The Gallery at Arts Illiana Announces Opening of smallART 2024 Exhibition.
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV)— Attention local artists,The Gallery at Arts has an opportunity for you to show off your talent!
The Gallery at Arts Illiana will open the annual smallART exhibition Friday, November 15, 2024. The gallery will be open to the public to celebrate the opening of the exhibition from 6:30-8:30 pm on that evening. Light refreshments will be provided. Following the opening night, the gallery will be open Tuesday-Friday from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm and on Saturdays from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm for viewing smallART2024. The exhibition is sponsored by the Argentum Group at Morgan Stanley.
The small art exhibition is open only to artists living in Clay, Parke, Putnam, Sullivan, Vermillion, and Vigo counties in Indiana and Edgar and Clark counties in Illinois. Artists may submit up to five pieces and the entry fee is waived. This is the 9th year of this annual exhibition.
The small art exhibition is always a favorite and a great opportunity to purchase original and unique holiday gifts. The "small" aspect of the art is the requirement that all works entered in the show must measure no more than 12" by 12" (or 12" x 12" x 12" for the 3D pieces.) All work in the exhibition is for sale. Trevor Bridgewater, manager of the Gallery at Arts Illiana, states: "We're excited to present our annual smallART 2024 exhibition, offering local artists the chance to showcase their talents on an intimate scale, This exhibition not only highlights the creativity in our region but also brings art prices down just in time for the holiday season, with all pieces designed to be no larger than 12"x12"x12." It's a wonderful way for the community to enjoy and collect unique, affordable art."
Arts Illiana is pleased to welcome first-time guest juror, Samuel Penaloza. He has selected 69 pieces of art representing the work of 48 artists. He's a traditional painter with over a decade of experience. He does not only create unique art pieces, but he also works on murals. His most recent mural was the Citizens Energy Group's DigIndy art project in 2022. He created a large-scale mural of "Tlaloc" the Aztec god of rain. Visitors to the gallery will also enjoy an exhibition of Penaloza's artwork in the North Gallery during the run of smallART2024.
Arts Illiana is located at 23 North Sixth Street in Terre Haute. Arts Illiana is the Arts Council of the Wabash Valley and a Regional Arts Partner with the Indiana Arts Commission.
Below are a few examples of pieces that will be in the show.
