Photo Credit: Sandy Hall Fall Leaves Painting from Hancock County Arts
Twenty North Gallery
When looking for art hotspots in Hancock County, Twenty North Gallery should be at the top of your list. This fall, there are opportunities to immerse yourself in the local art scene and classes to help you unleash your inner artist. Be sure to also mark your calendar for every second Friday of the month, where Twenty North will host opening receptions for their current artists.
- Sept. 25: Glass Bead Totem Workshop
- Oct. 7-10: This is Hancock: Local Artist Show
- Nov. 6-27: High School Showcase
- Dec. 4-25: Gale Sturm Extravaganza
Daniel’s Vineyard
Located in McCordsville, Indiana, Daniel’s Vineyard is a great music hotspot to check out in Hancock County this fall. What better way is there to spend an autumn evening than with a glass of wine in your hand and live music filling the air? Check out their next show, the Big 80s Concert, coming up on Sept. 24!
H.J. Ricks Centre for the Arts
If the big screen (and stage) is more up your alley, H.J. Ricks Centre for the Arts is the place to be. Make sure you get your tickets ahead of time for unique events like the showing of the silent film, “Ben Hur,” presented by the James Whitcomb Riley Boyhood Home, and Crazy Lake Acting Company’s thrilling rendition of “Clue.”
- Sept. 23: Manhattan Short Film Festival
- Oct. 7: Hearts Ablaze Cloggers
- Nov. 11-14: Crazy Lake Acting Co. Presents the play “Clue”
Greenfield Parks
As the hot summer days start cooling down into cozy autumn nights, there is no better place to enjoy the arts than outside. Whether you are looking for a fun day out with the family covering Riley Park with chalk art or an adult-only night out at “prom,” there is something for everyone in Greenfield Parks.
- Mondays: Zumba Class @ Riley Park
- Sept. 25: 90s Drop Out Prom Night
Downtown Greenfield
If it’s live music you are looking for, downtown Greenfield has you covered this fall. With an entertainment and rock tent, there will be something for everyone at the Riley Festival. The Riley Festival also serves as one of the largest craft festivals in Indiana, so make sure to check out the incredible artwork on display from across the state.
- Oct. 7-10: Riley Festival
James Whitcomb Riley Boyhood Home
Halloween is a time for tricks and treats, but also the arts! If you are looking to step up your jack-o’-lantern carving game this year, look no further than the Jack-O’-Lantern Festival and Workshop hosted by the James Whitcomb Riley Boyhood Home.
- Oct. 24: Jack-O’-Lantern Festival Workshop
- Oct. 24-31: Jack-O’-Lantern Festival
New Palestine
New Palestine, Indiana is another arts hotspot to check out as they usher out the last rays of summer sun and welcome the cool autumn breeze. You won’t want to miss the chance to dance the night away at the final Music on the Depot event and maybe pick up a new hobby at the 7th Annual Arts and Crafts Fair.
- Sept. 24 Music on the Depot
- Oct. 16: 7th Annual Arts and Crafts Fair
Fortville
Fortville, Indiana has a wide variety of arts events this fall that promise fun for all ages. If you are looking for live music, get your tickets now to see the Mystery Train Band or Westward Road in concert. For the younger art lovers in your family, consider signing them up for art classes at Studio 309. To finish off the summer season, don’t miss Kammy’s Kause, an all-day music festival to raise funding and awareness for 4p- research.
- Tu/Th: Kids Art Classes @ Studio 309
- Sept. 25: Kammy’s Kause Fundraiser
Hancock County has so much to offer for art lovers this fall, so make sure you mark your calendars, buy your tickets and get ready to be inspired.