Welcome to Studio 659
A Little About Us- Studio 659:Studio 659 is an Art Studio in the heart of the historic downtown district of Whiting, Indiana. Located only 20 minutes from Chicago on the shores of Lake Michigan, Studio 659 is not only an art gallery but a studio which offers classes to youth and adults as well as puts on live music events, book signings and more.The Studio is headed by the Whiting Arts Council which was a brainchild of Mayor Joe Stahura. The Council is made up of representatives from all of Whiting's artistic organizations including: Whiting Lakefront Symphony, Marian Theatre Guild, Arts Alive!, 119th St. Artists, Calumet College, Whiting High School's Art Department as well as at-large members of the community who have art backgrounds.For press inquiries or more information regarding Studio 659 or the Whiting Arts Council, please click on our Contact Page.
VIXENS: Pin Up Art
Please join Studio 659 and Chicagoland artists for the opening reception of VIXENS: Pinup Art. Enjoy an evening with other pinup art enthusiasts and meet some talented artists. A vast array of pinup models, from victorian to modern day. Studio 659 is family friendly but we warn there will be artistic nudity depicted in some work. Opening reception is Friday February 3 6:59 to 9pm. Show continues through February 25, 2012.
Life's A Tightrope: Call for Art
Studio 659 in Whiting, IN (20 minutes outside of Chicago) is looking for all artwork depicting the Circus, Carnivals, Sideshows, Freak Shows, etc. "Life's A Tightrope" will open Friday, March 2, 2012 (closing March 31). All types of art styles are open to submit: photography, painting, sculptures, jewelry, etc.
Artists are invited to submit up to 3 JPEG images to Studio659Whiting@aol.com.
There is a $20 participation fee for accepted artists, due upon delivery. *This fee is waived for members of Studio 659. You may join the Studio 659 membership for $25 ($30 for families). Membership is valid for one year.
The Studio retains a 30% commission, please factor this into your retail pricing. Artists who ship their work must include return shipment.
Bike Rack/Public Art RFP
Studio 659 and The Whiting Arts Council (WAC), in partnership with the City of Whiting, is soliciting proposals from qualified artists to design and fabricate bicycle racks for installation in Whiting, Indiana along 119th Street. This project should provide functional art to the City of Whiting, further the community’s sense of spirit and pride, and encourage bicycle transportation. We are searching for artists to design up to 5 bike racks. The designs may be wholly original or adaptations of the existing city supplied racks. The project budget is $10,000. Postmark deadline is May 1, 2012. Please email Studio659@ymail.com for a copy of the RFP, and use "bike rack" in the subject line.