M E R R Y C H R I S T M A S
And
Wishing all a Healthy and
Prosperous New Year
This holiday season, we extend our deepest gratitude to our Sponsors and our wonderful Volunteers. Your belief in the power of art and your willingness to invest in our mission have touched the hearts of many. Your support allows us to create a vibrant cultural hub that enriches the lives of both artists and art enthusiasts alike.
May this season bring you joy, peace, and fulfillment.
Wishing you and your loved ones a wonderful holiday season and a prosperous New Year!
Click on the titles below for more information.
The Gallery will close on December 21 at 5:00 for the holidays and will re-open on January 22nd for Intake for the
All Hancock County Jr. High and High School Exhibit.
See you all in 2025!
At the Gallery
Winter Exhibit
Hancock County Arts Open Winter Exhibit Welcome Beautiful Artwork
It's an inspiring, family-friendly event that will warm you in these colder months. This exhibit will run through December 21st. Come choose your unique holiday artwork gifts.
Any accommodations needed for accessibility, please contact us at hancockcountyarts@gmail.com or 317.967.2461
1st Place-Christine Koch and 2nd Place-Cathleen Huffman and 3rd Place-Rebekah Arvin
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A "Pause for Words"
After the beep
answering machine
still has your voice
and when i dial i hope
no one answers
so i can hear you again
there's hours of you recorded
from over the years but
here, you're inviting a message
with a promise
that you'll return the call.
Leah McNaughton Lederman is an author and a champion of Midwestern creatives. She lives in Greenfield with her husband and an assortment of children, cats, and dogs.
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D A T E S T O S A V E - Fill Your December and January, February 2025...
Classes, Workshops, Open Studios, Local Exhibits
Open Painting - Tuesdays 9am-noon, Broadway Flats Studio, 210 S. Center Street
Many more classes to come in 2025, be sure you are signed up and will receive the info!
Artisan Shoppe for the Holidays, through December 21st,
Festival of the Trees, Stop in and Vote for your Favorite, Donations accepted for them, too
2 0 2 5
Simply, Clearly Abstract Exhibition
All Hancock County Jr High and High School Exhibit, Intake January 22nd & 23rd
Greg Gearlds, January 17th
Sandy Hall - February 11th
Greg Gearlds, February 21st
Open Hancock Hoop Hysteria, Intake March 3rd & 4th
Greg Gearlds, March 28th
Poetry and Prose - - - - Save the date - - - - April 12th, 3pm
Calling all poets and writers and you. Plan to enjoy or simply join in whether emerging talent or seasoned authors, all will be there to find inspiration and celebrate the power of words! Scattered Bean Coffee Co will join us.
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A r t i s t C a l l O u t s
Hancock County Arts Volume IV Coloring book
Can you submit some artwork/line drawings to be included? And send a bio to us. Our sponsors in the past have helped us create a wonderful product. Be a sponsor or contribute your artwork. Open to all, we need 24 to 28 works. Printing 3000+, Sponsorships available.
Artwork size should be 6 3/4" x 9 1/2"- you can forward to us digitally. And send a short biography too.
Any questions: hancockcountyarts@gmail.com. Deadline coming soon.
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Community Support
Enjoy the Holidays Throughout Hancock County, Santa is Everywhere!
Cumberland, IN - Weihnachtsmarkt, Small Business Saturday, Dec 7, 11a - 6p.
Charlottesville, IN - Volunteer Fire Department, Breakfast with Santa Dec 14th, 7a - 11a.
Fortville, IN - Dec 7, Winterfest, noon - 7p.
Greenfield, IN - 2024 Ho Ho Ho Holidays Breakfast and more. Skating at the Courthouse Plaza! The most wonderful time of the year is almost upon us! https://event.ontaptickets.com/orgnizations/greenfield-main-street and H. J. Rick's Variety Show on 7, 7:30p.
McCordsville, IN - McCordsville Elementary School Jingle Market Dec. 7, 9a - 2p.
Shirley, IN - Shirley Masonic Lodge # 531, Dec 7, Cookies with Santa, Noon till 2p and Shirley Christmas Walk, 5p - 8p, carriage rides, chili supper, tree lighting and visit with Santa.
M A R K E T I N G:
Hancock County Arts YouTube Channel
Visit, Subscribe and Follow: https://www.youtube.com/@HancockCountyArts-lm7fo/videos
You will Experience: 25 Days of the Arts Documentary Will Vawter 2024 Slide Show A Face for Radio 2024
And so many more... We announce the new monthly Artist on YouTube.
September - Ginny Taylor Rosner, Gatherings
October - Lisa Bowling, LisBet Beaded Jewelry
November - Atom Jetson, Black Sheep Tattoos
Hancock County Arts is the Discover Magazine!
The best description yet!!! Pick up your copy at the Reporter Office, 22 W. New Road. Or find your copy at many retailers. See the artists, the current outdoor art and all the possibilities for the growth of the arts in Greenfield and throughout Hancock County
Hancock County Arts Promo:
If you love our work then tell the world! You have an opportunity to help us make even more of a difference in our community. GreatNonprofits-a review site like TripAdvisor-is honoring highly reviewed nonprofits. Won't you help us raise visibility for our work by posting a review of your experience with us? All reviews will be visible to potential donors and volunteers. It's easy and only takes 3 minutes! Go to https://greatnonprofits.org/org/hancock-county-arts-council-inc to get started!
WHAT IS YOUR IMPACT BEING A VOLUNTEER:
Volunteering with HCA is a powerful tool for community transformation, going far beyond the mere act of lending artistic skills. It is about leveraging creativity to make a profound and lasting impact on society. Art can reshape communities, inspire individuals and foster a culture of creativity and empathy.
PROMOTING MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLBEING:
Engaging in art-making and art-related activities has been linked to improved mental health and emotional wellbeing. Research has consistently highlighted the therapeutic benefits of art, including reduced anxiety, depression and stress levels.
EMPOWERING INDIVIDUALS:
According to educational experts, students engaged in art activities exhibit improved academic performance, heightened emotional intelligence and better problem solving skills.
Volunteer Help Needed to continue to keep our gallery open. Please visit www.SignUpGenius.com - Click the three lines at top right and click Search in those choices. In the next window, enter our email hancockcountyarts@gmail.com as the creator's email and click Search once more. Opportunities are shown. Thank you, thank you, thank you. Help us make a difference.
In 2025, our hours will be 11a - 2p on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays.
Thank you, thank you, thank you to all who have contributed through our past 25 years.
Many Thanks to our volunteers and others and a few random needs and notes
THANK YOU AGAIN to all or our Sponsors, Joyner Homes, Edwards and Pope Family Foundation, NineStar Connection, GBC Banking, Community Foundation of Hancock County, Hancock Health, GBC Bank, City of Greenfield, Kappa Kappa Kappa, Scattered Bean Coffee Company, Greenfield Area Soccer Club, Leo's Market and Eatery, Mt. Comfort Animal Hospital, IMI, Andree's Floral Design.
THANK YOU AGAIN to Andree's Floral Design in Greenfield, for their donation of corsages for the 25th Annual Will Vawter presentation. Couldn't have been better.
Special Thanks to the Daily Reporter for exposing the talent, the experience and possibilities of the art in Hancock County.
Wanted: Board Members. Are you passionate? We are heading in a great direction, but need help to get push us over the edge!
Wanted: Laser Copy Paper- Always
Wanted: Still looking Crew of 3 to assemble heavy shelving in the basement-may take an hour.
Hancock Co Arts gallery will close after December 21, 2024, reopening for Jr High and High School intake on January 22 and 23, Our first exhibit will be open to the public as of Saturday, January 25 2025.
The Gallery will close on December 21 at 5:00 for the holidays and will re-open on January 22nd for Intake for the
All Hancock county Jr. High and High School Exhibit.
See you all in 2025!
Have you thought about...
being
P a r t o f t h e A r t s !
Our Mission
Promoting and Celebrating
Arts
for
Hancock County Open Wednesdays and Thursdays and Saturdays 11 till 2
Any accommodations needed for accessibility, please contact us
at hancockcountyarts@gmail.com or 317.967.2461, at least one week prior to any visit.
hancockcountyarts@gmail.com www.hancockcountyarts.org 20A N State Street Greenfield, IN 317.967.2461
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