The Fishers Arts Council has launched the Fifth Annual Juried Exhibit of Hamilton County Artists, now on display at the Art Gallery at City Hall in the Fishers Municipal Center. The exhibit features the work of 35 artists from across Hamilton County, including Fishers, Noblesville, Carmel, Westfield, and Cicero, as well as artists from nearby Indianapolis and McCordsville.

The exhibit showcases a variety of painted mediums and highlights the diverse talent within the county. The event will also recognize artists with awards in several categories, including Best Landscape, Portrait or Figurative, Abstract, and Floral or Other. The prestigious Best in Show award, which includes a $1,000 cash prize and a solo exhibit at the gallery in January 2025, is one of the event’s highlights.

The winners were selected by Dan Annarino, a West Lafayette resident and accomplished artist with a BFA from the Kansas City Art Institute and an MA from Purdue University. Annarino, who has an extensive background in teaching, graphic design, and full-time artistry, also serves as a board member and past president of the Indiana Artists’ Club. He continues to exhibit his work throughout the Midwest.

You get to be the judge for the People’s Choice Award, also sponsored by Noblesville Creates! Go to Facebook.com/FishersArt to see the full 2024 Juried Exhibit photo album and click the “like” button on your favorite artwork. You can also vote in-person in the Art Gallery at City Hall from September 3-13 during gallery hours listed below and the Second Friday reception and awards ceremony on Friday, September 13. Voting will be open from 6pm-7pm and awards will be announced at 7:15pm.

The exhibit is open to the public and aims to celebrate the vibrant artistic community in Hamilton County. Visitors are encouraged to explore the gallery and experience the breadth of talent on display.