Noblesville Creates held its 12th Annual Anniversary Gala on Sept. 19. The event featured the Noblesville Creates Awards Ceremony, dinner and drinks, live music, hands-on arts experiences, and both silent and live auctions.
Noblesville Creates is thankful to those who made the event possible, including Embassy Suites in Noblesville, where the event was held, various sponsors and donors, and to everyone who attended.
Sponsors
- Wine Sponsor:Spencer Farm Winery
- Activity Sponsors:Church Church Hittle + Antrim, Duke Energy, and Stewart Imagery
- Premier Table Sponsors:Peterson Architecture, Gaylor Electric, Fishers Arts Council, Efroymson Family Fund, and HamCo Live
- Patron Table Sponsors:PSW, Bedrock Builders, Visit Hamilton County Indiana, and Studio Thirteen
- Mission Sponsors:Avalon Wealth Advisory, Christi and Craig Crosser, Esther Lakes, and Michael Levine
- Silent Auction Sponsors:Randall Scott Harden, Beth Forst, Pacers Sports & Entertainment, Visit Hamilton County Indiana, and Smith’s Jewelers
- Organizational Sponsors:The City of Noblesville, Indiana Arts Commission, and the National Endowment for the Arts
“We are deeply moved by our community’s commitment to supporting and growing the creative economy,” Noblesville Creates Director Ailithir McGill said. “The generous support for our Gala proves that arts and culture are a vital part of what makes our community a healthy and vibrant place for residents and businesses, and it was wonderful to spend an evening together having fun, while also gathering support for our organization’s work.”
This year, the Gala brought in more than $73,223 worth of value and support for the mission of Noblesville Creates, which is 21 percent higher than the total raised last year.
Money raised from ticket sales and the silent auction this year will go toward developing the Creative Economy, which aims to make an economic impact in the Noblesville region through arts and culture. The funds will also help Noblesville Creates hold its major events in 2025, including Comic Book in a Day, HATCH Fest, Day of the Dead, and Fairyville. Additionally, the money will provide essential professional support to artists, graphic designers, singers, actors, and many other creative small business owners.
In 2023, Noblesville Creates’ program and services served nearly 19,000 people, supported 37 FTE jobs, and drove nearly $726,650 in household income in Hamilton County.
Some of last year’s money raised from the fund-a-need portion of the Gala went to help develop Noblesville Creates’ first ever Arts Crawl coming up on October 12, 2024.
To learn more about the 2024 Arts Crawl event, click here.
Noblesville Creates offers further congratulations to the winners of the awards ceremony, who were honored as visionary leaders who are expanding and enhancing opportunities for artists and art enthusiasts throughout central Indiana.
Winners
Artist of the Year: Boxx The Artist
This award recognizes established artists who excel in their chosen medium, increasing the community’s reputation and strengthening the creative economy through their work and dedication.
Emerging Artist of the Year: Laura McCormick
This award recognizes artists who have been working for five years or fewer in their current field or medium and who have demonstrated professionalism, creativity, artistic excellence, and leadership.
Artist Leader of the Year: Riwo, Executive Director of Gal’s Guide Library
This award recognizes people who harness their talent and love for the arts to make an impact on the community and who, through their artistic work, create change and catalyze growth.
Arts Advocate of the Year: Pat Grabill
This award recognizes individuals who have dedicated their time to promoting the arts and highlighting how the arts create a positive impact for all.
Arts Patron of the Year: Brenda Myers
This award recognizes individuals who have invested significant time, talent, and treasure into the local arts economy to grow and strengthen the community.
Corporate Arts Partner of the Year: Star Bank
This award recognizes companies that have significantly supported and/or made an investment in the local arts community.
Graphic provided by Noblesville Creates
There was also a special Board Emeritus award given to Gino Johnson, who recently retired from the Noblesville Creates board. This award recognizes all Johnson has done for both Noblesville Creates and the overall arts community during his time on the board.
Graphic provided by Noblesville Creates
About Noblesville Creates
Noblesville Creates (NC) champions the arts as an essential element of the economic health and cultural vitality of Noblesville and central Indiana. As Noblesville’s local arts agency, NC catalyzes opportunities for the arts and local creatives of all skill levels to thrive and lead in central Indiana. NC is also the Region 7 Arts Partner for the Indiana Arts Commission, serving the six counties at the center of the state. NC cultivates classes, events, programs, and services for art-lovers and artists of all backgrounds and experience levels. Start your creative journey with NC: they’ll help you connect and flourish.
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