Why yes, it certainly does! And even more so with the help of, well … rocks.

The Goshen Painters Guild promotes Goshen Rocks, an interactive art project. The idea is simple: Get some rocks and painting supplies. Paint a rock, then hide it somewhere within the Goshen city limits.

What to do if you find one of the Goshen Rocks rocks? There are options. You can keep it, hide it somewhere else, give it to someone, or paint your own. The project is open to artists of all ages and skill levels, and is fun for the whole community!

Goshen’s September First Fridays celebration featured a group Goshen Rocks painting project spearheaded by artist Joshua Cooper.

Concord High School students Riley Kronk, Sydni Moore, Caitlyn Payne, and Mark Rice will use the grant funds to spread positive messages throughout their school through a project called “Heroes of Hope.” Their goal? To lift the spirits of fellow students who could use a little help. The project was inspired by the students’ social studies class led by teacher Laury Allen.

This project is the brainchild of Goshen Youth Arts’ Leah Schroeder. Students ages 11 to 19 will each distribute a photo of themselves to other young art students. The artists will interpret the photos as part of their own artwork, the result being several artistic interpretations of each student.

Rocki Stillson of Nappanee has a BIG idea, too –– to develop a treasure hunt covering all of Elkhart County that highlights the area’s heritage. During the hunt, the treasure seekers will learn more about the county’s rich history as they discover landmarks and facts about life here.