The University Art Competition showcases the talent and creativity of higher education students. This state-wide juried exhibit is open to students currently enrolled in higher education programs across Indiana. Submissions are welcome from those pursuing an Associate’s, Bachelor’s, or Master’s Degree in any field of fine art or craft.

Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, famously named after an autograph by blues legend Albert Collins, has appeared in venues worldwide, sold millions of records, and had their music appear in hundreds of movies and television shows. With sold-out concerts from the Hollywood Bowl to Lincoln Center, appearances with many of the country’s finest symphony orchestras, and television appearances ranging from Dancing with the Stars to Superbowl XXXIII, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy continues its decades-long mission to celebrate and revitalize jazz and swing music.

Join us for a festive workshop where you’ll create your own needle-felted Christmas ornaments. Learn the basics of needle felting as you craft handmade decorations perfect for the holiday season. No prior experience needed.

All tools, supplies, and safety gear will be provided to make two ornaments.

LynSkynyrd pays tribute to Lynyrd Skynyrd with faithful renditions of hits like “Sweet Home Alabama,” “That Smell,” “Gimme Three Steps,” and the legendary “Free Bird.” With period-correct instruments, vintage amps, and a nine-piece lineup, including backup vocalists known as the Honkettes, LynSkynyrd delivers an authentic rock experience rooted in the spirit of the ’70s.

Mannheim Steamroller Christmas by Chip Davis has been America’s favorite holiday tradition for 40 years! GRAMMY award-winner Chip Davis has created a show that features Mannheim Steamroller Christmas classics in the distinctive Mannheim sound. The program includes 15 musicians playing more than 20 instruments against a backdrop of dazzling multimedia effects, capturing the spirit of the season in an immersive yet intimate setting.

Mannheim Steamroller Christmas by Chip Davis has been America’s favorite holiday tradition for 40 years! GRAMMY award-winner Chip Davis has created a show that features Mannheim Steamroller Christmas classics in the distinctive Mannheim sound. The program includes 15 musicians playing more than 20 instruments against a backdrop of dazzling multimedia effects, capturing the spirit of the season in an immersive yet intimate setting.

The four-part harmonies and upbeat songs of The Oak Ridge Boys have spawned dozens of #1 country hits and the pop smash, “Elvira,” earning them GRAMMY, Dove, CMA, and ACM awards and garnering a host of other industry and fan accolades. With four decades of charted singles and a 50-year legacy, The Oaks deliver a stage show widely acknowledged as among the most exciting.

Doug Church is an international, multi-award-winning artist who has awed his audiences for years, mesmerizing them with his unique vocal rendition of the ‘King of Rock and Roll.’ Church has traveled worldwide and performed with Elvis’ closest friends, musicians, and original singers. Relive your favorite Elvis holiday hits like “Blue Christmas,” “Santa Claus Is Back in Town,” “Silent Night, ” and more. Church’s unique vocal rendition of Elvis’ legendary career will bring memories and magic.

Multi-platinum entertainer Sara Evans has five No. 1 country singles, including “Born to Fly,” “Suds in the Bucket,” and the platinum-certified “A Little Bit Stronger.” An ACM Top Female Vocalist, her discography includes Real Fine Place and Restless (both platinum) and the gold-certified No Place That Far. She recently released Unbroke, featuring songs like “Pride” and “21 Days,” and launched her podcast Diving In Deep with Sara Evans, continuing to forge a bold, creative path.

Thunderstruck expertly recreates the AC/DC live concert experience just the way fans remember it. Each member obsesses over the tones and structures of each song, the energy of each performance, as well as every piece of gear, to bring the power and entertainment of a genuine AC/DC show back to the stage. Night Moves creates a dynamic journey through the timeless music of Bob Seger and The Silver Bullet Band. With authentic vocals and commanding performances, it’s clear why Bob Seger fans are calling Night Moves a true concert experience.

As a pianist, singer, band member and leader, Eric Baker has performed in and around Central Indiana for the past 20+ years. Most recently, he has curated and performed a successful run of shows at both Feinstein’s in Carmel, as well as the Jazz Kitchen, including a Billy Joel tribute, a series celebrating the music of Southern California and Laurel Canyon in the ’70s, and a show celebrating the sounds of Memphis soul and blues music. Eric can be heard as a soloist, with jazz combos, and with full bands, bringing pop, gospel, jazz and blues to live music venues around Indianapolis.

Fuel your child’s creativity in this engaging art class designed specifically for homeschool students! Through hands-on projects inspired by influential artists from history and today, young artists will explore concepts like form, color, value, and shape. This class provides a fun, supportive environment that complements homeschool learning by encouraging imagination, building artistic skills, and fostering self-expression.