The Will Vawter Juried Exhibition and Art Sale is an annual event held in downtown Greenfield, Hancock County, Indiana, celebrating Midwest artists and the legacy of Hoosier artist Will Vawter. The 2025 event runs from June 13 to June 14 with artwork on sale and on view until July 12. On Friday evening, there is a "meet the artist" reception from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., and Saturday features art displays, live music, and kid-friendly crafts. The event is family-friendly and handicapped accessible.

The exhibition focuses on two-dimensional artwork such as oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastels, drawings, textiles, and mixed media created within the last three years. Photography, computer-generated art, posthumous works, and sculpture are excluded. Artists residing in Indiana submit their original pieces, which are juried for the show. Over $5000 in awards are presented. Artworks are for sale during and after the event.

Activities at the event include:

Viewing and purchasing juried artwork from Indiana artists
Meeting local artists during the Friday evening reception
Live musical performances on Saturday
Kid-friendly crafts and hands-on activities on Saturday

The venue for displaying the artwork is Twenty North Gallery in downtown Greenfield. The event has been running for over 25 years, promoting local artistic talent and community arts culture in Hancock County. It is organized by Hancock County Arts, a nonprofit dedicated to fostering a vibrant arts community with regular gallery shows, pop-up art events, and public art projects.

A rough schedule for the 2025 event would be:

Friday, June 13: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM: Meet the artist reception at Twenty North Gallery
Saturday, June 14: Daytime hours – Art viewing, music performances, and children’s craft activities around downtown Greenfield
June 13 to July 12: Artworks remain on display and available for sale at Twenty North Gallery

The event fosters a creative and welcoming vibe, with an emphasis on showcasing the originality and craftsmanship of Indiana artists, celebrating Will Vawter's artistic legacy, and engaging the community through visual and performing arts.

For more information, Hancock County Arts can be contacted by phone at (317) 967-2461 or via their website.

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