CONTINUE YOUR JOURNEY INTO PLEIN AIR

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Don't Miss Art Historian Katie Grant's Plein Air Lecture

Join Us on May 21st, 7-8pm

In anticipation of the 2026 Plein Air Paint-Out, the Gallery is providing an opportunity for members and the public to learn more about the plein air technique. HCA is delighted to welcome Katie Grant, who will discuss the history of plein air on May 21st, 7-8pm. Katie is a Hancock County native who received her degree in Art History from the Herron School of Art and Design at Indiana University Indianapolis. During her time at Herron, Katie focused on art historical theory and art prior to the 20th century.

The lecture will be held at the Gallery, 20-A N. State Street, on May 21st, 7-8pm. Sandy Hall, Donna Shortt and Amy Blackwell, all experienced plein air artists, will join Katie to answer any questions and add tips to help you on your plein air adventures.

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2026 Plein Air Paint-Out - June 6th in Eastern Hancock County

The Jane Ross Reeves Octagon House, in Shirley is a restored 1879 historical home listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Who wants to paint it in this year's Plein Air Paint-Out?

Artists are invited to participate in HCA's 2026 Plein Air Paint-Out, to be held on June 6th in Shirley, IN. This juried event is an opportunity for artists to paint outdoors in locations in and around Shirley (eastern Hancock County). The event will feature art classes and a demonstration.

Where's Shirley Indiana? You'll find Shirley and be delighted.

St. Rd. 234 to 1200 E (Shirley Rd)
U. S. Hwy 40 to 1050 E, Charlottesville and North, see Wilkinson, then to Shirley!
I-70 Knightstown Exit 115, and North on St. Rd. 109, to 1200 E (Shirley Rd)

Tours of the Octagon House will be available that day, donation requested.

Participants will register at the Shirley Friends Church, located at 101 S. Main St., Shirley, IN 47384. Registration is 8:30-10:30am. Painting will end at 3pm. Artists should be aware that the Paint-Out coincides with the Vawter show intake day.

Paintings will be on display at the Thrive Center in Greenfield from June 18th to July 24th.

For more information and to register-buy tickets, use this link below.

https://www.hancockcountyarts.org/event-details/annual-plein-air-6-6-26-paint-out-begins-in-shirley

Also that day offering a few free classes:

The Octagon House and Shelter-

10:30 Katie Grant, Lecture on Plein Air

11:30 Doris Althaus, Children's Acrylic Painting (Shelter)

1:00. Katie Grant, Lecture on Plein Air

The Shirley Friends Church-

10:30 Greg Gearlds, Painting Demo

https://www.greggearlds.com/

11:30 Cathy Wilburn, Mixed Media