The Bacon Blues & Brew Music and Arts Festival at Walhill Farm is August 26-28. Three artists who will be performing at the festival will also be working with Batesville students in several art and music classrooms the week prior to the festival.
Guitarist Michael Kelsey, harmonica player Carson Diersing and visual artist Patrick Durkin (aka Matisse-a-Pizza) will work with over 300 of our students August 23-26 as part of the Arts in Education Programs at Batesville High, Middle and Intermediate Schools and St. Louis School. I am very excited about this collaboration with Walhill Farm and the Rural Alliance for the Arts! Please know that you and your family are welcome to experience these and other great artists and musicians at the festival! Michael Kelsey and Carson Diersing will be performing as part of the FREE outdoor concerts, and you can create a one-of-a-kind piece of art with Matisse-a-Pizza.
The cost for a Matisse demonstration/kit is $10. RAA members can receive a $2 discount for each kit purchased. Stop by the RAA table for coupons.
More information on these visiting artists and AIE is below.
[ http://www.michaelkelsey.com/ ] Michael Kelsey - BMS & BHS music classes on Aug. 23
[ http://carsondiersing.com/about/ ] Carson Diersing - BMS & BHS music classes on Aug. 26 [ http://www.patrickleedurkin.com/ ] Matisse-a-Pizza - BIS, BMS & SLS art classes Aug. 24-26
[ http://baconbluesandbrew.com/schedule/ ] Festival information
The Batesville Primary School Pottery Night with artist Don Edwards will be Friday September 23rd.
This is a fun opportunity for the community to make pottery on the wheel, sponsored by the Rural Alliance for the Arts. There will be two sessions, 4:30-5:30 pm and 6:00-7:00pm in the BPS Art Room.
Please contact Laura Gilland, the Art Teacher, at lgilland@batesville.k12.in.us to sign up. Only the first 30 requests will be accepted. We are looking forward to this exciting art event!
Press Release
RAA Publicity
Kathleen Bohman
513-313-2584
For Immediate Release:
“A Midsummer Night's Dream” Presented by Rural Alliance for the Arts
Batesville, IN, July 19, 2016 – What happens when feuding fairies meddle in the love lives of human couples? Comical adventures, mistaken identities, and a silly play-within-a-play in William Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night's Dream” presented by Rural Alliance for the Arts (RAA) and performed by a six member cast from the Cincinnati Shakespeare Company. Everyone in the community is welcome to enjoy this free performance at Liberty Park in Batesville on Thursday, August 4th at 7:00 PM.
“A Midsummer Night's Dream,” directed by Caitlin McWethy, will incorporate some exciting and brand new costume and scenic design as well as hip-hop infused original music created in collaboration with Elementz. The Actors will have amplified voices on microphones and speakers, and it is suitable for children and families of all ages. The RAA recommends bringing a lawn chair or blanket to sit back, relax, and enjoy this comical adventure that is under 2 hours in length.
Admission to “A Midsummer Night's Dream” is free. There is no ticket or RSVP required and seating is general admission and open. The production is part of a 30 performance tour called “Shakespeare in the Park” that also includes productions of “Romeo and Juliet” and “Macbeth” and tours Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky through September 1st.
For questions or more information call the RAA at 812-933-0355 for visit the RAA website at www.ruralalliancearts.com.
About the RAA:
The Rural Alliance for the Arts (RAA) is a not-for profit organization founded in December 1988 to promote the arts by providing opportunities for artistic education, expression and enjoyment in Batesville and the surrounding area. The organization has a volunteer 20 member Board of Directors, and a part-time Administrator. In addition, there are many volunteer and business organizations in the community that give generously of their time and talent to help make the RAA succeed. The success of the RAA is dependent on our many volunteers and members. The RAA supports Arts in Education in all six area schools through its Artist in Residence Program, the Visiting Artist Series, and the Young Artist Showcase. The RAA also presents approximately five public each year including local productions.
