The Fishers Arts Council is presenting the 12th annual Senior Showcase, sponsored by corporate sponsor Star Bank, through April 29. The exhibit celebrates the art of seniors from Fishers High School and Hamilton Southeastern High School. A free public reception is set for 6 to 7:15 p.m. April 16 followed by the awards ceremony at 7:30 p.m.
Both events will take place in The Art Gallery at City Hall. One Municipal Dr., Fishers. COVID-19 protocols will be in place. Facial coverings are mandated as is social distancing. Fishers Arts Council volunteers will help visitors navigate the gallery and auditorium.
The winners will receive scholarships totaling $2,000. The categories are: Best of show ($500), first ($250), second ($150) and third place ($100) in the categories of drawing, photography and painting/mixed media.
The gallery is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Jesse Kramer, director of exhibits at Conner Prairie, will serve as the judge. 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 Hamilton Southeastern High, School along with art department teachers Danielle Ontiveros and Lisa Brown.
Fishers Mayor Scott Fadness will attend and present awards along with Fishers Arts Council President Tom Rich, representatives of Star Bank, and Jesse Kramer, judge, and the chairs of the two visual arts departments.
