Educational Gallery

Stepping Stones: 2025 Artistic Advancement Grant Recipients

On display August 7-28, 2026

About the Exhibit:
Every year, the Bloomington Arts Commission awards the Artistic Advancement grant to local artists in a variety of mediums, including music, visual arts, performing arts, film, architecture, literature, and more. The grant funds are intended to support artists with any needs related to their practices, giving many opportunities to have studio space, pay for new materials, and even travel to research. This year, we’re happy to welcome 2025 grant recipients to the Waldron for a group show. The work on displayed is as varied as the artists in Bloomington, including painting, drawing, fiber arts, music, film, glass, and printmaking.

Upcoming Shows & Artists

• Artistic Advancement Grant Recipients: August 7 – 28, 2026
• Elizabeth Petrulis: November 6-20, 2026
• Nicholas Graham Hall: January 8-29, 2027
• Michal Ann Carley: February 5-28, 2027
• Isabella Arp: March 5-21, 2027
• Hilary Cannon Anderson: April 2-30, 2027
• Sarah Reifschneider: May 7-30, 2027
• Susanna Hermann: June 4-27, 2027
• Indy Fiber Artists: July 2 – August 1, 2027

Past Shows