HANDS in Autism® celebrates its 9th annual Art Expo, “In the Details” on April 25 – 26, 2019 in the Simon Family Tower at Riley Hospital for Children of IU Health.

This free, public event showcases artwork created by individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and other disabilities—giving them an opportunity to showcase their strengths, build their confidence and educate their community. Also contributing artwork are some of the community members who work with and support individuals with ASD. For nine years, this event has presented a public forum for artists to share their vision of the world around us as it relates to disabilities, as well as to reflect their thoughts, interests, and experiences using their medium of choice (e.g., 2D, 3D, fine art, mixed media, photography digital media, and etcetera).

Coinciding with National Autism Awareness month, the Autism Art Expo offers a unique platform to raise awareness about ASD; and to explore how together we can create a friendlier, more inviting and accepting community for individuals with ASD and other disabilities. “By providing a glimpse into the amazing minds of individuals with ASD who may utilize art as a means of expression, we help break down the barriers of stigma and promote awareness and acceptance of individuals who may see the details in life a bit differently than others,” says Dr. Naomi Swiezy, Director of HANDS in Autism® Interdisciplinary Training and Resource Center within the Department of Psychiatry at the Indiana University School of Medicine.

At the opening event, Evening with the Arts Showcase hosted on Thursday, April 25 from 6:00PM to 8:00PM, visitors will be able to enjoy the artwork, mingle with the artists and participate in activities that promote learning about ASD and how to raise awareness across our communities. The Art Expo will continue on April 26, 2019 from 9:00AM to 4:00PM. Free art activities, games and prizes will be available on both days.

Riley Hospital for Children at Indiana University Health, downtown Indy, is a great location for this family-friendly event with convenient parking and public access. Additional information about the Art Expo and its history is available on the HANDS in Autism® website at handsinautism.iupui.edu/artexpo.html.

The HANDS in Autism® Interdisciplinary Training and Resource Center, located at the Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis campus, was founded in 2004 to extend the outreach and training at the Indiana University School of Medicine. HANDS is committed to providing innovative, research-based and practical services trainings, resources and technical support to school staff, medical and service providers, caregivers and individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and those with social, communication, neurodevelopmental and behavioral challenges across the lifespan. Additional information about the services, supports and resources offered by HANDS can be found at www.HANDSinAutism.iupui.edu.

HANDS facilitates the Indiana Interdisciplinary Autism Coordinating Council (IIACC) that was initiated by the Indiana Family Social Services Administration (FSSA). HANDS works with this State advisory council to promote engagement in efficient and effective exchange of information on autism-related activities among member agencies, as well as to leverage resources and experiences to address common issues and outcomes to fill identified gaps within communities and regions statewide. Additional information pertaining to Indiana’s efforts to increase awareness and quality of life for individuals with autism through the IIACC and the Indiana Comprehensive State Plan for Autism is available at https://www.in.gov/fssa/ddrs/3355.htm and www.indiananetwork.org. HANDS in Autism® also assists communities in addressing ASD needs and gaps through provision of support and technical assistance that is provided to Local Community Cadres (LCCs) established in regions across the State in 2010. To find more information about LCCs and how to engage with one at the community level, visit https://handsinautism.iupui.edu/lcc.html#.XK3zmJhKi70.

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For more information about this and other events, visit HANDSinAutism.iupui.edu or contact HANDS in Autism® Interdisciplinary Training and Resource Center at [email protected] or 317/274-2675. Address: 1130 W. Michigan Street, Fesler Hall, Suite #302, Indianapolis, IN 43202.

April 23rd | Invitation Only Presale
1:00-9:00pm 12 Hour Volunteers
2:00-9:00pm 8 Hour Volunteers
3:00-9:00pm 4 Hour Volunteers
4:30-9:30pm Consignors & 2 Guest
6:00-9:00pm Prime Time Shopping & Special Guest
6:30-9:00pm First Time Parents/Grandparents/Foster/Adoptive Parents
7:00-9:00pm Military & Teacher

*Sorry, NO Children allowed at any presales. Nursing infants and children 12 yrs and older attending on a guest pass are welcome.

April 24th | Opening Day
Open 9:00am-7:00pm; $2 Admission (18 & older) Kids are Free! Register for a FREE Admission Ticket by clicking “Get Tickets” above or below!

April 25th | New Merchandise
NEW Items!
Open 9:00am-7:00pm; FREE Admission

April 26th | 25% off day
Open 9:00am-7:00pm; 25% off items without a star.
FREE Admission

April 27th | Discount Day
50% off items without a star
Open 9:00am-3:00pm; FREE Admission

75% off items without a star and marked to Donate
Open 5:00pm-9:00pm; FREE Admission

We will be closed from 3-5pm to reorganize.

Immerse yourself in the beauty of butterflies as these wonderful winged insects return to The Hilbert Conservatory.

A dazzling array of colors will fill every corner of the conservatory in this brand new show. A breathtaking mobile of giant proportions will twirl overhead as a rainbow of light shimmers in through stained glass panels.

As you walk through the warm, aromatic indoor garden, 40 species of butterflies will flit nearby — and one might even land on you! Each day, hundreds of new butterflies will be released from the chamber with about 13,000 released during the season. Learn about the amazing metamorphosis of these magical creatures — from egg to larva to pupa to butterfly. Then watch as they flutter and drink nectar from stunning glass feeders. Don’t forget your camera to capture the vivid native and exotic varieties (blue morphs, giant owls, zebra longwings, monarchs, and many more) as they swirl around you! Children also will love the new interactive butterfly building station!

Join us for a shared art experience in the ceramics studio! This family-focused class will foster exploration, skill-building and, most importantly the development of life-long learning skills through gallery explorations, reflective discussions, demonstrations, and hands-on ceramic projects.

In the Indianapolis Art Center’s youth classes, students work with professional artists to explore new media, improve their artistic skills, express themselves creatively and gain a deeper appreciation for the visual arts in a nurturing artistic community. Ages 4 and up can enjoy six weeks of fun in this family-focused class. Your Art Your Way – at the Indianapolis Art Center!

NOTE: You must register all members of your family that will be in attendance, up to 4 individuals per unit and each unit must include one adult. A discount will be applied to your purchase at checkout. One collaborative art project per family. All supplies are provided for youth & teen classes.

Saturdays, March 16-April 27 (Please Note: No Class on March 30)
2:00-4:00 pm
Every Saturday for 6 Weeks

Cost: $190 (for all 6 sessions)
Ages: 4 and Up

Register online by clicking the Learn More link below or call 317.255.2464. To check out all of the youth class offerings at the Indianapolis Art Center go to www.IndplsArtCenter.org/Youth_Teen.

Share in your toddler’s curiosity for the world as you create art inspired by space, the stars, and beyond! This exciting class will bring adults and children together to play with unique drawing and painting techniques that will be out of this world! In the Indianapolis Art Center’s youth classes, students work with professional artists to explore new media, improve their artistic skills, express themselves creatively and gain a deeper appreciation for the visual arts in a nurturing artistic community. Ages 2-4 can enjoy six weeks of fun in this galaxy inspired art class. Your Art Your Way – at the Indianapolis Art Center!

NOTE: A parent or caregiver must accompany each child to each class meeting. Registration is not required for the parent, only the child, but the parent must attend class with the child. All supplies are provided for youth & teen classes.

Saturdays, March 16-April 27 (Please Note: No Class on March 23)
11:30 am-12:30 pm
Every Saturday for 6 Weeks

Cost: $79 (for all 6 sessions)
Ages: 2-4 With Adult

Register online by clicking the Learn More link below or call 317.255.2464. To check out all of the youth class offerings at the Indianapolis Art Center go to www.IndplsArtCenter.org/Youth_Teen.

Remember that brilliant idea you had the other day for the coolest t-shirt ever? Bring your ideas and designs to the print studio and we’ll show you how to transfer them onto your clothes! Additional design projects and lessons included. In the Indianapolis Art Center’s youth classes, students work with professional artists to explore new media, improve their artistic skills, express themselves creatively and gain a deeper appreciation for the visual arts in a nurturing artistic community. Ages 10-14 can enjoy six weeks of fun in this hands-on class. Your Art Your Way – at the Indianapolis Art Center!

Saturdays, March 16-April 27 (Please Note: No Class on March 23)
9:30-11:30 am
Every Saturday for 6 Weeks

Cost: $168 (for all 6 sessions)
Ages: 10-14

Register online by clicking the Learn More link below or call 317.255.2464. To check out all of the youth and teen class offerings at the Indianapolis Art Center go to www.IndplsArtCenter.org/Youth_Teen.

Whether people think about it or not, who we are shapes how we dress – and the colors that we choose to wear. This new experience will showcase more than 50 outfits from the museum’s historic clothing and costume collection, including everyday wear from the 1800s, a party dress from the 1920s, an outfit from the Jackson 5, and incredible pieces from iconic Hoosier designers Stephen Sprouse and Bill Blass.

“Color of Style is an opportunity for visitors to see how amazing our collection of historic clothing is,” said Meghan Smith, curator of the exhibit. “Featuring everything from high fashion gowns to homemade baby clothes, this experience gives our visitors a chance to engage with the collection and remember their own fashion histories.”

From the start, the experience will immerse visitors in color. They will wind their way through a color tunnel on their way into the exhibit, then take a quiz to discover which color best represents them. Inside the experience, nine fashion pods will feature outfits from different decades and even centuries, divided by their colors: red, yellow, blue, green, orange, purple, pink, white and black.

A fun way for your 5- to 8-year-old child to try out participating in a production of the classical ballet “The Sleeping Beauty” with only a two-month time commitment. Dancers will participate in the fairy scene in “The Sleeping Beauty.”
Dancers will learn basic ballet technique and enjoy a unique performance experience

REHEARSAL SCHEDULE*
Rehearsals each Friday 5:30-6:30 p.m. from Mar. 8-May 10 (Spring Break Mar. 29-Apr.5) at Ballet Theatre of Carmel Academy
Extended rehearsals Friday, May 3 from 6:30- 8 p.m. @ BTC Studios and Saturday, May 4 from 1-3 p.m. @ offsite location
Performances at Westfield High School Saturday, May 11—warm-up times TBA;
performance at 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, May 12—warm-up times TBA, performance at 2 p.m.
*Dates are subject to change
FEES
Total Be a Fairy Program fee: $180
Fee covers seven weeks of rehearsal, costume rentals and production fees

Celebrate the Indianapolis Colts while exploring football’s role in American culture through digital interactive activities, player interviews, original artifacts, photographs and video of the Colts in action.

Discover how American football grew out of the rugby fields of English academies into the modern game loved by millions through sweeping changes brought about by the Industrial Revolution. Witness the Hoosier Dome and Lucas Oil Stadium’s rise into the Indianapolis skyline to redefine the city’s image as a championship football town. Snap a picture with your favorite Colts player and learn about their views on football, leadership and the NFL. Cast your vote for the best Colts player or the most memorable game moment and see how your choice compares to other fans. See the game through the eyes of officials by making a call on a real NFL play and find out if your decision matches the actual call. Relive the glory of the 2007 season and how the players and the coaches made it all possible. Scramble on the field as the Colt’s mascot Blue to juke and dodge oncoming tackles using your whole body. Explore the rise of the NFL and how it became the multibillion dollar juggernaut it is today. But most of all, connect with the story of the Colts and how they became a team that embodies the values, drive and heart of the city they call home.