by Kris Hurst Ignite Studio at the Hamilton East Public Library in Fishers has opened a call for art for our next juried exhibit, “The Sustenance Show” with cash awards for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place. We are seeking original art that fits within the theme as outlined below. As per the...
by Kris Hurst Ignite Studio welcomes our next Maker-in-Residence, Rue Sparks. Visit Ignite Studio September-December 2023 to meet them. Artist, poet, animator, author, designer, professor—Rue Sparks has worn a lot of labels, but the one thing they’ve always aspired to be is simply a storyteller. Rue received...
by Kris Hurst Summer is almost here! Time to assemble your breezy clothes and outdoor gear. When it’s too darn hot, come to Ignite and check out what we’ve got! 2023 Summer Programs in Ignite Shadow Boxes with Teaching Artist Warren Beal Saturday, June 03, 2023 11:00 AM-12:30 PM OR 2:00-3:30PM The objects that...
by Kris Hurst Ignite Studio’s maker spotlight is highlighting frequent AV Studio user and music producer, Keyshaun Childs. Keyshaun, who goes by the artist name {Keyshaun Angelvoice}, released his most recent album on major streaming platforms, including Spotify and Apple, in March. He has been producing music...
by Kris Hurst Many have asked about our next maker and we are happy to announce that Addie Hirschten will be working out of the Ignite Maker-in-Residence studio this summer from May-August. Addie is a contemporary impressionist painter, art teacher, author of several books, and former...
by Kris Hurst Every 1st quarter of the year, Ignite focuses on a specific medium or technique. This year it’s an everyday art material that can be used as canvas, sculpted, folded, woven, cut, pasted, sewn, embroidered and quilled. Guessed it yet? PAPER! Paper has been...
by Kris Hurst Did you miss our Painted Fabric class that featured content from Creativebug? No worries! Free art classes with Creativebug app are available everyday with your library card. Access them at home or in the Ignite Studio. This was such a fun and easy...
by Kris Hurst Handmade items are a great gift to give around the holidays. They are fun to make and add a personal touch. From November thru December, Ignite has several different classes and drop-ins for school aged patrons on up to get involved in making...
by Kris Hurst Check out maker books in Ignite! Ignite is building up a collection of printed material related to art and making. We have an adult collection. And we offer books for school aged children. Find both collections located on the moving shelving units in...
by Kris Hurst Drop-In to Ignite Studio in Fall 2022! Ignite Studio will host drop-in activities twice a month. We will have a specific, self-guided activity that folks can do in the space at designated drop-in tables for the duration of two weeks. You will find...
