Fishers Arts Council (FAC) cordially invites you to attend the STAR Bank Senior Showcase exhibit, which presents to the Fishers community the excellent work of senior students in the visual arts programs at both Hamilton Southeastern and Fishers High Schools.
Visual Arts teachers from both high schools – Jasmine Osborne, Danielle Ontiveros Goodwin, Lisa Brown, and Erin Warner (Fishers) along with Angela Fritz, Julie Strawhacker, Daniel Moosbrugger, Craig Helming and Lauren Reed (Hamilton Southeastern) – have been working with their students all year to help them hone their skills, create new projects, and learn and appreciate more about the arts.
The exhibit is open to the public now through Thursday, April 27, Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Fridays by appointment. To make an appointment, contact Fishers Arts Council directly at (317) 537-1670. The exhibit includes 110 pieces of artwork which include photography, drawing, painting, digital art, mixed media, ceramic, textiles, and more.
A free public reception will take place from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, April 14, which includes the Scholarship Awards Ceremony at 6:45 p.m. Both events will take place at the Collaboration Hub at the Hamilton County Community Foundation, 11810 Technology Drive, Fishers.
These HSE visual arts teachers say they are proud of the work of their students. Angela Fritz, the Visual Arts Department Chair at Hamilton Southeastern says the following about the student artists:
“I am constantly impressed by my students,” Fritz said. “Every year I think the work the next year won’t be as strong, and every year the students rise to the challenge. The work we are seeing at the top level in our high schools isn’t just college level – it is strong, advanced college-level work. These kids are invested; they are engaged; they are interesting, and they are focused. Some of them have been accepted at top art schools around the country, and some won’t pursue art professionally – but what we all can be sure of is that they are patient, they are detail oriented, and they think outside of the box. These are the creative leaders of our future, and I couldn’t be more pleased!”
The Corporate Sponsor for the 14th annual Senior Showcase is STAR Financial Bank. STAR Bank is an Indiana-based community bank with assets in excess of $3.1 billion. STAR focuses its philanthropy on education, arts, and economic development. In 2021, STAR provided more than $300,000 in direct financial support to nonprofit organizations.
The winners this year will receive scholarships totaling over $3,300. The awards are: Best of Show ($600), First ($275), Second ($170), Third Place ($120), and Honorable Mentions in the categories of Drawing, Photography, Painting/Mixed Media, and 3D. Also presented will be the Jordan D. Snider Award for Artwork Best Reflecting the Written Word ($250).
The award ceremony will include representatives from STAR Financial Bank, the City of Fishers, award sponsors, and the incredible Visual Arts Department teachers. FAC gives thanks to returning award sponsors Four Day Ray Brewing, Propeller Marketing, Schoolhouse 7 Café, and newest award sponsor, Medium Cool Pictures. These Fishers-based businesses, along with Title Sponsor STAR Bank, are the reason FAC can give cash awards to these incredibly talented students. Please support these businesses who believe in investing in arts education and the supporting the creative talents of Fishers youth.
Kathryn Haigh, the soon-to-be President and CEO of the Eiteljorg Museum, will be the judge for the awards. The artwork for the exhibit was selected by Jasmine Osborne, Chair of the Visual Arts Department at Fishers High School, and Angela Fritz, Chair of the Visual Arts Department at Hamilton Southeastern High School, along with art department teachers Danielle Ontiveros Goodwin and Lisa Brown.
Be sure to join FAC and these amazing high school artists at the Second Friday reception from 6 to 8 p.m. on April 14 at the Collaboration Hub, 11810 Technology Drive, Fishers. Meet the artists and their teachers, enjoy wonderful art, listen in on the musical talents of Fishers High School students Abi Eberle and Desirée Gaffron, and dig into some refreshments. This event is welcome to all ages – and don’t forget the awards ceremony at 6:45 p.m. See you on Second Friday.
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 the 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.