Curators take you on a new gallery tour each month. From specialized and personal points of view, curators offer unique perspectives on all FWMoA exhibits. This month we explore the Indiana Artists Club 2023 Annual Members Exhibition.
The Fort Wayne Museum of Art is proud to host the 2023 Indiana Artists Club Annual Members Exhibition, comprised of over 50 diverse works by Indiana artists.
The Indiana Artists Club, Inc. (IN/A), was founded in 1917 by a group of 46 artists, including such notables as T.C. Steele, William Forsyth, Otto Stark, and Marie Goth. The purpose of IN/A is to hold statewide exhibitions, workshops, and demonstrations, and to provide social interaction among its members.
To become a member, it is necessary to have been born in Indiana or have been a resident for two years. In addition, participants must have been accepted into three differently sponsored juried exhibitions with three separate works of art. For additional information on how to join, visit the organization’s website at indianaartistsclub.org. Current members can expect an entry form postmarked by August 14th.
This year’s juror is Nick Antonakis. He is a professor and head of the Visual Arts Department at the Grand Rapids Community College in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Antonakis joined the GRCC staff in 1990 after teaching at Kendall, where he taught drawing and painting classes. He has juried several competitions in Michigan and Indiana.
This exhibition is organized by the Indiana Artists Club and supported through funds from the Edward D. and Ione Auer Foundation. The Indiana Artists Club 2023 Annual Members Exhibition is on display at the Fort Wayne Museum of Art from September 16 - November 26, 2023.