February is Black History Month and Fishers Arts Council at The Art Gallery at City Hall will highlight the artwork of Bryce Culverhouse, and Fall Creek Junior High School students, with an exhibit.  There will be an opening ceremony Friday, February 8th at Fishers City Hall, starting at 6pm.

During that event, local filmmaker Demetrius Witherspoon will show his 20-minute film, called “Submerge: Echo 51,” which is part of his popular Sci-Fi Film series. The film will be played at 6:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Visitors can meet with Witherspoon and some of the cast of the film before and after the film.

The art exhibit will include several digital typography pieces by Culverhouse, a Brownsburg artist, whose work combines his passion for history and visual art.

“I created specific history or biography lessons that both communicate information about the subject as well as an interesting concept to visualizing the subject,” Culverhouse said. “Each piece is meant to be read as well as view for its visual value.”

Fall Creek Junior High School art and history students created designs featuring historical scenes recreated through the eyes of famous artists, such as Vincent van Gogh. The exhibit also will feature a large self-portrait installation inspired by New York artist Kehinde Wiley, commissioned to paint a portrait of former president Barack Obama and Michelle Obama.

This art exhibit will be open open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays and is free.