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Art is made by people, and some of the best discoveries happen when you meet them. Follow the gatherings and stories bringing artists, collectors, and curious visitors together at Michel Keck Studio & Gallery in Wheatfield, Indiana. Our first Rural Art Revival™ arrives in October 2027, a small juried art event at Keck Studio & Gallery, one of 11 home stops within October Market Trails. Each stop brings its own event, personality, and discoveries to the shared October Market Trails weekend. Some are unique businesses open year-round, so the places you fall for along the trail can become favorites long after the weekend ends. Explore all 11 stops on the October Market Trails Facebook page. Here is where the idea began, what the weekend holds, and why original art deserves a place on your country itinerary.
Restaurant Art for Restaurants: Work That Holds a Room
How Michel works with restaurateurs and interior designers to bring original art and prints into hospitality spaces.
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A Poverty of Attention
How the internet can make and break artists, and why Michel is bringing artists and collectors together in real life through Rural Art Revival™.
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October 5, 2026
October Market Trails: 11 Stops, One Jasper County Weekend
Eleven home stops, eleven different vibes. Take the country roads through Jasper County with Michel, whose gallery is just one stop on the trail.
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Rural Art Revival™ Through Rebecca Craft’s Eyes
Rebecca Craft’s full feature about Michel and the gathering, republished with permission.
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Rural Art Revival™: A First-Year Gathering Centered on Art
The idea, the artists, and the October weekend bringing a new juried art event to Northwest Indiana.
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