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Perceptions Yoga, Mindfulness and Art is pleased to announce our next exhibition of art in Vernon. The public is invited to attend the opening reception of “Unfinished Rediscovery,” on Friday evening, August 1st, 5pm-7pm to meet artist Brandi Moss, view the exhibition, and make purchases of art.

Brandi is a graduate of Jennings County High School and Ivy Tech Community College, and has since built a career as a Supervisor at Lowe’s Distribution Center where she has been now for 11 years. Brandi is one to always stay busy, and enjoys filling her time with productivity in all forms, from work to fun.

She has always had a passion for art, but for a long time stepped away from it due to the chaos that meets us all in life. She has recently been trying to rekindle this passion and get her hands creating again to try to rediscover herself as an artist again, after a period of being lost.

Her work is currently a combination of mixed media and styles as she tries to encompass the artist she was, the artist she is now, and the artist she strives to be. Her work speaks to her trying to find her way back to loving art in all forms, both beautiful and imperfect.

She invites you to visit her collection of vulnerability as she anxiously steps out of her comfort zone to display what she deems as her unfinished work.

Complimentary refreshments and snacks will be served.

There will also be a closing reception on Friday evening, August 29th, from 5pm-7pm at Perceptions.

We look forward to seeing you.

For more information about the nonprofit organization or this art show, please contact Karen Chilman, executive director, at karenchilman@perceptionsyoga.org

In the artist's own words, Leonard "Dutch" Gosman shares: "I always loved to draw, but honestly, I've always been average. It didn't matter; I just enjoyed doodling around. Over the years, I started traveling to Mexico and Central America. I yearned to share with friends the sites I would visit, but with the beautiful colors that drawing couldn't relate. The pandemic struck, and I found myself stranded in the mountains of Guatemala. At this time, I decided to paint. I foolishly thought, 'Hey! Watercolor looks easy.' It's not. But I found a world of color that opened up possibilities. Not long after, I discovered oil painting and travel. I found that I have a real attraction to tonalism; George Inness is one of my favorites in this style. Today, I am enjoying various styles of oil and watercolor, trying to reflect my experience and impression of my travels to inspire and move emotionally those who see my work. I hope that my paintings soothe the patrons' souls.”

Perceptions Yoga, Mindfulness and Art is pleased to announce an exhibition and sale showcasing approximately 45-50 artworks by Leonard "Dutch" Gosman throughout September 2025. The exhibit will be open to the public from September 9th to September 26th.

A closing reception will be held on Thursday, September 26th, from 5-7 PM, offering an opportunity to meet the artist and enjoy refreshments. Gallery hours are Tuesday and Thursday from 1-5 PM and Saturdays from 11-2 PM.

Gosman's collection, featuring oil paintings, watercolors, and drawings, often reflects his travels and experiences in places like Montana, Mexico, and Central America.

For more information contact Perceptions Executive Director at karenchilman@perceptionsyoga.org or check out the website perceptionsyoga.org.

Comedy for a Cause Door Fundraiser

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Our headliner from the Bloomington comedy circuit, Shanda Sung, joins local performers: Rosemary Edens, Jill Edens Stoner, Georgia Nixon and Bri Barger and Company, who will be hosting an interactive game of “Do What?!” - an unpredictable comedy game show where contestants face absurd challenges while the audience becomes co-conspirators in the chaos. Part skill-testing competition and part improvisational playground, the show thrives on unexpected moments that leave everyone asking… “Wait, I’m supposed to do what?!"

Beverages, food, and admission included with the ticket - art and caricatures for sale as well!

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Spooky Tales Revisited: Ghost Stories and Ghoulish Prose

Join local author, teacher, and friend of Perceptions Elisabeth Hegmann for this fall creative writing class for adults: Halloween Tales Revisited. Elisabeth is back and has new material and insights as to how to craft the perfect ghostly story.

The class begins Thursday, September 4th and will continue to meet every Thursday for five consecutive weeks with the last class of the series on October 2nd. All classes will take place upstairs at Perceptions in Vernon on Thursdays from 6 to 7:30 pm.

Class Description: Here’s a second chance to explore the art of creating spooky tales. We’ll explore fictional stories as well as real-life, nostalgic tales and feelings surrounding this time of year.

The suggested donation is $40 - $50 for the series ($10 per class).

Elisabeth has a B.A. in writing from Indiana University and an M.F.A. in fiction from North Carolina State University. She is the author of Modus Perfectus, a collection of interrelated, musically themed short stories, and has written numerous slipstream stories and novellas, as well as librettos for musical stage works. Her work has been published in a variety of journals, produced on regional stages, and won several small awards.

For more information about her current projects, visit her website at eahegmann.com.

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