An invitation to founding sponsors
Help bring
this world to life.
Extraordinary imagination. Three acres in the country. A beginning worth being part of.
Rural Art Revival™ · October 1–3, 2027
Wheatfield, Indiana
20 artists. 20 creative worlds.
A place to encounter
the unexpected.
Imagine arriving in the Indiana countryside and stepping into a gathering shaped by 20 exceptional creative minds. Every artist’s space becomes a world of its own. Visitors meet the makers, discover original work, and find themselves drawn into the experience.
Founded by contemporary mixed media artist Michel Keck, Rural Art Revival™ is an intimate, juried art gathering on the three-acre property she shares with her husband in Wheatfield, Indiana.
The first edition takes place October 1–3, 2027. We’re inviting sponsors to help turn this ambitious, deeply personal vision into a place people can explore together.
Put independent artists first
Exceptional art.
Space to take a chance.
We want artists to bring their fullest imagination to this gathering. There will be no booth fee and no commission on artwork sales.
Sponsorship is an invitation to help make that vision possible: a high-caliber art experience where originality, personal connection, and the people doing the making are at the center.
Twenty carefully selected artists means room to look closely, have real conversations, and connect with work beyond a passing glance.
The world we’re creating
Art you encounter.
Art you help create.
Artist-designed environments are at the heart of the weekend, surrounded by plans for live music, food, drinks, and participatory art across the property.
We’re developing interactive experiences where visitors can contribute to something shared. A permanent outdoor installation, growing through visitor contributions year after year, is one possibility we’re exploring.
Our promotion will focus on collectors, serious art enthusiasts, and people drawn to exceptional original work and memorable experiences. The artist, music, food, and interactive program will be shared as the inaugural gathering takes shape.
A personal beginning
Built by people
who believe in art.
Michel is an artist and an avid collector. Rural Art Revival™ grows out of her love of independent voices, her experiences at rural art gatherings, and her desire to support artists by bringing people directly to their work.
Fiber artist Kristi Yapp and nature-inspired fiber artist Bonnie Zimmer have joined Michel in helping bring the vision to life, from artist selection and sponsorship conversations to the wonderfully unconventional possibilities.
Start with a conversation
Be part of
the first chapter.
We’re welcoming conversations with businesses and individuals who connect with this vision. Tell Michel what draws you to Rural Art Revival™ and how you would like to be involved. Together, we can explore a thoughtful way to help bring it to life.
Contact Michel About Sponsorship