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We are thrilled to announce the inaugural Louise E. Addicott Summer Chamber Music Festival taking place at Indiana University South Bend! Established in the loving memory of Georgina Joshi and Louise E. Addicott, the festival will welcome two dozen young participants to a 10-day chamber music intensive. Members of the Michiana community will be able to attend performances and masterclasses by some of the world’s leading artists - including the Euclid, Calidore, Dover, and Erinys String Quartets - and witness the next generation of young stars in action here in South Bend.

Complete Event Schedule: www.addicottchambermusicfestival.com/events

A family-friendly mini concert at the River Park Branch of the St. Joe County Public Library featuring participants of the Addicott Summer Chamber Music Festival!

Bring the whole family to the River Park Branch of the St. Joe County Public Library for a family-friendly concert featuring participants of the 2025 Addicott Chamber Music Festival happening at IU South Bend this summer!

Free and open to all!

More info: https://sjcpl.libnet.info/event/13329544

Flora and Fauna: Mark Ghyselinck CSC and Julie Neises

June 14 through July 26
Opening reception on Saturday, June 14, from 2:00 to 5:00 pm.
Artist talk July 12, at 2:00 pm by the two artists.

Fire Arts invites the public to an exhibit by Impressionist artist Mark Ghyselinck CSC, and sculptor Julie Neises. Their exhibit features the recently created mosaic paintings by Ghyselinck and the bronze creatures sculpted by Neises.

Having just retired from teaching at the University of Portland, Ghyselinck still creates many kinds of art. He has painted many mountains, rivers and flowers, and now looks forward to some Midwest Autumn color paintings. “Over the years I’ve grown toward being an impressionist artist and in this show my primary contribution will be two large mosaics made of painted canvases rather than pieces of glass.” When possible, he works with acrylics and likes to keep one slow-developing oil painting alive in the studio at all times.

Julie, also a retired art instructor, has been creating bronze work for the past
46 years. Currently she has been focusing on our planet’s small creatures that are endangered or threatened in some way. In her research on that issue, she has realized that most all creatures seem to be threatened in some way due to climate change and loss of natural habitat. Many of Julie’s pieces have been exhibited in regional shows and competitions, including the Elkhart Regional Juried Show, the Hoosier Salon in Indianapolis, and the National Sculpture Society’s Annual show in New York.

We are thrilled to announce the inaugural Louise E. Addicott Summer Chamber Music Festival taking place at Indiana University South Bend! Established in the loving memory of Georgina Joshi and Louise E. Addicott, the festival will welcome two dozen young participants to a 10-day chamber music intensive. Members of the Michiana community will be able to attend performances and masterclasses by some of the world’s leading artists - including the Euclid, Calidore, Dover, and Erinys String Quartets - and witness the next generation of young stars in action here in South Bend.

Complete Event Schedule: www.addicottchambermusicfestival.com/events

Hear the Calidore String Quartet perform as part of the 2025 Addicott Summer Chamber Music Festival at IU South Bend!

Admission is available for $25 at the door (cash). Students under 18 with ID are free. No advanced ticket sales.

Program:

Joseph Haydn - String Quartet in D Major, Op. 76, No. 5

Caroline Shaw - Entr’acte

~intermission~

Erich Korngold - String Quartet in D Major, Op. 34

Learn more about the Calidore String Quartet at: https://www.calidorestringquartet.com/.

Questions? Call the Box Office at 574-520-4561.

Flora and Fauna: Mark Ghyselinck CSC and Julie Neises

June 14 through July 26
Opening reception on Saturday, June 14, from 2:00 to 5:00 pm.
Artist talk July 12, at 2:00 pm by the two artists.

Fire Arts invites the public to an exhibit by Impressionist artist Mark Ghyselinck CSC, and sculptor Julie Neises. Their exhibit features the recently created mosaic paintings by Ghyselinck and the bronze creatures sculpted by Neises.

Having just retired from teaching at the University of Portland, Ghyselinck still creates many kinds of art. He has painted many mountains, rivers and flowers, and now looks forward to some Midwest Autumn color paintings. “Over the years I’ve grown toward being an impressionist artist and in this show my primary contribution will be two large mosaics made of painted canvases rather than pieces of glass.” When possible, he works with acrylics and likes to keep one slow-developing oil painting alive in the studio at all times.

Julie, also a retired art instructor, has been creating bronze work for the past
46 years. Currently she has been focusing on our planet’s small creatures that are endangered or threatened in some way. In her research on that issue, she has realized that most all creatures seem to be threatened in some way due to climate change and loss of natural habitat. Many of Julie’s pieces have been exhibited in regional shows and competitions, including the Elkhart Regional Juried Show, the Hoosier Salon in Indianapolis, and the National Sculpture Society’s Annual show in New York.

Raku Fired Clay for Experienced Potters with instructor Len Cockman

Raku Fired Pottery Workshop

Instructor: Len Cockman

Cell: 574-309-7740

Classes: Wednesdays 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Course Length: 8 studio sessions

Maximum of 5 students

Studio Space: This class is geared toward students who already have experience in a clay studio. Len Cockman will be able to coach you through refining hand-built and wheel thrown pieces. Students enrolled in this class are eligible to one additional open studio day per week. Studio hours are listed on the website and front door. Production of forms will take place during the first 4 weeks of this class.

Fees: $210 tuition plus $45 materials. Total $255 The supply fee includes one 25 lb. bag of Raku appropriate clay (half a box) and use of FireArts glazes. Glazes that will be used are for Raku decorative pottery and, primarily due to the firing techniques, are not kitchenware safe. Your work will be fired to various temperatures based on the specific glaze during the last four weeks of the class.

Covid 19 Consideration: There are currently no restrictions related to Covid-19.

Format: We will be working with wet clay for the first 4 classes. Classes 5 through 8 we will firing pottery based on the specific glazes. They are:

Wednesdays, March 19th, 26th, April 2nd, and April 9th: Students will use these four sessions to create work for the raku firings.

Wednesday, April 16th: Clear crackle with tape or glue resists.

Wednesday, April 23rd: Naked Raku Slip

Wednesday, April 30th : Horsehair and Feather Pottery

Wednesday, May 7th: Copper Matte and Copper Luster

We are thrilled to announce the inaugural Louise E. Addicott Summer Chamber Music Festival taking place at Indiana University South Bend! Established in the loving memory of Georgina Joshi and Louise E. Addicott, the festival will welcome two dozen young participants to a 10-day chamber music intensive. Members of the Michiana community will be able to attend performances and masterclasses by some of the world’s leading artists - including the Euclid, Calidore, Dover, and Erinys String Quartets - and witness the next generation of young stars in action here in South Bend.

Complete Event Schedule: www.addicottchambermusicfestival.com/events

Please join us at the IUSB Civil Rights Heritage Center for a concert showcasing the ensembles of the 2025 Addicott Chamber Music Festival. This event is free and open to all!

Flora and Fauna: Mark Ghyselinck CSC and Julie Neises

June 14 through July 26
Opening reception on Saturday, June 14, from 2:00 to 5:00 pm.
Artist talk July 12, at 2:00 pm by the two artists.

Fire Arts invites the public to an exhibit by Impressionist artist Mark Ghyselinck CSC, and sculptor Julie Neises. Their exhibit features the recently created mosaic paintings by Ghyselinck and the bronze creatures sculpted by Neises.

Having just retired from teaching at the University of Portland, Ghyselinck still creates many kinds of art. He has painted many mountains, rivers and flowers, and now looks forward to some Midwest Autumn color paintings. “Over the years I’ve grown toward being an impressionist artist and in this show my primary contribution will be two large mosaics made of painted canvases rather than pieces of glass.” When possible, he works with acrylics and likes to keep one slow-developing oil painting alive in the studio at all times.

Julie, also a retired art instructor, has been creating bronze work for the past
46 years. Currently she has been focusing on our planet’s small creatures that are endangered or threatened in some way. In her research on that issue, she has realized that most all creatures seem to be threatened in some way due to climate change and loss of natural habitat. Many of Julie’s pieces have been exhibited in regional shows and competitions, including the Elkhart Regional Juried Show, the Hoosier Salon in Indianapolis, and the National Sculpture Society’s Annual show in New York.