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Plan your visit to see two new exhibits inside the PoCo Muse that celebrate iconic Porter County artists Hazel and Vin Hannell. ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏
Two New Exhibits Open on May 9Plan your visit to see two new exhibits inside the PoCo Muse that celebrate iconic Porter County artists Hazel (1895-2002) and Vin (1896-1964) Hannell. Life Work: The Artists Hazel & Vin Hannell maps the couple’s creative paths from Chicago to Furnessville, highlighting their prolific contributions across multiple media and their lasting impact as regional artists of the mid-twentieth century. In contrast, Hazel’s Mexico Watercolors offers a vibrant glimpse into Hazel’s later years, showcasing bold, colorful watercolors inspired by her winters in Ajijic, Mexico, during the 1980s. Together, these exhibits reveal the depth, range, and lifelong dedication of two artists whose work continues to resonate across time and place.
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P.S.— Renew your support or make a gift for the first time to secure your invite to our V.I.P. Reception on Thursday, May 15, between 4-6p.
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Explore The Hour GlassSaturday, May 3, 10a-2p The Hour Glass, 8 Lupine Lane, Ogden Dunes, IN No RSVP Required |
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Soft Opening for Life Work & Hazel’s Mexico Watercolors ExhibitsFriday, May 9, 11a PoCo Muse, 20 Indiana Avenue |
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Complimentary Guided Museum Tour SeriesSaturday, May 10, 17, 24, & 31, at 2p PoCo Muse, 20 Indiana Avenue No RSVP Required |
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V.I.P. Reception for Life WorkThursday, May 15, 4-6p PoCo Muse, 20 Indiana Avenue Only for Donors & Special Guests |
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PoCo Muse Button DaySaturday, May 31, 11a-5p PoCo Muse, 20 Indiana Avenue Pick up one of our new buttons, including an exclusive one only available during this day. |
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Life Work: The Artists Hazel & Vin HannellMay 9 through October 26, 2025Life Work traces the artistic journeys of Hazel and Vin Hannell, from early life to their move to Porter County’s Furnessville and beyond. Known for their passion, generosity, and versatility across media—sculpture, drawing, painting, printmaking, and pottery—the Hannells became iconic regional artists of the mid-twentieth century. This exhibition is part of a year-long community collaboration celebrating their legacy, with events hosted by the Art Barn School of Art, Chesterton Art Center, Pines Village Retirement Communities, and the Westchester Township History Museum. Eunice Slagle & Montague/Urschel Galleries |
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Hazel’s Mexico WatercolorsMay 9 through June 19, 2025View a selection of vibrant watercolors that capture Hazel Hannell’s winters in Ajijic, Mexico during the 1980s, where she painted alongside fellow artists Harriet Rex Smith, Jan Sullivan, and Elizabeth Murray. Inspired by the new landscape, Hannell’s style grew bolder and more expressive, marked by vivid colors and looser brushwork. Though distinct from her Indiana scenes, these works maintain her signature focus on nature and architecture. From moody mountains to abstract florals, this lesser-known chapter of her career reveals an adventurous and evolving artist still rooted in her unique vision. Robert Cain Gallery |
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Lowenstine WWII Roll of HonorThe Lowenstine WWII Roll of Honor was displayed on the courthouse square from 1943 until 1973 in commemoration of the Valparaiso citizens who contributed to the war effort during World War II. It was installed in the PoCo Muse in December 2022. |
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Muse News: April through June 2025Stay up-to-date with all that’s happening at the PoCo Muse by checking out our most recent newsletter, Muse News. PoCo Muse Magazine: Issue No. 9The digital version PoCo Muse Magazine is free to read for everyone. This issue celebrates the work of two couples who moved from Chicago to Porter County where they found lifelong artistic inspiration in the dunes. Looking Back: May 1925Each day on social media, the PoCo Muse looks back by featuring century-old historical excerpts selected from the Evening Messenger and Valparaiso Daily Vidette newspapers. At the Intersection of Art & HistoryThe 25-minute video slideshow called "At the Intersection of Art & History" presents highlights from our permanent art collection and spotlights a few common themes found in the artworks.
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