Looking to Pick Up a New Hobby? Indigo Studio is Here to Help
Article by Brittany Smith, Input Fort Wayne
Do you enjoy the thrill of picking up a new hobby? You’re not alone. 53 percent of Americans picked up at least one new hobby over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic.
But new hobbies can be expensive and time-consuming. The internet has an endless supply of videos and blogs with instructions or material recommendations, but it can be overwhelming to figure out what to buy to get started on something new.
Serial hobbyists will tell you they often spend big bucks to pick up a new hobby, only to drop it after weeks or months because it wasn’t something that suited them. If you’re crafting on a budget, you might find yourself wondering if name brands are always worth the higher costs.
That’s why Jennifer Zartman Romano started Indigo Studio. A serial crafter herself, Zartman Romano knows the struggle of fellow arts and craft enthusiasts who want to try everything.
Learn more about Indigo Studio’s services.
Jennifer Zartman Romano is a member of the 2023 On-Ramp Creative Entrepreneur Accelerator Cohort. Learn more about how you can accelerate your creative career with On-Ramp.Â
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Indy Shorts Receives Record Number of Entries
Article and video by Divine Triplett, WISHTV
The Indy Shorts International Film Festival, presented by Heartland Film, is a highly anticipated six-day event celebrating the art of short films. Taking place from Tuesday, July 18 to 23, this festival showcases films that are 40 minutes or less in duration. With a record-breaking number of 3,900 short films submitted, the selection process was rigorous, resulting in a curated collection of 165 films organized into themed programs such as Dark Comedy, Water, and Sci-Fi. The festival offers an exciting opportunity to explore the world of short films and witness the talent and creativity of emerging filmmakers. Following each screening, there will be filmmaker Q&A sessions, allowing audiences to engage with the creators behind the films. With 170 filmmakers expected to attend, the festival promises a vibrant atmosphere filled with discussions, insights, and unique perspectives.
Read more about Indy Shorts’ record number of entries.
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Centering Culture & Relationships As Arts Entrepreneurs
Podcast by Arts MidwestÂ
On this episode, Ojibwe artist entrepreneurs Khayman Goodsky and Chi Ma’iingan share their paths to establishing themselves as independent creatives. They talk about the importance of supportive relationships, challenging the norm, and being guided by their values as Native artists.
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Dates and opportunities to keep an eye on:
- 2024 solar eclipse initiative to support arts, cultural activities in rural Indiana
- (Nov. 14)Â Lifelong Arts for Aging Services Providers Training, Gary
Calls for Artists:
- (July 23)Â City of Indianapolis Seeks Artists for Artist in Residence Program
- (July 28) Butler University Seeks Artist for Mural Design
- (Sept. 1) Zionsville Cultural District Request for Proposals for Public ArtÂ
- (Rolling) RFQ Art This Way Fort Wayne
- (Rolling)Â White River State Park Visitor Center Artist Consignment
- (Rolling) 2D Women Artist at Creative Women of the World
Job Opportunities:
- Garfield Park Arts Center Manager
- Adjunct Faculty of Graphic Design University of Indianapolis
Kids Dance Outreach Program Specialist - Indianapolis Ballet Part Time Communications and Graphics Associate
- Executive Director- Indianapolis Men’s Chorus
- Pottery Studio Asistant- Art Museum of Greater Lafayette
- Indiana University Pamela Buell Curator of Asian Art
- Fine and Visual Arts Instructor at The Hammond Arts & Performance Academy
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Stay creative and awesome! Jordan Adam -Artist Services Program Manager |
