The IHMAC Photography show is open to amateur and professional photographers. Cash awards are given in several categories. The show is open to the public for FREE. IHMAC Gallery hours are 10 AM to 4 PM, Tue. through Sat. Closed holidays. Email ihmacmuseum@gmail.com for an entry form.
Come join with friends and family at the IHMAC monthly folk dance. You can dance up a storm on the second Friday of each month. You will be learning simple steps to traditional dances from around the world, and all skill levels will find something to enjoy. We’ll have punch and cookies, too! This is a family friendly, “no judging” event so even if you can’t dance a lick, come to watch. See you at the Folk Dance!
Open studio with Rick Bushnell will provide instruction or critique as needed. New attendees are always welcome and there is no charge for their first workshop where they can come and check out this fun group. The class will be held in the IHMAC Gallery West. Fees are $20 for IHMAC members and $25 for non-members.
Watercolor Workshop
Watercolor class with Joan Allen for beginning and intermediate artists. Experienced artists are welcome to attend. The class will be held in IHMAC Gallery West. Fees are $25 for IHMAC members and $30 for non-members. Contact IHMAC at 620-331-3515 or IHMAC.org.
#3-MAKE A HOLIDAY DECORATION! Kids will be provided with their own large mason jar that they can decorate with lights, greenery, etc. Helpers will be on hand and all supplies will be provided. Parents welcome to stay (especially with younger participants. Fee: $5.00
The fair showcases artists, craftsmen, and authors. Items for sale includes jewelry, watercolor paintings, pottery, sculptures, textiles, ornaments, scarves, knitting, crochet, wood craft, assemblages, primitives, printmaking, and much more. Many Christmas decorations, great gifts for any occasion. Food and drinks at a reasonable price. Pick up some holiday treats at the bake sale .
This workshop will be held at the 1st Presbyterian Church, 201 S. 5th Independence, KS. New attendees are always welcome and there is no charge for their first workshop where they can come and check out this fun group. The workshop will include open studio and matting of existing works. Bring your own matting. Workshop fee: $25, museum members $20.
Come join with friends and family at the IHMAC monthly folk dance. You can dance up a storm on the second Friday of each month. You will be learning simple steps to traditional dances from around the world, and all skill levels will find something to enjoy. We’ll have punch and cookies, too! This is a family friendly, “no judging” event so even if you can’t dance a lick, come to watch. See you at the Folk Dance!
Bring the kids and join them with a cup of hot chocolate (or coffee) and crunch down on some homemade cookies. Santa will be on hand to take Christmas requests.
Watercolor Workshop
Watercolor class with Joan Allen for beginning and intermediate artists. Experienced artists are welcome to attend. The class will be held in IHMAC Gallery West. Fees are $25 for IHMAC members and $30 for non-members. Contact IHMAC at 620-331-3515 or IHMAC.org.
Watercolor Workshop
Watercolor class with Joan Allen for beginning and intermediate artists. Experienced artists are welcome to attend. The class will be held in IHMAC Gallery West. Fees are $25 for IHMAC members and $30 for non-members. Contact IHMAC at 620-331-3515 or IHMAC.org.
Open studio with Rick Bushnell will provide instruction or critique as needed. New attendees are always welcome and there is no charge for their first workshop where they can come and check out this fun group. Class will be held in IHMAC Gallery West. Fees are $20 for IHMAC members and $25 for non-members.
#2-MAKE A SAFARI MOSAIC To tie in with the Osa and Martin Johnson exhibit at the IHMAC kids will make their own mosaic art piece in one of four “safari” designs. Helpers will be on hand and all supplies will be provided. Parents are encouraged to stay with younger participants. SPACE IS LIMITED TO 20 PARTICIPANTS! Fee: $10.00
Come join with friends and family at the IHMAC monthly folk dance. You can dance up a storm on the second Friday of each month. You will be learning simple steps to traditional dances from around the world, and all skill levels will find something to enjoy. We’ll have punch and cookies, too! This is a family friendly, “no judging” event so even if you can’t dance a lick, come to watch. See you at the Folk Dance!
Mary A. Johnson, Kansas Humanities Speaker - I Married Adventure Pioneers in the early history of documentary filmmaking, Kansans Osa and Martin Johnson traveled the world filming people and wildlife in the early 20th century. Their prolific career took them from the South Seas to Africa, and they shared their adventures across the nation in films, books, and presentations. While considered groundbreaking in their day, nowadays their work can be viewed as exploitative. This presentation will delve into their successes in early filmmaking and revisit their vision for their work against today’s differing standards.
Enjoy the adventures of Martin and Osa Johnson in this traveling exhibit from the #1 Museum in Kansas. The Martin and Osa Johnson Safari Museum features world class exhibits based on the stunning photography and cinematic works of the Johnsons who pioneered the ideology “take only photos, leave only footprints.” Martin Johnson grew up in Independence, KS and later met and married Osa Leighty from Chanute, KS. Gallery Admission is free.
The 5th annual IHMAC ARTISTS SHOW AND SELL opens Tuesday, September 10. Works range in price from $5 to $1,000, with a wide variety of mediums and subject matter. The show provides a venue for southeast Kansas and area artists exhibit to sell their work. Unique to this exhibit is the opportunity for artists to add additional art works to their displays as they sell, so be sure to check back in often. Art Center hours are Tue - Sat, 10 AM to 4 PM. Gallery admission is free.
Open studio with Rick Bushnell will provide instruction or critique as needed. New attendees are always welcome and there is no charge for their first workshop where they can come and check out this fun group. Class will be held in IHMAC Gallery West. Fees are $20 for IHMAC members and $25 for non-members
Open studio with Rick Bushnell will provide instruction or critique as needed. New attendees are always welcome and there is no charge for their first workshop where they can come and check out this fun group. Class will be held in IHMAC Gallery West. Fees are $20 for IHMAC members and $25 for non-members
Open studio with Rick Bushnell will provide instruction or critique as needed. New attendees are always welcome and there is no charge for their first workshop where they can come and check out this fun group. Feel free to share information about this class with others. Class will be held in IHMAC Gallery West. Fees are $20 for IHMAC members and $25 for non-members
Watercolor Workshop
Watercolor class with Joan Allen for beginning and intermediate artists. Experienced artists are welcome to attend. The class will be held in IHMAC Gallery West. Fees are $25 for IHMAC members and $30 for non-members. Contact IHMAC at 620-331-3515 or IHMAC.org.
Area artists are encouraged to submit work for the Verdigris Valley Art Exhibit. Categories include watercolor, pastel, mixed media, acrylic, oil, and 3D. A judge selects 1st, 2nd and honorable mentions in each category along with Best In Show. Cash prizes will go to 1st places, 2nd places, Best In Show and People’s Choice awards.
Open studio with Rick Bushnell will provide instruction or critique as needed. New attendees are always welcome and there is no charge for their first workshopmm where they can come and check out this fun group. Feel free to share information about this class with others. Class will be held in IHMAC Gallery West. Fees are $20 for IHMAC members and $25 for non-members
Come join with friends and family at the IHMAC monthly folk dance. You can dance up a storm on the second Friday of each month. You will be learning simple steps to traditional dances from around the world, and all skill levels will find something to enjoy. We’ll have punch and cookies, too! This is a family friendly, “no judging” event so even if you can’t dance a lick, come to watch. See you at the Folk Dance!
Watercolor class with Joan Allen for beginning and intermediate artists. Experienced artists are welcome to attend. The class will be held in IHMAC Gallery West. Fees are $25 for IHMAC members and $30 for non-members. Contact IHMAC at 620-331-3515 or IHMAC.org.
Open studio with Rich Bushnell for anyone wanting to work on an art project of their choice. Watercolor, pastels, drawing, ink or mixed media are fine. It is the 2nd Monday of each month and runs from 9 am until noon. The cost is $20 for IHMAC members and $25 for non-museum members. For more information, email ihmacmuseum@gmail.com or call 620-331-3515 to secure a spot in class
Come join with friends and family at the IHMAC monthly folk dance. You can dance up a storm on the second Friday of each month. You will be learning simple steps to traditional dances from around the world, and all skill levels will find something to enjoy. We’ll have punch and cookies, too! This is a family friendly, “no judging” event so even if you can’t dance a lick, come to watch. See you at the Folk Dance!
Join friends and family for an afternoon of scones, canapes, cakes, and of course, TEA! Call 620-331-3515 to host a table or to reserve tickets to the event. Tickets are $25.00 per person.
Watercolor class with Joan Allen for beginning and intermediate artists. Experienced artists are welcome to attend. The class will be held in IHMAC Gallery West. Fees are $25 for IHMAC members and $30 for non-members. Contact IHMAC at 620-331-3515 or IHMAC.org.
IHMAC is excited to announce its first monthly folk dance. Sstarting April 12th, at 7:00 pm and continuing on the second Friday of each month folk dancing will be a feature at the IHMAC. Bring friends and families! You will be learning simple steps to traditional dances from around the world, and all skill levels will find something to enjoy. We’ll have punch and cookies, too! This is a family friendly, “no judging” event so even if you can’t dance a lick, come to watch. See you at the Folk Dance!
Enjoy the afternoon in a festive environment with cookies and cocoa, stories, and a visit from Santa! This is a FREE event, so bring the family!
The Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service (SITES) presents “Journey Stories,” a set of seven posters designed to encourage dialogue, engagement and participation in classrooms and communities on how movement has defined America.
This year’s Neewollah exhibit will focus on Neewollah during the 1970’s.
This exhibit, funded by a grant from Humanities Kansas, will explore what our community was like in the 1970’s.
Attention quilters! The IHMAC Quilt Show Returns. Quilt entry & Drop off August 8 Entry fee: $7 per quilt max 5 Quilts (3 per category). CLICK HERE FOR ENTRY FORM
Online bids open on July 31 and close August 6 at 5:00pm
Joan Allen’s major interest is watercolors, using color and line. She expresses art using a wet-on-wet technique. Using flowers as a subject she applies a wet-on-wet technique with splashes of color. She also paints animals and landscapes. Techniques are always emphasized. Most of Joan’s work involves mixed media—watercolor paints and ink. Fee: $30 per person, $25 for IHMAC members.
To register: Mail a check to IHMAC, 123 N. 8th, Independence, KS 67301, or call 620-331-3515. To receive a list of the supplies, email drothgeb62@gmail.com or call 620-332-7694.
A benefit concert to raise funds for the IHMAC Forever Capital Campaign to repair, renovate and restore our historic building.
Joan Allen’s major interest is watercolors, using color and line. She expresses art using a wet-on-wet technique. Using flowers as a subject she applies a wet-on-wet technique with splashes of color. She also paints animals and landscapes. Techniques are always emphasized. Most of Joan’s work involves mixed media—watercolor paints and ink. Workshop fee: $45, IHMAC Members $40.
To register for the Workshop, call 620-331-3515 no than Friday, May 5.
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