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Tippecanoe Arts Federation
638 North Street
Lafayette, IN 47901
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| CONTACT: |
Kelly Lippie
765.476.8411 extension 5
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3/23/2017 |
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Call for Artist(s): 50/300: Art Inspired by the Feast of the Hunters' Moon Juried Art Show, Deadline 3/25/17
The Tippecanoe County Historical Association and Purdue Galleries Fountain Gallery invite artists to submit works for "50/300: Art Inspired by the Feast of the Hunters' Moon."
In 2017, The Tippecanoe County Historical Association will host the 50th Annual Feast of the Hunters' Moon. This year also marks the 300th anniversary of the founding of Fort Ouiatenon, the historic settlement upon which the Feast is based.
"50/300: Art Inspired by the Feast of the Hunters' Moon" is a juried art show that will be a part of the year- long celebration of these milestones.
The Tippecanoe County Historical Association is a non-profit organization dedicated to enriching the lives of Tippecanoe County residents by collecting, preserving, and interpreting our unique and exciting history. The Tippecanoe County Historical Association (TCHA) was established in 1925 to be the county's history keepers. TCHA's mission is to preserve and interpret the past, create a sense of place in the present and propel us toward the future with hope and commitment. The organization is the depository for many of this community's original records, images, and recorded experiences.
TCHA works to fulfill its mission in many ways - by preserving and interpreting objects, making original Tippecanoe County records, dating back as early as the first decade of the 1800's, available to citizens, providing research aids, offering programs for children and adults, and developing exhibits. By maintaining three sites - the Genealogy and Research Center, the Tippecanoe Battlefield Museum, and Historic Fort Ouiatenon- TCHA tells the story of the county from early European contact through the battle that changed the course of the Old Northwest Territory and early regional agricultural and industrial development right up to the present.
In addition to maintaining and programming four sites, TCHA puts on the largest regional historical event in the region - the Feast of the Hunters' Moon. The Feast is a nationally recognized as one of the top 100 festivals in the country.
About the Tippecanoe Arts Federation
The Tippecanoe Arts Federation is the umbrella organization and arts council for 14 counties. TAF provides educational opportunities in the visual, performing, and literary arts, outreach programs for both underserved and at-risk youth, and funding for capital and operational expenses to fellow arts organizations region wide. Established in 1976, the Tippecanoe Arts Federation serves as a model for arts advocacy by promoting the role of the arts within our region. More information is available at
www.TippecanoeArts.org.
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