Diamonds & Denim Celebration of the Arts Gala

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Our online auction is currently live and open for bids with more objects of desire being added every day. The auction concludes on Saturday, October 16, with a “Diamonds & Denim: Celebration of the Arts Gala” in the historical ballroom of Bradley Hall in Greenfield. Pull on your jeans and add some bling for a fun evening of food, live entertainment, a 50/50 raffle, and auction excitement. See details and get tickets here.

Ticket sales end October 8th, 2021

For bidding on your mobile phone, use this link.

Buzzin’ Bee Show Opens

Artwork by Sandy Hall
See this honey bee painting by Sandy Hall along with bee-themed work by several artists during our September show.

Our September show with a bumblebee theme opens tonight at a second Friday reception (Sept. 10, 6:30 p.m.). Get a creative buzz from the work of several talented artists. The show is juried, and the $100 prize will be awarded tonight. This public event is free. Stop in for refreshments and stimulating company in downtown Greenfield.

If you can’t make it tonight, the show is open on Saturdays in September, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Artist Callout: This is Hancock

Hancock County Artists are invited to share their work in the Twenty North Gallery during the Riley Festival.

All Hancock County artists are invited to exhibit their work in our show, which runs from the beginning of the Riley Festival (October 7-10) and continues thru October 30. The gallery will be open every Wednesday and Saturday in October from 11 AM to 2 PM.

We’d love to see your artistic talents displayed in our Twenty North Gallery: sculpting, carving, painting, quilting, fabric dyeing, crocheting, drawing. Let’s show all our guests attending the festival how talented the folks in Hancock County really are!

There’s no entry fee. To participate, email hancockcountyarts@gmail.com and type “This is Hancock” in the subject line.

Art intake is Thursday, September 30, from 3 to 6 PM. You may enter up to two art pieces.

A Show of Hands: Bonnie Zimmer & Pamela Hignite

Pamela Hignite’s figurative sculpture, We Dreamed of a Safe Haven, along with equally extraordinary pieces, will be available for viewing during an opening reception at the Twenty North Gallery on Friday, August 13, from 6:30 to 8:30 PM. Or enjoy the show every Wednesday and Saturday in August, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Hignite writes in her statement, “My work is . . . heavily influenced by nature and the human figure.  I have an affinity for the art of primitive cultures. Their imagery is powerful and full of spiritual meaning, which is what I strive for in the sculpture I create.”

To this August installation, Bonnie Zimmer brings, A SHOW OF HANDS, a body of work exploring the image, form, and concept of hands from natural and salvaged materials, such as the Guardian Spirits Vessel (shown). The installation includes Mandala for Mother Earth, a splendid six-foot-square banner of eco-dyed China silk, torched copper, forged copper cut-outs of the artist’s hands, and cotton embroidery floss. Zimmer writes, “While nature is my greatest collaborator, providing me with materials and inspiration, my love of reclaimed materials and the pure joy of “process” are all integral to my work.”

Artist Call-out: Buzzin’ Bees!

What’s all the buzz? Our September show has a buzzin’ around bumblebee theme. It’s only $10 to enter two pieces, and it can be in any medium–make it 2D, make it 3D. We’re looking for all kinds of bees. The deadline to enter is August 25, 2021. Enter by clicking the PayPal button.

  • Deadline to enter: Wednesday, August 25.
  • Intake at the gallery (20-A N. State St., Greenfield): Wednesday, September 1, from 2 to 5 PM
  • Artists’ Reception: Friday, September 10, from 6:30 to 8:30 PM.  The show will be juried and the winning prize is $100, given at this reception.

Auction for the Arts: Seeking Donations/Sponsors

We’re preparing for our second Online “Auction for the Arts” beginning September 1.  All online! 

Join us at Bradley Hall Event Center on October 16, 2021 with a Celebration of Arts Gala. 

Any auction item is of value to us, an experience package, a decorative element, or a memorabilia item.

Hancock County Arts is a 501(c)3 organization. If you are interested in donating an item or piece of art, or if you can become a sponsor for this event, please do so at https://www.BiddingForGood.com/HancockCountyArts or for any questions, please email hancockcountyarts@gmail.com.

Colts, Swag/ Grand Prix tickets from IMS/ Cozymeal Gift Card for $250/ so much more.

Be sure to register to bid and join us for the Diamonds and Denim Celebration of Arts Gala on October 16th.

Looking Forward to our 2022 Will Vawter Show. HCA plans to move to June, 2022, so we may continue the wonderful En Plein Air.

Will Vawter Annual Exhibit proved to be another great success.

Congratulations to Carol Strock-Wasson of Union City, Indiana for winning Best of Show at the 2021 Annual Will Vawter Art Exhibit with her Winchester Barn pastel!

This year marks the 150th birthday of Will Vawter! Hancock County Arts Council celebrated in grand style with several festivities in the month of June, including the annual art exhibit featuring artists from across Indiana, two plein air events, extended hours at the gallery, and a day full of music, art workshops and a Cajun food truck in The Living Alley on June 12th.  Sandy Hall created a magnificent birthday cake painting with 150 candles “lit” with paint thumbprints of any who wanted to light a candle.

The Artists Reception on Friday, June 11th was very well attended and included Greenfield’s mayor, Chuck Fewell, and many other city dignitaries and the exhibit included work from 46 artists from across Indiana.

Awards were given for Best of Show, First, Second and Third Overall, Artists’ Choice (by vote of fellow artists), People’s Choice (by vote of gallery guests), Judge’s awards, and Honorable Mentions.

Congratulations to the following winners and thank you to every artist that submitted works to the Vawter Exhibit, bringing back the celebration of the Arts after a very challenging year for artists and art enthusiasts!

Best of Show                  Carol Strock-Wasson          Winchester Barn

First Place Overall          Joanna Shank                     Lilacs

Second Place Overall     Stephen Edwards               Studio Windows

Third Place Overall         Suzette Hagan                    Township Road Buddy

Artists’ Choice Award      Steve Warner                     Medley

People’s Choice              Judy Crist                           1919 Ford

See the paintings and more information at our 2021 Vawter Art Show tab, above.

Love art? Want to support the Arts in our community? Become a Volunteer!

Calling all art lovers! We are always seeking volunteers to help advance the arts in Hancock County. If you’d like to join us in our mission, please call 317.967.2368 or go to our Facebook page to connect or email us at HancockCountyARts@gmail.com! Volunteers will help with shows, receptions and events.

Commit as little or as much time as you’d like.

We’d love to have you on our team!

Volunteer Orientation on Saturday,September 4th, 11:30 – 12:15.

See you at the Gallery!!!

#PaintingADaychallenge – The Show!

Hancock County Arts and its members have been happy to participate in the worldwide challenge called #paintingadaychallenge! Join us during the month of October to see the amazing work created in a single day.

The show will feature artwork created by members and supporters of Hancock County Arts, and promises to be a fun and diverse show.

Reception will be on the second Friday, October October 9th, from 6:30-8:30.

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