Fishers Arts Council - Supporting the Performing and Visual Arts

Larry Hamilton’s interest in fine art started in 1976 with a few basic oil painting classes in Crown Point, Indiana. He created many paintings that he would give away as gifts to family and friends.

Medium: Abstract Painting

The elfin blonde pounding nails in the wall at Gallery 116 is Tracy Gritter. She greets customers with a friendly “hey sissy” and a genuine giggle.

Medium: Writing

Although an artist may execute her craft individually, the actual artwork reflects the influence of many. This is true with Rosa Maria Szynski, a Fishers author. She acknowledges the presence of loved ones in her life and other artists who have inspired her work and the individuals who will be inspired by reading it.

While Ken Bloomhorst has been creating art for more than 10 years, he has always been involved in the creative arts. As a graphic designer and art director for 28 years, Ken earned regional and national awards from the Art Directors Club of New York, the Indianapolis Art Directors Club and the American Advertising Federation among other honors.

Liz Jenkins spent the last twenty years teaching art but only the last few creating art herself. Liz taught art in New York and New Jersey public schools before relocating to Indiana for her husband’s job in 2002.

Meet the graphic artist behind the Fishers Arts Council brand

Penny Pennington started drawing when she was 8 years old. That was when she entered her first art contest. While she didn’t win, drawing stayed her art medium of choice until high school. That was where she discovered how computers could transform the artistic process.

The Fishers Arts Council is pleased to present the following artists at the 5th Annual Art in the Park on September 18, 2010.

Starting at 9 a.m. on Saturday, September, 18, the Fishers Town Center will be full of art, crafts, food and entertainment as the Fishers Arts Council hosts its 5th Annual Art in the Park. Held in conjunction with the Fishers Chamber of Commerce’s Farmers Market, the event offers a fun-filled day for families and art enthusiasts alike.

Art:  Sewing The art of sewing is not a lost art in Fishers thanks to local seamstress Ann Henn.  She sews everyday in her home studio making custom window treatments for Fishers area residents.  But Ann doesn’t make ordinary curtains– her designs are works of art. Custom Curtain Calls “My biggest accomplishment is developing several [...]

Fishers Arts Council is proud to present a new juried art show called “A Taste of Art” in conjunction with Fishers Chamber of Commerce’s “Flavor of Fishers” on Saturday, July 31st from Noon to 8 p.m.