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Ampersands Art Show, May 3–4, 2013

Ampersands Art Show, May 3–4, 2013

Ivy Tech Southern Indiana’s art club, Exit 9, had their first art show and sale on May 3 and 4, 2013. Although the weather wasn’t cooperative, there were some artwork sales and definitely fun had by all!
Meet our Spring 2013 jurors!

Meet our Spring 2013 jurors!

Matt Dobson is an artist and designer on a mission to make the world (or at least Louisville) a more beautiful place. He is currently the creative director of The Louisville Paper, former president of the Louisville Graphic Design Association (LGDA), and holds down a day job at Power Creative....
Chancellor's Awards Luncheon

Chancellor’s Awards Luncheon

Congratulations to photography Instructor, Melissa Dettlinger, and students, Carolyn Basham, Stacey Rudy, and Danielle Torres! All were recognized at the Chancellor’s Award Luncheon on Friday, April 19, 2013.  
Art Jam 2013 Winners!

Art Jam 2013 Winners!

Ivy Tech Southern Indiana’s School of Fine Arts + Design is proud to announce the Pat Harrison Scholarship Winners for Art Jam 2013 High School Art Competition! To view the complete online gallery of submissions, click here. And, be sure to visit the whole exhibit at the Pat Harrison Fine...
Honoring Pat Harrison’s Friendship & Support

Honoring Pat Harrison’s Friendship & Support

Pat Harrison is well-known as a real estate entrepreneur and philanthropist in Southern Indiana and beyond. She has used her business success to support organizations across this region. Many have benefitted greatly from her goodwill, and Ivy Tech Southern Indiana is fortunate to be a part of the impressive list...
Gallery t-shirt

Gallery t-shirt

If you are a Visual Communication student who is part of the Fall 2012 Jury Competition Gallery Exhibit currently hanging in the Pat Harrison Fine Arts + Design Gallery, then you are eligible for one of these shwanky t-shirts. All you need to do is fill out the form below...
Student Louie Winners—Best of Show and more!!!

Student Louie Winners—Best of Show and more!!!

Congratulations to Ivy Tech’s Visual Communication students, Tim Waterfill, Jessica Keatting, Danielle Torres, and Candace Rudd for their winning entries in the Advertising Federation Louie Competition! The awards show was last Friday, February 22 at the Seelbach Hotel in Louisville. Tim Waterfill won a Best of Show and a Gold...
LGDA Student Winner!

LGDA Student Winner!

  Congratulations to Ivy Tech student, Tim Waterfill, for his winning entry in the Louisville Graphic Design Association’s 2012 100 Show. Tim won a silver award for his Pat Harrison Gallery Dedication brochure and installation. The 100 Show is a juried annual competition that awards the top 100 pieces (or...
Fall 2012 Jury Competition Student Winners!

Fall 2012 Jury Competition Student Winners!

Each semester, Ivy Tech’s Visual Communication Department invites professional creatives to critique student work. Following are what represents the best of that work as juried by Bob Corum, IUS; Mary Lou Fitzer, Norton Healthcare; and Pat Pfister, pfoto.com.
Latest entries

Internship Opportunity: Deadline to apply is May 16

Orange County Community Foundation is currently seeking an individual for a summer internship program who can assist in advertising campaigns, filming and film editing. Position also includes miscellaneous office functions, such as answering calls and filing, as well as assistance in donor development and donor service programs. Paid internship Approximately 12 weeks Cover letter not...

Last Exit 9 meeting of Spring semester

Our last meeting will be on Friday, May 10th at 2:00 pm! We will be discussing the plans for the summer and possible events.

After Jury Celebration

If you want to celebrate the ending of a successful semester and the completion of another jury, please visit our Facebook Event Page and let us know that you’ll be attending. We want to get a headcount for the restaurant.

Print Request Form

Jury Submission Form

Exit 9: Going to Indianapolis Museum of Art!

The Exit 9 Art Club has scheduled a trip to the Indianapolis Museum of Art to see the Ai Weiwei: According to What? exhibit on Saturday, May 18. Anyone interested in going, please fill out the form below. We will meet at 7:00am to carpool from Ivy Tech. Return time will be up to the...

How to Prepare Your Artwork to Hang in a Gallery

The Jury and How to Survive One

What is a Jury? Each semester, Ivy Tech’s Visual Communication Department invites three professional creatives to critique student work. Students must present their work as they would to a real world client or employer. In doing so, students not only gain the experience of presenting in front of a group (the judges as well as...

Jury Practice Sessions

If you’ve wondered what the Visual Communication jury is all about, now is your chance to come get a sneak peek before the big day (on May 9). You’ll also get an opportunity to become acclimated with the stage, microphone, and where to enter and exit. Don’t miss out! Wednesday, April 17, from 9:00am to...

Ampersand Art show and Sale!

Check out the flyers in the MAC labs for more info about the Ampersand show and sale on Derby weekend. This is a great time to get some wide exposure of your artwork! Take advantage of it! There is a flat fee of $25  and any money you make selling your work at the show...

Exit 9, our next meeting!

Our next meeting will be on April 12 at 4pm in room 124. Not too many people came to the last meeting, so we are hoping for a better turnout! We have extended the logo design deadline until april 12 as well because we had ZERO SUBMISSIONS! Oh no! Come on guys, if we are...

33rd Annual Spring Photography Contest

Established in 1977, Photographer’s Forum magazine is an award-winning quarterly publication dedicated to quality reproduction of photography in the United States and Canada. Each issue strives to facilitate communication and publication experience among emerging professionals. Over $240,000 Cash Prizes Awarded Since 1980! Click here to enter the 33rd Annual Spring Photography Contest sponsored by SIGMA...