Hamilton County Artists' Association

Hamilton County Artists' Association The Hamilton County Artists' Association nurtures emerging, mid-career, and professional artists. The HCAA is a vital part of the arts in Hamilton County.

Hamilton County Artist's Association (HCAA) is the original juried fine arts organization in Hamilton County, Indiana. We've been around since 1950 and our organization is a 501c3 non-profit organization run by all volunteers. It is made up of selected artists from Indiana towns in Hamilton County such as Carmel, Fishers, Noblesville, Westfield and many others.

Stop by the HCAA Birdie Gallery located at 195 S. 5th Street in Noblesville today, September 5th from 10am-4pm to see th...
09/05/2026

Stop by the HCAA Birdie Gallery located at 195 S. 5th Street in Noblesville today, September 5th from 10am-4pm to see the 5th Annual Midwest Juried Art Exhibit on display! This exhibit features 60 pieces of artwork selected by this year's juror, Ball State Professor of Art David Hannon. Artwork for sale is available on our Square site at https://hcaa.square.site/

Thank you to everyone that came out for the First Friday reception of the 5th Annual Midwest Juried Art Exhibit! What a ...
09/05/2026

Thank you to everyone that came out for the First Friday reception of the 5th Annual Midwest Juried Art Exhibit! What a wonderful night of art conversations, great people, and beautiful music by A Bright Abyss filling the gallery!

Thank you to Noblesville Creates Director Ailithir McGill for sponsoring two patron awards at the 5th Annual Midwest Jur...
09/04/2026

Thank you to Noblesville Creates Director Ailithir McGill for sponsoring two patron awards at the 5th Annual Midwest Juried Art Exhibit! Scott Miller's August Creek and Margot Bogue's Landing were the recipients of these special awards! Stop by the HCAA Birdie Gallery TONIGHT 6pm-8pm during September First Friday: HCAA's 5th Annual Midwest Juried Art Exhibit Reception or during Saturdays Sept 5th-Oct 24th from 10am-4pm to see these and the other pieces part of this beautiful exhibit!

Congratulations to these artworks that received honorable mentions at the 5th Annual Midwest Juried Art Exhibit's award ...
09/04/2026

Congratulations to these artworks that received honorable mentions at the 5th Annual Midwest Juried Art Exhibit's award reception last week, juried by Ball State Professor of Art, David Hannon!

Jessica Green: Peachy Plum
Roy Boswell: River Bed Renewal
Michele Childs: Beauty of Decay #10

Our gallery is open this evening for the September First Friday: HCAA's 5th Annual Midwest Juried Art Exhibit Reception 6pm-8pm. Drop in to see these and all of the pieces in the exhibit!

We would like to recognize our Midwest Silver Sponsor, DeFur Voran! We were able to make HCAA's 5th Annual Midwest Jurie...
09/04/2026

We would like to recognize our Midwest Silver Sponsor, DeFur Voran! We were able to make HCAA's 5th Annual Midwest Juried Art Exhibit a success thanks to their support. Thank you!

Congratulations to Caitlin Downey and Tatjana Gordon for receiving honorable mentions for their artwork in the HCAA 5th ...
09/03/2026

Congratulations to Caitlin Downey and Tatjana Gordon for receiving honorable mentions for their artwork in the HCAA 5th Annual Midwest Juried Art Exhibit! Caitlin's piece is Penumbra and Tatjana's is It Takes Time. See both artworks in person at tomorrow's September First Friday: HCAA's 5th Annual Midwest Juried Art Exhibit Reception 6pm-8pm at The Birdie Gallery located at 195 S. 5th Street in Noblesville! This reception is part City of Noblesville, Ind. 's First Friday events downtown! We will have live music with a performance by A Bright Abyss and refreshments from Wine and Rind. This event is free and open to the public!

TOMORROW September 4th from 11am-12pm is Homeschool Studio (September) w/ Heather Ray Boelke! Students ages 5 to 12 lear...
09/03/2026

TOMORROW September 4th from 11am-12pm is Homeschool Studio (September) w/ Heather Ray Boelke! Students ages 5 to 12 learn about the elements of art and principles of design through a monthly art curriculum taught by licensed art educator and HCAA Juried Artist member Heather Ray Boelke. This course provides engaging hands-on lessons, including concepts of art history and art theory with creative and fine-motor development.

This school year, students explore the unique qualities of different art mediums. They will study 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional art forms, along with studio practices that encourage artistic development. September 4ths is Observational Drawing–Still Life Study! Register under Youth Programs on our website.

We're excited to have A Bright Abyss perform at HCAA's September First Friday: HCAA's 5th Annual Midwest Juried Art Exhi...
09/03/2026

We're excited to have A Bright Abyss perform at HCAA's September First Friday: HCAA's 5th Annual Midwest Juried Art Exhibit Reception at the HCAA Birdie Gallery located at 195 S. 5th Street in Noblesville from 6pm-8pm on September 4th! This is a free event/performance, part of the City of Noblesville, Ind. and Noblesville Main Street First Friday events! Enjoy live music, refreshments from Wine & Rind, and see the 60 pieces of artwork that were juried into this annual exhibit by Ball State University Professor of Art juror, David Hannon!

Make it an evening by exploring downtown Noblesville's shops/restaurants that will be open late as well as other First Friday events at Noblesville Creates (more live music!), the Noblesville courthouse square with art vendors and booths, and the 9th Annual Indy Shorts Film Festival from Heartland Film! See you there!

HCAA's 2 Day workshop, Wet Plate/Tintype Photography with Dale Bernstein (Rescheduled), will be at the HCAA Birdie Galle...
09/03/2026

HCAA's 2 Day workshop, Wet Plate/Tintype Photography with Dale Bernstein (Rescheduled), will be at the HCAA Birdie Gallery Saturday, Sept 19th and Sunday, Sept 20th! Step into the world of historic photography with this comprehensive two-day workshop led by renowned wet plate collodion artist, Dale Bernstein. This immersive experience will guide you through the fascinating process of creating tintypes and glass plate images, a technique that dates back to the mid-1800s and continues to captivate photographers and artists today.

Over the course of two days, you’ll learn:
- The history and significance of the wet plate collodion process.
- How to safely handle and prepare chemicals, plates, and equipment.
- Step-by-step techniques for coating, exposing, developing, and finishing your plates.
- Advanced tips for creative compositions, lighting, and troubleshooting.

Register under Classes on our website! Artwork shown by Dale Bernstein.

09/03/2026

It’s almost time for your favorite First Friday programming in Downtown Noblesville and here is the list of participating locations.

The locations with a star ⭐️ and theme are also trivia question locations. Pick up your answer sheets at the NMS tent on the Historic Courthouse lawn or at some participating locations.

NMS First Fridays are powered by Duke Energy!

Primeval Brewing “The Big Bang Theory”⭐️
SINGO starts at 7pm
Hrs- 12-10pm

Left Grain “Gilmore Girls”⭐️
Library and book lovers collection.Show your library card and get $5 off a shirt or hat.
10- 8pm

Noblesville Antiques on the Square “The Brady Bunch”⭐️
First Friday Bingo
Hrs 10-8

Bar ellis BE like DORA: Spicy Mango Margarita Karaoke 9-12
4pm-midnight

J. Rodney Reveal Studio Award winning art
Open Late

Noblesville Creates “The Simpsons”⭐️
Heartland short film series on the historic courthouse lawn 6-9pm
New exhibit - Membership Highlights (Judge Stone House)
David Fleshman ( Stephenson Gallery)
6-9 pm

Alexander's on the Square “Full House”⭐️
Special: Frisco Melt

Hamilton County Artists' Association The 5th Annual Midwest Juried Art Exhibit on display September 4 – October 31, 2026. from 6pm-8pm - artwork, light refreshments, and live music!

9th Street Bistro “The Golden Girls” ⭐️
DORA Special: Poor Dorothy - rum, port & pineapple juice

Syd's Bar and Grill “Cheers”⭐️
Bartender photo op, gift card giveaway
THE NORM=16 OZ PBR...$3
SAM & DIANE-16OZ PBR & SHOT OF BOURBON...$6
FRASIER FREEZE..$8
CARLA’S HOT WINGS & FRIES...$10
WOODY’S HOOSIER TENDERLOIN & FRIES..$13

Caravan Classes “Portlandia”⭐️
Put a Bird on a miniature habitat or tote bag.
4-8pm

The Nesst of Noblesville Early Bird Special $36 from 4-5:30pm

Silver Dollar Opens at 4:00 PM
Stop in for a themed drink, cheesecake bite and listen to the
ANGRY LEMONS
from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
DJ ALEC at 10:00 PM

Address

195 S 5th Street
Noblesville, IN
46060

Opening Hours

10am - 1pm

Telephone

+13173504858

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