Commission accepting arts award nominations
INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Arts Commission is accepting nominations now through Aug. 14 for the 22nd edition of the Governor’s Arts Awards. Guidelines and nomination forms are now available on the IAC website, in.gov/arts/2332.htm. This biennial award recognizes excellence in artistic achievement, philanthropy, arts education and leadership in the arts, and builds statewide awareness of the important role the arts play in Indiana. Questions about the 2015 Governor’s Arts Awards should be directed to Rex Van Zant at 317-232-1273 or [email protected].
County Children’s Choir seeking new members
GREENFIELD — The Hancock County Children’s Choir is auditioning new members, age 5 through 18, for its upcoming 2015-16 season. Auditions are required for third grade through high school. No audition is necessary for kindergarten through second grade, but a simple choir readiness assessment is conducted before enrollment. If interested, contact artistic choral director Gayle Roschi, at [email protected] to set up an appointment. Auditions/assessments are available through Aug. 24. Students rehearse Monday afternoons. For more information, visit hancockcountychildrenschoir.org.
Wilkerson Dance Camp available next week
GREENFIELD — Wilkerson Dance Studio, 1114 W. North St., will offer dance camp for ages 6 and up Monday to Friday. The theme for this year’s dance camp is “Time Machine.” Camp for ages 6 to 9 is from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.; ages 10 and older meet 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Students will be doing all styles of dance using music through the years from the 1700s ballet through the Charleston, swing and contemporary hip-hop. Register at wilkersondance.com or by calling Wilkerson Dance Studio at 317-462-1673. The deadline is Friday.
