Midwest Museum of American Art

09/05/2026

🎨 CALL FOR ENTRIES! 🎨

Artists, it’s time to get your work ready for the Elkhart Juried Regional!

The 48th Elkhart Juried Regional is a great opportunity to have your artwork seen, connect with fellow artists, and be part of one of the region’s longstanding juried exhibitions.

📅 Entries accepted September 8–19, 2026
📍 Midwest Museum of American Art — Elkhart, Indiana

If you’ve been thinking about entering a juried show, this is your chance! Select your strongest work, review the requirements, and get your entry ready.

✨ Don’t miss the opportunity to be part of the 48th Elkhart Juried Regional!

09/04/2026

08/31/2026

Join Randy Roberts, curator for MMAA, as he explores the lives, creative approaches, and artistic achievements of some of the women who helped shape Abstract Expressionism. His presentation will provide insight into the featured works on display and the lasting influence of these groundbreaking women on modern and contemporary art.

The exhibit Abstract Women Artists of the 1950s will be on display through September 28.

Free to MMAA Members. Regular Admission Fees apply for Non-Members. The program begins at 12:15. No admittance after the program begins until its conclusion at 1:15 pm.

08/27/2026

Calling all artists! 🎨🖌 It is time to enter the Elkhart Juried Regional. Please visit us at https://www.midwestmuseum.org/elkhart-juried-regional/
for the 2026 prospectus.

You are eligible to enter if you are at least 18 years or older and reside in one of the following 24 counties: 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 ex*****on; 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.

08/25/2026

Come see us at MMAA for Elkhart ArtWalk!

08/24/2026

Join us for a special Noontime Talk celebrating the rich history and traditions of the Stones Trace Pioneer Festival.📚🤓📜

Discover the stories behind this beloved Ligonier-area event and learn more about the people, places, and pioneer traditions that have shaped the festival over the years. This informative program offers an opportunity to explore the history of Stones Trace and gain a deeper appreciation for the local heritage that continues to be celebrated through the festival. Whether you have attended the festival for years or are learning about it for the first time, this talk is a wonderful way to connect with our community's history and the stories of generations past.

Free to MMAA Members. Regular Admission Fees apply for Non-Members. The program begins at 12:15. No admittance after the program begins until its conclusion at 1:15 pm.

08/23/2026

🎨 Double Showcase at the MMAA!

For our August , the Midwest Museum of American Art is featuring two unique artistic voices!

✨ Ida Mae Short, founder of , creates beautifully inked, illustrative designs using vintage printing techniques. Her distinctive work brings the art of traditional printmaking to life.

🌾 Brian Tilbury invites us into his world of expressionistic landscapes, capturing the character, atmosphere, and iconic scenes of the Midwest.

Two artists. Two distinct perspectives. One exciting evening of art!

Join us for the August 26 Elkhart ArtWalk and experience both at the MMAA. 🖼️✨

08/21/2026

Explore Abstract Women Artists of the 1950s at the Midwest Museum of American Art! 🎨

Featuring Lee Krasner, Grace Hartigan, Joan Mitchell, Helen Frankenthaler, Elaine de Kooning, and many others, this exhibition celebrates the women who pushed the boundaries of Abstract Expressionism through bold ideas, experimentation, and innovation.

Discover the artists who helped redefine American abstraction.