Staff Reports
Enjoy natural scenery while creating works of art through the Arts in the Parks and Historic Sites program.
Sponsored by the Indiana Arts Commission, the program draws upon traditional and non-traditional arts and artists in Indiana while weaving arts programming into the rural nature settings of Indiana. More than 250 projects will take place across the state in 2019 to encourage public engagement with art, as well as the chance to experience Indiana’s state park and forest system, and its historic sites.
“We’re proud of the artistic talent in Indiana,” said Anna Tragesser, IAC artist and community services manager. “These activities are the perfect opportunity for any Hoosier to be creative and inspired by our state’s rich natural and historical places.”
Arts programs at Indiana State Parks properties range from a natural dyes workshop at McCormick’s Creek State Park (northwest of Bloomington), to creating art projects out of recycled materials at Versailles State Park, to traditional Miami plant- and food-knowledge hikes at Chain O’Lakes State Park (northwest of Fort Wayne), and crafting music in the trees at Mississinewa and Salamonie lakes.
A complete listing of 2019 opportunities including dates, locations, and program summaries is at IN.gov/arts/files/IAC_2019-APHS-Activi ties.xlsx
For more information about Arts in the Parks and Historic Sites, visit IN.gov/arts/2905.htm.
