By Brian Jones, gallery owner It’s Easter weekend. I am sitting in a comfortable chair waiting for some local children to stop by the gallery on the Downtown Indiana Bunny Trail. I’ve been handing them brightly colored plastic eggs filled with candy and thoroughly enjoying their smiling, wide eyed visits. Outside the air is warm. The skies, sunny. All is well and I am relaxed. I feel in my BONES a sense of peace, and a sense that the world is very large, and (despite news to

What is Home? New Paintings by Jonelle Summerfield Gallery Reception, April 10th, 6-8pm   "Home" can be a doorway through which a viewer enters a painting and connects with it. It's a certain truthfulness of location, even if it isn't the viewer's own home. Jonelle Summerfield returns home in the subject matter of her exhibit at The Artists Hand in April. Thinking about her new collection of paintings, Jonelle says, "I’ve sort of adopted the Metallica “Wherever I may Roam” i

Home Is Where The Heart Is   We are almost HOME!   When Lynne and I moved to Indiana, Pea-Aay in 1995 to begin teaching at IUP we knew that we wanted to buy a house. To have a place with room for a garden and some pets that we could call "home." Ironically, one of the first places we looked at was in Home, PA. But it wasn't quite...a home . We finally found what we were looking for, facing the western horizon of blue-purple hills blazing with sunsets. It is near Home, PA. For

The Indiana Art Association offers up to a $500 scholarship each year. Applications are typically due each April with judging in May. The 2026 scholarship is offered in remembrance of longtime IAA member Julieann Knox. Studying art after high school? Apply for our up to $500 IAA Art Scholarship! Interested students must fill out their own application. Teacher submitted applications and art will not be considered. Instructions: To be eligible, a candidate must meet the followi

Every year, we are proud to have the Indiana Seniors showcase their artwork and accomplishments in our space as they near graduation. It's a beautiful thing, and it's not just an art show, it's a community opportunity that shows that this town takes art seriously. The arts are what help people thrive and year after year, Indiana thrives because of artists like those on these walls, the young and the old. Teachers, Beth Porter and Jennifer Rinkevich, have led the students to a

EXHIBIT: Running from February 13th-28th Art Opening: February 13th, 6-8 PM It's that time of year again for our winter warm-up! Artists inspire us to hold on tight, hoping for warmer weather and clear skies. They create beauty and offer hope when the world feels cold or lonely. A Glimpse into This Year’s Exhibit Let's dive into the exhibit this year and hear from the artists themselves. Their words paint a vivid picture of inspiration and creativity. Mark Altrogge "I am

Your Space: A Creative Haven Your space matters! There’s beauty and power in personalizing a room that you can truly call your own. Psychology tells us that taking ownership of our homes and beautifying them can decrease stress. It also boosts creativity and overall life satisfaction. Artwork by Mark Altrogge Everyone is drawn to different works of art, whether created by ourselves or by others. Artwork is a deeply personal feature. It enhances our internal creative world. Wh

They say home is where the heart is. For us that means our walls display what bring us the most joy. Artwork, like that of the human spirit, reflects what it means to be alive. Everyone resonates with artwork differently. Here are a few tips on displaying your growing collection: Place it on a wall (or table) that you pass every day. This could be: Near a doorway In a workspace In a dining area, hallway, or bedroom Rotating artwork helps your mind appreciate each piece more

Artwork by Lam Gray I'm not one to forego the conveniences of our digital world. But like gardening, there are reasons and seasons for patiently experiencing life. Today, I’m writing this newsy letter on my laptop. Soon, I’ll head out to the garden to thin lettuce plants, cover the peppers for the coming frost, and gather squash for storage. Gathering the fruits of seeds planted and nurtured reminds me that the art we cherish emerges from the patient experience of artists. Th

Welcome to The Calligraphy Guild of Pittsburgh's Exhibit at The Artists Hand ! This exhibit features a mix of professional artists and newcomers eager to share their creativity. It’s a beautiful thing to see. Calligraphy is all about the elegance of the page and the words we choose. The phrases we pick matter. Two nationally recognized calligraphers from the greater Pittsburgh region are among the many guild-member artists displaying their calligraphic art in "The Artful Lett

"I could paint," Natalie said. "Then you should paint," Maddie replied. "But I'm not a painter." Natalie said. "That just means you need...

National Pumpkin Spice Day is October 1st! Celebrate with Art and Coffee! Purchase artwork in the gallery of $25 or more to support your local artists in the region and receive two small pumpkin spice lattes. What's the deal with Pumpkin Spice? Why is it so nostalgic, heartwarming, and seemingly overly popularized? There's a fascinating reason behind the fabulous -ization of this drink, and it reflects our human history. The Allure of Pumpkin Spice Pumpkin spice has become a

National Coffee Day is September 29th! Be sure to celebrate with us and your favorite cafe order. How else? To celebrate with the Indiana...

Welcome back, IUP! We're so glad to be your neighbor. We hope you're starting to feel settled once again in Indiana, PA. Some of the...

The Pennsylvania Rural Arts Alliance presents an interdisciplinary show exploring the intersection of music, sound, and material culture...

Illustrators provide images that spark our imagination. They offer pictures that convey characters in situations, sometimes grounded in...

You may have noticed the many hands placed on the gallery walls. These were our benefactors in the gallery's early years. We appreciate...

Jonelle Summerfield and The Artists Hand is offering quite an eventful afternoon! Now reduced to $40 per person to ensure slots are full...

May is one of my favorite months. The flowers are out. The birds are singing. It finally feels like spring! To go along with this, it...

The Artists Hand is taking over the Indiana Theater for the evening with a viewing of short art films starting at 7PM followed by 'Loving...