August Activities
- Jul 27, 2025
- 5 min read
Updated: Aug 5, 2025
August Call for Entries
"I thought of that while riding my bicycle." – Albert Einstein on the Theory of Relativity (allegedly).
Submissions can range from the most traditional to the most conceptual, abstract, or experimental, including those which push the boundaries and transform individual bicycle parts into new art creations and objects.
Intake July 28 and 29, 3 p – 6 p Accepting works in all media, 2-D and 3-D.
Entry Fee $35 for up to three entries and $5 per each additional entry.
Min entry - 1, Max entries - 5
Artists Reception 8/8/2025 includes an Art War during the Chocolate Walk!
Enjoy meeting the artists and see their incredible work,
sponsored by MAI Group, McCordsville.
Exhibition and Sale, on view: July 31 – August 23
A "Pause for Words"
Songbird Sonnet
I enjoy feeding and identifying all small songbirds,
capturing them in my impromptu photo shoots,
when a Cooper’s Hawk arrives in thunderous swoops,
until then my worries were of being a weirdo bird nerd
or of the hungry feral neighborhood cats I feed in herds,
now, this huge hawk dips and flies in loop-de-loops.
I’m fearful for those little birds he is targeting to scoop
into his beak. My protective instincts he has stirred.
I step outside to scare him off as the bright sun came out,
after seeing him fly from tree to tree, he darted away –
empty beak (I hope), I imagine him in an afternoon pout.
I rejoice as my little songbirds return to my feeders to stay,
chirp, chi-chirping cheery birdsong as they flutter all about.
I’m relieved doomsday hadn’t fallen on my little songbird café.
Lylanne Musselman is an award-winning poet, visual artist, and playwright, who lives with her cats and creates in Eaton, IN. She is a member of Hancock County Arts. Musselman instructs writing classes of all stripes at Ivy Tech Community College in Indianapolis and at the University of Indianapolis. Check out her website: Lylanne Musselman – Artist – Poet – Playwright (wordpress.com)
Poetry Society of Indiana will host seasonal contests through the year. Contests come with prizes for the top three poems in each category and those poems are published in our yearly anthology.
Fall - (Submissions will open around end of July. Deadline for entry will be August 20) September 20 award event
Winter - (Submissions will open around end of October. Deadline for entry will be November 20) December 20 award event
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D A T E S T O S A V E - Fill Your August, September and Beyond ...
Classes, Workshops, Open Studios, Local Exhibits, More classes coming in August!
Open Painting - Tuesdays 9am-noon, Broadway Flats Studio, 210 S. Center Street, Greenfield, All welcome.
>< Watercolor workshop by Dianna Porter, Portal Unlimited, coming in September. Watch for her schedule.
August 16, Mark your calendar:
Sister Cities of Greenfield for a special evening celebrating the completion of the Bridging Communities mural by artist Car Leck - as a symbol of cultural connection and collaboration.
5:00 p - Mural Celebration @ Kenneth Butler Memorial Soup Kitchen, 202 E Main Street, Greenfield
5:30-8:00 p - Artist Reception @ Hancock County Arts, TwentyNorth Gallery, 20 A N. State Street, Greenfield
Light refreshments | Open House | All are welcome!
Proudly celebrating 35 years of friendship with Kakuda, Japan
Sponsored by Hancock County Arts and the Downtown Mural Committee.
Artist's Calls:
August 8, Art War
Looking for contestants to fill these hour slots:
5-6 pm
Need more here - 6-7 pm
7-8 pm
Enter by emailing us at hancockcountyarts@gmail.com - Subject Art War. Bring your 16x20 canvas or paper and easel, pick your favorite time, now. Chocolate prizes await the winners!
Last Call for Coloring Pages for Hancock County Arts Volume IV Coloring book.
Submit your artwork / line drawings to be included in this Volume IV. And forward your short bio to us. Open to all, we would like a few more. Printing 4000+, a few sponsorships still available.
Artwork size should be 7" x 10"- you can forward to us digitally or drop them by the gallery. And please send your short biography to be added to the book. Any questions: hancockcountyarts@gmail.com.
Our sponsors in the past have helped us create a wonderful product. Be a sponsor or contribute your artwork. Sponsors commitment by August 8 and Artwork by August 13th.
Deadline for coloring book pages - July 31st
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More Calls For Entries:
Last Call for "Small is Beautiful" by Art Association of Henry County (AAHC), New Castle, IN.
Entries to be submitted on August 5 & 6, from 9 a till 4 p.
Art Exhibit and Sales - August 14 - September 12, 2025
Open to Adults, 18 y/o+,
Resident of Delaware, Hancock, Madison, Randolph, Rush or Wayne Counties.
$25 entry fee for up to 5 entries per person.
Size-maximum is 80 Square Inches
All art is For Sale
For questions, contact henrycountyarts@gmail.com For more Information, visit: https://www.henrycountyarts.org/
September Photography Exhibition
🎶 Get ready to sing, move, and shine! 🎶
Hancock County Children's Choir Director Amy Studabaker is bringing her signature energy, creativity, and vocal expertise to our Fall Retreat! Students in Kindergarten–6th grade will love learning and growing through her dynamic vocal workshops. 🎤✨ Don’t miss this unforgettable experience!
Register for the retreat here: hancockcountychildrenschoir.org
Description
Hancock County Children's Choir is kicking off its15th season with a jam-packed day of singing, laughter and learning - and you're invited! Whether you're already part of our choir family or a new friend from the community, come join us for fun vocal workshops to make your voice shine, energetic movement and dance, rhythm games to keep you on your toes, learn-to-read-music adventures and etiquette - because confidence begins with courtesy! We'll wrap up with our Musical Olympics for 4th-12 grades (think friendly competition and lots of giggles) and, of course, delicious snacks to celebrate a day well spent! Interested in membership? Your child will have an opportunity for an assessment with our directors at the retreat. After you sign up, invite your friends!
Date: Saturday, August 9
Location: Bethel Baptist Church,1610 S State St, Greenfield
Schedule: K-3: 8:30am-12:30pm | Performance for parents 12:30pm-12:45pm
4th-12th grades: 8:30am-5:00pm | Performance for parents 5:00pm-5:15pm
Questions? Contact us at info@hccchoir.org!
Chalkfest, 9/27/2025! 10am – 4pm - More information and themes to be announced soon.
Sharpen your chalk!
October Member's Only Exhibit - Great reason to join!
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FYI - Art Lovers
You can view more Hancock County Arts Member's artwork at Wooton Hoy, LLC, 13 N. State Street, Greenfield and at Greenfield Christian Church Gallery, 23 North East Street, Greenfield. If you are interested in hanging artwork in your business, let us know, we have some available!
Help - Volunteer - Something you might add to your resume'
Looking for someone to work within our WIX website to create the monthly newsletter. You will know what is coming up and introduce the public to arts and culture in the area. Learn WIX and create meaningful experiences for all through our exhibitions, events, and community engagement. We're looking for someone to help us tell our story through an engaging newsletter. We will train, asking for a volunteer, approximately 5 hours a month.
https://www.dailyartmagazine.com/ Have you checked this site? Inspirational.
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Special Thanks to the Daily Reporter for their ongoing reporting of the talent,
experiences and the possibilities of all art in Hancock County.
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