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The Local History Index provides only a citation to the article or item. Please visit the Elkhart Public Library’s downtown location at 300 S. Second St. to access the Elkhart Truth newspapers and other collections referenced in this index.

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ID	102493
Title of Article	Juried competition showcases region’s artists
Source	Elkhart Truth
Location	Microfilm - Reference Desk
Picture Caption	Jennifer Abrell talks about the Ken & Kathy Zienty Merit Award winner for Mixed Media called, “Spring Delight” by Jeffrey Barrick of Mishawaka; Brian Byrn (left), director of the Midwest Museum of American Art,
Date	Oct 11, 2025
Page	A1
Subjects	Elkhart Juried Regional Exhibition, Midwest Museum of American Art

ID	101143
Title of Article	Northern Indiana Clay Alliance announces 2025 Emerging Artist winners
Source	Elkhart Truth
Location	Microfilm - Reference Desk
Date	Mar 15, 2025
Page	D1
Subjects	Northern Indiana Clay Alliance (NICA), Artists, Ruthmere

ID	95957
Title of Article	Midwest Museum of American Art features artwork of area youth
Source	Elkhart Truth
Location	Microfilm - Reference Desk
Picture Caption	Area students exhibit works of art
Date	Mar 14, 2024
Page	A3
Subjects	Midwest Museum of American Art, Local Artists

ID	95098
Title of Article	Museum presents artwork of Richard Keen
Source	Elkhart Truth
Location	Microfilm - Reference Desk
Picture Caption	Richard Keen
Date	Jan 20, 2024
Page	B6
Subjects	Keen, Richard, Local Artists

ID	94998
Title of Article	Kelby Love mural bricks up for grabs
Source	Elkhart Truth
Location	Microfilm - Reference Desk
Picture Caption	"Peace Mural" 1045 S. Main St.
Date	Jan 11, 2024
Page	A1
Subjects	Love, Kelby, Local Artists, Murals

ID	94858
Title of Article	City: No saving well-known mural
Notes	"Peace Mural"
Source	Elkhart Truth
Location	Microfilm - Reference Desk
Picture Caption	The late Kelby Love in front of his mural
Date	Jan 04, 2024
Page	A1, A5
Subjects	Love, Kelby, Local Artists

ID	94383
Title of Article	Artwork of Goshen native Joe Mayberry on display
Source	Elkhart Truth
Location	Microfilm - Reference Desk
Picture Caption	Joe Mayberry's artwork
Date	Dec 09, 2023
Page	B6
Subjects	Mayberry, Joe, Local Artists, Goshen

ID	92167
Title of Article	Two area students awarded Elkhart Civic Theatre scholarships
Source	Elkhart Truth
Location	Microfilm - Reference Desk
Picture Caption	Libby Eichorn and Eddie Bell pose in costume for Elkhart Civic Theatre's production of "The Prom."
Date	Aug 05, 2023
Page	B6
Subjects	Elkhart Civic Theatre, Scholarships, Local Artists

ID	90638
Title of Article	Free Little Galleries offer art for the taking
Source	Elkhart Truth
Location	Microfilm - Reference Desk
Picture Caption	Free Little Art Gallery
Date	Jul 12, 2023
Page	A1
Subjects	Local Artists, Goshen Painter’s Guild, Downtown Goshen

ID	89783
Title of Article	First-ever Quilt and Fiber Expo draws hundreds of artists
Source	Elkhart Truth
Location	Microfilm - Reference Desk
Picture Caption	Mary Crawford and Connie Combs; Quilt and fiber artisans; Vendors organize merchandise
Date	Jun 09, 2023
Page	A1, A3
Subjects	Elkhart County Quilt and Fiber Expo, Northern Indiana Event Center, Quilts

ID	88626
Title of Article	Mayor Tours Apan Art
Source	Elkhart Truth
Location	Microfilm - Reference Desk
Picture Caption	Mayor Rod Roberson
Date	Apr 07, 2023
Page	A6
Subjects	Midwest Museum of American Art, Elkhart Sister Cities Association, Artists

ID	87694
Title of Article	Student's art on display
Source	Elkhart Truth
Location	Microfilm - Reference Desk
Picture Caption	Elizabeth Peeler
Date	Mar 15, 2023
Page	A1
Subjects	Boys and Girls Club of Elkhart, Vine, The, Local Artists, Elkhart Community Schools

ID	87933
Title of Article	Snowy 'Matriarch'
Source	Elkhart Truth
Location	Microfilm - Reference Desk
Picture Caption	'Matriarch' sculpture by Elkhart resident, Tuck Langland
Date	Mar 04, 2023
Page	A1
Subjects	Midwest Museum of American Art, Local Artists

ID	84512
Title of Article	44th Elkhart Juried Regional Exhibition winners on display
Source	Elkhart Truth
Location	Microfilm - Reference Desk
Picture Caption	Midwest Museum of American Art
Date	Oct 15, 2022
Page	B7
Subjects	Local Artists

ID	84002
Title of Article	Local artist draws mural for visitors center
Source	Elkhart Truth
Location	Microfilm - Reference Desk
Picture Caption	John Cooper and mural; Josh Cooper working on mural
Date	Oct 01, 2022
Page	A1, A8
Subjects	Elkhart County Convention & Visitors Bureau, Local Artists

ID	81731
Title of Article	Elkhart County 4-H Fair opens green rooms at Heritage Park Stage
Source	Elkhart Truth
Location	Microfilm - Reference Desk
Picture Caption	A group of people in front of the green rooms
Date	Jul 20, 2022
Page	A4
Subjects	Elkhart County 4-H Fair, Local Artists

ID	80094
Title of Article	24 Seward Johnson statues to return
Source	Elkhart Truth
Location	Microfilm - Reference Desk
Picture Caption	Seward Johnson statue;
Date	May 10, 2022
Page	A1, A3
Subjects	Seward Johnson Sculptures, Local Artists, Quilt Gardens

ID	79240
Title of Article	'Art is My Superpower' to feature artists, musicians
Source	Elkhart Truth
Location	Microfilm - Reference Desk
Picture Caption	Locals dressed as Spiderman
Date	Apr 27, 2022
Page	A1, A3
Subjects	Hall of Heroes Super Hero Museum, Elkhart ArtWalk

ID	78974
Title of Article	ArtWalk returns with new format
Source	Elkhart Truth
Location	Microfilm - Reference Desk
Picture Caption	Bexley Watson and Emily Roberts
Date	Apr 09, 2022
Page	A1, A6
Subjects	Elkhart ArtWalk, Downtown Elkhart, Local Artists

ID	78813
Title of Article	Country jukebox musical 'Honky Tonk Laundry' opens April 8
Source	Elkhart Truth
Location	Microfilm - Reference Desk
Picture Caption	Chrissie Herrick and Reagan Stephenson
Date	Apr 02, 2022
Page	B9
Subjects	Elkhart Civic Theatre, Bristol Opera House, Local Artists

ID	76965
Title of Article	Real Funny
Source	Elkhart Truth
Location	Microfilm - Reference Desk
Picture Caption	Sean Shank in front of crowd; Rachel Raska-Selle
Date	Dec 31, 2021
Page	A1, A2
Subjects	Bristol Opera House, Local Artists

ID	76756
Title of Article	Jane Burns remembered for impact on local arts
Source	Elkhart Truth
Location	Microfilm - Reference Desk
Picture Caption	Burns
Date	Dec 11, 2021
Page	A1, A2
Subjects	Midwest Museum of American Art, Local Artists, Burns, Jane

ID	76775
Title of Article	'Miracle on 34th Street' opens at Bristol Opera House
Source	Elkhart Truth
Location	Microfilm - Reference Desk
Picture Caption	Jeff Tryka, Kelsey Crump, Denny Olsen, Riley Becker, and Caleb Tipton; Jeff Tryka and Riley Becker; Kelsey Crump and Riley Becker
Date	Dec 11, 2021
Page	A1, A3
Subjects	Bristol Opera House, Elkhart Civic Theatre, Local Artists

ID	73457
Title of Article	Teaching art, community
Source	Elkhart Truth
Location	Microfilm - Reference Desk
Picture Caption	Jeff Stillson, Anthony Noyes, and Noah Byler; Tytus Noyes
Date	Jul 20, 2021
Page	A1, A2
Subjects	Local Artists, Boys and Girls Club of Nappanee, Elkhart County Convention & Visitors Bureau

ID	72986
Title of Article	Local artist tapped for sensory trail app
Notes	Mark Daniels
Source	Elkhart Truth
Location	Microfilm - Reference Desk
Picture Caption	Storm drain art
Date	Jun 29, 2021
Page	A6
Subjects	Goshen Board of Public Works and Safety, Local Artists

ID	72516
Title of Article	Elkhart students spruce up city’s public trash cans
Source	Elkhart Truth
Location	Microfilm - Reference Desk
Picture Caption	Art students at Elkhart High School East paint trash cans for City of Elkhart
Date	May 25, 2021
Page	A1, A3
Subjects	Elkhart High School, Local Artists

ID	72333
Title of Article	Out and about
Source	Elkhart Truth
Location	Microfilm - Reference Desk
Picture Caption	ArtWalk attendees; ArtWalk attendees; Abigail Tipton; John Lantz
Date	May 13, 2021
Page	A1, A8
Subjects	Elkhart ArtWalk, Local Artists, Downtown Elkhart

ID	68546
Title of Article	Modified Fire and Ice Festival planned
Source	Elkhart Truth
Location	Microfilm - Reference Desk
Picture Caption	Sammy Moore, owl sculpture
Date	Feb 10, 2021
Page	A2
Subjects	First Fridays (Goshen), Local Artists

ID	70431
Title of Article	Virtual exhibit recognizes women artists
Source	Elkhart Truth
Location	Microfilm - Reference Desk
Picture Caption	The Auction Sale painting; Self portrait painting
Date	Jan 16, 2021
Page	B3
Subjects	Elkhart County Historical Museum, Local Artists

ID	69523
Title of Article	Tattoo artists leave their mark
Source	Elkhart Truth
Location	Microfilm - Reference Desk
Picture Caption	Rico Presley and Kavon Halls
Date	Dec 03, 2020
Page	A1, A4
Subjects	Local Artists, Tattoos, Tattoo Parlors

ID	68522
Title of Article	City buys building, Kelby Love's mural
Source	Elkhart Truth
Location	Microfilm - Reference Desk
Picture Caption	Kelby Love and mural
Date	Sep 09, 2020
Page	A1, A2
Subjects	Elkhart County Redevelopment Commission, Local Artists, Love, Kelby

ID	68591
Title of Article	This year's Arts on the Millrace winners annouced
Source	Elkhart Truth
Location	Microfilm - Reference Desk
Picture Caption	Sandra Perez; Paul Root
Date	Sep 05, 2020
Page	B3
Subjects	Arts on the Millrace, Local Artists

ID	67862
Title of Article	Mallory Hill is today's Vibrant Person
Source	Elkhart Truth
Location	Microfilm - Reference Desk
Picture Caption	Mallory Hill
Date	July 3, 2020
Page	B3
Subjects	Vibrant Communities, Local Artists

ID	67408
Title of Article	Kids in juvenile justice create chalk art
Source	Elkhart Truth
Location	Microfilm - Reference Desk
Picture Caption	Maureen Lorman
Date	June 27, 2020
Page	B3
Subjects	Juvenile Detention Center, Local Artists

ID	67180
Title of Article	Goshen denies request for Black Lives Matter street art
Source	Elkhart Truth
Location	Microfilm - Reference Desk
Picture Caption	Street art mock-up
Date	June 23, 2020
Page	A1, A3
Subjects	Goshen Board of Public Works and Safety, Local Artists, Race Relations

ID	67533
Title of Article	Kelby Love's mural to be in city's hands
Source	Elkhart Truth
Location	Microfilm - Reference Desk
Picture Caption	Kelby Love
Date	May 14, 2020
Page	A1, A7
Subjects	Elkhart Redevelopment Commission, City of Elkhart, Local Artists

ID	67458
Title of Article	Amanda Wagner is today's Vibrant Person
Source	Elkhart Truth
Location	Microfilm - Reference Desk
Picture Caption	Amanda Wagner
Date	April 28, 2020
Page	B1
Subjects	Vibrant Communities, Goshen Painter's Guild, Local Artists

ID	67449
Title of Article	Carrie Beachey is today's Vibrant Person
Source	Elkhart Truth
Location	Microfilm - Reference Desk
Picture Caption	Carrie Beachey
Date	March 30, 2020
Page	A3
Subjects	Vibrant Communities, Local Artists

ID	67071
Title of Article	Artwork of students featured at Midwest Museum
Source	Elkhart Truth
Location	Microfilm - Reference Desk
Picture Caption	Student artwork
Date	March 9, 2020
Page	A5
Subjects	Midwest Museum of American Art, Local Artists, Elkhart County Schools

ID	67026
Title of Article	Cybil Stillson is today's Vibrant Person
Source	Elkhart Truth
Location	Microfilm - Reference Desk
Picture Caption	Cybil Stillson
Date	March 2, 2020
Page	A6
Subjects	Vibrant Communities, NorthWood High School, Local Artists

ID	66981
Title of Article	All about bikes
Source	Elkhart Truth
Location	Microfilm - Reference Desk
Picture Caption	Brian VanVoorst
Date	February 22, 2020
Page	A1, A6
Subjects	Nappanee Art Council, Local Artists, Bicycles

ID	66574
Title of Article	Tattoos for Australia
Source	Elkhart Truth
Location	Microfilm - Reference Desk
Picture Caption	Nicholas Green
Date	February 12, 2020
Page	A1
Subjects	Local Artists, Tattoo Parlors, Tattoos, Fund Raising

ID	66577
Title of Article	Lindsey Calvert is a today's vibrant person
Notes	Lindsey Calvert is today's vibrant person
Source	Elkhart Truth
Location	Microfilm - Reference Desk
Picture Caption	Lindsey Calvert
Date	February 12, 2020
Page	A5
Subjects	Vibrant Communities, Local Artists, LizardLovesMustache

ID	66514
Title of Article	Museum discusses Hoosier sculpture
Source	Elkhart Truth
Location	Microfilm - Reference Desk
Picture Caption	Brian Byrn and guests
Date	January 31, 2020
Page	A3
Subjects	Midwest Museum of American Art, Local Artists

ID	66494
Title of Article	Amanda Gobble is today's vibrant person
Source	Elkhart Truth
Location	Microfilm - Reference Desk
Picture Caption	Amanda Gobble
Date	January 28, 2020
Page	A3
Subjects	Vibrant Communities, Old Bag Factory, Local Artists

ID	66371
Title of Article	Local artist to host series of Little Big Idea programs
Source	Elkhart Truth
Location	Microfilm - Reference Desk
Picture Caption	Linda Pieri
Date	January 7, 2020
Page	A1, A5
Subjects	Local Artists, Little Big Idea Grant, Vibrant Communities

ID	66237
Title of Article	The meaning of a mural
Source	Elkhart Truth
Location	Microfilm - Reference Desk
Picture Caption	Kelby Love
Date	December 11, 2019
Page	A1, A8
Subjects	Local Artists, Murals, Main Street, Elkhart, Prairie Street

ID	66056
Title of Article	Two Goshen College alumni artists to show work
Notes	Emma Gerigscott, Nick Loewen
Source	Elkhart Truth
Location	Microfilm - Reference Desk
Picture Caption	Gerigscott; Loewen
Date	November 8, 2019
Page	A5
Subjects	Goshen College, Local Artists

ID	66933
Title of Article	Today's vibrant person is Carrie Lee Bland-Kendall
Source	Elkhart Truth
Location	Microfilm - Reference Desk
Picture Caption	Carrie Lee Bland-Kendall
Date	November 5, 2019
Page	A5
Subjects	Vibrant Communities, Local Artists

ID	65997
Title of Article	Arts on Main soon to close
Source	Elkhart Truth
Location	Microfilm - Reference Desk
Picture Caption	ArtWalk attendees
Date	October 19, 2019
Page	A1, A5
Subjects	Arts on Main, Local Artists, Small Business