This November, the Fishers Arts Council features artist Jeremy Mallov in their Artist of the Month showcase at the Art Gallery at City Hall. Jeremy’s exhibit, titled Small Treasures, reflects his recent focus on capturing beauty in the everyday through small-scale works. On display from November 4 through December 2, the exhibit is open to the public Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with a special Second Friday reception on November 8 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Jeremy Mallov’s journey to becoming an artist was a surprising twist. Starting his academic career at Indiana University with plans to study psychology, he quickly discovered a deep passion for art. “After sophomore year, I got bitten bad by the art bug,” Jeremy recalls. This led him to pursue art education, which he has taught at Amy Beverland Elementary School for 21 years.

While his early work drew inspiration from international travel, including paintings of Venetian canals and European cityscapes, life has since brought him closer to home. With his wife, four daughters, and a menagerie of pets, Jeremy’s family-focused lifestyle has inspired him to look for “small treasures” in everyday moments. “I’ve found myself creating smaller 8”x10” paintings in places like a cheer studio waiting room or capturing a sunrise during school drop-off duty,” he says. “These paintings are like short stories, providing a glimpse into my world.”

The Small Treasures exhibit highlights these intimate snapshots, inviting viewers to see the beauty in seemingly simple scenes. The exhibit is a blend of relatable themes and artistic expression, and visitors will have the chance to dive deeper into Jeremy’s creative process on November 8, when board member Pat Grabill will interview Jeremy at the Fishers Municipal Center Theater.

Adding to the event, the JBJ Collective will perform live, thanks to a grant from the Fishers Arts + Culture Commission. November 8 also offers a unique opportunity for art enthusiasts with a Gallery Hop in collaboration with Noblesville Creates and Fishers Art Center. Starting at the Meyer Najem 2nd Floor Gallery, the FAC Hub Gallery, the Art Gallery at City Hall, and Fishers Art Center, attendees who visit all four galleries will receive $25 off artwork purchased that evening.

For questions, contact the Fishers Arts Council at info@fishersartscouncil.org and join the Arts Council as we celebrate art that captures the beauty of life’s small treasures.