The Art Barn Presents: Enduring Connection: Exploring Hazel Hannell As a Lifelong Artist & Influencer

June 10—September 25, 2025
Artist Reception & Informal Talk: Friday, June 13 from 6-8pm
Gelli Printing Workshop: Saturday, July 12 from 9am -1pm, Ages: 16+

Enduring Connection focuses on Hazel Hannell’s dedication to building a creative and educational community in Porter County, and her contributions at Art Barn. The exhibition will also highlight connections between Hazel’s lifelong artistic practice, Art Barn’s mission to support creative learning for all ages, and the ways learning can positively impact aging adults.

Learn More at https://www.artbarnschool.org/exhibitions

About the Hannell Collaborative Exhibition Series
Art is an enduring element in the cultural history of Porter County. Within that history, few have had as lasting an impact as Hazel (1895-2002) and Vin (1896-1964) Hannell. The Hannells helped establish an artists’ colony in Furnessville, organized the first Chesterton Art Fair, and were active in the movement to save the Indiana Dunes. They created art—both fine and functional—and became famous for both. Even decades after their deaths, the Hannells continue to influence Porter County and its art community through the organizations they helped create and the art that depicts the dunes that they loved. Between May and October 2025, community partners will collectively illustrate the life and influence of Hazel and Vin Hannell through exhibitions and educational programs.