What is blind contour drawing?

Apr 6, 2024 | Kits, News

  by Katie W. Hey y’all! I’m Katie, a Studio Assistant here at Ignite, and today I’m gonna show you a fun exercise to help improve drawing skills! This exercise is called blind contour. What is blind contour drawing? Well contour means the outline or shape, and...

Ignite Studio Seeks Artist for Mural Installation

Apr 1, 2024 | Featured, News

Ignite Studio seeks artist for mural installation. Ignite Studio is seeking well-qualified artists or artist teams to create and execute a 57 sq ft art piece inside the Fishers branch of the Hamilton East Public Library (HEPL). A mural is acceptable but other art...

Explore Careers in the Visual Arts

Mar 30, 2024 | News

  by Donya C. If you have ever told someone you want to be an artist, chances are you have been told there aren’t a lot of jobs. Many people have this misconception that professional artists equals “starving artist.” But there are many jobs available to...

DEADLINE EXTENDED! Call for Art: Change of Scenery Exhibit

Mar 8, 2024 | Exhibits, News

Ignite Studio seeks submissions for “Change of Scenery,” our upcoming group exhibition set to celebrate this year’s summer reading program “Adventure Begins at Your Library.” Art often inspires adventure. How has a change of scenery affected you? How does your art...

Q&A with Maker-in-Residence Christina Hollering

Feb 27, 2024 | Makers In Residence, News

Ignite Studio welcomes our next Maker-in-Residence, Christina Hollering. Visit Ignite Studio May-July 204 to meet her. Christina Hollering is a visual artist, muralist, and associate professor at Herron School of Art and Design. She currently works out of her studio...