The Open Studio Art Workshop accommodates area artists who want to experience a casual and collaborative art session.  Held on the second Monday of each month, the workshop is held from 9 a.m. to noon in the IHMAC Gallery. Open Studio gives artists a chance to work on their own projects alongside other creative individuals.  Artists should bring their own materials and supplies. Artists are asked to consider a $5 donation to the museum at each session, as the museum is closed on Mondays.  There is no need to RSVP—just bring your materials and your creativity!  For more information call the museum at 331-3515.  IHMAC hours are Tuesday through Saturday 10:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.

Artist Joan Allen’s Watercolor Techniques Workshop is for beginners through advanced artists ages 10 through adult. $30 class fee / $25 for museum members. Bring your own art supplies, including watercolor paper (once you register a supplies list will be emailed to you). Complete registration by emailing Donna Rothgeb at drothgeb62@gmail.com.

The Open Studio Art Workshop accommodates area artists who want to experience a casual and collaborative art session.  Held on the second Monday of each month, the workshop is held from 9 a.m. to noon in the IHMAC Gallery. Open Studio gives artists a chance to work on their own projects alongside other creative individuals.  Artists should bring their own materials and supplies. Artists are asked to consider a $5 donation to the museum at each session, as the museum is closed on Mondays.  There is no need to RSVP—just bring your materials and your creativity!  For more information call the museum at 331-3515.  IHMAC hours are Tuesday through Saturday 10:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.

Artist Joan Allen’s Watercolor Techniques Workshop is for beginners through advanced artists ages 10 through adult. $30 class fee / $25 for museum members. Bring your own art supplies, including watercolor paper (once you register a supplies list will be emailed to you). Complete registration by emailing Donna Rothgeb at drothgeb62@gmail.com.

The Open Studio Art Workshop accommodates area artists who want to experience a casual and collaborative art session.  Held on the second Monday of each month, the workshop is held from 9 a.m. to noon in the IHMAC Gallery. Open Studio gives artists a chance to work on their own projects alongside other creative individuals.  Artists should bring their own materials and supplies. Artists are asked to consider a $5 donation to the museum at each session, as the museum is closed on Mondays.  There is no need to RSVP—just bring your materials and your creativity!  For more information call the museum at 331-3515.  IHMAC hours are Tuesday through Saturday 10:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.

An evening of music with talented singers/songwriters performing original works and sharing stories that inspired their music. Enjoy a casual environment with table seating in the spacious IHMAC Gallery. Sit back, enjoy the refreshments, listen to the music, and delight in the stories of the songwriters. Admission is $20 per person. Online reservations will be available on EventBrite closer to the event. For more information call 620-331-3515 or email.IHMACmuseum@gmail.org.

The 71st Annual Verdigris Valley Art Exhibit is open to area artists. Categories are oil & acrylic, watercolor, mixed media, drawing (pencil/pen, pastel & charcoal) and 3-dimensional (sculpture & ceramics). Area artists (18 yrs and older) are encouraged to submit original artwork. Cash prizes will be given. See the Call for Entries for more details. The exhibit is open to the public during regular museum and art center hours of 10 am – 4pm, Tuesdays through Saturdays. There is no admission fee. For more information call 620-331-3515.

“Watercolor Canvas/Aquaworld Workshop.” THIS watercolor workshop is for beginners and experienced artists. Monte will demonstrate the use of two new products, the Watercolor Canvas and Aquabord, which he believes will revolutionize the use of watercolors in America. The workshop will be conducted in the skylighted IHMAC Gallery West. Contact IHMAC, Pam Hamilton, 620-331-3515 to pay the registration fee in advance of the workshop and follow up with an email to Donna Rothgeb, coordinator (drothgeb62@gmail.com), to complete the registration. Maximum number: 20.  Registrations have already begun.

Monte Toon’s latest book Musings of an Artist’s Life will be available for purchase. Mr. Toon will personally sign your copy.

Join friends and family for an afternoon of scones, canapes, cakes, and of course, TEA! Call 620-331-3515 to host a table or to reserve tickets to the event. Tickets are $25.00 per person.

Held in the IHMAC Gallery. Free to the public. This is a great opportunity for students to experience a public art critique. It is a wonderful learning experience for students and parents. The judge will be available after the critique to talk to individual students about their work.

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