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Southern Indiana Center for the Arts


Set in an 1851 home, impressive art museum which feature revolving art exhibits as well as the only public collection of John Mellencamp's art in the world. The Center also holds classes in pottery, drawing, painting, etc.

Services and amenities available on the site:
  Conducted Tours
X Self-Guided Tours
  Videotape(s)
  Film(s)
  Slide Program(s)
  Prepared "Look-Learn-Listen" Questions
X Theme-Related Sale Items (books/postcards/souvenirs)
X Hands-On Activities
  Living History or Costumed Interpretation
X Parking For School Buses
X Restroom Facilities
  Convenient Water Fountains
X Picnicking Facilities
  Vending Machines or Other Food/Drink Services
  Overnight Accommodations
X Auditorium/Meeting Room
  Emergency Services (first-aid)

Other services and amenities available:
Operating Period: Yer round, except for holidays
Days of The Week Open: Tuesday - Saturday or by appointment
Site Hours: 12p.m.-5p.m. or by appointment
Regular Admission Fees:: None
Educational Admission Fees: No fees for admission; chargs for art lessons
Number of People The Site Can Accommodate: Busload

Materials which can be sent to the teacher or group before a visit:
X Site Brochure
  Pre-Visit Planning Package For Teachers/Leaders
  Pre-Visit Package For Students
  Lesson Plans or Other Materials Relating Sites To Statewide Curriculum
  List of Sale Items Suitable For Students
 
Media Which Can Be Loaned:
____ Videotape(s) ____ Film(s) ____ Slide program(s)
  Books (on loan)
  Other

Services the site offers to educational groups: Sometimes allow children to partake in brief art lessons if previously scheduled
Does the site offer guest speakers for off-site programs? No
Annually recurring events: Artful Affair (silent auction, dinner); Halloween with James Whitcomb Riley performing recitations of poems and stories.
Site location: 2001 N Ewing St
Organization administering the site:

Contact information:
Mailing address: 2001 N Ewing St
Seymour, IN 47274
Phone: (812) 552-2278
Fax:
Email: sica@hsonline.net
Web site: http://www.compassworks.com/sica



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