Join Brian Byrn, former Director of the Midwest Museum of American Art, for a lively and informal ramble through art, museums, Elkhart, and the many people and experiences that have shaped Brian’s years in the art world. Come curious, come ready to listen, and see where the conversation goes!

Admission:

MMAA Members: Free
Elkhart County Residents: $10 per person, $8 per child – 12 and under
(Children under 3 Free)
Non-Residents: $15 per person, $10 per child – 12 and under
(Children under 3 Free)

Noontime Talks are sponsored in part by the Community Foundation of Elkhart County.

Friday Morning, 9:15 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.

Bring your own mat and get ready to explore movement as art, honoring the present moment and the beauty that is present around us.

All levels are welcome.

Register online at: midwestmuseum.org/mmaa-store/

Class Fee: $10

This is an exclusive event for Purchase Award patrons. Purchase Award patrons get a “first look” at the Elkhart Juried Regional and select from all available artwork, their Purchase Award recipient. Purchase Award recipients are announced at the opening reception.

6:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. $900 Purchase Award patrons make their selection

6:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. $700 and $500 Purchase Award Patrons make their selection

Now in its 48th year, the Elkhart Juried Regional is an all-media competition featuring juried artwork from artists in a 24-county area (Allen, DeKalb, Elkhart, Fulton, Huntington, Jasper, Kosciusko, Lake, LaGrange, LaPorte, Marshall, Newton, Noble, Porter, Pulaski, St. Joseph, Starke, Steuben, Wabash and Whitley counties, Indiana and Berrien, Branch, Cass, and St. Joseph counties, Michigan).

Tonight we recognize those artists who were accepted into the show and announce the “Best of” categories, Merit Award recipients and Purchase Award recipients. The Midwest Museum of American Art continues to be committed to elevating exceptional art from our local/regional artists. We welcome everyone to experience this inclusive, family-friendly celebration of creativity and connections.

The Elkhart Juried Regional Art Exhibition runs from October 10 through December 31, 2025.

Presenting Sponsor: Elkhart County Convention & Visitors Bureau

Supporting Breast Cancer Awareness!

We are excited to participate in Downtown Elkhart Ladies’ Night starting at noon on Thursday, October 15th. There are lots of ways to win amazing prizes at the MMAA and other participating merchants and give back to Cancer Resources for Elkhart County.

Join curator, Randy Roberts and assistant curator, Christopher Hall as they share some of the highlights from the 48th Elkhart Juried Regional which includes over 180 works from 132 accepted artists. In addition to the “Best of” categories, there were 30 purchase awards and 3 merit awards given to artists resulting in more than $25,000 in cash awards this year.

Admission:

MMAA Members: Free
Elkhart County Residents: $10 per person, $8 per child – 12 and under
(Children under 3 Free)
Non-Residents: $15 per person, $10 per child – 12 and under
(Children under 3 Free)

Noontime Talks are sponsored in part by the Community Foundation of Elkhart County.

Friday Morning, 9:15 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.

Bring your own mat and get ready to explore movement as art, honoring the present moment and the beauty that is present around us.

All levels are welcome.

Register online at: midwestmuseum.org/mmaa-store/

Class Fee: $10