BEST OF SHOW BY DAVID CLINE
Focus on Photos
January 9 to February 17, 2012
An exhibit of photographs by area photographers.
AWARDS
Best of Show: David Cline
First Place: Kate Gregg
Second Place: Norbert Ploetz
Third Place: Jeanie Biberstine
Artist Merit: Julie Smith
David Piety
Exhibitors include: Cindy Dillon, Claire Wiedman, David Cline, Debra Siela, Ervin Orban, Jeanie Biberstine, Jack
Ringger, Jane Hamilton, Jim McLean, Jon Ringger, Julie Smith, Kate Gregg, Kelly McAvoy, Jeanne Ploetz, Norbert
Ploetz, Sarah Clark, Sharon Laupp.
Prizes sponsored by the Ossian State Bank.
Musical Inspirations
February 22 to March 15, 2012
Open call for original works that depict, or are inspired, by music
In honor of the late Phyllis Shinn.
The late Phyllis Shinn graced our community as a gifted musician and a loyal advocate for the arts. To honor her
influence, the Creative Arts Council of Wells County plans to host an exhibition of visual arts inspired by music,
issuing an open call to artists and collectors to bring in their original works of art that depict or are inspired by
music for this special display. CAC's gallery space best accommodates 2-D works. If an aspect of music is not
literally depicted, please submit a story describing how music inspired the artist.
All entries must be submitted and approved by Tuesday, Feb. 21.
CAC gallery manager, Quinn Grubisich, conceived of the exhibit plan, stating, "We hope that our community will
help us create a space that will inspire us to recall Ms. Shinn's wonderful spirit." To request an entry form, contact
CAC office via email at creativeartscouncil@gmail.com or by phone at 260-824-5222.
Director's Collection
March 19 to April 13, 2012
Artist Reception: Sunday, April 1 from 2 to 4 p.m.
Audrey Dean, the CAC's new executive director, will display works of her family and friend in the Balentine Gallery from March 19 to April 13, 2012.
This will offer the community a chance to get a peek into Audrey's artistic worldview and the art that has shaped her life. Mingle with the artists at a
reception on Sunday, April 1 from 2 to 4 p.m. in the gallery.
Tri Kappa High School Art Show
April 16 to May 25, 2012
The annual art exhibit featuring works by Wells County students, sponsored by the Beta Phi Chapter of Tri Kappa.
May 28 to June 8, 2012
OPEN CALL
An open call to artists and craftspeople to submit examples of their work for exhibit. Photos excepted by email. Please write
"Artist Trunk Show Admission" on the subject line. Deadline for submission is 4/27/11.
Photography of Burma by Steve Linsenmayer
On loan from the collection of the Fort Wayne Museum of Art
June 12 to July 31, 2012
This poignant exhibit, on loan from the Fort Wayne Museum of Art, reveals what life is like for the average child living in Burma. Captured
by photojournalist, Steve Linsenmayer, who has worked with the Burmese community in Fort Wayne since the early 1990's, these
astonishing images portray life under one of the world's most repressive military regimes.
The beautiful Balentine Gallery is open free of charge