Anderson, IN artist Twila Graber Beahm (Riverwalk Art Studio) has created a series that is, "a clayful look at historical women's issues..." Often filled with humor but also including very serious subjects such as breast cancer & abuse, Beahm's clay pieces emphasize women's triumphant spirit & strength.

Twila Graber Beahm will speak at the Artist's Reception, Thursday August 21, 5:00-7:30 PM. The talk will begin at 6PM.

For more information about Twila Graber Beahm & this exhibition, please visit: www.bustingout.org

Exhibited from our permanent collection are some of the most cherished black & white woodblock, lithography, and intaglio prints by artists such as; Floyd D. Hopper, Thomas Hart Benton, George Jo Mess, and Leonard Baskin to name but a few.

A unique look at The ANDERSON's Permanent Collection through the eyes, thoughts and memories of five "long-time," active members: June Tibbetts, Opal Merritt, Ken Zinszer, Margaret Benak, and Gus Sylvester.

"Art Association of Madison County: Exhibition 2008," September 14 - October 31, 2008

An annual juried show held at The ANDERSON sponsored by the Art Association of Madison County, Inc. This year the judge is Jacobine Trump. Artwork will be accepted Wednesday & Thursday, September 3rd & 4th, from 12-5PM at The ANDERSON. For more information, please call: David or Janet Trisler, 765-640-8695.

"Beneath the Surface," recent work by glass artist J.D. Walker, September 15 - November 30, 2008.

"Penguin Portfolio: an Antarctic Expedition," by Artist J.J. L'Heureux, November 7, 2008 - January 16, 2009.

Artist, J.J. L’Heureux has traveled to Antarctica six times to complete several series of photographs depicting the cold and silent landscape in which wildlife makes its home and raises its young.” L’Heureux is attracted to photographs that are simple, capture a characteristic and yet are abstract in their realism. The question can be, “Is that a real event, a real moment?” Her response was and still remains, “Yes, incredible.’”

"Open Space: Art About the Land 2008," December 12, 2008 - January 16, 2009.

"Watercolors," by Richard Bolingbroke, April 2009 - June 2009.

Richard Bolingbroke’s watercolor compositions are not simple versions of what he sees – rather, they are still life experiments intended to record differences in surface and texture, attitude and intention. One is nearly overwhelmed by Bolingbroke’s painting’s profusion of objects and patterns, and the brilliance of color, as he brilliantly paints a moment in time.

"John Kingerlee: Recent Work," April 17 - July 30, 2008

A major exhibition of some 100 works by John Kingerlee, an artist living in Ireland, was featured in all 3 galleries at The ANDERSON. The exhibition was part of a 12 city tour and was the first comprehensive, American exhibition representing Kingerlee’s recent work. At the opening reception the featured speaker was noted critic and scholar, Dominique Nahas, (Art in America, ARTnews, Art Asia Pacific) who had spent time with John Kingerlee at his home and studio in Ireland.

Also available on-site with the exhibition was a one-hour documentary film, “What Lies Beneath,” about the life and work of Kingerlee. For the past twenty years John Kingerlee has lived and worked on the Beara Peninsula in West Cork, Ireland. Kingerlee paints in a number of modes, including abstract figurative works, landscapes, and grids. His abstract figures, or “heads” as Kingerlee refers to them, have anonymous identities and his landscapes are painted in many layers of oil, often worked over many years.

Kingerlee's US tour was organized by Katharine T. Carter & Associates and Larry Powell Management, and curated by William Zimmer, contributing critic to the "New York Times" for over 25 years.

"2008 IN-Focus," February 17 - March 30, 2008

The ANDERSON'S Annual photography competition & exhibition open to any photographer in the state of Indiana is co-sponsored by Star Photo, Anderson & Jack's Camera in Muncie. This year's INfocus judges were: Chris Minnick, a documentary still photographer and photographic essayist living in Indianapolis, and Pam de Marris, an accomplished national and international photo artist living in Muncie.

Exhibition entries were judged in six categories: Nature, People, Digital Manipulation, Architecture, and Open. A Youth division (under 18 yrs.)was also available.

"Open Space: Art About the Land," December 7, 2007 - January 13, 2008

In conjunction with the Red Tail Conservancy, Minnetrista Cultural Center, and the Henry County Art Association, this exhibition seeks to recognize and encourage artists in Indiana who derive creative inspiration from the land, or whose work celebrates the notion of open space as it relates to the land. More than 100 works by artists throughout Indiana in a variety of two- and third- dimensional media will be shown. A portion of the proceeds will help Red-tail Conservancy further its mission to preserve and restore ecologically significant land in East Central Indiana.

"Alternative Landscapes," October 23, 2007 - January 13, 2008.

The artwork selected for this exhibition is from The Anderson's permanent collection and at first glance succeeds quite nicely in the traditional sense of “landscapes” and “portraits.” However, you may discover that these two genres have many qualities in common—perhaps purely in a visual sense, or, perhaps, in an emotional sense as well. From Laura Klaus’ intaglio, “Figurehead III” to Jeralyn Hufford’s watercolor & color pencil, “Aerial View: Orchard No. 1”, the selections chosen for this exhibition offer a new and fresh look at contemporary landscapes and portraiture.

"Transcendental Traveler," An Exhibition of Mixed Media Work by Artist Judith Hanes, June 28, - August 19, 2007 (extended to September 30)

Inspired by Eastern cultures, Native American culture, and a number of other spiritual forms, the works by the late Anderson artist, Judith Hanes, transcend time and place. Works on paper, intricate patterns and designs, combined with multiple materials such as feathers, quillwork & fibers will transport viewers into other worlds. Other explorations include batik & mixed media as well as a variety of introspective and spiritual themes.

"Kimono and Green Tea" Exhibition, July 5th - September 30, 2007

Featuring selections from the personal collection of Kuniko Kawasaki, an Anderson artist and resident, the kimono are examples of daily wear, fine formal wear, and celebration kimono from the ca.1960 - mid 1970s. Ms. Kawsaki will perform the tea ceremony during the reception.

"A Journey of Six Cultures Without Borders: A Retrospective of Works by Sheila Isham," April 15 - June 9, 2007

Artist Sheila Isham will be at the opening talking about her work and the influences of the cultures in which she has lived and studied. This show will feature time in Germany, China, Russia, Haiti, India and the United States. Expressionistic abstraction and figurative the works will make viewers question, wonder and hopefully come to some understanding of the work and the cultures and the deeper meaning between the two.

Tour The Anderson’s permanent hands-on art gallery for children ages four to twelve. From the exciting art stations, children will learn about the elements and principles of art, such as color, texture, line, and form while creating unique artworks and reproducing famous paintings by Vincent Van Gogh, Henri Rousseau, and Frederic Remington. Included in the ten activity stations are color mixing, spin art, sculptural puzzles, texture rubbings, and a silhouette booth.

Gallery and Architecture Tours - $2.00 per person FRESH! Hands-On Gallery - $2.00 Combination - Gallery and FRESH! TOURS - $3.00 Teachers, Chaperones, and Bus Drivers - Free

"Selected Works by Jill Render" May 20 - July 6, 2008

Paintings and mixed media work by local artist and TACA instructor, Jill Render.


"Trees are Terrific…Inside and Out" April 16 - May 17, 2008

The City of Anderson’s Parks Department’s annual Arbor Day poster contest participants.


"Very Special Arts (VSA) Exhibition" March 11 - April 10, 2008

Held in conjunction with the VSA Festival at Anderson University, this exhibition features a wide variety of 2D and 3D of work made by children of all ages.