In December of 1944, the Swope's Director, Dr. Allen Albert, and curator Hazel Dodge announced plans for a new and exciting annual exhibition where all artists of Terre Haute and vicinity could enter their work. Prepared with hopes that it would become as permanent and noteworthy as the Hoosier Salon program, the first Wabash Valley show opened May 6, 1945 to an outstanding attendance of 350 people.
Now in it's 64th year, the Wabash Valley Juried Exhibition remains one of our most popular events, attracting a diverse array of artists and patrons alike. Because of this, it is safe to say Dr. Albert and Miss Dodge achieved their goal of furthering the support and interest in mid-western art.
All living artists within Indiana or within a 150-mile radius of Terre Haute are invited to submit works for consideration. If you are interested in participating in next year's exhibition, please watch this space, or join our mailing list to receive announcements.
This year's juror is Margaret Hawkins, a Chicago-based writer, art critic and teacher. Her work appeared for 20 years in the Chicago Sun-Times, where she wrote a weekly column, and currently appears in ARTnews, where she is Chicago correspondent and in a number of other national and local art publications and radio broadcasts. The Permanent Press will publish her first novel in 2009. Margaret teaches writing and arts journalism at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago and creative writing at Lake Forest College.
The Wabash Valley Exhibition presents opportunities not just for artists, but for art collectors and benefactors as well. Benefactors and Collectors may participate and support our regional artists by sponsoring honorary jurors awards or by purchasing from the show as a purchase award.
For more information regarding these options for next year's exhibit, please contact our curator, Lisa Petrulis.
Now in it's 64th year, the Wabash Valley Juried Exhibition remains one of our most popular events, attracting a diverse array of artists and patrons alike. Because of this, it is safe to say Dr. Albert and Miss Dodge achieved their goal of furthering the support and interest in mid-western art.
Historical information provided by the Swope's Exhibition archives.
For Artists
All living artists within Indiana or within a 150-mile radius of Terre Haute are invited to submit works for consideration. If you are interested in participating in next year's exhibition, please watch this space, or join our mailing list to receive announcements.
This year's juror is Margaret Hawkins, a Chicago-based writer, art critic and teacher. Her work appeared for 20 years in the Chicago Sun-Times, where she wrote a weekly column, and currently appears in ARTnews, where she is Chicago correspondent and in a number of other national and local art publications and radio broadcasts. The Permanent Press will publish her first novel in 2009. Margaret teaches writing and arts journalism at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago and creative writing at Lake Forest College.
For Patrons
The Wabash Valley Exhibition presents opportunities not just for artists, but for art collectors and benefactors as well. Benefactors and Collectors may participate and support our regional artists by sponsoring honorary jurors awards or by purchasing from the show as a purchase award.
For more information regarding these options for next year's exhibit, please contact our curator, Lisa Petrulis.