June 18–
July 18, 2010

Pieces of Me: Artwork based on the Drawing Collages of Tony Fitzpatrick
NIPSCO Gallery
Opening Reception Saturday, July 17, 7–9pm

Expressive collages created by Safe Harbor and Boys & Girls Club afterschool students are featured in this unique exhibit. The result of a six week lesson plan that began with writing about a memorable event, the stories and artwork illustrate each child’s life experiences.

July 17–
September 12, 2010

Phil Shore & Sherry Giryotas: Place
Hyndman Gallery
Opening Reception July 17, 7-9 pm

The sculptural and painted works of Shore & Giryotas examine the relationship between humans and nature. While Shore’s artwork is informed and influenced by his travels to, and the study of, archeological artifacts of Ancient Greece, Giryotas' inspiration is closer to home, recording "memories of our land in Michigan."

July 17–
September 12, 2010

Sharon Gilmore, Scrambling (detail)

Sharon Gilmore & Donna Hapac
Brincka/Cross and Library Galleries
Opening Reception July 17, 7-9 pm

Utilizing an experimental, intuitive approach, Hapac constructs organic sculptural forms from organic and manufactured materials. Gilmore’s works use found objects to create archetypal or mythical items from nature. Both artists borrow inspiration and resources from the environment.

July 17–
September 12, 2010

Bev Overton: Junk Mail and Wrappers
Conference Room Gallery
Opening Reception July 17, 7-9 pm

Ephemera gets a second chance to inspire, amuse and “become beautiful and whole” in these colorful mixed paper constructions.

July 17, 2010

John Searles: Pas de Deux
Sculpture Garden
Unveiling July 17, 7-9 pm

The metal sculptures of John Searles reflect his enduring interests in mathematics, design, movement, energy and freedom and are an expression of his on-going dialogue with the metals he works with. Made of aluminum, Pas de Deux represents two ballet dancers, as well as the passion, delight and interdependence of Man & Woman.

July 24 –
September 19, 2010

Art@The Center
Work by Students of the Lubeznik Center
NIPSCO Gallery

Art by participants in Lubeznik Center for the Arts’ classes and workshops are the subject of this multi-media exhibition.