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Welcome to the
Hamilton County Artists' Association
The HCAA is a membership of Hamilton County artists with supporters from across Indiana. Our gallery is open Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 10 am to 5 pm during the months of March through December.
Our mission is: (1) to promote awareness of, and encouragement for, creative art in Hamilton County. (2) To further by programs, art education and exhibitions, the interests of artists, (4) to encourage the study of art by all. (4) To establish high aesthetic standards. (5)To cooperate with, and promote membership in other similar organizations.
Our exhibits feature creative works from Hamilton County artists. We offer scholarships to aspiring high school art students. Our gift shop has many unique art items for purchase. Browse our class offerings to find the art classes that are suitable for you.
ARTISTS REGISTER NOW!
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2012 Gathering Begins Thursday, May 31st
Activities for the 2012 Gathering of Plein Air Painters begin Thursday, May 31st at the Hamilton County Art Center, 195 S 5th St., Noblesville, IN with a social hour at 6:00 pm followed by a painting demonstration at 7:00 pm by plein air artist Mary Ann Davis. Mary Ann is a signature member of the American Impressionist Society. She earned her BFA from Herron School of Art in 1976, majoring in lithography. She enjoys painting and drawing from life each week and regularly paints plein air. Mary Ann was one of ten artists chosen for the Painting Indiana, The Changing Face of Agriculture project. This project included a traveling exhibit and book. She has worked as a graphic designer since 1978 and founded Davis Graphic Design in 1991. Her work can be seen at several galleries including Hoosier Salon, Indianapolis, IN and Brown County Art Guild, Nashville, IN. At 8:00 pm, following the demonstration, there will be an orientation of packet materials and Hamilton County sites and services. Beginning at 8:30 pm, artists will be able to get their materials stamped. |
Mary Ann Davis paintingin Rocky Ripple |
Friday and Saturday Gathering Schedule
Friday, June 1st | |
| 8:30 am - 11:00 am | Check-in and stamp materials at HCAA Art Center |
| 8:30 am - 4:00 pm | Independent painting in Hamilton County |
| 4:30 pm - 8:30 pm | Display art work created during the day at pop-up tents |
| on Courthouse Square | |
| 5:00 pm - 8:30 pm | Lion's Club Pork Chop Dinner on Courthouse Square |
| 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm | Jazz on the Square on Courthouse Square |
| Open House and art for sale in tent outside at the HCAA Art Center | |
Saturday, June 2nd | |
| 8:30 am - 11:00 am | Check-in and stamp materials at HCAA Art Center |
| 8:30 am - 3:00 pm | Independent painting in Hamilton County |
| 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm | Check-in at Courthouse and prepare work for hanging and judging |
| 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm | Judging of art for Gathering and Purchase Patron Awards |
| 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm | Dinner and entertainment in Big Tent on Courthouse Square |
| 7:00 pm - 7:30 pm | Awards Ceremony inside the Courthouse |
| 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm | Art display and sale inside the Courthouse |
Click here for an opportunity to show and
sell your art on Sunday, June 3rd!
Click above to download the event poster.
It will take several seconds to download.
Katelyn McDonough and Rebecca Nisenbaum have been
selected as the HCAA fine arts scholarship winners for
the 2012-2013 school year. Click here for details.
HCAA Artist of the Month
Noblesville artist William Duncan has been an active painter since 1990, creating works of art in a contemporary style. His landscape paintings include an emphasis on exciting color. He has studied under contemporary masters Tony Couch, Skip Lawrence, Don Andrews, Christopher Schink and Frank Webb. William is a member of the HCAA, Indiana Artists Club, Hoosier Salon, and Watercolor Society of Indiana. His works have won many merit and purchase awards and are in several private collections. See his work on display at the Noblesville Visitors Center throughout May. |
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Join the HCAA! |
Click here to become an artist member or a supporting member today! By joining us, you will receive special benefits plus you will be the first to know about:
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