Artists for Climate Awareness

11/02/2026

oin Artists for Climate Awareness at IU First Thursdays for some leaf printing, creativity, cookies 🍪, and a little fall fun!

📅 Thursday, November 5
⏰ 4–7 PM
📍 IU Auditorium

Bring your friends and get creative with us! 🌿

10/16/2026

Possibilities for insight and a local author. Perhaps a book talk. Anyone interested?
Carol Rhodes.

Diana J. Ensign is a contemporary American author focusing on areas of spirituality and personal growth and healing.

09/24/2026

Join the Parks for Pollinators BioBlitz and help Bloomington bring home the win!
The City of Bloomington, a proud Bee City USA community, has challenged Lafayette, home of Purdue University, to a friendly competition to see which city can document the most pollinators and native plants. Explore parks, neighborhoods, campuses, and green spaces to make observations and contribute.
The challenge runs from September 19 through noon on September 26. The winning city will be announced at Bug Fest, held Saturday, September 26, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Karst Farm Park.
Every observation counts. Let’s show Bloomington’s pollinators some love!
Also, Artists for Climate Awareness and Sierra Club will be together at Bug Fest, helping everyone make and take sun prints. Join the fun and learning!
https://www.inaturalist.org/projects/parks-for-pollinators-2026-bloomington-in-parks-and-rec-bee-city-bloomington
https://bloomington.in.gov/parks/events/bug-fest

09/16/2026

Create sun-printed cyanotypes with The Uplands Network of Sierra Club and Artists for Climate Awareness -- Saturday, September 26, 10am to 2 pm, Karst Farm Park

09/04/2026

We had a great time meeting students at IU's First Thursday event yesterday!

09/03/2026

Visit us at IU First Thursday! Sept 3, 4-7. IU Showalter Fountain. Fun, sustainable crafts!

08/07/2026

New on the Green Root Podcast

Clip (72 seconds): https://www.youtube.com/shorts/shvKkzjZbYQ

Episode 135 of the Green Root Podcast (Eco‑Integrity Alliance) features ACA founder Carol Rhodes and UASCA co‑founder Fran Kremer discussing how art becomes environmental activism — and how artists and scientists can collaborate for meaningful climate action.

Full episode (53 minutes): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VK_-gQ_Cex0

Tagged: Louisville Visual Art Eco-Integrity Alliance Sara McQueen Chandra Craig Rettinger Women with Guts Productions Marilyn Bauchat

On episode 135 of the Green Root Podcast (the official podcast of E...

07/17/2026

Our Human Nature collaboration with Uniting Artists and Scientists for Climate Action at Louisville Visual Art on Saturday, July 11 was packed with thoughtful conversations, bold artwork, and new connections between climate‑minded artists and scientists. It all reminded us how powerful art can be in connecting people to climate issues.

Huge thanks to everyone who joined us and helped make this one‑day collaboration such a success. Louisville showed up with heart!
Sara McQueen

07/17/2026

ACA member Chandra Craig Rettinger and the kids had more fashion trashion fun and learned how to live and play sustainably at the Creative Glass Center yesterday!
Chandra Craig Rettinger

07/10/2026

Headed to Louisville! Saturday, July 11, 4-7 pm. See you there!!

Here's a snapshot of Devan Horton's "Dissolve Me" featured in the Human | Nature exhibit. Join us for the opening reception to check it out on Saturday, July 11, from 4–7 PM, featuring live music by Zoe Speaks Trio, performing original roots music from the heart of Kentucky.

This exhibition explores artists who bring sustainability into their practice in medium, method, and theme. Human | Nature investigates the intersection of art, science, and climate ecology and the impact of humans on the natural world.

The event is FREE and open to the public. Enjoy food, drinks, live music, and an evening celebrating art and community. Please RSVP

For more information and to RSVP, visit https://www.louisvillevisualart.org/lvacalendar/human-nature or click the link in our bio.