Feb 7 2021
Written by Melissa Griffin, Executive Director
I’ve had the pleasure of witnessing firsthand how art education reinforces a student’s regular curriculum in a fun and engaging way. In art classes, elementary students are identifying shapes and colors, as well…
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Nov 24 2020
Give the gift of art this holiday season with choice selections from Hammond Regional Arts Center’s Fine & Functional exhibition. The show’s curators have selected some of the best works to make the perfect present ranging from books for children…
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Nov 3 2020
Exhibition curator Denise Tullier-Holly, artist Barbara Tardo, HRAC director Melissa Griffin
Photo by Phillip Colwart
It's been such a pleasure working with, and getting to know, artist Barbara Tardo. Over many decades she has been a supporter and…
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Oct 8 2020
Join HRAC for Art Talk Thursday for a retrospective into the life and art of Barbara Tardo! Listen to Tardo as she gives insight to her life as an artist.
The opening for "Sand Reliefs & Other Works"…
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Sep 8 2020
It's time for #TutorialTuesday! This week features watercolors!
If you make something, show it off to us by tagging us on social media!
DIYs for Adults & Kids
Abstract Art (adults) Abstract Art (kids)
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Sep 1 2020
It's time for #TutorialTuesday! This week features socks!
If you make something, show it off to us by tagging us on social media!
DIYs for Adults & Kids
Arm Warmers (adults) Sock Dragon (kids)
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Aug 4 2020
It's time for #TutorialTuesday! This week features toothpicks!
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DIYs for Adults & Kids
Painting (adults) Painting (kids)
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Jul 28 2020
It's time for #TutorialTuesday! This week features bottle caps!
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DIYs for Adults & Kids
Art Backsplash
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Jul 21 2020
Jul 14 2020
It's time for #TutorialTuesday! This week features matches!
If you make something, show it off to us by tagging us on social media!
DIYs for Adults & Kids
Barbie Beach Furniture Wall Art
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Jul 9 2020
For today's #ArtTalkThursday, we hear from our own Mezzanine Gallery Coordinator Jose Canales who shares his love for the screenprinting medium and his current projects. You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll appreciate eccentric pieces.
Jul 2 2020
Our next #ArtTalkThursday features Caitlyn Clark. Learn how her interest in pop culture 2-D art led her to her own style in 3-D sculpture.
