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Dec 18, 2017

Holiday Shipping

Holiday Shipping

 

Today is the day!  You have until midnight tonight to place your orders for holiday gifts.  This will assure that you gifts will arrive on time. If you live in the Indianapolis area and would like to arrange a pickup of your items please contact me.  Visit my Etsy shop to finish up (or start) your holiday shopping.


 

Dec 8, 2017

New Prints

New items added to my Etsy shop

Women's March 
 
I've had quite a few requests for prints of my Women's March piece.  I created this piece as part of my "Thats What She Said" series taking my inspiration from the Women's Marches around the world on January 21st, 2017.  



New Postcards
 
I've also added quite a few new postcards from my "Thats What She Said" series.  These postcards with quotes from amazing women throughout history are perfect for gifts, to frame, put on your fridge, on your desk, or even to mail your representatives.


 
Holiday Shipping
 
Please keep shipping dates in mind for holiday gifts.  For Christmas orders needs to be placed by December 18th in order to arrive on time.  Place your orders now for Hanukkah. Happy holidays and happy new year.

Nov 27, 2017

Stutz Starry Night

Stutz Starry Night - Friday, December 1st
5PM to 10PM

 
I will have my studio open at the historic Stutz Business and Art Center on Friday, December 1st from 5-10PM.  More than 40 artists will have their studios full of amazing work. Many of the artists will be participating in a door decoration contest so make sure to vote for your favorite. There will also be food vendors and music throughout the building. Maps will be given out at the entrance so you don’t get lost.  Best of all, parking and admission are free. More information about this festive event can be found at www.stutzartists.com.

This year I started a series titled: “That’s What She Said”. In this series I created little artworks featuring quotes from women throughout history. Some of the women I have been inspired by are Susan B. Anthony, Elizabeth Cody Stanton, Margaret Mead, and Julia Gillard.  I have also continued my work on paintings of amazing women such as Rosalind Franklin who discovered the double helix structure of DNA using a process called x-ray crystallography.  My most popular piece this year has been my “Nevertheless She Persisted” ladies.  The limited edition prints of these persistent ladies are finding homes quickly, so be sure to pick a few up before they are gone.


Be sure to follow me on social media to get a behind the scenes look at my work. Don’t forget to support your local businesses when shopping this holiday season and also that original artwork makes a great gift.

Oct 22, 2017

Irvington Halloween

Irvington Halloween Street Festival  Saturday, October 28th 10AM to 5PM
 
Saving the best for last, I will be setup this Saturday for my last fair of the year.  I will be participating in the Irvington Halloween Street Festival from 10AM to 5PM.  My booth will be on Washington street near the Irving Theater on Ritter Avenue.  It's always a great time with lots of great stuff to see with over 200 booths, costumes, tasty food, music, and even a parade.  For more information please visit www.irvingtonhalloween.com. See you there.

Save the Date - Stutz Starry Night



Mark your calendars, Stutz Starry Night will be December 1st.  Tour the festively decorated artists studios at the Stutz Business and Art Center 5-10PM.  Finish (or start) your holiday shopping with one of a kind artwork from your favorite local artists.

Oct 5, 2017

Monument Circle Art Fair

Monument Circle Art Fair - Saturday October 7th, 10AM to 5PM
 
I will be setup downtown this Saturday for this year's Monument Circle Art Fair.  This will be the third year for this wonderful event and my third year participating. Stop by and see my latest work.  I will be bringing a few new items that I am very excited about.  For more information about this great art fair please visit www.monumentcircleart.com 



New Items in my Etsy Shop
 
I have just added quite a few new items to my Etsy shop.  They include new postcards and pendant necklaces. Swing by my Etsy shop and check them out.  As always, if you would like to purchase an item and pick it up at Monument Circle on Saturday to save on shipping please contact me.

Sep 13, 2017

Art Squared in Fountain Square



Fountain Square Art Squared - Saturday September 16th, 11AM to 6PM

 
Art Squared is all about three events all in one day. There will be an art fair, masterpiece in a day, and an art parade.  I will be participating in the Art fair from 11AM to 6PM.  The fair will be located in the heart of fountain Square along Virgina Ave and Shelby Street.  My booth will be along Virgina Avenue.


 

Be The Change
September 14th - October 31st
 


Women4Change Indiana announces Be the Change, an exhibit of local, original visual art. This exhibit offers the perspective of Hoosier women artists at this difficult time for our country in the tradition of art that both reflects society and challenges each of us to "Be the Change."

Please join us for an opening reception on Thursday, September 14th 6-8PM at the Indiana Interchurch Center to enjoy an exciting and thought-provoking evening in the company of fellow "women for change." Light refreshments and snacks will be served. The exhibit will remain on display through October 31, 2017. For more information click here.

Sep 5, 2017

Penrod

 

Penrod - Saturday September 9th
 9AM to 5PM

 
I will be one of over 300 artists setup on the beautiful grounds of the Indianapolis Museum of Art for this amazing art fair.  My booth will be B4 in the blue section near one of the stages.   Discounted tickets are available online until September 7th.  There are several lots nearby that offer free parking and shuttle service to and from the fair.  For more information please visit www.penrod.org. Stop by, say hello, and enjoy Indiana's nicest day.


 
Irvington Farmer's Market
Sunday, September 10th 12-3PM
 
I will also be setup Sunday afternoon for the monthly Irvington Farmer's Market in Ellenburger park. 
 


Be The Change
September 14th - October 31st 
 
Women4Change Indiana announces Be the Change, an exhibit of local, original visual art. This exhibit offers the perspective of Hoosier women artists at this difficult time for our country in the tradition of art that both reflects society and challenges each of us to "Be the Change."

Please join us for an opening reception on Thursday, September 14th 6-8PM at the Indiana Interchurch Center to enjoy an exciting and thought-provoking evening in the company of fellow "women for change." Light refreshments and snacks will be served. The exhibit will remain on display through October 31, 2017. For more information click here.

Aug 2, 2017

Art Fair on the Square

Art on the Square - Saturday August 5th
 9AM to 5PM 

 
The Hamilton County Artists Association will be having their annual Art Fair on the Square this Saturday.  It will be at the historic courthouse from 9-5.  Many artists will have their booths setup on the courthouse lawn displaying and selling their work from paintings, sculpture, jewelry and more. Swing by and check out my latest paintings and new prints.
 

Rosalind Franklin Limited Edition
Reproductions Now Available
I've had many many requests for prints of one of my most recent pieces, Rosalind Franklin.  Rosalind is the amazing woman who discovered the double helix in DNA using a process called x-ray crystallography.  Unfortunately, two men stole her photographs and got a noble prize for her discovery.

I now have limited edition prints of Rosalind Franklin in my Etsy shop.  You can also get prints, or the original, on Saturday at Art on the Square.

Jul 2, 2017

CarmelFest


CarmelFest - Monday, July 3rd 3-10:30 PM
& Tuesday, July 4th Noon-Fireworks

 
Come see all my latest artwork at CarmelFest. The festival takes place at Civic Square in Carmel.  It is a two day event lasting from 3 p.m. on Monday the third to 10:30 p.m. and Noon until the fireworks display on the 4th. There will be lots of vendors, food, activities, a parade, and fireworks on the 4th. My booth will be pm the north side of the festival, near the fire station. For more information please visit www.carmelfest.net. See you there!



Would you like to receive monthly art goodies from me?  You can sign up for that and a whole lot more on my Patreon page. 

May 17, 2017

Broad Ripple Art Fair


Broad Ripple Art Fair
 Saturday, May 20th 10-6 &
Sunday, May 21st 10-5

 

I will be one of the over 200 artists participating in the Broad Ripple Art Fair this weekend at the Indianapolis Art Center.  My booth will be number 223 in the the Artists Lot to the east of the art center.  I have been very busy in the studio these past few weeks getting some new pieces ready for the big event. Even if you visited my studio for the Stutz Open House or swung by my booth at the Virginia Avenue Folk Festival last weekend,  there will be new artwork to see.  For a sneak peak at a few of the piece I have been working on, check out FacebookInstagram, or Twitter.  For more information on the Broad Ripple Art Fair please visit indplsartcenter.org  See you this weekend!

May 3, 2017

Hoosier Women in Art & Virgiana Avenue Folk Fest

Thank you to everyone who made it out this past weekend to the Stutz Artists Open House. Everyone had a great time and quite a few pieces found great homes.


Hoosier Women in Art - Opening Reception Friday May 5th, 6-8PM
The theme this year for Hoosier Women in Art is politics and protest.  I have three of my recent pieces on display.  This wonderful exhibition is at the Garfield Park Art Center and runs through May 27th.  For more information please visit www.gpacarts.org/exhibitions



Virginia Avenue Folk Fest - Saturday May 13th, 10AM to 10PM

I just love Fountain Square.  I will have my booth setup for my first outdoor art fair of the year.  Stop by and check out all of new work.  The three stages of bands will play all day long until about 10PM.  Vendors of all kinds will be setup along the street in between dancing and selling.  Swing by and say hello and maybe pick up something  for mom for Mother's Day.  For more information check out www.virginiaavenuefolkfest.com
 
Broad Ripple Art Fair
Saturday, May 20th 10AM to 6PM &
Sunday, May 21st 10-5PM

Save the date.  I will be one of the amazing artists setup for the Broad Ripple Art fair in a couple weeks. I'll send along more information later but until them, check out their website http://indplsartcenter.org/events/braf/

Apr 27, 2017

Stutz Artist Open House

 

I would like to formally invite you to the 24th Annual 2017 Raymond James Stutz Artists Open House.  Below are some questions and answers about this event.  For more information please visit www.stutzartists.com.

What is the Raymond James Stutz Artists Open house?
The Stutz Open House is an annual event held every April. The open house is a fundraiser for the Stutz Artist Association Residency Program which gives free studios to a few emerging artists for an entire year.  The open house started out years ago with just a few artists inviting their friends and patrons over for a small party and has now grown into a two day event with around seven thousand people attending every year. This year there will be over sixty artists participating as well as many businesses.

What are the dates and times for the open house?
This year the open house will be Friday, April 28th and Saturday, April 29th.  The doors open Friday at 5:30PM and close at 10:30PM.  On Saturday, doors open at 2:00PM and close at 7:00PM.


Where and what is the Stutz Building?
The historic Stutz Building is located in downtown Indianapolis at 1060 N. Capital Avenue. The building is so huge it takes up a whole city block.  It is between 10th and 11th Streets and Capital and Senate Avenues.

The Stutz building is a historic car factory in downtown Indianapolis.  The Stutz Motor company produced many different types of cars including racing cars at could be seen during the Indianapolis 500.  Today, many businesses and artists call the building home.  However, there is quite the vintage car collection that fills up a room on the second floor and also scattered throughout the building.  Locations and descriptions of the vehicles will be included in the program.

What all is there to see and do at the Open house?
There are over sixty artists who will have their studios all neat and tidy with artwork on display for purchase. There will also be musical entertainment throughout the building as well as many food vendors.  This year there will be artist demos both days and a scavenger hunt for kids on Saturday.  Wine and Canvas will also be doing special painting events.

In the Raymond James Stutz Art Gallery on the first floor of the building, there will be “First Stop” which is an art exhibition that features a few pieces of artwork from each artist participating in the open house. This is a great way to preview which artists you would like to visit first.

What kind of artwork will there be?
The Stutz building houses the most artists in one building in the entire Midwest.  This means there will be lots of art.  There are painters, sculptors, photographers, jewelry makers, textile and fabric artists, artists who work with steel and other heavy duty metal, furniture makers, and many more.   Prices of artwork can range from $10 to $10,000.

Where is your studio?
My studio is E-340 on the third floor right in the middle of the E building.  Upon entry to the open house, you will receive a map of the entire building with the location of all the artists’ studios and businesses.  It is a very big building with lots to see, and there will be many volunteers placed throughout the building to help you find what you are looking for.  Many art lovers attend both days to make sure they don’t miss anything.

What will you have new this year?
Earlier this year I launched a Kickstarter campaign called “That’s What She Said”.  I created artwork inspired by quotes from women throughout history.  I will have many of these originals as well as limited edition prints available.  I have also added to my artwork of different amazing women throughout history such as Annie Jump Cannon who came up with a star classification system we still use today.  She herself classified over 400,000 stars.   To get a preview of my work please visit my website www.bonniefillenwarth.com.   You can also follow me on Facebook, Twitter, and on Instagram for some behind the scenes action. 
 
If you would like to purchase artwork prior to the open house, check out my Etsy shop. Etsy is an online marketplace for artisans selling amazing handmade and vintage items www.etsy.com/shop/bonniefillenwarth.  Use the coupon code OPENHOUSE2017 if you would like to purchase artwork online and pick it up at the open house to save on shipping. 

How much does it cost?
Tickets cost $16 the day of the event.  There are $12 in advance at select Old National Banking Centers or at the Stutz Business Center Office (317)488-7373. You can also purchase tickets online for $12 at www.stutzartists.com. Children twelve and under will receive free admission with a paying adult.  Saturday re-entry is free with the previous day’s ticket stub.  

Will there be parking?
There will be plenty of parking available.  There is street parking all the way around the building and parking in specially marked lots for this huge event, and best of all it is free.  For a map, please visit www.stutzartists.com. 

Hope to see you this year

Feb 1, 2017

Remember the Ladies

I am so excited to share this piece with you!

Remember the Ladies


 I just finished this piece of a Abigail Adams quote today.  This will be one of the prints you get to choose from when you back my Kickstarter project.

I also added another backing level.

Originals! I've added special backer levels if you would like one of these original pieces.  They will be framed and ready to hang on your wall.  Since they are original pieces only one will be available; so if you see one you can't live without act quickly.  I will be adding the original framed option for each piece as I finish them.

Jan 26, 2017

That's What She Said Kickstarter

Kickstarter: That's What She Said
 
I just launched my first Kickstater campaign.  I am wanting to create text based artwork of quotes from women throughout history. Help me reach my goal so I can spread the words of these amazing women. In exchange for your support I am offering some great rewards. Check out my Kickstarter campaign here.



Red at the Stutz 
Opening Reception February 3rd 5-9PM
 
I will have three little pieces in this wonderful exhibition during the month of February.  It is a mix of your favorite Stutz artists as well as some great local artists. 

What does RED conjure up for you? The Stutz Artists Association presents a February exhibition in the Raymond James Stutz Art Gallery titled "RED." This exhibit encourages artists to explore the range of emotions, symbolism and varied meanings of this powerful expressive color. Central Indiana artists interpret the concept of RED in a personal way through their chosen medium.

An opening reception will be held in conjunction with IDADA First Friday, February 3, 2017, 5-9 pm. The gallery will be open weekdays 11:00 am – 2 pm from Feb. 6–24.



And finally,  I will be adding lots of new items to my Etsy shop in the next few days. Note cards, postcards and original works of art, oh my!