Hamilton County Artists' Association

06/20/2026

The HCAA Emeritus Member Exhibit is on display at the HCAA Birdie Gallery for the month of June! Stop by the Birdie Gallery today, Saturday, June 20th from 10am-1pm to see their artwork! The Birdie Gallery is located at 195 S. 5th Street in Noblesville, IN. Artwork for sale can be purchased at https://hcaa.square.site/shop/emeritus-member-exhibit/OJE7IZW35RXBHR4PACFSC2ZJ

06/19/2026

Barb McEvoy is our Emeritus Artist Member of the day! She was juried in and has been a member since 2014. She has served in the past on the HCAA’s board of directors as Corresponding Secretary. A passion for gardening led her to experiment with pressing various flowers and plant material, for designing floral still life, animals, landscape pictures and jewelry. Over the years she received many commissions to preserve and create floral keepsakes from weddings, memorials, anniversaries and other special occasions. As a member of the World Wide Pressed Flower Guild, Barb took numerous classes from acclaimed Oshibana Artists associated with WWPFG from the US, UK, Brazil, Russia and Asia. Oshibana is the Asian art form of creating a picture with botanicals.

06/19/2026

06/19/2026

Mark your calendars for July 10th 6pm-8pm! HCAA's All Our Best exhibit reception will be at the Fishers Art Gallery at City Hall located at 1 Municipal Drive in Fishers, IN. Thank you to Fishers Arts Council for hosting us at this location for the 3rd year in a row! The exhibit showcases 20 of our HCAA Juried & Emeritus artists' best work created in the last year. An awards presentation will take place at 6:45pm in the theater. Stop by the gallery during their open hours from June 29th to August 1st to see the exhibit which is free and open to the public.

06/19/2026

Bring your 2-6 year old and join us for Little SUMMER Studio: Oceanic Themes with Heather Ray Boelke on Saturday, June 27th 10am-11:30am! Little Summer Studios are guided by stories and offer a variety of choices for hands-on art engagement. Art activities will focus on fine motor development and self-expression. Lessons are specially designed for preschool, ages 2 to 6. This session will explore oceanic themes. Create art with bubbles and creatures from the sea! All materials provided. $20/child. Register under Youth Programs on our website.

06/18/2026

Today's HCAA Emeritus Artist of the day is photographer Michael Jack! Michael 's passion for cars and photography emerged after he retired from the business world and instructing at race tracks. He enjoys capturing the ruggedness and beauty of landscapes and the technology and design of automobiles. He has received a number of photographic awards and recognitions including being recognized at the Artist level by the International Federation of Photographic Arts (FIAP). Michael has been a judge for local and national competitions and a destination workshop leader. He also has been a frequent presenter on various photography topics.

Come see some of Michael's photography at our HCAA Emeritus Member Exhibit on display at the HCAA Birdie Gallery Saturdays in June 10am-1pm! Featured photograph is Bikers on Starks Lane. Artwork available for sale in this exhibit can be purchased at https://hcaa.square.site/shop/emeritus-member-exhibit/OJE7IZW35RXBHR4PACFSC2ZJ

06/17/2026

Continuing our highlights from our Emeritus Member Exhibit, our HCAA Emeritus Artist Member of the day is Sherry Cartwright! Sherry resides in Noblesville, IN, and has a degree in graphic design. She has also taken classes at Regional Museum of Art in South Bend, IN. Sherry combines her love of gardening, butterflies, and watercolor painting in her artwork. Stop by the Birdie Gallery for the month of June to see some of her paintings on exhibit. Featured artwork is Stained Glass Reflections.

06/17/2026

Rent HCAA's Birdie Gallery! The space works great for small to medium sized groups, with a small stage and a seating capacity of 70, or 40 people if tables are utilized. There is one bathroom and a small kitchenette for use. The rental also includes the use of 6-ft tables and folding chairs, as well as access to a projector, screen, and microphone and speaker if needed.

The rental fee is $50/hour for non-members and $25/hour for members.

https://www.hcaa-in.org/rentthegallery

06/16/2026

Craft & Canvas for Beginners with Joy Collins will be at the HCAA Birdie Gallery on Saturday, July 11th 1pm-3:30pm! This is a hands-on painting session perfect for beginners and creatives of all levels! You’ll learn simple techniques, play with color, and create a unique piece of art you’ll be proud to take home. It’s a relaxed, enjoyable class designed to spark creativity, build confidence, and let you unwind with a little artistic fun. Register under Classes on our website!

06/16/2026

HCAA Emeritus Artist Member of the day is Sue Payne! Born and raised in Hamilton County, Sue attended Ball State University for Art and Elementary Education. She taught in Sheridan, IN and has worked at Conner Prairie "since the beginning of time" as a Textile Specialist. She helps guide the Conner Prairie Youth Spinners to State Fair wins almost every year for Sheep to Shawl! Her currently project at Conner Prairie is weaving a reproduction wool Venetian carpet for the Conner House! Not only is she a spinner, weaver, knitter, and dyer, but she also is a great photographer!

Featured artwork is Squares to Wear which is on display at the HCAA Birdie Gallery for the month of June. Stop by the gallery Saturdays in June 10am-1pm to check out the Emeritus Member Exhibit featuring Sue and 16 other artists.