Indiana Insider Blog

On a recent visit to the South Bend area, we spent an afternoon exploring the campus of the University of Notre Dame on bicycles. We parked in the bookstore lot and made our way around campus. It was then that... Read more

This weekend artists, art lovers and just all around creative folks will “unplug & create” for Nickel Plate Arts Weekend. You can not only see art, but be a part of it too! Starting Friday, there are all sorts of... Read more

With all the heat we’ve been battling here in Indiana, art patrons may be seeking cultural outings indoors versus the typical outdoor events held in the summer. One cultural institution that’s been on my radar for a while now is... Read more

Last weekend, I took a much-needed mom’s day out and headed to a local Columbus pub. No, my newborn didn’t drive me to drink. Instead, I had a chance to enjoy an afternoon art class courtesy of Wine and Canvas. At... Read more

Last week, I shared some information about Super Bowl Village as a fun option for both locals and visitors to enjoy the Super Bowl 46 atmosphere. But if quiet contemplation and creative artistry is a little bit more your speed, then let me... Read more

Mary Ann Davis is an American Impressionist painter, an Indiana Artisan, and as it turns out, my work neighbor. (Her office is just across the street from mine, although we’ve never actually met.) She is also a professional graphic designer.... Read more

Watching paint dry isn’t much fun, but watching an artist paint is different. Hoosier Watercolorist Rena Brouwer showcases the fascinating process on her website. For Brouwer, “taking a brush loaded with color and touching it to a surface that explodes,... Read more