The Garrett Museum of Art is hosting a GMoA Gallery at Buchtel House on November 27th through 29th ,which encompasses Shop Small Saturday, a national event showcasing the honest and unique visions of small, community oriented businesses. The three day event in takes place at historic Buchtel House, 217 W. 7th Street, Auburn, Indiana, in the former home of Dr. Buchtel, a prominent Auburn physician.
Over 10 artists will have unique, handmade, art-related items on display. These perfectly giftable pieces support local artists and help DeKalb County to thrive. When shopping for gifts this holiday season, and because when you shop small and shop art, everyone wins!
Artists include: Nina Bennett, Rebecca Justice-Schaab, Toni McAlhany, Dorothy Erieau, Sandra Baughman, Kenton Yoder, Kasey Wallace, Pat Chesebrough, Sarah Chesebrough, Janice Furtner, Diane Schafer-King, Shellie Bellinger, Dorothy Erieau, Alexandra Hall, Jim Gabbard, Mark Ober, Cynthia Gabbard, and Rhonda and Fred Inman.
Angela Green, gallery coordinator for Garrett Museum of Art, says that the first pop-up gallery was well attended and she hopes that this can be a regularly scheduled event that will help bring local and regional art to the people of Auburn and all of DeKalb County, helping the local economy to flourish. Jim Gabbard, museum director adds, “The arts can bring energy and vitality to a region. We at the Garrett Museum of Art are committed to making DeKalb County a thriving art arena.”
Hours for the three day event are:
Friday, November 27th from 12:00PM – 5:00PM
Saturday, November 28th from 10:00AM – 6:00PM (Shop Small Saturday!)
Sunday, November 29th from 12:00PM – 2:00PM
Free and open to the public.