The Arts Federation

TAF Office & Wells Building Closed

December 23 - January 1

Exhibitions On View

January 6 - 27, 2023

Opening Reception: January 6, 6 - 8 pm

Bryce Culverhouse

A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words

After developing a strong interest in typography, Bryce Culverhouse has decided to develop a style of portraiture based solely on letter forms that create images. In this exhibit, specific history or biography lessons are communicated through portraits of recognizable figures.

Juliauna Meyer

Growing

Growth and change is painful, and sometimes we mature without realizing it. Sometimes we hurt without realizing it. "My pieces depict ways in which I have tried to cope with my surroundings, whether that be an abusive family, leaving town, the pandemic, or my identity."

Jessica Joneson

Note to Self

Note To Self is a collection of paper collages in a “post-it note” format. Inspired by collage-style zines, artist Jessica Joneson creates short written works over images to express complicated emotions. "In contrast to most artwork that can feel very permanent, [these] notes are meant to be transitory, not unlike the fleeting nature of feelings. It is my intention that viewers see this work as it is; as temporary as most things in life."

Beautiful Beadwork

Beautiful Beadwork features three Hoosier women who embroider, sculpt, and weave wearable art, tapestries, and more! Artists Lynn Holland, Corinne McAuley, and Catherine Moran will showcase their individual styles and approaches to beadwork in this exhibition.

Art Museum of Greater Lafayette

SoYoung Jung

Inward & Outward Bound

Opening Reception: January 20, 6 - 8 pm

January 20 - May 21, 2023

Jung typically uses paper in her artwork, particularly handmade Korean mulberry paper, with calligraphy ink and Korean watercolors. By practicing a traditional Korean painting method in her work as she paints her surroundings, Jung seeks to demonstrate a cross-cultural perspective. Read More >>

Ongoing Exhibitions

Grace Benedict

Observation, Reflection & Renewal 

Through February 26, 2023

Grace Benedict is an artist who focuses on statuesque human figures and the natural world as subject. Her two-dimensional works are colorful and vibrant with a meaningful quality. Read More >>

Valerie Eickmeier

The Home Planet

Through February 26, 2023

Valerie Eickmeier creates work that focuses on the impact humans have on the environment. For the past few years, she has created a series of paintings and woodcuts that represent places and natural events using satellite images. Read More >>

Sylvia Gray

Patterns

On View Through January 8, 2023

Sylvia Gray sees patterns in landscapes and the motion of figures, and she uses those patterns to dye and paint on silk. Read More >>

Artists' Own

2023 Artist' Own High School Art Show

January 23 - February 22, 2023

Emerging artists from area high schools have been invited to present their best work at the 14th annual AOHSAS (Artists’ Own High School Art Show). The work is telling, provocative, and speaks about the thoughts and feelings of today's high school students. Read More >>

Civic Theatre of Greater Lafayette

Roald Dahl's Matilda Jr.

January 27 - 29

A gleefully witty ode to the anarchy of childhood and the power of imagination! This story of a girl who dreams of a better life and the children she inspires will have audiences rooting for the "revolting children" who are out to teach the grown-ups a lesson. Read More >>

Delphi Public Library

Winter Photo Scavenger Hunt

January 5 - February 1

Pick up a winter photo scavenger sheet from either library location (Delphi or Yeoman) and photograph at least 15 of the different scenes or items listed. Submit your completed scavenger sheet and at least two of your photos to the DPL team by Wednesday, February 1 for a chance to win a $10 Visa gift card. Read More >>

Johnson Rags Dance Club

January Ballroom Dance

January 14, 7:30 pm

Wells Community Cultural Center

Join Johnson Rags for their monthly ballroom dance. Read More >>

Lafayette Writers' Studio

Artifacts into Art: Nonfiction Excavation

January 28, noon

Virtual

The metaphor writes itself: artifacts are a natural complement to our writing practice! In this workshop we will read essays which use artifacts in their construction, we will practice writing essays which lean on artifacts as evidence to corroborate our truth, and we will learn how to turn written artifacts (our own or others’) into essays.  Read More >>

Long Center for the Performing Arts

Purdue Jazz Fest Community Night

January 19, 7:30 pm

At Long Center

Festival events will begin Thursday, January 19th, with a free Community Showcase Concert at 7:30 p.m. at Lafayette’s Long Center featuring the Purdue Jazz Band, jazz bands from Harrison High School, Jefferson High School, McCutcheon High School, West Lafayette High School.  Read More >>

Prairie Arts Council

30th Regional School Art Show

At Lillian Fendig Gallery (301 North Van Rensselaer Street, Rensselaer)

January 12 - 29

The School Art Shows offer teachers and our community the ability to showcase student artists from schools in the Newton and Jasper County region. Read More >>

Ongoing Exhibitions

Annual Holiday Show & Sale

At Lillian Fendig Gallery (301 North Van Rensselaer Street, Rensselaer)

Through January 5

20+ regional artists offer their original fine arts, fine crafts, and artisan foods for your holiday shopping and gift giving. Paintings, drawings, prints, note cards, photography, pottery, jewelry, clothing, woodworking, toys, and more are offered! Read More >>

Open Photography Show

At Lillian Fendig Gallery (301 North Van Rensselaer Street, Rensselaer)

Through January 5

Read More >>

Purdue Convocations

Sean Jones' Dizzy Spells

January 20, 8 pm

At Loeb Playhouse

The headliner for the 2023 Purdue Jazz Festival puts a spin on Diz that you have to hear to believe. Sean Jones’ Dizzy Spellz has wowed New York audiences for years with its interpretation of the late, great Dizzy Gillespie through Jones’ trumpet prowess and his stellar band, which includes a turntablist and the tap dancing style of Brinae Ali. Read More >>

Purdue Galleries

Sixty Square Inches XX

January 9 - February 10, 2023

Reviving a decades-long Purdue tradition, we are elated to bring back the Sixty Square Inches juried small print exhibition. Drawing from artists across North America, this exhibition showcases work in the printmaking mediums that exceeds no more than, you guessed it, 60 square inches in printed area. More Info >>

Tippecanoe County

Public Library

January Events

Kids & Families

Stretch & Move Storytime

January 7, 10:30 am

@ Wea Prairie Branch

Family Fun Night: Winnie the Pooh

January 10, 6:30 pm

@ Wyandotte Branch

Little Scientists STEAM

January 11, 6:30 pm

January 12, 10 am

@ Downtown Branch

STEM: Harrison Robotics

January 15, 2 pm

@ Downtown Branch

Fancy Fine Arts

January 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 at 4 pm

@ Downtown Branch

• Jan 3 - Comic Book Art
• Jan 10 - Pointillism
• Jan 17 - Paper Weaving
• Jan 24 - Chalk & Water Art
• Jan 31 - Salt Painting

Stories Under the Sculpture

@ Downtown Branch

Wednesdays & Saturdays at 10:30 am

Lapsit Storytime

@ Downtown Branch

Tuesdays, Wednesdays, & Fridays at 9:30 am

West Lafayette Public Library

Adults

Winter Painting

Craft Sessions

January 4, 10:30 am

January 10, 6 pm

Each month, join one of two sessions (morning or evening) to create an adult-level craft.

Diamond Painting

January 15, 2 pm

From beginners to diamond painting experts, all are welcome to join this session. Pick from a variety of designs.

LEGO Build for Adults

January 19, 6 pm

Legos aren't just for kids! In this session, work with the group to create a Lego masterpiece or freestyle your own creation.

The Story Behind the Stories

January 24, 2 pm

Join the Purdue for Life Foundation for this lifelong learning opportunity featuring Purdue alumnus and author Angie Klink. Klink, whose books primarily focus on the people and places of Greater Lafayette and Purdue University, will present “The Story Behind the Stories: What it Takes to Go From Idea to Published Author.” During this session, Klink will go behind the scenes of her creative process—including her deep dives in Purdue Archives—and share some of the publishing trials and triumphs she’s experienced.

Books into Film Club:

The Princess Bride

January 29, 2 pm

Read "The Princess Bride" with us this January - copies available now! The film will be shown on Sunday, January 29th at 2:00PM with discussion to follow. Read OR watch, open to all!

Never Too Old: YA Book Club

for Adults

January 31, 6 pm

If you are 18+ and love to read Young Adult books, this is the book club for you! Pick up a copy of January's read, "Unwind" by Neal Shusterman, and join us for the discussion!