Fishers Arts Council (FAC) will play host to the Watercolor Society of Indiana (WSI) by showing artwork by WSI members in the FAC Hub Gallery this month, along with a free public Second Friday reception to meet the artists from across Indiana.
The exhibit is open now and runs through Dec. 1 with a Second Friday reception from 6 to 8 p.m. on Nov. 10. The gallery is located at 11810 Technology Drive inside the Collaboration Hub at Hamilton County Community Foundation in Fishers.
“Roadside Russet” by Jerry Smith, WSI Cardinal Fellow member from Crawfordsville. (Art provided)
WSI, a statewide organization, held its first organizational meeting in October 1982 at the Indianapolis Art League, now the Indianapolis Art Center. The organization became a registered nonprofit corporation in September 1983, and its first annual juried exhibit was held in November of that year. The organization’s talented artists appreciate and continue to produce high-quality paintings and to educate the public about this beautiful, transparent medium.
“This is the third year we’ve hosted the WSI Members and it’s our largest WSI exhibit to date – 74 paintings by 30 artists. It’s so impressive!” FAC Executive Director Les Reinhardt said. “It’s such an incredible showing of talent from across Indiana, right here in Fishers, for all to enjoy. There’s a wide variety of styles, skills, and subjects. I’ve had the pleasure of chatting with many of these artists so I hope folks will come to the gallery on Nov. 10 to meet the artists, see their works, and learn more about the Watercolor Society of Indiana.”
“Silver and Kimono” by Mary Jane Keys, WSI member from Carmel. (Art provided)
Many of the artworks are for sale at a variety of price points, which makes this exhibit a perfect one for gift giving. The gallery is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Friday gallery visits are by appointment only by contacting FAC directly.
During the Second Friday reception on Nov. 10, there will be live music from Happy Accident – a duo featuring Jim and Angela Sullivan, along with snacks, drinks, and a cash bar featuring Sun King beer and Daniel’s Vineyard wines. Additionally, FAC board member Pat Grabill will interview WSI’s executive director and member artist, Tanya Roberts, at 6:45 p.m.
“Fixer Upper” by Cheryle Lowe, WSI Cardinal Fellow member from Indianapolis. (Art provided)
About Fishers Arts Council
Fishers Arts Council is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit arts organization whose mission is to support, advocate, and cultivate visual and performing arts opportunities that educate and/or enhance the lives of those who live, work, and visit Fishers. Visit FAC’s art gallery space at the Collaboration Hub at Hamilton County Community Foundation, 11810 Technology Drive, Fishers, online at FishersArtsCouncil.org, or call (317) 537-1670.