In March, 2006, Traditional Arts Indiana began the rotating exhibit network by installing eight exhibit panels across the state depicting the traditional expressions and folklife of Indiana. Since then, the number of panels and venues hosting these panels has increased considerably. The traveling panels each spend two months at participating public libraries and museums and then rotate to other sites.

Visually appealing, with colorful photographs and bold texts, the panels tell a story of individuals and communities who draw meaning and strength from their work, their creativity and their sense of connection to a relevant past. They focus on different aspects of regional culture including domestic arts, small businesses and traditional occupations. They also showcase the programs offered by Traditional Arts Indiana, such as the Indiana Apprenticeship Program and Indiana State Fair Masters.

Funding for this project comes from Traditional Arts Indiana, the Indiana Arts Commission, Indiana University, and the National Endowment for the Arts.

There is NO CHARGE for the panels or this service. The panel rolls up into a 3 foot tube. When open, it is about 7 feet tall and 3 feet wide and has its own stand. To be included as a rotating exhibit venue, e-mail TAI at tradarts@indiana.edu, call (812) 855-0418, or download this exhibit application form (.doc file).

Here is a list of some of the panels. View these by clicking on the links below.
Mary K. Borgman -- Master candy maker
Joe Rice and the St. Clair Glass tradition
Jim Cooper -- Hoop net maker
General Traditional Arts Indiana panel
Indiana Quiltmaking
Crafting sound -- Instrument builders in Indiana
Dee Nierman -- Rag rug weaver
Kip and Trent Gordon -- Treeing Walker Coonhound breeders
Bohall Baskets -- Brown County
Egg Decorating Traditions
Larry Hopkins -- instrument builder
Piecemakers -- quilting group (pdf file)
James Yang -- Chinese calligraphy (pdf file)
Clay City pottery (pdf file)
Bernice Enyeart -- "Quilts are Feelings" (pdf file)
Everyday Arts Along I-69 (pdf file)
Harold Klosterkemper -- Music for Old Times' Sake (pdf file)
Prince Julius Adeniyi -- Master Drummer and Mentor (pdf file)
Roy Spight -- Making Drums, Building Community (pdf file)
Iuri Santos and North Star Capoeira - "We Teach Them Life"(pdf file)