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Our History

The Greater Greenwood Arts Council (GGAC) was formed in May 2009 as a result of the shared vision of the Mayor of Greenwood and other individuals interested in the arts.  The Indiana Arts Commission had noted in a 2009 study that the arts generated nearly a half a billion dollars of economic activity annually to the Greater Indianapolis area.  Thus the GGAC was established to promote and guide arts activities in the Greater Greenwood area.

Incorporated in March 2010, as an organization with a Board of Directors operating under formalized by-laws.  The Board meetings are held on the first Monday of each month.  Board members are elected for a 3-year term with the terms expiring on a staggered basis.  The Board elects a president, vice-president, treasurer, and secretary.

A goal of the GGAC is to act as a community connector.  Some past successful events include providing a grant workshop for local artists, and organizing two high school art showcases. Additionally, the GGAC has been present at numerous community events such the Freedom Festival, WAMM Fest, and Rotary Rocks!

The GGAC goal of acting as a collaborator with other community agencies has proved to be beneficial.  With the help of University of Indianapolis, we were able to provide two free musically educational events featuring the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra’s artists in residence, the classically trained string trio Time for Three.

One of the most visible accomplishments of the GGAC, in partnership with the Greenwood Parks and Recreation, has been the inauguration of Art on the Trailway.  These public sculptures have become a beloved and recognizable characteristic of the Greenwood landscape along the Smith Valley corridor known as Polk Hill Trail.  A coinciding event is the bi-annual Arts Alive! This celebratory day is given to highlight local artists in the Greenwood area, providing free workshops and demonstrations from our local talent.

Another GGAC project involves collaboration with Mallow Run Winery.  Along with the expertise of these vintners, GGAC offers a contest to local painters to design a label for the winery’s Artist Series wine. A juried panel makes the selection and an uncorking event announces the winning artist and the wine.

In order to continue to keep its relevancy, the GGAC has conducted two surveys: one for local artists and one for the community.  After studying both the survey results and its strategic plan, the council was able to prioritize projects and make plans for future events.

Although the GGAC can boast of these accomplishments in its short history, none of these successes could have occurred without the support of local businesses and organizations. It is the council’s  intent to continue seeking support to maintain its role as a catalyst for the arts in the greater Greenwood area.

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3 weeks ago

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Calling all artists! Are you getting ready for your favorite Community Art Show??? Submissions are due in a couple weeks - we have a category for ALL AGES and ALL SKILL LEVELS and we've added a separate photography category this year. Come join the fun and experience the arts with our incredibly talented community of local artisans. ... See MoreSee Less

Art for the Ages

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A Community Art Show Open to All Ages At the Greenwood Public Library 310 South Meridian Street, Greenwood IN April 2023 Art for the Ages Art Drop of date is March 31 and April 1 from 12:00-4:00 PM at...
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3 weeks ago

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This is perfect timing to have GPL's first artist in residence, Dianna Porter, during our Art for the Ages show in April! You can experience both in one visit! Dianna is an award winning artist and we are very excited about her partnership with the library. We hope you'll join her for the opening reception on April 3rd and spread the word about events planned throughout the month including classes for ages 10-15 and 16-adult, and studio hours where the community can learn about her creative process, illustration, and watercolor. We are so excited to welcome her in April. ... See MoreSee Less

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1 month ago

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This is another fantastic opportunity for artists of all ages to play with new techniques and mixed media, also just in time for submissions for our Art for the Ages show in April! Submissions due in at the end of March. ... See MoreSee Less
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1 month ago

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This very cool art class is just in time for the art submission due date for our Art for the Ages event - submissions due in at end of March. This is a great opportunity for young artists to create pieces to enter into the show! ... See MoreSee Less
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1 month ago

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Do you have a business, or would you like to personally sponsor this year’s Art For The Ages Art Show? Contact us at info@greenwoodarts.org to get your business or personal thank you listed in the program for the Awards Presentation. Want to enter the Art Show? Check out details here: ... See MoreSee Less

Art for the Ages

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A Community Art Show Open to All Ages At the Greenwood Public Library 310 South Meridian Street, Greenwood IN April 2023 Art for the Ages Art Drop of date is March 31 and April 1 from 12:00-4:00 PM at...
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