Bloom Archives
The Waldron
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Waldron Arts Center Reopens
The Waldron Arts Center reopened on January 4 for use by the public and visual and performing artists. This follows a 21-month closure during…
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Jewish Theatre Play Addresses Prejudice From Various Angles
Titled for the burgundy Doc Marten boots worn by its antagonist, the Jewish Theatre of Bloomington’s most recent production, Cherry Docs, tells the story…
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Sense of Belonging & Community Take Center Stage at Granfalloon
Granfalloon, a convergence of independent music, theater, out-of-the box creative local events, and literary scholarship—all inspired by Indiana author and luminary Kurt Vonnegut—is returning.…
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Jerome Harste: Artist of Many Genres
It wasn’t until he retired from Indiana University that Jerome Harste began creating art for public consumption. The author of scholarly and children’s books…
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Artist Karen Holtzclaw: Bright Works Reveal Dark Themes
Wielding vibrant oil paints, artist Karen Holtzclaw conjures creatures who have a lot to tell us about the state of our world. Her newest…
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New Exhibit at Waldron — How Mexican Workers Aided the U.S. in WWII
As American men were heading to the frontlines during World War II, Mexican braceros, or “manual laborers,” were heading to the United States to…
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Art Inspired by Petroglyphs on Display at The Waldron
BY KELLY KENDALL Dorothy Graden can glance at a carpet and imagine seeing petroglyphs. And if you don’t know what those are, it’s OK…