Nov 09 Monday
Join WBAA and Purdue's College of Humanities, Education and Social Sciences for a special event celebrating America’s 250th anniversary. The evening will feature a screening of excerpts from the PBS documentary series THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION, directed by acclaimed filmmaker Ken Burns along with Sarah Botstein and David Schmidt. Following the screening there will be small-group, faculty-led discussions exploring different themes and their connections to American history, society and civic life.
Light refreshments will be provided. Special thanks to Indiana Humanities for making this screening possible. All are welcome to join us for this opportunity to reflect, share perspectives, and celebrate America 250 together.
Nov 03 Tuesday
3 Shows, 2 Artists, 1 Venue – Lorie Amick & LaDonna Vohar, Sept. 18-Nov.14 Opening is during the Downtown Gallery Walk, September 18, 6-9 p.m. Join Lorie and LaDonna for the opening of three new exhibitions at Artists’ Own during Downtown Lafayette’s September Gallery Walk. 1 Something to Crow About – A playful collaboration celebrating crows through paintings, sculpture, fiber art and handmade books 2 Impact – Lorie Amick’s powerful exploration of injury, recovery, gratitude and resilience following a life changing collision.3 Detour - LaDonna Vohar’s reflections on life’s unexpected turns and the creativity that can emerge along the way. Experience three unique exhibitions, three distinct stories, and an evening celebrating the power of art. Together, these exhibitions explore the many paths of the human experience including life’s unexpected detours through paintings, sculpture, and fiber art. All three exhibits will be on display at Artists’ Own 518 Main Street Lafayette, IN
Artist's Choice 2026 - Part 1 features 29 pieces of art by 15 local artists. The show will run until Part 2 opens in December. This popular exhibition gives local artists a chance to show us their best!
The After School Arts Program (ASAP) offers free art classes to students in grades K-12. Covering the full spectrum of creative disciplines ASAP aims to make a meaningful difference in the lives of youth in our community, reinforce academics, improve self-esteem, and inspire creativity. All ASAP classes are FREE!
Nov 04 Wednesday
Instructor: Sadie Spencer
Explore the colorful world of fiber arts! In this class, students will experiment with weaving, kinusaiga, and other textile techniques while learning how different materials and methods can be used to create works of art.
Class Dates:
Wednesday, September 16, 5:30 – 6:30 pmWednesday, September 23, 5:30 – 6:30 pmWednesday, September 30, 5:30 – 6:30 pmWednesday, October 7, 5:30 – 6:30 pmWednesday, October 14, 5:30 – 6:30 pmWednesday, October 28, 5:30 – 6:30 pmWednesday, November 4, 5:30 – 6:30 pmWednesday, November 11, 5:30 – 6:30 pm
Student Showcase: Friday, November 20, 5:30 pm
Make-up Session: Wednesday, November 18, 5:30 – 6:30 pm
Nov 05 Thursday