The Garrett Museum of Art will be hosting another Gallery at Buchtel House on Friday, April 2, from 5PM – 8PM in conjunction with the monthly First Friday event in Auburn and will continue to be open on Saturday, April 3, from 10AM -5 PM.

This historic house was built c.1900, in the free classic/colonial revival style and was the home of Dr. Irven O.and Nettie E. Buchtel. It is located at 217 W. 7th Street in Auburn.

While visitors are exploring and shopping in Auburn, they can add to their list a stop at Buchtel House to do some unique shopping. With over 15 artists participating, Art in Bloom will be a destination you won’t want to miss.  Visitors will find a wide range of original art including oil and acrylic paintings, photography, jewelry, journals, ceramics, raku pottery, notecards,soaps, mugs and bowls, wood-burned art, paper quilling and more. 

Local and regional artists include: Sandra Baughman, Shellie Bellinger, Nina Bennett, Mindy Bermes, Bored Otter Soaps, Hilarie Couture, Dorothy Erieau, Cynthia Gabbard, Jim Gabbard, Rebecca Justice-Schaab, Toni McAlhany, Jan Nagel, Jody Prokupek, Molly Shondell, Brian Sirois, and Sydnee Strang, and Stephanie Wysong.

IN Artisan artists, the state’s juried artist group of art, fine craft, and foods, will be represented with Daren Redman, Nashville, IN, whose textile art is exquisite and who uses her own mix of hand made dyes to make her works unique.  Other IN Artisans include Sharon and Jessica Bussert, Nashville, IN, showing black and white flower framed photography. To start your spring out with a healthy kick, there will be salad dressings crafted by Chef Jeff Bricker, an IN Artisan, and owner of Chef Bricker’s Brick House Vinaigrettes in Greenwood, IN.

Garrett Museum of Art gallery coordinator, Angela Green, says “Thank you to all our guests and customers for supporting the best of Hoosier art and craftsmanship.”