Explore New Art

WEDNESDAY, JULY 1 – MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 28

Join us for ‘Folk Memories,’ an evocative exhibit by artist Emma Schrock, the “Grandma Mosses” of Northern Indiana, that weaves together nostalgia and storytelling through vibrant imagery. Each piece reflects the rich tapestry of personal and cultural heritage, inviting viewers to reconnect with their own memories and the timeless stories of our shared past.

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

WEDNESDAY, JULY 1 – MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 28

Explore the groundbreaking contributions of Abstract Women Artists from the 1950s, featuring the dynamic works of Grace Hartigan, Joan Mitchell, and Helen Frankenthaler. This exhibit celebrates their innovative expressions and bold experimentation, highlighting the vital role these artists played in shaping the landscape of modern art.

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

WEDNESDAY, JULY 1 – MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 28

Exploring the boundary between high art and popular kitsch, this collection highlights the mastery of line and color inherent to the Chicago Imagist circle. Through sketches, watercolors, and lithographs, the exhibit traces the group’s evolution from the ‘Hairy Who’ to an enduring legacy of surreal figuration.

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

Join Curator Randy Roberts as we explore the lives, creative approaches, and artistic achievements of women who helped shape Abstract Expressionism. The presentation will provide insight into the featured works and the lasting influence of these groundbreaking artists on modern and contemporary art.

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.

From September 8 through September 19, 2026, the Midwest Museum of American Art will be accepting entries for the 48th Elkhart Juried Regional Art Exhibition. This all-media competition is open to artists 18 years and older who are residents of Allen, DeKalb, Elkhart, Fulton, Huntington, Jasper, Kosciusko, Lake, LaGrange, LaPorte, Marshall, Newton, Noble, Porter, Pulaski, St. Joseph, Starke, Steuben, Wabash or Whitley counties in Indiana and Berrien, Branch, Cass, or St. Joseph counties in Michigan.

Each entrant may submit one (1) or two (2) works which must be original in concept and execution; created within the last two (2) years; not completed under instruction; and, not previously exhibited at the MMAA or any other competition within the region.

ENTRY FEE:

• $25 for one entry
• $40 for two entries

Entry fees are non-refundable. Limit up to two (2) works per artist.

SIZE LIMITATIONS:

• Length or width may not exceed seven (7) feet
• No work of art may exceed 100 lbs. in weight

FRAMING & PRESENTATION:

• All entries must be prepared for installation.
• Two-dimensional work must be framed and wired for hanging.
• Three-dimensional     work     should     be     self- supporting or be able to be placed on a pedestal.
• No installation pieces accepted.
• No works will be accepted that require the artist presence for installation.