Have you been quarantine creating? We want to display your art!

For many of us, the quarantine has given us the time and inspiration to create art. If you are like us, we’d like to display your art at our gallery! The art will be hung OUTSIDE during the month of July so it must be suitable for all weather. If you’d like to participate, contact Carol at cbarrett2111@gmail.com.

Twenty North Gallery to re-open June 13

The gallery will re-open to the public beginning June 13, 2020 for the long-awaited Spring Members Show!

Hancock County Arts (HCA) is committed to providing a safe and healthy arts space for all our volunteers, artists, shared space partners, and guests. To ensure we have a safe and healthy gallery space, we have developed a COVID-19 Gallery Protocol in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Guidelines to note if you visit the gallery:

1. No more than ten (10) people are allowed in the gallery at one time.
2. Social distancing of six (6) feet must be observed at all times.
3. Masks are REQUIRED to be worn during gallery open hours and public events.
4. Non-contact methods of greeting must be used – no handshakes or hugs.
5. Upon entry, please use hand sanitizer (located inside door).

Thank you for your cooperation to keep our volunteers and artists safe!

Read the full protocol here.

Twenty North Gallery Closed Until Further Notice

Coronavirus Response (updated 4.10.20)

Due the mandatory closures caused by the coronavirus and Hancock County Arts’ responsibility to do our part to keep our community safe, all upcoming events are postponed and will be rescheduled once the mandatory stay at home order is lifted. All of us at Hancock County Arts hope you are staying safe and healthy. Now, more than ever, the world needs the optimism and hope that art inspires. Please keep creating!

Please continue to monitor this page and our Facebook page for updates. Thank you for your understanding.

Now Accepting Entries for 2020 Will Vawter Show

“Chrysanthemums” by Will Vawter is this year’s featured painting.

Hancock County Arts is now accepting entries for the 2020 Will Vawter Juried Art Exhibition & Sale. All entries must be original work. An image that is copied or done under the guidance of an instructor is not eligible. We accept only framed work or fully-painted gallery wrap hung with wire (no saw-toothed hangers), work that has been completed within the last three years, and work that has never been entered into the show before. No more than three entries per artist. ALL ENTRIES MUST BE FOR SALE and will be offered at your designated price throughout the exhibit. For more information, download the full entry information here.

Entry forms are due no later than Saturday, June 20, 2020.

“Casual Confrontations” by Lynette Whitesell

Lynette K. Waters-Whitesell is a Midwestern artist working in mixed media on canvas and panel. Inspired by ephemera and photos of yesteryear, she experiments
with both as digital transfers.

She was born and raised in Hartford City. A Fine Arts graduate of Ball State University, Lyn has worked in East Central Indiana for sixteen years as a graphic designer, illustrator and creative director.

Exhibit open Wednesdays and Saturdays in February from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Artist reception Friday, February 14 from 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Elementary Student Show

Hancock County Arts presented Elementary Extravaganza! show, featuring artwork from the students of Brandywine, Eastern Hancock, Eden, Harris, J.B. Stephens, Mt. Comfort, Sugar Creek, and Weston elementary schools.

 

In addition to the reception, the show will also be viewable Saturdays from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

 

Please come support our young local artists!

Santa Invasion Show!

Take a few minutes to view the Santa Invasion at the gallery during the month of December. We have filled the Twenty North Gallery with all shapes and sizes of Santas. The Santa Christmas Reception will be celebrated on Friday, December 13th from 6:30 to 8:30 PM. Stop by for some hot chocolate! The gallery exhibit will be open for viewing every Wednesday and Saturday from 11 AM to 2 PM through the end of the year. Admission is free.

Student “High Five” Art

The submissions for our new Student “High Five” initiative have been really inspiring. It is part of our mission to support young local artists by featuring their work in the Twenty North Gallery. Each month, we work with a different county school to feature student art. December will feature work from Eastern Hancock High School students. Check out this work titled “Pine Cone” submitted by Abigail Ebbert. Come see this paint and colored pencil piece of art and others at our Gallery throughout the month of December! Gallery hours are Wednesdays and Saturdays from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Auction for the Arts: Seeking Donations

This football, up for auction, is signed by some members of the Colts.

Hancock County Arts has a fresh mission: to provide leadership for the creative community by encouraging, celebrating, and promoting arts and culture throughout Hancock County. We’re preparing for our first Silent “Auction for the Arts” during the Riley Festival to help support this new and exciting work.

The silent auction will take place in the Twenty North Gallery, 20-A N. State St. in Greenfield. The silent auction begins at 4 PM Thursday, Oct. 3, and concludes Saturday, Oct. 5, at 7:45 p.m.

Each auction item–whether it’s an experience package, a decorative element, or a memorabilia item–comes with a piece of art.

Hancock County Arts is a 501(c)3 organization. If you are interested in donating an item or piece of art, or if you are interested in sponsoring this event, please email hancockcountyarts@gmail.com.

Artist Call-Out: Women Empowered Show

Ladies, create a special entry for our September show at the Twenty North Gallery: Empowered.

Artwork is a great way to build self-esteem and create happiness. We’re opening this exhibit to all female artists who can show us what inspires them as women in their daily roles.

The opening artists’ reception is Friday, September 13, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Friends and family are welcome. The show runs through September 28.

See the submission guidelines.