Road Trip to Rising Sun

Lorraine and I took a road trip this weekend to Rising Sun, Indiana. It is a neat little town, filled with small art galleries, shops and quaint hotels along the river. Our primary destination was the Pendleton Art Center, where my piece, Ironglass, will be on display as part of the Rising Sun 3rd Annual Juried Art Show throughout the month of May.

We made reservations so we can stay over for the opening next weekend. We will have a river view room, in the 200 year old historic Empire House Hotel. If you are looking for something fun to do next weekend, meet us in Rising Sun!

rising-sun-011While we were there, we took some time to enjoy the quilts on display at the Art Center. These were two of Lorraine’s favorites.

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Broad Ripple Art Fair

I will be at the Broad Ripple Art Fair this weekend!  What about you?

Broad Ripple Art Fair

Featuring the works of more than 225 artists, the two day festival includes art, music, food and live demonstrations. It is a great way to kick off the outdoor art season.  If you come by on Saturday, look for me on the “Beer Delivery Cart” (I will be driving it, even though they won’t give me any samples).

On Sunday I will be doing a demonstration in the Sculpture Studio most of the day working on a piece called “Connections”.  It is inspired by my wife, Lorraine, and a networking friend, Hazel Walker.  If you are at the Fair, stop by and say hi!

Rising Sun 3rd Annual Juried Art Show

May, 2009

The opening reception and award ceremony for the Rising Sun 3rd Annual Juried Art Show will be held on May 1 from 6-9p at the Pendleton Art Center, 201 Main Street, Rising Sun, Indiana.

One hundred and fifteen entries from the tri-state area were received. The submissions were then juried for entry into the show. Sixty eight 2-dimensional works and ten 3-dimensional works, including my piece, Ironglass, were accepted and will be displayed at the Rising Sun Pendleton Art Center during the month of May.

The show is sponsored by Ohio County Tourism. For more information call 888-776-4786 or visit www.artsinrisingsun.com for information on all art happenings.

Indianapolis Art Center Annual Student Show


December 1 – January 25

Opening Reception and Awards Ceremony on December 5 at 6:45

Two of my pieces, Twisted and Ironglass,  have been accepted into the show this year.  They can be seen on the  Portfolio page.

Second Biennial Iron Casting Symposium

October 9 -12 on the Grounds of the Artspark

Building on the tremendous success we had in 2006, this year’s symposium will be even bigger and better.

Bring sunglasses and stand back as students and professionals work with the hot, liquid, yellow metal. Resulting sculptures from the symposium will be exhibited in ARTSPARK. Oh, don’t forget to bring a little spare change for a t-shirt featuring the Iron Casting Symposium logo.

Video from the Casting

My piece is the first one to be poured in this segment.

Elegant Funk


Friday, August 1


This was the premiere exhibition of Smaller Indiana’s Creative Commerce Art and Design Group.

Hosted by  Wug Laku’s Studio & Garage – 1125 Brookside Avenue Suite C7, Indianapolis, IN and held in conjunction with Indianpolis Artists and Dealers Association First Friday Gallery Tour  Elegant Funk showcased the work of 24 Indiana artists, including works by Andrew Ball.
Here are just a few of the pieces featured at Elegant Funk

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Video by Zack Legend

Work to Eat … Create to Live

At work in my studio

ABall Studio features the artwork and projects of Sculptor Andrew Ball.

As an artist I enjoy creating both decorative and functional pieces constructed from a range of materials including: steel, bronze, iron,  wood, glass and tile.

I often enjoy working with recycled materials giving new life, purpose and beauty to things others would consider trash.

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I hope to see you  … On the fun road!