The Midwest Museum of American Art in Elkhart, Indiana, has opened a new exhibition titled 'All That Jazz!', running through July 5. The show features visual art, historical artifacts, and memorabilia from past Elkhart Jazz Festivals, alongside works from the museum's permanent collection and displays highlighting Elkhart's historic role as a center of musical instrument manufacturing.
The exhibition matters because it connects visual art with the cultural and historical legacy of jazz, celebrating the Elkhart Jazz Festival's community impact while underscoring the city's contribution to jazz through instrument craftsmanship. By blending local artists, festival ephemera, and industrial history, the show offers a multifaceted exploration of jazz as both an art form and a source of regional identity.