The Heart of Art is the signature annual fundraising event for the Art Museum of Greater Lafayette. This year’s event will take place on the evening of April 19th.  In its 15th year, this annual live and silent auction provides over 30% of the Art Museum of Greater Lafayette’s annual operating budget.  We hope you’ll join us for this important event!

Join us in extending a warm welcome to Baby Girl McCauley, the newest addition to our Museum Family.

Drop by to congratulate the new parents, Chris and Kate. Bring a gift, enjoy light refreshments, and share a favorite parenting tip or story. It's sure to be a delightful afternoon as we eagerly anticipate the arrival of this precious baby girl!

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The Art Museum of Greater Lafayette is excited to host a performance from Sharon McKnight and Company for Friday Night Live on March 29th!

Sharon McKnight is an area folk musician with a long history of performing at festivals, concerts, coffeehouses, and community events.  

Sharon found her voice at a young age, singing old standards in her childhood home and, following the folk music revival of the 1960s, performing in Minneapolis coffeehouses.  Moving to Indiana in the mid-80s sparked an interest in the historical context of traditional songs and opened doors to musical influences of Appalachia, Bluegrass, Irish, and more. A self-described 'singer-songwriter', Sharon focuses on collecting and sharing historical and contemporary ballads. 

She has produced two solo CDs, 'My Backyard' and 'Factory Girl', and founded the folk/variety group, The Vagaband, also producing a CD for the group. 

For this event, Sharon brings a Company of guest participants, including Mark Boyd, Jim Brehm, Becky Dunker, Linda Hicks, Allen Huff, Chad Miller, Brenda Moore, Allison Nyquist, and Noemi Ybarra. 

The performance will begin at 7:00 PM on March 29th at the Art Museum of Greater Lafayette, and doors will open at 6:00 PM.

Admission is free, thanks to our sponsor, Duke Energy!

Scott Evan Freeman is a multi-instrumentalist, performer, arranger, composer, and producer from Lafayette, IN. He created and records for Ouibache Records. Scott records mostly original compositions and has released seven albums. He is the 1999 National Hammer Dulcimer Champion. He works with the Ouibache Music Festival in Lafayette also promoting and preserving music education in local elementary and middle schools. Scott has been involved in the local music scene for over 40 years and has no intention of slowing down.

He will be joined by longtime bandmates, Mark Molter and Mark Bell. Mark Molter has been playing music for over 40 years and works with many of the local jazz musicians in town. His ability to adapt to different musical genres makes him one of the most in-demand musicians around.

Mark Bell is also playing and is one of the most amazing guitarists in our community. He has been a student of many of the jazz masters and continues to hone his craft some 50 years later after first picking up a guitar.

This trio will be playing traditional Americana with elements of Jazz and Celtic bringing an amazingly fun vibe and the musicianship is unparalleled.

Friday Night Live will take place at the Art Museum of Greater Lafayette on February 23rd, beginning at 7:00 PM. Admission is free, thanks to our sponsor, Duke Energy!

Come to our 2024 kickoff Friday Night Live event on Friday, January 26th to experience a performance from Palace Kat! Palace Kat consists of Jayden Kennedy (trumpet), Griffin McAtee (saxophone), Luke Darland (keyboard), Corbin Stanchfield (bass), and Sam Heitmiller (drums). With their combined love and passion for music, they’ve formed a talented band aimed at expressing their favorite genre, Jazz, as well as Funk and Latin music.

The Art Museum of Greater Lafayette doors will open at 6:00 PM, and the performance will begin at 7:00 PM. The Fowler House will have drinks available for purchase.

Admission to this event is free thanks to our sponsor, Duke Energy!

Join us for Pamela Hignite's exhibition opening reception! Admission is free and light refreshments will be provided.

Delve into the contemplative creations of Pamela Hignite, where each work invites introspection and reflection. Each piece is a testament to the transformative power of personal experiences, notably shaped by the artist's encounters with adversity in young adulthood, including the profound loss of stillborn twins.

Integrated into the essence of the artwork is an unconscious dialogue with the themes of birth and death, silently echoing the artist's journey of healing and introspection. The subtle nuances that emerged, unbeknownst to the creator during the artistic process, now reveal themselves in a dance of profound symbolism, infusing each creation with a universal resonance. Nature and the human figure serve as muses, guiding the artist's hands to craft sculptures that echo the raw, emotive energy found in the art of primitive cultures. These ancient influences breathe life into the pieces, imbuing them with spiritual significance and a timeless connection to the elemental forces that shape our existence.

Central to these works is the belief in the interconnectedness of all life. Drawing from a shared biological essence, the artist explores the cycles of existence—creation, life, death, decay, and the return to the earth. Her pieces spark thoughtful consideration, prompting viewers to engage with the profound themes she explores. Whether contemplating the intricacies of life, the nuances of emotion, or the mysteries of existence, Hignite's art catalyzes deep contemplation, challenging observers to explore the layers of meaning embedded within each composition.

On August 25th, the Art Museum of Greater Lafayette will be celebrating the opening of three new exhibitions; "Visible Silence" by Amy Kirchner, "Out of Bounds" by DeCarlo Logan, both opening August 25th, and Indigenous Abstracts: From Alaska to the Pueblo Southwest: Works from our Permanent Collection, which opens in the Weil Gallery on July 22nd. Join us in celebrating the opening of these shows! The event will include light refreshments and artist comments. You don't want to miss it! Admission is free.

Friday Night Live is back for August, and this month, we’re thrilled to host The Waybacs for an outdoor, “melt your face off” Rock ‘n’ Roll concert! The Waybacs is a four-man group made up of Alphonse on bass, Blake Watts on drums, Gaz on guitar/vocals, and Kit Klutzke on vocals. These seasoned performers have played in many regional venues around the Greater Lafayette community. Much like the Wayback Machine, they like to take you back to the 60’s and 70’s playing music from groups such as Led Zeppelin, Jimi Hendrix, Allman Brothers, ZZ Top, and much more! It’s all the songs you know and love, played with the passion and respect they deserve. Come check them out on August 18th!

We’ll have chairs set up outside, but feel free to bring your own blankets or lawn chairs. The performance will begin at 7:00 PM on the Fowler House lawn, and the Art Museum of Greater Lafayette doors open at 6:00 PM for you to view the galleries! The Fowler House will also be selling beer and wine at the performance.

Thanks to our sponsor, Duke Energy, Friday Night Live is free admission!

Art, Bark & Brew is an annual outdoor event at the Art Museum of Greater Lafayette. The three-hour event will include the opportunity to grab lunch at the EMT Food Truck, a drink from Thieme and Wagner Brewery, as well as art activities and keepsakes for you and your dog! With free admission, live entertainment, beautiful weather, and an opportunity to get your dog out and about, it's an event you don't want to miss!

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