The Bloomington, Indiana Chapter was founded in
1966 by professionals and patrons representing both Indiana University and the south
central Indiana region. Since its founding, the chapter has awarded more than $370,000 to
emerging young artists preparing for professional careers. Annual competitions in the arts
are judged by active professionals in the visual arts, dance, drama, literature, music and
musical theatre. Many Bloomington award winners have gone on to distinguished national and
international careers.
Membership: Approximately
125 men and women participate in the chapter’s activities, which include several
entertaining and informative meetings throughout the year. They are arts professionals or
patrons of the arts interested in furthering the careers of talented young artists. For
further information on membership, contact Reva Shiner, Membership Chair, 3555 Maple Grove
Road, Bloomington, IN 47404, (812) 332-1032, Email
Competition:
Young artists in visual arts, dance, drama, literature, music and musical theatre,
generally in the age range of 14 to 29, must submit applications by January 28, 2008, to
be eligible for the 2008 competition. To receive an application by mail, write to David
Albright, 610 Moss Creek Court, Bloomington, IN 47401 (812) 339-1793 Email
Young artists going to school or living in Indiana are eligible to enter the
Bloomington Chapter’s competition.
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Each year there is a national competition as well as the local
competitions. This year’s national focus is in music, specifically voice, and the
first-place winner of the Bloomington Chapter’s local competition will represent the
Bloomington Chapter in Bloomington, Indiana, at the national convention May 14-18, 2008. A
national first-place award of $10,000 will be presented along with several other cash
awards. Participants must have passed their 20th birthday and not yet reached their 32nd
birthday on May 16, 2008, and must be citizens of the United States. The Bloomington
Chapter’s top winner will receive an expense-paid trip to the national competition as
well as a cash prize of $1,000 at the local level. To receive an application, contact
Vicky Felton at Email
The local competition judging usually takes place in February and
March. Top winners will participate in the 42nd Annual Showcase of the Arts on April 13 at
the auditorium of the John Waldron Arts Center in downtown Bloomington.
† Upcoming National Competitions: The 2009 national competition will be in drama and
the 2010 national competition will be in literature.
Bloomington
Chapter Officers
David E. Albright, President
Richard Carr, Vice President
Beth Drewes, Secretary
Murray Robinson, Treasurer
Ron Kovener, Parliamentarian
Chapter address:
Email
or
National Society of Arts and Letters,
Bloomington Chapter
P. O. Box 7105
Bloomington, IN 47407
Voice competition contact:
Email
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