This month, we’re excited to showcase our artist-in-residence, Cortlan Waters Bartley!
We first met Cortlan Waters-Bartley during the Indiana Arts Commission Artist Workshop with the Carnegie Center and The Floyd Library and were immediately drawn to her energy and talent! So what will you see Cortlan doing at The Root?
- A wide variety of lettering work, from large scale window and chalkboard lettering designs to small scale, traditional dip pen calligraphy
- Interactive design projects with input from members and visitors
- Digital work using her iPad Pro and Procreate
- Custom signage on wood or acrylic surfaces
…to name a few! Be sure to stop in for a visit to see and experience her art!
We’re also excited to be hosting some new faces for this Art Walk!
Ça et Là Imports is a business Cassandra Alexander started with her fiance in 2021. They import high quality, handmade items from our community in the South of France including hand painted pottery, garden decor, and hand-sewn purses and totes. They're an international couple hoping to share the elegance and taste of Provence across the Atlantic in our Kentuckiana community. They enjoy sharing information about the individual artisans who craft each piece of art by hand and discussing their craft and Southern lifestyle with our neighbors! The website includes a few photos of the type of art they sell. You can find them at www.caetlaimports.myshopify.com or on social media:
Facebook: caetlaimports
Instagram: @caetlaimports
Energetically in Harmony is a minority owned business, run by Patty Matsumoto. She sells handmade jewelry from all around the world, made from precious stones and crystals and crafted with the intention of bringing balance and healing to those who wear them. Patty’s passion is to use her calling and intuition as an energy coach, teacher, and guide providing support to all those who are called to her. Her art is to act as a unifier of relationships between mind and body using a variety of modalities including Reiki and Hawaiian Shamanism. You can visit her website at www.eih111.com or find her on social media:
Facebook: eih11
Instagram: @energetically_in_harmony
Both businesses are woman owned and run with the intention of bringing their communities together in a space of honor and appreciation for art, culture, and balanced lifestyle.
ABOUT THE ART WALK
Join us for an exciting evening of art and culture as we celebrate the talents of local artists and the vibrant downtown community! Our downtown art walk will take you on a tour of some of the most creative and unique businesses in the area, each showcasing the work of talented artists.
Stroll from shop to shop, gallery to gallery, and soak up the atmosphere of our beautiful downtown neighborhood. Meet the artists behind the artwork and learn about their creative process, inspiration, and techniques. Whether you're an avid art collector, a curious visitor, or simply looking for a fun night out, this event has something for everyone.
From paintings and illustrations to photography and music, there will be a diverse range of styles and mediums to enjoy. You'll also have the opportunity to purchase artwork directly from the artists, so you can take a piece of the evening home with you.
This will occur every third Friday of the month.
So mark your calendar and join us for an unforgettable evening of art, community, and fun. We can't wait to see you there!