When most of us hear the word "maker", we tend to think of woodworkers, blacksmiths, or other jobs involving sweat, grit, and dirty hands. While sewing certainly doesn't conjure up such images, it is very much a creative endeavor with a product that can be...
[caption id="attachment_20847" align="aligncenter" width="300"] Artwork by Guild member Lisa Guckleberg[/caption] The Equine Art Guild was formed in 2016 after a group of artists met at the Hoosier Horse Fair and Expo. Bonding over their love for art and horses, they realized that few venues cater to...
LETTER FROM THE DIRECTOR, SPRING, 2017 Well, I’m finally doing it. I’m taking my own advice. After almost five years of cheerleading for artists, of gently pushing back when someone says they’re not artistic, of insisting that everyone has something beautiful and creative to contribute to the...
Our local community is full of Makers producing one-of-a-kind items, and Noblesville Creates wants to highlight their impact in a brand-new initiative: Maker of the Month. In contemporary culture, a Maker can be anyone who uses their individual ingenuity to produce something, including artists, architects, tinkerers,...
The Hamilton County Artist’s Association (HCAA) and its sponsors proudly present the HCAA annual Art Fair On The Square. The event is by invitation only, based on artist applications submitted for jurying. If you would like to be considered, please complete the application below and ensure...
Noblesville Creates Studio Artist Lesley Haflich will be the featured artist at the Speedway Center for the Arts for the months of March and April. Haflich won the Noblesville Creates Artist of the year award in 2016 and has been featured in many area galleries....
Noblesville Creates Studio Artist John Reynolds announces a new gallery connection. Reynolds, who carves small figurines and makes jewelry in addition to creating his award-winning oil paintings, is bringing some of his creations to Avalon Jewelry and Pens in Zionsville. You can browse the gallery's...
Indiana’s premier art, food experience needs volunteers INDIANAPOLIS (Feb. 11, 2017) – If you enjoy exceptional, one-of-a-kind Indiana art and artisan food and wine, you will want to volunteer for the seventh annual Indiana Artisan Marketplace, March 25-26 in the Exposition Hall at the Indiana State...
The 2017 HCAA Visual Arts Major Scholarship guidelines and application form are now available! Two scholarships of $1,000 will be awarded in the Spring 2017, for school year 2017-2018. The 2017 scholarship awards are made possible by a generous gift from Ken Bloomhorst in memory of his wife Roberta “Birdie” Bloomhorst and...
Noblesville Visitor's Center Art Exhibit: Thomas Howie April 1-30, Fri.-Sun. 12-5 p.m. Noblesville Visitor's Center FREE! HCAA is sponsoring monthly exhibits of selected member's work to be on display at the Noblesville Visitors Center. Thomas Howie is the featured artist for April. Tomas started drawing and painting before 10,...