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 | |||||||
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| Books (on loan) | |||||||
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| 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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