Artworks Gallery

08/05/2026

First Friday at Artworks Gallery!

Join us Friday, August 7, from 5:30–8:00 PM at Artworks Gallery, 210 N. Main St., Kokomo, for the opening reception of Off the Skin: The Art of Bohemian Tattoo Club. Meet the artists behind the ink and enjoy an incredible exhibition featuring original artwork by all seven Bohemian Tattoo Club artists.

Family Fun!
FREE coloring books and crayons for the kiddos while supplies last.

Learn about the Howard County Museum.

View and purchase artwork by KAA members Jennifer Key and Baylee Workman.

Learn about and sign up for Vivian Bennett’s upcoming Junk Journaling classes.

Artworks Gallery
210 N. Main St., Kokomo
Friday, August 7 • 5:30–8:00 PM

Support local artists, bring the whole family, and make First Friday a night to remember!

07/29/2026

07/19/2026

Want to try your hand at a fun new medium? Join us on Mondays in late July for a 2-part Lino-Block Printing class! It is just $45 total with all supplies included, making it the perfect chance to create gifts, make reproducible prints, or prep a piece for the upcoming Howard County Community Show.

Sign up at: tarjaharney.com/contact

07/18/2026

07/17/2026

None of it happens without you! We are incredibly grateful for our community members who make our programming possible year after year. If you'd like to support our upcoming classes and events, please consider donating. Every bit helps us grow!

🔗 Support us here: kaaonline.org/donate

07/17/2026

Join us for this new class we are offering at Artworks Gallery!

07/16/2026

Celebrate art with us during the International Day of Zentangle® on July 25! Make sure to register by Wednesday July 22!

07/09/2026

Come experience the work of artist Diane Staver at Artworks Gallery!
Mon - Fri 12pm-4pm, Sat 11am-3pm

07/07/2026

Did You Know... that one of Hollywood’s most innovative shoe designers was born and raised in Kokomo, Indiana? 🌟

Long before his wearable art reached the red carpet, Chris Francis was an aspiring artist right here in our community. We first had the honor of featuring his work during the Kokomo High School Exhibition when our Artworks gallery was in the Kokomo Mall back in September 1995! At the time, he was looking ahead to his Spring 1996 graduation with big plans of producing a lot of artwork and being able to show his work in galleries.

But the path to becoming a working artist is rarely a straight line—and Chris’s journey is a beautiful testament to staying dedicated to the dream and letting your lived experiences shape your work.

Instead of a traditional route, Chris spent five years traveling the United States by freight train, picking up odd jobs as a carpenter, tree topper, and even a street-side shoe shiner. He eventually settled in Los Angeles, where he channeled his hometown roots—a deep appreciation for Kokomo's factories, machinery, and working-class grit—into a self-taught career as a shoe designer.

Today, Chris’s architectural, hand-crafted shoes are celebrated globally. His creations have been featured in Vogue, showcased in museums like the Craft Contemporary in LA, and worn by legends like Dolly Parton and Mötley Crüe's Mick Mars!

Chris’s story is a powerful reminder that our local roots and unpredictable journeys can lead to incredible creative heights. Never give up on your artistic dreams! 🎨👠

Check out his work!: instagram.com/chrisfrancisshoes/