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ARTSPARKLE CHROMA—HISTORICAL INFLUENCES, WHAT TO WEAR, PARTY PREVIEW

ArtSparkle carries a tradition for flair and quirky aesthetics, so when planning this year’s end-of-summer party, we thoughtfully considered how to evolve the concept in a way that complements the upcoming Fall Exhibition Opening. Sticking to the theme of Chroma—the intensity of color, and namesake of the upcoming exhibition’s title—we aim to strike a chord with the fashion conscious crowds who flock to this annual extravaganza. 

LET’S KICK THE BEAT—THE PERFORMANCES OF THE BROAD RIPPLE ART FAIR

Artists of all kind participate in the Broad Ripple Art Fair, and luckily for your entertainment pleasure we have a jam-packed lineup of skillful performers. While the focus of the weekend is on supporting visual artists’ successful exposure and sales of their wares, an equally important aspect of the experience is coming together as a community to enjoy and support talented musicians, dancers, and entertainers from the region. We take pride in selecting a wide-ranging spectrum of musical and choreographed acts.  

AND THE 2018 SKIP MCKINNEY FACULTY AWARD GOES TO...DAN FIFER!

A speechless and elated Dan Fifer rose from his seat on October 24 to accept the 2018 Skip McKinney Faculty Award. Fifer is an Indianapolis local and Hoosier native, growing up in Naptown and becoming interested in the arts during elementary school. Self-describing himself as someone who, when he grew up wanted to be an artist and a “weirdo.” He is now the Indianapolis Art Center’s Studio Chair of Printmaking, Photography, and Digital Arts.

BROAD RIPPLE ART FAIR: A MISSION TO SUPPORT ART AND ARTISTS

Just as inspiring as these success stories and emerging artists are the backgrounds of the individual artists themselves and the circumstances that have brought them to their art—whether through fond memories, the trauma of life, or something in between. These artists have found ways to work within their craft and support their livelihood through art, pursuing the passion of creation.

Daniel Ellsberg shares Pentagon Papers stories - Man who leaked the infamous papers shares his experience

Ellsberg is the man responsible for leaking the infamous Pentagon Papers in 1971, helping to end the Vietnam War by exposing secrets and illegalities of former president Richard Nixon’s administration. In leaking the more than 7,000-page-long document, Ellsberg not only gained the title “the most dangerous man in America” but was also put at risk for treason charges and secret murder attempts by the Nixon administration.

Miss Gay IU crowned at IU Auditorium

At one point, St. James dove onstage for a dollar bill that one of the contestants had dropped, responding to audience laughter with a “whoops, I think I damaged a tit.” At another moment, La’Vie joked that the bubble containers that audience members threw onstage were “lube.”

Windowsill harvest

Senior Amy Conrad has grown many types of plants in her on-campus apartment, ranging from exotic Tasmanian violets to simple bitter salad greens. She said she enjoys her indoor garden, even though replicating a proper growing environment in winter can be difficult.

Latino festival to kick off 10th anniversary

“Festival Latino" will take place from noon to 6 p.m. Saturday in Dunn Meadow. Various IU Latino organizations and outreach programs will be present, including La Casa and Latino Enhancement Cooperative, whose members are looking to educate students on the multiple aspects of Latino culture.

Students reflect, mourn together

“Seven years ago today, all of our lives changed,” said junior Chelsea Kane, chairwoman of the IU College Republicans.  Kane said today everyone stood together as one – race, gender and political affiliation did not matter.  

Cultural Blast - 9th annual CultureFest brings 4,000 students together

The speaker then summoned one of the audience members up to the stage to call whoever he would choose if he only had one hour left to live. The student walked on stage, called his mother and ended his conversation with an “I love you” that was greeted with cheers and “awws” from the rest of the audience.

Use of IU logo in political campaigns on campus questioned

Over the course of time, it seems to me that the important point is that students are able to invite any speakers they choose and that the University doesn’t discriminate between parties,” McKaig said.