March 2026 - Hancock County Arts
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National Youth Art Month Exhibit: March 5th - 28th at TwentyNorth Gallery. HCA is showcasing a select and diverse range of artwork and media submitted from Hancock County schools, grades K-12.
Artist Reception: Friday, March 6th, 6:30 - 8:30 pm (open to the public)
National Youth Art Month was established in 1961 in cooperation with the National Art Education Association. We are excited to present works that capture the imaginative perspectives of Hancock County young, creative students, reflecting their personal experiences, emotions and developing artistic skills. We celebrate the growth and potential of emerging artists, offering a glimpse into the future of the art world.
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Volunteer Fair To Be Held March 7th at Thrive Center (10-2)
Join us at a Volunteer Fair sponsored by the Community Foundation of Hancock County to learn about opportunities to volunteer at HCA and other Hancock Country nonprofit organizations. The volunteer fair, being held on Saturday, March 7th, 10 am-2 pm at the Thrive Center in Greenfield, is to help match nonprofit organizations with potential volunteers. Nonprofit organizations will come prepared to explain their organization's mission and volunteer opportunities. (Volunteer activities are defined as unpaid, charitable in nature, and complementary to the work of a direct-service provider.) The Thrive Center is located at 971 W. US 40, Greenfield. For more information, Contact Katie Ottinger at katie@celebratehancock.org or by phone at 317-462-8870.
Speaking of Volunteers...HCA Seeks Window Dressers!
We are seeking some creative souls to help with decorating our front window each month in conjunction with our exhibitions. If you are interested, contact us at: hancockcountyarts@gmail.com
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Calling All Members! Annual Members' Meeting March 29, 2-4 PM
If you are a member of Hancock County Arts, you are cordially invited to join the HCA
Board of Directors on Sunday, March 29, 2026, for the Annual Members’ Meeting.
This year's featured guests will be Heather Condra, Executive Director of Greenfield Main Street, Inc., and Leah McNaughton Lederman, Director of the Midwest Writers Workshop and Social Media Coordinator of the Indiana Writers Center. They will provide updates and share exciting arts opportunities in Hancock County.
The HCA Annual Members Meeting will include a social hour with light appetizers at 2 pm. The business meeting will begin at 3 pm.
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HCA Gallery open 3 - 7 for Shamrock the Block!
Stop in the gallery between 3 and 7pm on March 14th during the Greenfield Main Street Shamrock the Block event. We will be hosting a face painter!
Other Shamrock the Block information:
$10 per person
HJ Ricks Center for the Arts will host 70s/80s classic rock band, Jambox
Shamrock scavenger hunt at 7pm
Stein-holdng contest at Wooden Bear 7pm
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Hancock County Children's Choir Heading to Carnegie Hall in June 2027!
The Hancock County Children's Choir (HCCC) announces that they will have the honor of performing at Carnegie Hall in June 2027. Fundraising has begun, and HCCC is hoping to get a jump start on community involvement from supporters of the arts and any organization that would like to make a tax-deductible donation to help cover some of the costs of this trip. To make a donation, please contact Chrystal Sisson, HCCC's Development Associate, at 317-620-0096, or email info@hccchoir.org.
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Creativity and Community: Weekly Studio Opportunities in Greenfield!
Open Painting - Tuesdays 9 am-noon, Broadway Flats Studio, 210 S. Center Street, Greenfield, All welcome. Artists, bring your projects and come out to work, exchange ideas, and enjoy the company of other artists. Classes
Figure Drawing - Live Model Tuesdays, 6 - 8 pm, Circle of Care Inc, 312 East Main St. Greenfield, Parking available. Enter Door # 1. The first figure drawing session of the year will be on Tuesday, January 20th.
Figure drawing will always help you improve as an artist. Whether you’re practicing quick gestures or more detailed figures, time in the figure room is an artist’s best friend. You'll be drawing the human form in any of its various shapes and postures, using your own drawing media. If you would like to be added to our text notice list, email us to let us know. All are welcome. Come to class with your preferred supplies and easels, as well as a $5.00 model fee.
A Pause for Words
"Manufactured" By Lylanne Musselman
Today the meteorologist
said there is man-made snow,
the result of heat and particles
from factories that “hit low clouds,”
and “seed” them, creating snow
showers. Also, we’re being inundated
on Facebook with self-portraits
by people playing with AI,
taking away creative endeavors
of photographers and artists.
Why is our society in such
a rush to play with our trust,
hijack humanities and ruin
our good nature?
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.
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Save the Date: April 18 - Poetry in Greenfield
featuring James Whitcomb Riley Poetry Contest Winners
and
"Word Out!: An Afternoon with Poetry and Prose"
1pm - Celebrate National Poetry Month with the James Whitcomb Riley 250th Anniversary Poetry Contest Winners at Lizabeth Ann's Kitchen at the Historic Boyhood Home of James Whitcomb Riley located at 250 W. Main Street, Greenfield.
3pm - "Word Out!: An Afternoon of Poetry with Coffee" Join us at Hancock County Arts for a relaxed gathering that will feature poetry readings and conversation over coffee, creating space for poets and poetry enthusiasts to connect and reflect. Whether you are a guest, a published author, or a writer sharing your work publicly for the first time, we are honored to have you here.
Both events are free and open to the public. All are encouraged to attend and celebrate the power of words, creativity, and community during National Poetry Month.
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TwentyNorth Gallery Art Intake Dates and Exhibitions
April - Spring Exhibition - Artist Reception - April 10th
Art Intake March 30 - 31, 3 - 6 pm
All media, processes, subjects, themes, and aesthetics will be presented in this showcase of artists who will share their current works from their studio practices.
On view: April 2 – 25
May - Open Exhibition - Artist Reception - May 8th
Art Intake April 27 - 28, 3 - 6 pm
All media, processes, subjects, themes and aesthetics will be presented in this showcase of artists who will share their current works from their studio practices.
On view: April 30 - May 23
June/July - Will Vawter Juried Exhibition - Reception and Awards Ceremony - June 12th, 6 - 9 pm
Art Intake June 6, Noon - 5 pm
The Will Vawter Juried Exhibition honors the legacy of renowned American artist Will Vawter by showcasing a diverse selection of artworks from contemporary artists. This juried exhibition features two-dimensional works, with pieces selected on artistic excellence, creativity, and technical skill. The exhibition celebrates both established and emerging talent, offering a platform for artists to present their work in the spirit of Vawter's artistic tradition.
On view: June 13 - July 25
August - bicycle pARTs II - Artist Reception - August 14th
Art Intake July 27 - 28, 3 - 6 pm
"I thought of that while riding my bicycle." -- Albert Einstein on the Theory of Relativity (allegedly). In this exhibition, artists follow Einstein's path and use the bicycle as inspiration for creating works in all media. The bicycle, or some of its mechanical parts, is explored, using traditional or contemporary media and aesthetics to celebrate this beloved mode of transportation and the joy, challenges, an philosophical depths of cycling.
On view: July 30 - August 29
September - America 250 Celebration - Artist Reception - September 11th
Art Intake August 31 - September 1, 3 - 6 pm
All media, processes, subjects, themes, and aesthetics will be presented in this showcase of art celebrating the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence and founding of the USA.
On view: September 3 - 26 (coincides with Riley Festival October 1 - 4)
October - Members' Exhibition - Artist Reception - October 9th
Art Intake September 28 - 29, 3 - 6 pm
All media, processes, subjects, themes and aesthetics will be presented in this showcase of HCA artist members.
On view: October 1 - 31
November/December - Small Works 2026 - Artist Reception - November 13th
Art Intake November 2 - 3, 3 - 6 pm
This show calls for small-scale, two-dimensional artworks no larger than 8" x 10" (80 square inches), with the intention of providing original art at accessible price points for collecting or gift-giving.
On view: November 5 - December 19
Other Key Events in 2026
June 6 - Plein Air Paint-Out, 8:30 am - 3 pm. NEW location: Shirley, IN. Artists are invited to paint outdoors in a variety of locations in and around Shirley, IN. Plein Air Paint-Out Exhibition at the Thrive Center, June 18 - July 24
June 13 - Summer Celebration, 10 am - 2 pm. An art and music festival in the gallery and the North Street Living Alley to celebrate our talented artists and musicians.
August 14 - Art War, 6 - 8 pm. Artists are invited to paint anything that inspires them during a one-hour competition (two sessions) held on the sidewalk in front of the gallery, in view of the community. The work is then judged by the public for the prize of best artwork created that evening. This event conveniently coincides with the annual Chocolate Walk hosted by the Greenfield Area Chamber of Commerce.
August 29 - Hancock FLAT 50 bicycle race. Celebration of the bicycle continues!
September 12 - Chalkfest, 12 - 4 pm.
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FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA
"Hancock County Arts" https://www.facebook.com/HancockCountyArtsCouncil/
Likes, shares and comments help the algorithm spread the word about HCA!
"Hancock County Arts Community Page, Indiana Art Lovers" https://www.facebook.com/groups/315137957535339
Hancock County community groups are welcome to publicize events and classes here.
"Hancock County Arts Literary Community"
A page devoted to the literary arts in Hancock County.
"Hancock County Arts" Instagram
As with Facebook we try to promote our events, artists and classes.
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Art Lovers /Art and Culture Supporters
See more art! You can view more HCA Member artwork at Wooton Hoy, LLC, 13 N. State Street, Greenfield and at Greenfield Christian Church Gallery, 23 North East Street, Greenfield.
Show art at your business! If you are interested in hanging artwork at your business, let us know.
Donate to Hancock County Arts (Click Here)
Are you Passionate about Art? Or describe yourself as having controllable diversion with Art? Open committee meeting is first Wednesday each month at 6:30pm.
Wheelchair access at back of gallery (west side). For other accessibility accommodations, please contact us at 317.967.2461 or hancockcountyarts@gmail.com at least one week prior to visiting.
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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