Welcome to beautiful Downtown Auburn Indiana. We hope you enjoy your visit and thank you for taking time to experience the exhibit “Sip & Smile” Auburn Style 2024.
We would like to thank all of the artists who are participating in this year’s exhibit and for sharing their talents with all of our visitors.
In addition to all of the sponsors we would like to thank the following people and organizations for contributing to the exhibit.
• The City of Auburn
• Craig Presley – 4 Quarter Wood Products
• Eldon & Rachel Byler – Byler Lane Winery
• Josh & Emma Metcalf – Auburn Brewing Company
• Carbaugh Jewelers
• Jama D.L. Smith-National Benefit Auctions
• Littlejohn Auctions
• Jackie Henderson – The Deli at Sixth & Main
• KPC Media, Inc.
• Eric Carlson – The University of Saint Francis
The exhibit “Sip & Smile” features 20 wooden outdoor patio bars built by local carpenter Craig Presley from 4 Quarter Wood Products, Pleasant Lake, Indiana. Area artists have used the patio bars to create unique works of art featuring different themes and styles. This is the fifteenth outdoor summer art exhibit we have presented. The exhibit has been sponsored by individuals and businesses showing support for the arts in our community. Enjoy Downtown Auburn and a walking tour that not only features the patio bars but our beautiful and picturesque courthouse square.
All outdoor patio bars will be available for purchase at our “Sip & Smile” annual FUNdraising dinner auction in September. Join us for food, drinks, and plenty of fun! We use the proceeds from this event to fund future summer art exhibits and many other important events and activities throughout the year in Downtown Auburn.
Make plans to attend our weekly Farmer’s Market, and our other shopping events, “Girls Night Out”, “First Fridays” and Small Business Saturday. Family events include Trick or Treat in Downtown Auburn, and the Downtown Auburn Christmas Parade & Lighting of the Frosty Holiday Display.
TITLES FOR 2024 SUMMER ART EXHIBIT “Sip & Smile”
1) “It’s My Party”
Sponsored by Joan Davis-In Memory of Ben Davis
Artist: Paige Marks
2) “The Curse of the Kraken”
Sponsored by Indiana’s Home Team Realtors
Artists: Cassondra Shulenburg and Allison Hale
3) “Cheers!”
Sponsored by Auburn Moose Family Center
Artist: Sandy Cisco
4) “Time Travels”
Sponsored by Beacon Credit Union
Artist: Kathy Minnich
5) “Art Central”
Sponsored by Tri Kappa of Auburn
Artists: Jessica and Shaun Greene
6) “Evening Under the Big Sky”
Sponsored by Randa Community Fund
Artist: Jeremy Miller
7) “Hike DeKalb County”
Sponsored by Kim’s Korner Music & More
Artist: Tara McClure Shrock
8) “Rae of Sunshine”
Sponsored by the Auburn Arts Commission
Artist: Bethany Crowe
9) “Honky Tonk”
Sponsored by Byler Lane Winery
Artist: Michaele Marks
10) “Paradise”
Sponsored by Team Quality Services
Artist: Jenny Huth
11) “A Good Morning Catch”
Sponsored by Kelso & Margaret Davis Community Fund
Artists: Kendyl Smith & Jim Littlejohn
12) “Suds & Sunsets”
Sponsored by Garrett Museum of Art
Artist: Shellie Bellinger
13) “Tailgaitin’ & Tales”
Sponsored by Community Foundation DeKalb County
Artist: Sonia J. High
14) “Colors of Fun”
Sponsored by Open Door Rentals, Real Estate & Renovations
Artist: Abigail Garman
15) “Mid Modern Emerald Oasis”
Sponsored by Jeffs Auto Repair & Towing
Artist: Crystal Suttle
16) “The Bumble Bar”
Sponsored by The Star
Artist: Tia Hackbush
17) “The Great Ape Escape”
Sponsored by 9th Street Brew
Artist: Michael Sutter
18) “Playstation”
Sponsored by The Deli at Sixth & Main
Artist: Alisha Getts Murphy
19) “iubentium”
Sponsored by Lightner Law Firm, P.C.
Artist: John Platt IV
20) “Cheers to the Heroes”
In Memory of Master Trooper James Bailey
Sponsored by Auburn Police Department
Artists: Stephanie James & Breely Taylor
