In honor of Disability Awareness Month, the Fishers Arts Council, in collaboration with the Fishers Advisory Committee on Disability and Ignite Studio at the Hamilton East Public Library, will host a special art exhibit featuring works by artists with developmental or intellectual disabilities. The exhibit, themed “Connected Through Language,” will be on display throughout March at the Art Gallery at City Hall in Fishers Municipal Center and Ignite Studio.

Call for Artists

The Fishers Arts Council is inviting artists with developmental or intellectual disabilities to participate in the exhibit. To be considered, artists must submit their application by 3 p.m. on January 24, 2025.

Submissions should include the artist’s name, mailing address, phone number, email address, and two to three samples of artwork in JPEG or PDF format. Artists can apply via email at info@fishersartscouncil.org (subject line: “March Awareness”) or through the online form at Fishers Arts Council’s website, selecting the option for the March Disabilities Awareness exhibit.

Eligibility Criteria

Artists must meet the following requirements:

• Have a developmental or intellectual disability
• Be a 2D or 3D visual artist
• Provide two to six family-friendly pieces for display
• Agree to modifications for proper installation, if necessary

Artists can also be represented by organizations serving individuals with disabilities.

Important Dates

• Application Deadline: January 24, 2025, by 3 p.m.
• Notification of Acceptance: February 3, 2025
• Artwork Delivery: February 28 (3-5 p.m.) or March 1 (11 a.m.-2 p.m.) at Fishers Municipal Center, with potential additional drop-off dates for selected artists.

For questions or additional information, contact info@fishersartscouncil.org.

This March, the City of Fishers invites residents and visitors alike to experience the transformative power of art and join in celebrating the talents and stories of these exceptional artists.