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BloomingtonARTnership promotes local businesses and artists simultaneously, celebrating the vibrancy of our community.   The purpose of this project is to match local businesses and organizations with artists during a month long series of events throughout the month of August 2016.  A calendar of events will promote all participants through social media and other local publicity outlets.  For more information contact us at bloomingtonARTnership@gmail.com.

2016 BloomingtonARTnership Participants Directory:
 
Dance & Entertainers

Art Form Belly Dance  
Contact Dark Side Tribal darksidetribaldance@gmail.com
Website or Facebook www.facebook.com/darksidetribal1
Description Dark Side Tribal is an American Tribal Style® belly dance troupe based in Bloomington, IN. We offer high energy, colorful, and fun performances for all kinds of events. Prices vary according to length and number of dances, starting at $150 for a 15 minute set of two dancers

Art Form Aerial Circus Dance
Contact Juliana Burrell AsaBelaStudio@gmail.com
Website or Facebook www.AsaBelaStudio.com 
Description Aerial Dance Performances. Workshops, Team Building, Parties, Circus Camp, Hula hoop, educational outreach, Try-it & Classes. $5-$20 Classes $300-$2,500 Performances

​Art Form Flow arts performance – hoop dancing, juggling, acrobalancing and more
Contact Paula Chambers fearlessringleader@gmail.com 
Website or Facebook www.hudsuckerposse.com
www.fearlessringleader.com
Description Flow arts performance of all types. We offer individual and group rates for hooping, juggling, acrobalancing, poi, staff, levitation wand and more. We also offer amazing fire performers for large and small parties. Rates from $100-1000 depending on number of people and length of show. Contact us for quotes.

Art Form Dance – Modern and Hip Hop
Contact Alison Sinadinos Alison.Sinadinos@gmail.com
Website or Facebook https://www.facebook.com/alison.sinadinos
Description Dance in Modern and Hip Hop Styles. Charge 15 dollars per hour

Art Form Ballroom Dance and Dance Fitness
Contact Tom Slater tom@shareweb.com 
Website or Facebook https://www.facebook.com/YOUnique-Studio-576319969168039/
Description Tom Slater - 30+ year dance instructor - choreographer - coach - world champion. Performances can be arranged for $100 per hour if solo, $150 per hour of with a partner. Tom also offers dance classes on a weekly basis and is available for private lessons in his own private studio for $90 per hour per couple. He offers group Dance Fit classes for as little as $8 per person. The studio can be rented for $45 per hour and is close to 700 sq. ft. with hardwood gymnasium-style flooring (easy on the knees) and a wall of 6' mirrors. Ample parking, free wi-fi.

Art Form Belly Dance, Burlesque, Cosplay, Special Effects Makeup
Contact Verna Vendetta vernavendetta@gmail.com
Website or Facebook facebook.com/vernavendetta

Description Belly Dance Performances for fundraisers, parties, weddings, etc.- $150 plus tips for one 15-minute performance Belly Dance Bachelorette Party Workshops- $150 for a one-hour class of up to 4 people, additional $20 per person for parties of 5+ Burlesque Performances for fundraisers, parties, etc.- $50 plus tips for one 5 minute performance Cosplay (Costumed Character) Appearances for fundraisers, children's parties, etc.- $100 for 30 minute stay Special Effects Makeup for Halloween, costume parties, performances, etc.- $50 per hour plus materials

Music

Art Form Jazz, Blues, Boogie Woogie, New Orleans Piano
Contact Craig Brenner craigbrennerboogies@gmail.com
Website or Facebook http://www.craigbrenner.com/bio
Description Solo Piano (Jazz, Blues, Boogie Woogie, New Orleans Piano, etc.) Price range $250 - $500, depending on length of performance; Duo (Piano/Vocal and Female Vocal/Percussion performing the styles listed above plus Swing) Price range $400 - $700, depending on length; Trio (Piano/Vocal, Female Vocal/Percussion, and Sax/Vocal performing all the above listed styles) Price range - $600 - $900, depending on length; Full Band - Craig & The Crawdads (All of the above, adding electric guitar, drums, bass and accordion, playing all the listed styles plus Early Rock 'N' Roll and Zydeco) Price range $1,200 - $2,000, depending on length. Other price factors include whether or not a sound system and/or piano is available for my use or if I provide them. If these things are provided for us then prices may be lower than listed.

Art Form Acoustic Folk-rock music
Contact Jesse Lacy booking@jesselacy.com
Website or Facebook http://jesselacy.com
Description I offer a fun folk music performance; think Iron & Wine / Cat Stevens / Glen Hansard / Mumford & Suns kind of music – but all our own original material (and a lot of goofy jokes spread about). Money is not the "end all be all," but performing original music is how I make a living. With that said, I am very flexible with my rates and am willing to work with your budget. - I am versatile and can be solo, bring the entire band, or parts of my band. - Dates also play into the equation. As I am on tour often, being in your area would make my overhead smaller. - I can bring my own sound equipment for a small "lugging around" and "wear-and-tear" fee. - Time also has a big influence on my quotes. How long would you like the performances to be?

Art Form Jazz
Contact Monika Herzig mherzig@indiana.edu
Website or Facebook monikaherzig.com
Description Jazz performances from solo piano to duets with guitar to a performance of the Monika Herzig Acoustic Project. Price depends on the length of performance and size of ensemble ranging from $100 for a short piano performance to $800 for a concert with the Acoustic Project.

Art Form Jazz
Contact Matthew Waterman matwater@indiana.edu
Website or Facebook https://www.facebook.com/triomajoris/?fref=ts

Description I am a student at IU Jacobs School of Music. I am a trombonist, specializing in jazz and jazz-related music. If hired, I would put together an ensemble of musicians to perform a unique set of music. The price range would depend on the size of the ensemble (which is flexible) and length of performance, but it would be somewhere between $180 and $250.
One group that I often perform with in town is a jazz trio called Trio Majoris.

Art Form Singer/Songwriter
Contact Kimberly McCoy kmccoy7474@yahoo.com
Website or Facebook https://www.facebook.com/kimberly.mccoy.796
Description Perform original songs and covers on mandolin (Kimberly) and guitar (Mark) together or alone. Willing to barter/negotiate

Art Form World music vocal and percussion ensemble
Contact Kaia Kaia@KaiaSing.com 812.320.1148 Cairril Adaire
Website of Facebook https://www.KaiaSing.com; facebook.com/KaiaSing; youtube.com/KaiaWorldMusic 
Description
We perform a dizzying array of world music from the raucous to the sublime. In one show we'll delve into dance, religion, sex, death, politics, seasonal celebrations, and frisky porcupines! From haunting, lyrical ballads to bawdy drinking songs, we love to explore the many textures of the musical world and all aspects of the human experience. We also have a lot of fun. We are not background music but a full-on music experience. We are two-time mainstage performers at Lotus, the second-largest world music festival in the United States. Note: we also offer a kid-friendly world music learning experience for libraries and schools. Please contact us for details! Price range for performance or compensation for display: Varies; negotiable.

Art Form Street Opera & Folk Ballads
Contact Travis Puntarelli & Upfolk weartinheaven@gmail.com - 812 340 9149
Website of Facebook www.patreon.com/upfolk bandcamp.com/upfolk  https://www.facebook.com/UpFolk-213424302068833/
Description
We Offer: Traditional or original folk ballads (sung) about animals, old knights, trolls, goblins, and the occasional roving maiden; storytelling; 10-40 minute short plays in a court jester style; songwriting workshops; three piece original rock and roll with drums and bass; singing telegrams. Price: $40 (solo performance), $60 (singing telegram), $100-500 (rock band, theater, string quartet story-telling)
Art Form Singer, writer, actor, visual arts and theatre educator

Contact Rachael Himsel rachaelhimsel@gmail.com
Website www.WomenWithGuts.com
Description Available for plays, musicals, operas; writing for specific tasks; will prepare and teach individualized art projects for children's birthday parties. $20-$50/ hour depending on preparation for event / performance

Literary Arts, Speakers and Comedians

Art Form Literary Arts - Radio Theatre - Event Production - Graphic Design
Contact Tony Brewer beatnik_a_go_go@yahoo.com
Website or Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=6858239
Description Poetry on Demand: custom poems typed up and delivered on the spot: $5-10 ea. Poetry performance: travel + accommodations + reading fees + merch sales or any combo of the above Live sound effects: for film, radio theatre, and solo performance: inquire for rates Event production: 20 years experience producing in Bloomington and the Midwest: inquire for rates Graphic Design: inquire for per-project rates Consummate public speaking and presentation skills, able to deliver a wide range of workshops and classes, including: sound design/foley, graphic design/typography, poetry recitation and composition

Art Form Bloomington comedy historian ( speaker )
Contact Sharon PORTER Phillips Misguidedbustours@gmail.com
Website or Facebook https://Bloomingtoncomedytours.com
Description A one hour presentation with PowerPoint outlining interesting and unique facts about Bloomington . Presented by character actor Sharon Porter Phillips. $150 .

Visual Arts

Art Form Pen and Ink Drawings
Contact Mark Riggins markriggins@hotmail.com
Website or Facebook www.markrigginsart.com
Description I create pen and ink drawings of subjects that have fond memories for my clients. Often these are one of a kind commissioned works, but they can also be subjects used to provide limited edition prints and notecards that many can own and enjoy. Price range of items for sale are $2 ea. on the low end for note cards to framed limited edition prints for up to $150. Commissioned works are quoted on request depending on the size and complexity of the project.
Contact the artist if you would like to display their work at your location free of charge, with option to purchase, during the month of August 2016 - Bloomington ARTnership events.

Art Form Painting, canvas painting classes, art lessons
Contact Brianne Harness Brianne@becausebloomington.com
Website or Facebook http://Becausebloomington.com 
Description
I host canvas painting for all ages for $20 per person. I also instruct art classes that start at $10. Commissioned artwork of any subject matter, including portraits, begin at $100. A portion of all profits will be donated to multiple causes.
Contact the artist if you would like to display their work at your location free of charge, with option to purchase, during the month of August 2016 - Bloomington ARTnership events.

Art Form Watercolor Paintings and Musician Gesture Drawings
Contact Joanne Shank joanneshank@gmail.com
Website or Facebook http://www.joanneshank.com
Description I have two forms of art ready for display. My watercolor paintings of local birds and flowers are influenced by my studies with several Chinese painters. I can offer a demonstration of painting bamboo. I also have a collection of large gesture drawings of musicians. Both styles can be viewed on my website. Commissions are welcomed
Contact the artist if you would like to display their work at your location free of charge, with option to purchase, during the month of August 2016 - Bloomington ARTnership events.

Art Form Watercolor Painting
Contact Donna Whitsitt donnawhitsitt@ymail.com
Website or Facebook https://www.donnawhitsitt.com

Description My "Expressions of Nature" collection includes original watercolor paintings, bookmarks, magnets and jewelry which range in price from $5 to $500. My paintings are available for exhibiting. I, also, do demonstrations of my watercolor process.
Contact the artist if you would like to display their work at your location free of charge, with option to purchase, during the month of August 2016 - Bloomington ARTnership events.

Art Form Fine Art Oil Paintings
Contact Ellen Starr Lyon ellenstarrlyon@gmail.com
Website or Facebook ellenstarrlyon.wordpress.com
Description Still lifes of objects, plants and portraits Price range - $100- $1000
Contact the artist if you would like to display their work at your location free of charge, with option to purchase, during the month of August 2016 - Bloomington ARTnership events.

Art Form Fine Art Printmaking
Contact Elizabeth Busey elizabeth@elizabethbusey.com or 812-345-3840
Website elizabethbusey.com Facebook http://www.facebook.com/ElizabethBuseyPrintmaking/
Description My reduction linocuts feature both the microscopic details of the natural world, as well as aerial depictions of scenic topographies. Framed and unframed work range in price from $200 - $800 dollars. Contact me to arrange a display

Art Form Painting/Illustration/Graphic Design
Contact Brittany Olson brittany.olson.illustration@gmail.com
Website or Facebook brittanyolsonillustration.com
Description I'm a graphic design specialist at IU, but in my spare time I love fiddling with any and all visual arts—paintings, illustrations, logo design, basically everything. I've been commissioned to create paintings and illustrations of pets, people, and places, and I've also worked on professional logo and branding design for multiple businesses. My prices vary depending on size and medium, but I try to keep costs as low as I can because I believe that everyone should be able to afford art. My wood slice paintings start at $100 plus the cost of materials, and my canvas paintings start at $150. My illustration work falls in the same price range, but also varies depending upon what is actually needed.
Contact the artist if you would like to display their work at your location free of charge, with option to purchase, during the month of August 2016 - Bloomington ARTnership events.

Art Form Textiles, painted mandalas, shibori scarves
Contact Amy Patrick alpatric@indiana.edu
Website or Facebook https://www.facebook.com/AmyLuePatrick

Description Sewing and quilting. Lessons and commission work. Class sessions run $20-100. Finished art pieces vary. $50-$1000
Contact the artist if you would like to display their work at your location free of charge, with option to purchase, during the month of August 2016 - Bloomington ARTnership events.

Art Form Mixed media, 2D art
Contact Leslie Green CEO Stone Belt Arc, Incorporated lgreen@stonebelt.org (812) 332-2168
Website or Facebook www.stonebelt.org
Description Our art studio features the works of numerous artists with disabilities.
Contact the Leslie Green if you would like to display their work at your location free of charge, with option to purchase, during the month of August 2016 - Bloomington ARTnership events.

Art Form pen/watercolor journaling and photo documentation
Contact Kriste Lindberg kriste.lindberg@gmail.com
Website or Facebook
Personal Facebook page
Description I primarily do pen/watercolor journaling of events, also photo documenting. It is a wonderful way to connect with and record what is happening around you... as well as to share. I typically donate my works to friends*, non-profits, as well as local media. However, on occasion, I do sell (have won awards through salons hosted by the National Speleological Society for some of them!). Compensation is flexible. Member: Bloomington Watercolor Society, Bloomington Photography Club
Contact the artist if you would like to display their work at your location free of charge, with option to purchase, during the month of August 2016 - Bloomington ARTnership events.

Art Form Photography
Contact Hugh Hazelrigg hugeduck@hotmail.com
​Website or Facebook http://www.hazelrigg.biz http://hazelrigg.phanfare.com
Description I have been steeped in photography since childhood. I have good equipment and know how to use it. Architecture, people, events, pets, artifacts, nature, landscapes are all in my portfolio. Digital restoration is also a specialty. A reasonable price is negotiable depending on type and size of the job. References available
Contact the artist if you would like to display their work at your location free of charge, with option to purchase, during the month of August 2016 - Bloomington ARTnership events.

Art Form Photography
Contact Mike Waddell waddell.mike@gmail.com 812-369-1010
Website / Facebook Anicca Photography on Facebook https://www.flickr.com/photos/myquaddell/
Description Portrait Services; Creative portraiture; publicity work/head shots; Fine Art Prints
$100 per hour and up; rates negotiable depending on project; fine art prints $35 and up.
Contact the artist if you would like to display their work at your location free of charge, with option to purchase, during the month of August 2016 - Bloomington ARTnership events.

Art Form Woodturning
Contact Max Monts Mmonts@bluemarble.net
Website or Facebook https://Hoosierartist.org
Description Demo of wood lathe turning. Teaching of the 'lost' art of wood turning. Free or small fee
Contact the artist if you would like to display their work at your location free of charge, with option to purchase, during the month of August 2016 - Bloomington ARTnership events.

Art Form Pen and ink drawing, color pencils, water color, marker art, pencil drawing
Contact John E Buchanan realj73@yahoo.com
Website https://realj73@yahoo.com
Description Fantasy/Comic Drawings. Commissioned illustrations welcomed, $20. Per hour 

The BloomingtonARTnerhship initiative is part of a Leadership Bloomington Monroe Count (LBNC) project with the support of the Arts Alliance of Greater Bloomington.  The LBMC is a program offered in partnership by Indiana University and theGreater Bloomington Chamber of Commerce.
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