Manufactured Democracy, Up Close: Blooming Earth, and Maternity = Me/Ma + EternityThe Waldron Arts Center is excited to present three new shows in the galleries for August and September. In the Miller Gallery, Huner Emin presents the installation, Manufactured Democracy. This exhibition, consisting of a series of light boxes, as well as a video, remarks on the experiences of the Kurdish and Iraqi people during and after the 2003 invasion of Iraq. Emin’s reference to the Purple Fingers election of 2005 provides a concise backdrop for the individuals whose names are represented and memorialized by the artist in his work. The installation is a somber reminder of the humanity of those whose individuality is so often lost in the statistics fed to those who are only experiencing a conflict of this scale secondarily.
Up Close: Blooming Earth, is a unique opportunity to experience an unlikely artistic medium - mycelium. In this work, artist Maria Schechter, uses foraged materials and botanical painting methods, in addition to a variety of mycelium species. Each piece evokes a sense of wonder at the abilities of nature, as well as encouraging each individual viewer to experience and explore their natural worlds. Schechter’s focus on centuries-old techniques, ethical foraging, and ecologically-responsible artwork creates an environment in which it is possible to better understand our symbiotic relationship with the world that surrounds us.
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The City of Bloomington Utilities (CBU) has raised the income threshold for its financial assistance program offered to customers in partnership with the South Central Community Action Program (SCCAP). A customer may now qualify if the household is at or below 300% of the Federal Poverty Guideline. For instance, a family of four with an annual income of $93,600 would be financially eligible.
Customers may qualify more than once per year, and other options such as payment plans are also available. Information can be found at bloomington.in.gov/utilities/residential. CBU budgeted $50,000 for this program in 2024. To apply, please fill out an online interest form at civiform.bloomington.in.gov/programs/water-assistance or contact SCCAP at 812-339-3447. he City of Bloomington Community and Family Resources Department will administer a community-based Violence Reduction Grants, a project to invest annually in evidence-based violence prevention projects offered by neighborhood-based agencies and organizations in Bloomington. Mayor Kerry Thomson has allocated $150,000 to support community efforts to prevent, intervene and reduce violence in Bloomington.
Eligible applicants include, but are not limited to, non-profit organizations, neighborhood associations, resident councils, and faith communities that serve Bloomington neighborhoods. Applicants with proven experience in crime intervention and addressing issues related to retaliatory and youth-involved violence are particularly encouraged to apply. The grants are intended to strengthen grassroots organizations focused on violence prevention and ensure resources reach the residents who need them most. Applications that involve collaborations with two or more partners will be viewed favorably. Eligible organizations may apply for grants up to $25,000. To apply or learn more, visit bton.in/vrg24. The submission deadline is Friday, August 30th, 2024 at 5 p.m. Grant award announcements will be made no later than September 15th, 2024. For questions, please contact City of Bloomington Ambassador Program Manager Charles Culp at 812-349-3430 or [email protected].  If you're curious about blockchain, the revolutionary technology behind cryptocurrency, this event is for you! During this webinar, Phillip G. Bradford, PhD, a distinguished computer scientist, author of "Chains That Bind Us," and Associate Professor in Residence at The University of Connecticut, will unravel blockchain's potential to revolutionize diverse industries, offering insights into its economic foundations, security aspects, and real-world applications. Don't miss this chance to gain a comprehensive understanding of blockchain from a true expert in the field.
Event: Uncover the Secrets of Blockchain Date: Wednesday, August 14, 2024 Time: 12 PM Eastern / 9 AM Pacific Location: Zoom (a link will be emailed once you are registered) To Register: https://hurlowwealth.com/events Hurlow Wealth Management Group, Inc. is a Registered Investment Adviser. Advisory services are only offered to clients or prospective clients where Hurlow Wealth Management Group, Inc. and its representatives are properly licensed or exempt from licensure.  Thank you for your interest in joining the Women’s Financial Book Club: Women, Wealth and Wisdom. This summer, we’ll be reading “Women & Money" by Suze Orman.
The book club's goals are three-fold: 1. Create a safe space for women to ask financial questions. 2. Educate women about money issues they commonly avoid. 3. To empower women to make financial decisions. BONUS: To relax and have a little fun! We’ll get together for a discussion in Bloomington on Monday, August 12, 2024 from 5-7 PM at the offices of Hurlow Wealth Management Group (3925 Hagan Street Suite 300, Bloomington, IN). To Register: https://hurlowwealth.com/events Hurlow Wealth Management Group, Inc. is a Registered Investment Adviser. Advisory services are only offered to clients or prospective clients where Hurlow Wealth Management Group, Inc. and its representatives are properly licensed or exempt from licensure. Deadline to apply: August 15, 20224 The 2025 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship application is now available in Monroe County through the Community Foundation of Bloomington and Monroe County. The Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Program (LECSP) will provide 147 scholarships statewide and two scholarships in Monroe County. LECSP scholarships may be used for otherwise unreimbursed full tuition, required fees, and a special allocation of up to $900 per year. The special allocation may cover the costs for required books and required equipment for four years of undergraduate study on a full-time basis leading to a baccalaureate degree at any eligible Indiana public or private nonprofit college or university.
The program, administered statewide by Independent Colleges of Indiana (ICI) and locally in Monroe County through the Community Foundation of Bloomington and Monroe County, is open to all Indiana residents who:
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