MICHIANA ANNUAL ART COMPETITION OPENING RECEPTION AT THE BOX FACTORY ON MAY 15
The Michiana Annual Art Competition—or MAAC for short—showcases works by over 120 of the finest artists in the region. The popular, multimedia exhibit, “MAAC in the Box,” is held at the Box Factory for the Arts from May 15 through July 5 with support from members, area businesses, and corporate sponsors, including Visit Southwest Michigan. Artists and the general public are invited to the MAAC Opening Reception on Friday, May 15, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Enjoy drinks for purchase at the Box Bar, free
“WORK AT HAND” DOCUMENTARY FILM SHOWING AT THE BOX FACTORY MAY 23
“Work at Hand,” a documentary film about the painter Michael K. Paxton, will be presented at 7PM on May 23rd at the Box Factory for the Arts, 1101 Broad Street. There will be an artist’s talk following the screening.A $5 donation to the Box Factory is requested to attend the screening. Drinks will be available for purchase at the Box Factory Bar.“Work at Hand” chronicles the life of the artist Michael K. Paxton. From his humble beginnings in the hills of West Virginia to his time as an art student at
“GODCOCTEAUTHEORY” EXPERIMENTAL SHORT FILM SHOWING AT THE BOX FACTORY MAY 15
Filmmakers Jon Hammerbeck and Neil Harvey are back at the Box Factory for the Arts, 1101 Broad St., with a new experimental short film: “GodCocteauTheory.” The film will be screened repeatedly on Friday, May 15, from 5:30-7PM during the Opening Reception of this year's MAAC Exhibition at the Box Factory. Join the group down in the Box Factory’s Library on the lower floor, where commentary will be encouraged, and chocolate will be provided! “This experiment further fires our enthusiasm for the work and
Accomplished area artists 'Face Off' at the Box Factory's Spring ArtJam Friday, May 1, 6-9PM
The public is invited to Face Off: A Live Portrait Event on Friday, May 1, 6-9PM, at the Box Factory for the Arts. Get ready for the exciting return of one of our most anticipated annual events — Face Off: A Live Portrait Event. For the past 25 years, Box Factory studio artist Robert Williams has held group portrait painting sessions twice every week. Face Off gives the public a unique opportunity to observe these talented local artists as they work. This year, 17 artists, each displaying their own
SAINTS PORTRAIT EXHIBIT BY MATT PAYOVICH AT THE BOX FACTORY APRIL 23 - MAY 3
Local artist Matt Payovich was commissioned by Father David Kime of Mary, Mother of Mercy Parish in Michigan City, IN to create eight portraits of saints. The portraits will be hung adjacent to eight saint relics, which were donated to the church. Lucia-Bim Merle, the church's Pastoral Associate, said: “The relics are the sacred reminders of the men and women who lived their lives in faith.” Before the portraits are sent to the church for permanent installation, they will be on exhibit at the Box Factory
