DISPLAY. PERFORM. EXPERIENCE. APPRECIATE.
Connecting our community to the arts
The Arts Alliance of Greater Bloomington (AAGB) is an organization connecting artists with each other and the community to facilitate collaboration and enrich Bloomington's vibrant arts network. Join us to share your artistry through the Bloomington Arts Directory, social media (Facebook, Instagram), or Arts Alliance Center (located in College Mall)!
Bloomington Chamber Singers
Constellation Stage & Screen
Painting class at Arts Alliance Center
Bloomington Symphony Orchestra
Middle Eastern Dancers
Writers Guild at Bloomington
Henry Leck painting
Stages Bloomington
Voces Novae
Bloomington Open Studios Tour - Meg Lagodzki
Arts Alliance Center Gallery
WHAT’S HAPPENING IN BTOWN
Artists for Climate Awareness: Distant Thunder
We are excited to welcome the talented artists at Artists for Climate Awareness to the Pillar Arts Flex Space this April! 🌿✨
🗓️ Reception Date: Sunday, April 6
🕒 Time: 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
📍 Location: Pillar Arts Alliance Center, College Mall
🍴 Enjoy: Complimentary food and drinks
🎨 Engage: Meet and mingle with the talented Artists for Climate Awareness artists
If you miss the reception, don’t worry! Their work will be featured in our gallery through the end of April. Don’t miss this wonderful opportunity to experience stunning artwork and connect with local artists.
Nature Walk led by Roger Hangarter
We are thrilled to welcome talented student composers and writers from the IU Jacobs School of Music and IU Biology Professor, Roger Hangarter, to perform a unique and immersive experience in the Pillar Arts Alliance Center gallery this weekend! 🌿✨
🗓️ Date: Saturday, April 26
🕒 Time: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
📍 Location: Pillar Arts Alliance Center, College Mall
🎨 Engage: Connect with nature, the arts, and fellow creatives in this immersive experience
This exciting event is one-of-a-kind and free to all so tell a friend to tell a friend and join us for a creative and nature-filled afternoon!
Innovation & the Arts Workshop by Alain Barker
Join us at the Pillar Arts Alliance Center next month for an entrepreneurial workshop led by Alain Barker! ✨
🗓️ Date: Saturday, May 3
🕒 Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
📍 Location: Pillar Arts Alliance Center, College Mall
🍴 Enjoy: Connect with local artists
🎨 Engage: Learn essential skills to grow your business
“The Foundation of a Sustainable Life in the Arts” is an exciting and free 2-hour workshop for local artists on building financial sustainability through planning, grants, marketing & more. We can’t wait to see you there! 👀
Sara Steffey McQueen: Artists Inspired by Nature
We can’t wait for Sara Steffey McQueen to join us at Pillar Arts Alliance Center this May! 🌸
🗓️ Reception Date: Friday, May 9
🕒 Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
📍 Location: Pillar Arts Alliance Center, College Mall
🍴 Enjoy: Complimentary food and drinks
🎨 Engage: Connect with Sara and experience her artwork in-person
Her work will be on display in the Flex Space all month. Join us for an amazing evening of creativity and connection with the arts community.
FIND AN ARTIST. JOIN THE COMMUNITY.
Bloomington Arts Directory
Explore our newly revamped arts directory, free for all local artists and arts organizations.
Click the pictures to learn more about each category. Join today and connect with our vibrant community!
WHERE THE MAGIC HAPPENS
Display and sell your art in the Arts Alliance Center Gallery
Rent the Flex Space for musical performances, rehearsals, classes or other arts-related events
Schedule a one-month group or solo exhibits in the Flex Space
BECOMING A MEMBER OF AAGB
Member benefits
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Promote your art
Spread words about your work or performance through the Alliance’s newsletter, social media account, and at cultural events.
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Connect with patrons
Members of the AAGB are highlighted in the Arts Directory so that patrons can find you more easily.
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Connect with amazing artists
Find fellow artists in our Arts Directory. Get inspired by in our networking events connecting creative professionals.
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Reduced rate for great space
You’re an active artist? Members can display their work and host activities at our amazing Arts Alliance Center at a reduced rate.
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Professional Development
The Alliance organizes professional development workshops and networking events so that you can grow further as an artist.
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Have an impact
As a member, you have the opportunity to have a positive impact on the arts community in the Greater Bloomington area by volunteering or joining a committee
FAQs
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The AAC (Arts Alliance Center) is a project by the AAGB (Arts Alliance of Greater Bloomington) to show artists’ works and performances. Find more about our Gallery and Flex Space in the AAC, and Events you might want to join.
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The AAGB is funded by the Bloomington Arts Commission and Indiana Arts Commission. We are also blessed with sponsors that support our course.
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The Bloomington Arts Directory is a resource for artists and arts organizations to connect with the community. To get listed, use the “Add“ function above the directory. Learn more about the directory in our blog.
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Yes, you can post your events on our Bloomington Arts Calendar, follow these steps:
Visit the calendar page through this link
Click the "Submit Event" button
Fill out the event submission form with all relevant information, including the event title, date, time, location, description, and any additional details.
Submit the form for review by the volunteers at the Arts Alliance.
See more about the Bloomington Arts Calendar in this blogpost.
WITH FUNDING FROM
BLOOMINGTON THRIFT SHOP - PSY IOTA XI