“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.

Extended Artist Callout: Rotary Art Park Project

The Rotary Club of Greenfield is extending its call-out for Hancock County Artists to depict the Rotary’s six areas of focus at a new art park on the Pennsy Trail in downtown Greenfield.

The artwork will consist of four standing panels (4-ft. by 8-ft.). The winning artwork will be converted into a digital file and printed onto weather-resistant material, displayed year round.

Winning artist(s) will receive a $500 cash prize. The “intent to submit” notification deadline has been extended to July 31, 2019.

Submissions are due no later than August 30, 2019 by 5 p.m.  SEE THE DETAILS.

Entertainment on the Plaza, Greenfield

Indianapolis Municipal Band

Greenfield Banking Company is hosting a series of free, summer concerts on the south lawn of the Hancock County Courthouse. Bring lawn chairs or a blanket and enjoy the music beginning at 7 p.m. on these Fridays:

• July 12:  Indianapolis Municipal Band
• July 19:  West Central Quartet
• July 26:  Circle City Sound

Vawter People’s Choice Award

Mary Wilson’s acrylic abstract, Prelude to a Dream, won the “People’s Choice” award at the Will Vawter Art Exhibition’s closing reception on April 12.

Visitors to the gallery during the show were asked to vote on their favorite work. At the closing reception, Wilson’s courage to experiment with 3-D effects and go “outside the box” won the day.

NineStar Connect generously sponsored the People’s Choice award with a beautiful trophy and a $100 prize check. NineStar’s additional $1,100 donation helped make the show possible.