Nickel Plate Arts is welcoming artist Leslie Ober among its four artists of the month in September. Details on Ober as well as information on the September artist exhibit dates and receptions are available below.
Stephenson House
Leslie Ober
Ober
Leslie Ober is an award-winning Indiana artist who dabbles in various mediums and subject matter. No matter the artwork, Ober’s goal is to always capture life and light in each and every one of her pieces.
Ober attended Indiana University, where she received a degree in health education. She identifies herself as a “natural teacher” who loves sharing her knowledge with those around her, and she has been homeschooling her six children for over 12 years.
Ober enjoys working with a variety of mediums, including acrylics, pastels, oils, and various other mixed media. Her upcoming exhibit, Windows of My Soul, consists of a collection of her work that “reflects the things in life that make [her] heart sing” and is curated alongside original poems and songs.
“This is an exclusive opportunity to get a glimpse into who I am as an artist, writer, and human being,” Ober said. “Though uncomfortably raw and vulnerable, I hope it will be a source of hope and light as I share some Windows of My Soul.”
Alongside her artwork, Ober enjoys earning extra income by working on websites and designing cards for her greeting card business, Ober the Rainbow Greetings. She also enjoys writing and hopes to publish children’s books sometime in the near future.
Ober has served on the Hamilton County Artists’ Association board as President for the last two years, where she has helped organize numerous local art events. She also loves to perform on stage at the Attic Theatre and coach local youth track and field clubs. Her favorite quote is, “We don’t stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing,” by George Bernard Shaw.
“Life is anything but slow and quiet for me,” Ober said. “My goal is to never stop playing, exploring, or creating and to encourage others along the way.”
The full Windows of My Soul exhibit can be seen in the Stephenson House throughout September from noon to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Friday and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday. You can meet Ober during her free public reception during the September First Friday event from 6 to 9 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 1 in the Stephenson House on the Nickel Plate Arts campus.
Meyer Najem
John Dierdorf
See Dierdorf’s full exhibit, Floral Celebration, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday through Sept. 29 in the Meyer Najem second floor gallery, located at 11787 Lantern Road, Fishers.
Four Day Ray
Chris & Amie Knuckles
The Knuckles’ full exhibit, The Artwork of Vintage Adventures, can be seen through Sept. 29 at Four Day Ray Brewing, 11671 Lantern Road, Fishers, from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday and Monday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday, and 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday.
About Nickel Plate Arts
Nickel Plate Arts is an umbrella nonprofit organization that creates and coordinates arts and cultural experiences across communities in eastern Hamilton County and the surrounding areas to improve the quality of life for residents, strengthen local economies and enrich experiences for visitors. Nickel Plate Arts is a project of Hamilton County Tourism, Inc. Learn more at NickelPlateArts.org.