman, Maryanne Battistini

Beverly Dohman, Claudia Zala, Rosemary Moll

Babs Zandstra Edith Coleman, Jackie Wickland

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On November 1, 2012, the Indiana Coalition for the Arts Foundation (INCAF) honored the winners of the 2012 Community Arts Leadership Awards for their part in advancing the cause of community and local arts in Indiana. INCAF celebrated these four outstanding citizens at a ceremony held at the Indianapolis Arts Garden. This years selection process for the Community Arts Leadership Awards was highly competitive, with nearly 50 nominations received.

Honorees included Arts Professional Gloria Tuohy, Crown Point; Arts Advocate Alane Meis, Terre Haute; Arts Educator Deborah Asante, Indianapolis; and Arts Volunteer Pam Hicks, Greenwood.

Arts Professional Gloria Tuohy is Artistic Director/CEO of Indiana Ballet Theatre, which she founded 33 years ago. A native of England whose father was a Grenadier Guard at Buckingham Palace, she has spent her life working with the performing arts, children and making people happy. Since falling in love with an American in 1973, she has been busy building dreams and making amazing things come to life in the arts. Her career of professional dance, teaching and artistic direction spans over 50 years.

Former IBT students have found jobs in the entertainment world and many have been accepted into programs at Joffrey, Interlochen, Butler University, Canadas Royal Ballet Company and Virginia School of Arts. Glorias complete vision is to have a professional ballet company in Northwest Indiana located in a historic 20,000-square-foot building she convinced the Lake County government to give as IBTs permanent home and a community arts incubator.

Arts Advocate Alane Meis has progressively driven the arts community in the Wabash Valley for decades. Consistently a member of many arts-related boards, including the Terre Haute Symphony Orchestra and the Swope Art Museum, she also served as the chair of the Indiana Arts Commission. Thirty-two years ago, she was a founding board member of Arts Illiana. Meis has been honored often in the past for her volunteerism and community service, including receiving the Sagamore of the Wabash twice.

Arts Educator Deborah Asante has dedicated her life to teaching and sharing the value of culture and heritage through the performing arts, and developing and educating young minds

through the arts. Asante is an actress, writer, director, Young Audiences of Indiana Teaching Artist and award-winning storyteller.

In 1990, she founded the Asante Childrens Theatre (ACT) and continues to serve as the artistic director. ACT primarily serves youth who are considered at-risk or underserved by cultivating an appreciation for African and African-American performance art. Annually, Asante writes and directs three main stage productions and through ACT donates blocks of tickets to youth organizations and schools. Through ACT, thousands of youth have directly benefitted from her teachings either as participants or audience members. ACT success stories include Emmy-nominated choreographer and Broadway cast member Jeffery Page.

Arts Volunteer Pam Hicks, a native of Hammond, has been referred to as a volunteer extraordinaire, one who has given her expertise, unlimited time, treasure and talent to a multitude of organizations for 55 years on the national, state and local levels, with a major emphasis on the arts. As a fellow volunteer stated, Pam doesnt hesitate to take on a leadership role, but she is also in the trenches doing the legwork.

Currently a member of the Indiana Arts Commission, she has served on the Indiana Symphony Society board and is the immediate past president of the ISO Associations executive board, as well as the Alliance of the Indianapolis Museum of Art and Hoosier Salon Patrons Association. She was a founding member of the Greater Greenwood Arts Council and the Johnson County Community Foundation. A Franklin College graduate, she is past president of its alumni council and association and recipient of its distinguished alumni award. She serves on Franklins board and for 29 years was curator of its art collection.

Indiana Community Arts Leaders Honored

Award winners Alane Meis, Deborah Asante, Pam Hicks and Gloria Tuohy

Indiana Community Arts Leaders HonoredIn preparation for the holidays, South Shore Arts hosted the first Ladies Night Out at its Crown Point branch, 123 N. Main Street, on Friday, November 30. Fifteen artists and artisans exhibited jewelry, handmade greeting cards, photography, assemblages, mosaics, pet portraits and visual artworks of all varieties. With the new Crown Point public library now open across the street, South Shore Arts branch, now just one year old, is fast becoming a hive of activity. Ladies Night Out was enthusiastically attendedand not by women alone! The evening also provided an opportunity to view the exhibit, The Wonder of It All, featuring artwork by Emmanuel Turner, and to meet the artist. The event was conducted in partnership with The Copper Butterfly Fine Gifts and Gallery located on the Crown Point Square.

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Photographer Terri UlbrichArtist Emmanuel Turner, Leo Velez and grandson Jerry Hester

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MONDAYS Music Together in Munster (no discounts) ages birth5 10:00 10:45 am March 11 May 13 M389 $ 180 Childrens Intro to Painting ages 915 5:15 6:45 pm March 11 May 13 M245 $ 115 Calligraphy ages 12adult 6:30 8:30 pm March 11 May 13 M167 $ 140** Intermed. B/W Photography w/Dark Room ages 16adult 6:30 9:30 pm March 11 May 13 M124 $ 210*TUESDAYS Watercolor for Beginners ages 16adult 9:00 12:00 pm March 12 May 14 M399 $ 190 Mommy & Me (no class March 26) ages 23 9:30 10:30 am March 12 April 16 M104 $ 55 Mommy & Me ages 23 9:30 10:30 am April 23 May 21 M104a $ 55 Colors of the Rainbow (no class March 26) ages 34 10:45 11:45 am March 12 April 16 M183a $ 55 Colors of the Rainbow ages 34 10:45 11:45 am April 23 May 21 M183b $ 55

Intermed./Advanced Watercolor Painting ages 16adult 1:00 4:00 pm March 12 May 14 M130 $ 190 Creative Fingers ages 56 4:30 5:30 pm March 12 April 9 M196a $ 55 Creative Fingers ages 56 4:30 5:30 pm April 16 May 14 M196b $ 55 Basic Drawing for Kids (Step 1) ages 68 4:30 5:30 pm March 12 May 14 M179 $ 90 Introduction to Cartooning ages 9adult 5:00 6:30 pm March 12 May 14 M113a $ 115 Art Studio ages 610 5:30 7:00 pm March 12 May 14 M295 $ 115 Adult Pottery ages 16adult 6:00 9:00 pm March 12 May 14 M136 $ 220 Beginning Drawing for Adults ages 16adult 6:30 8:30 pm March 12 May 14 M127 $ 140 Colored Pencil ages 16adult 7:00 9:00 pm March 12 May 14 M334 $ 140WEDNESDAYS Beginning Drawing for Adults (no class April 24) ages 16adult 1:00 3:00 pm March 13 May 22 M127a $ 140 Intro to Manga ages 12adult 4:30 6:30 pm March 13 May 15 M353 $ 140 Oil Painting ages 16adult 6:00 9:00 pm March 13 May 15 M134 $ 190 Drawing & Painting Portraits ages 16adult 6:30 9:00 pm March 13 May 15 M314 $ 200 35mm Photo Techniques ages 16adult 6:30 9:30 pm March 13 March 27 M126 $ 80 Intro B/W Photography w/Dark Room ages 16adult 6:30 9:30 pm March 13 May 15 M122 $ 210*THURSDAYS Drawing For Kids (Step 2) ages 68 4:30 5:30 pm March 14 May 16 M179b $ 90

Drawing ages 810 5:30 6:30 pm March 14 May 16 M344 $ 90 Art Studio ages 1115 6:30 8:00 pm March 14 May 16 M296 $ 115 Intermediate / Advanced Drawing ages 16adult 6:30 8:30 pm March 14 May 16 M164 $ 140FRIDAYS (no class March 29) Intro to Digital Camera Techniques ages 16adult 7:00 8:30 pm March 15 April 26 M328 $ 80SATURDAYS Childrens Intermediate/Advanced Drawing ages 915 9:15 10:45 am March 16 May 18 M112 $ 115 Beginning Handbuilding Pottery ages 912 9:15 10:45 am March 16 May 18 M101b $ 135 Beginning Handbuilding Pottery ages 58 10:45 12:15 pm March 16 May 18 M101 $ 135 Childrens Beginning Drawing ages 915 10:50 12:20 pm March 16 May 18 M146 $ 115 Pottery ages 1115 12:15 1:45 pm March 16 May 18 M119 $ 135 Childrens Intermediate Drawing ages 915 12:30 2:00 pm March 16 May 18 M146a $ 115 Introduction to Cartooning ages 9adult 2:15 3:45 pm March 16 May 18 M113 $ 115 Advanced Cartooning & Superheroes ages 11adult 3:45 5:15 pm March 16 May 18 M114 $ 115WORKSHOPS (no discounts) Felted Soap (Sat.) ages 8 and up 10:00 11:00 am March 23 OR April 20 M402 $ 20 Bookbinding (Sat.) ages 15 and up 9:30 3:30 pm April 6 M385 $ 60 Friendship Bracelet (Sat.) ages 1014 9:30 10:30 am April 27 M352 $ 15 Advanced Zen Tangles (Sat.) ages 16adult 6:00 9:00 pm April 27 M403 $ 25 Tie-Dye (Sat.) ages 812 2:00 3:00 pm May 11 M333 $ 12

*add $20 lab fee **$13 additional to be paid directly to teacher

*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 Exploring Japanese Art ages 12adult 4:00 5:00 pm March 11 May 13 CP324 $ 90 Intro to Manga ages 12adult 5:00 7:00 pm March 11 May 13 CP312 $ 140 Fantasy Drawing ages 12adult 7:00 8:00 pm March 11 May 13 CP323 $ 90TUESDAYS Pottery ages 1115 4:30 6:30 pm March 12 May 14 CP111 $ 175 Creative Fingers ages 56 5:30 6:30 pm March 12 April 16 CP149a $ 55 Creative Fingers ages 56 5:30 6:30 pm April 23 May 21 CP149b $ 55 Painting for Adults ages 16adult 6:45 9:45 pm March 12 May 14 CP117 $ 190 Adult Pottery ages 16adult 7:00 10:00 pm March 12 May 14 CP112 $ 220WEDNESDAYS Colors of the Rainbow ages 34 4:00 5:00 pm March 13 April 10 CP183a $ 55 Colors of the Rainbow ages 34 4:00 5:00 pm April 17 May 15 CP183b $ 55 Beginning Handbuilding Pottery (no class April 3) ages 58 5:00 6:30 pm March 13 May 22 CP139a $ 135 Childrens Intro to Painting ages 915 5:15 6:45 pm March 13 May 15 CP138 $ 115 Beginning Handbuilding Pottery (no class April 3) ages 912 6:30 8:00 pm March 13 May 22 CP139b $ 135THURSDAYS

Senior Art Workshop ages 55 and up 1:00 3:00 pm March 14 May 16 CP133 $ 80 Senior Art Workshop ages 55 and up 3:00 5:00 pm March 14 May 16 CP133a $ 80 Beginning Drawing & Painting for Kids ages 68 5:00 6:00 pm March 14 May 16 CP308 $ 90 Childrens Drawing (all levels) ages 915 6:00 7:30 pm March 14 May 16 CP164 $ 115 Drawing for Adults (all levels) ages 16adult 7:30 9:00 pm March 14 May 16 CP219 $ 115FRIDAYS (no class March 29) Little Travelers Passport to Art (with caregiver) ages 24 1:00 2:00 pm March 15 April 12 CP334a $ 50 Little Travelers Passport to Art (with caregiver) ages 24 1:00 2:00 pm April 19 May 10 CP334b $ 50SUNDAY (no class March 31) Intro to Digital Camera Techniques ages 16adult 1:30 3:00 pm March 17 April 28 CP319 $ 80WORKSHOPS (no discounts) Tour of the World-Passport to Ireland (Fri.) ages 59 3:30 5:30 pm March 8 CP347c $ 15 Felted Soap Workshop (Sat.) ages 8 and up 10:00 11:00 am March 16 OR April 13 CP351 $ 20 Easter Egg Workshop (Sun.) ages 512 12:30 1:30 pm March 17 CP217 $ 12 Acting Workshop (two days - Sat.) ages 612 3:00 4:00 pm April 7 and 14 CP289 $ 25 Tour of the World-Passport to Spain (Fri.) ages 59 3:30 5:30 pm April 12 CP347d $ 15 Bookbinding (Sat.) ages 15 and up 9:30 3:30 pm April 27 CP336 $ 60 Advanced Zen Tangles (Fri.) ages 16adult 6:00 9:00 pm May 3 CP350 $ 25 Friendship Bracelet (Sat.) ages 1014 9:30 10:30 am May 4 CP311 $ 15 Tour of the World-Passport to England (Fri.) ages 59 3:30 5:30 pm May 10 CP347e $ 15 Tie-Dye (Sat.) ages 812 1:00 2:00 pm May 18 CP300 $ 12 HAMMOND AGE GROUP TIME DATE REF NO. PRICE

MONDAYS Creative Fingers ages 56 4:30 5:30 pm March 11 April 8 H155 $ 55 Creative Fingers ages 56 4:30 5:30 pm April 15 May 13 H155a $ 55TUESDAYS Advanced Manga ages 12adult 4:30 5:30 pm March 12 May 14 H212 $ 90 Intro to Manga ages 12adult 5:30 7:30 pm March 12 May 14 H213 $ 140 Adobe Photoshop I ages 16adult 7:30 9:30 pm March 12 May 14 H129 $ 140WEDNESDAYS Mommy & Me ages 23 10:15 11:15 am March 13 April 10 H102a $ 55 Mommy & Me ages 23 10:15 11:15 am April 17 May 15 H102b $ 55 Colors of the Rainbow ages 34 11:15 12:15 pm March 13 April 10 H159 $ 55 Colors of the Rainbow ages 34 11:15 12:15 pm April 17 May 15 H159a $ 55 Adobe Illustrator I ages 16adult 7:00 9:00 pm March 13 May 15 H128 $ 140THURSDAYS Beginning Drawing for Adults ages 16adult 10:45 12:45 pm March 14 May 16 H182 $ 140 Senior Art Workshop ages 55 and up 1:00 3:00 pm March 14 May 16 H121 $ 80 Beginning Drawing & Painting for Kids ages 68 4:00 5:00 pm March 14 May 16 H217 $ 90 Childrens Intro to Drawing & Painting ages 915 5:15 6:45 pm March 14 May 16 H207 $ 115SATURDAYS Continuing Airbrushing ages 14adult 9:00 12:00 pm March 16 April 27 H172 $ 170 Beginning Airbrushing ages 14adult 12:30 3:30 pm March 16 April 27 H109a $ 170

Join us for these great concerts!

1040 Ridge Road Munster, IN219/836.0525

www.nisorchestra.orgKirk Muspratt - Music Director & Conductor

Swept Away - with Corey Cerovsek, violin, & the Symphony ChorusFriday, February 8, 2013 at 7:30pm The Auditorium at Bethel Church

Fantastique - with Nadia Azzi, pianoFriday, March 8, 2013 at 7:30pm The Auditorium at Bethel Church

Mahler 2 - with guest vocalists & the Symphony ChorusFriday, April 17, 2012 at 7:30pm The Auditorium at Bethel Church

The Auditorium at Bethel Church is located at 10202 Broadway in Crown Point,2.5 miles south of US 30 and 1 mile north of the new 109th Street exit on I-65

Tickets are $25 - $65 and Students are $10Pick 3 Subscriptions Still Available!

FREE Art Appreciation Program

Center for Visual & Performing Arts

1040 Ridge Road, Munster

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Through May 13, 2013, 10am12pm

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February 12, March 12 & April 23,

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members 10%discountononepurchaseofexhibitedartwork Specialdiscountsonworkshops,performancesandtours

Sponsor $250-$499Enjoy all of the benefits of Patron membership, plus: ComplimentarySouthShorePoster:HatsOfftotheArts

Benefactor $500-$999Enjoy all of the benefits of Sponsor membership, plus: Onecomplimentaryartclass 25%discountononepurchaseofexhibitedartwork 50%discountononepurchaseintheGiftShop

Life Member $1,000Enjoy all of the benefits of Benefactor membership, plus: RecognitioninprintedmaterialsandintheGallery

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

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The Gift Shop has something for everyone South Shore Posters and specialty items from our many local vendors and artists! Forgotten Stone: Granite Cutting Boards & Lazy Susans ($50 $140) Abilities: Square Votives ($10) and Firerock Candles ($15 $25)

South Shore Arts Spring 2013 Class Registration Form

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