By collaborating with Wheeler Arts Community residents andlocal teachers, the Wheeler Arts Community was able to offer art classes. Primarily aimed for children, these classes ranged fromlearning about photography, print making, collaging, and other painting techniques. Connecting with SENSE Charter School,the Wheeler Arts Community was able to have a consistent attendance record for the Fall 2011 semester. The classes willcontinue in 2012, starting in February.

Community Art Classes

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The partnership between Southeast Community Services and UIndyhas been in existence for over ten years. With the support from theKresge Foundation, we were able to offer a creative output for the senior citizens at the Senior Center, located in the community center.Many of the senior citizens in the Southeast live on a low, fixed income, and face considerable financial challenges. The activities we arrange, from art classes to film screenings, offer a place to explore the arts.

Southeast Community Services

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CEREBRAL DEPARTURE, an exhibition created by a local curator,was presented within the Wheeler Theatre in November, 2011. This exhibition dealt with contemporary issues, ranging from current events, consumerism, social change, and deception. Pieces came from all over the world, as far reaching as the UnitedKingdom and the Philippines.

Community Exhibitions

The partnership with SENSE was created when this school wasestablished in 2004. Through programs that talk abou conflic/resolution and bullying, students gained confidence when challenging situations presented themselves. In addition, SENSE teamed up with the Wheeler Arts Community to participate in free art classes, ranging from photography to print making. These classes continue throughout 2012. SENSE also participated in a magic show, performed by a Wheeler Arts Community resident artist.

SENSE Charter School

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The local council recently moved their headquarters ino the Wheeler Arts Community. Throughout 2011 and into 2012, they have been providing the area with creative programming, ranging from the Fountain Square Arts Parade, MasterpieceIn A Day competitions, and holiday celebrations within theWheeler Theatre. They allow new audiences to access Wheelerresources through their outreach.

Fountain Square Arts Council

Indianapolis Opera

Began in late 2011, this partnership has already seen one lecturefrom Indy Opera educators and performers to the music studentsat UIndy. The new year brings more, including a performance of a45-minute opera based upon the music of Charles Gounod and his FAUST, at the Wheeler Theatre.

Started in the summer of 2011, the TERTULIA series invitescommunity members to experience and react to both newand old forms of art. Beginning with a film screening inJune of 2011, the series recently showcased opera inDecember. Plans for 2012 include FAUST, an opera by Charles Gounod (a collaboration with Indy Opera), celebratingthe 200th birthday of Richard Wagner with his DER RINGDES NIBELUNGEN, and inviting local authors to discussliterature.

Tertulia Series

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Teaming with the music students and professors alike, the Wheeler Arts Commnity had performances of student compositions, as well as formal music recitals. These will growin 2012, as plans are being made to include the jazz and operaprograms. Additionally, students made use of the Wheeler ArtsCommunity wall space, with an exhibition concerned with identity in Belize, during a recent student trip to the country.

UIndy Showcases

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Looking Ahead

TERTULIA: Guided gatherings to discuss, learn, and educate one another about art.Opportunities for the Southeast Communities to experience unique artwork, including films, concerts, ballets, operas, visual art, performance art, and literature.

UIndy Music Department: Various ensembles, including chamber ensembles, composition students, and jazz ensembles, will use Wheeler space to rehearseand perform.

Asante Children Theatre: Local theatre company uses theatre to convey life lessonsto young audiences. The group gives access to theatre opportunities for the Southeast community.

Wheeler Art Classes: Taught by Wheeler residents and local teachers, these classes give opportunities for children to learn different forms of art.

Indianapolis Opera: Besides providing music and opera education, our collaborationwill allow music students and Southeast community children a first hand look intothe world of music.

Over the course of 2011, many departments used our resourcesat the Wheeler Arts Community. The Sociology Department teaches two courses, including graduate level classes, in the Wheeler Classroom. The Music Department is planning on using the WheelerTheatre for rehearsal space with ensemble classes in 2012. In thepast, the Wheeler Arts Community has been used as a spae to offer workshops for faculty, with topics including community building and service learning.

UIndy Courses at the Wheeler

Wheeler Arts Residents

First Friday continued at the Wheeler Arts Community in 2011. Asan arts destination, the Wheeler Arts Community offered the Friday night crowd music, food, and as much new art as possible. Collaborationsduring First Friday with outside groups such as the Purple HatProject, Fountain Square Arts Council, Acoustic Catfish, and Long Rifleand the Tomahawks kept energy flowing throughout the fall. Additionally, Wheeler Arts residents took ownership of the buildingby utilizing the common spaces. For example, a resident organized amusic concert to promote local bands, using nearby business to sponsor the event.

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