The Southern Indiana Center for the Arts is an American not-for-profit organization originally established in 1990 by singer John Mellencamp near his hometown of Seymour, Indiana.[1] The center, based in a home built in 1851, provides art education for children and adults, a rotating collection of art exhibits, workshops, and provides a space for local artists, SICA also frequently hosts music events.[2][3] His son, Speck Mellencamp, is the current executive director.[4][5][6]
The gallery's collection includes an extensive collection of John Mellencamp's personal art and landscape works by H Vance Swope, and other works.[7] Mellencamp's greatest painting influence is Max Beckmann, the Bob Dylan of painting, Mellencamp has been quoted as saying of the German expressionist. Another influence is Robert Rauschenberg.[8]
SICA is a not-for-profit organization operated by a volunteer board of directors and an executive director. Membership is available.[9]
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- ^ McDonald, Lori (2020-08-07). "Arts center adds bonus concert". Seymour Tribune. Retrieved 2023-06-12.
- ^ Spicer, Zach (2022-03-26). "SICA offers Art Club, private lessons". Seymour Tribune. Retrieved 2023-06-12.
- ^ "John Mellencamp and son artwork coming to Butler". WKBN. Retrieved 2023-06-12.
- ^ "Speck at SICA". The Tribune. 2022-02-05. pp. A2. Retrieved 2023-06-12.
- ^ Staff Reports (2020-08-27). "Speck Mellencamp takes over as executive director of Seymour arts center | The Republic News". Retrieved 2023-06-12.
- ^ Spicer, Zach (2022-08-02). "Mellencamp to perform, donate art for SICA fundraiser". Seymour Tribune. Retrieved 2023-06-12.
- ^ Staff Reports (2019-09-30). "'Mellencamp: Three Generations of Art' coming to arts center". Seymour Tribune. Retrieved 2023-06-12.
- ^ "About Us". SICA. Retrieved 2023-06-12.