By Holly Kline
Conner Prairie and the Fishers Arts Council have joined forces to present “Fishers Art in Town Hall Retrospective.” Works by local artists will be on display in Conner Prairie’s second floor Atrium Gallery though the end of May.
Conner Prairie is glad to collaborate with the Fishers Arts Council on this project that gives local artists who have previously exhibited at the Fishers Town Hall the opportunity to showcase their works in an additional venue.
“All of the artists that are here have previously exhibited at the Art in Town Hall,” said Chris Petrelli, Director of Programs and Education at Conner Prairie. “Fishers Art Council really helped curate for the exhibit we have featured in our atrium.”
Fishers artists Pamela Newell and Jerome Chambers are two of the artists who are featured at Conner Prairie. Newell is known for impressionistic style paintings while Chambers creates a wide variety of original paintings, photography and fine art prints. The Fishers Arts Council is honored to feature them in Conner Prairie’s exhibit.
“Conner Prairie’s retrospective exhibit welcomes visitors to see a sampling of the artwork of some of these featured artists and celebrate their talent and diversity,” said Jocelyn Vare, President of the Fishers Arts Council. “The community benefits from this retrospective celebration because it reinforces the truth that public art is valued in Fishers.”
Both Vare and Petrelli are quick to point out the community benefits from the collaboration between Conner Prairie and the Fishers Arts Council.
“This collaboration between Conner Prairie and Fishers Arts Council is indicative of the collaborative approach that the entire Fishers community has in regards to local arts and programs,” Vare said. “Art provides the community and its residents something to be proud of and embrace.”
“Part of Conner Prairie’s mission is to serve the community,” said Petrelli. “We are continually looking for ways to collaborate with local government, schools and organizations.”
Conner Prairie plans to present more exhibits in the future. “This is a new exhibit space that throughout the years ahead will feature additional art,” said Petrelli. “We’ll not only showcase local art but art in general.”
