Love and creativity are in the air this Valentine’s Day as the Fishers Arts Council (FAC) and the City of Fishers team up with local partners for the Second Friday Gallery Hop. Scheduled for Friday, February 14, from 4 to 9 p.m., this free event promises an evening of art, music, poetry, and more.
With multiple gallery locations participating—including Ignite Studio, Meyer Najem Gallery, High Frequency Arts, Fishers Art Center, and the Art Gallery at City Hall—attendees can explore a diverse range of art exhibits and live performances. While some galleries are walkable, the FAC recommends driving to ensure attendees can experience everything the evening has to offer.
A Night of Art and Performance
Start your journey at Ignite Studio inside the Hamilton East Public Library in Fishers, where the evening kicks off at 4 p.m. with live music by Steve Newby and the “Comic Book in a Day” exhibit, presented by Noblesville Creates. The library closes at 6 p.m., so make sure to get your Gallery Hop card stamped before heading to your next stop.
From 5 to 7 p.m., visit the Meyer Najem Gallery at 11787 Lantern Road to experience “Color in Silence,” a collection of abstract floral paintings by McCordsville artist Bobbi K Samples. The exhibit, managed by Noblesville Creates, features a delicate interplay of neutral tones and bursts of color. Live music by Mario Joven and Steve Goodman will accompany the display.
Take a short drive south to the Hub & Spoke building at 8100 E. 106th Street for High Frequency Arts’ “Fragments of Identity” exhibit. Open from 5 to 7:30 p.m., the show features evocative portraiture exploring the complexities of identity, with live music by Andy Schomburg, refreshments, and a cash bar.
The Art Gallery at City Hall will be open from 5 to 9 p.m., showcasing “The Golden Age: Artists 50 & Better,” a collection of 2D and 3D works by 28 talented artists in their golden years. Visitors can enjoy live music by Chad Mills from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., along with refreshments and a cash bar.
Across the breezeway, the Fishers Art Center will present “White Noise Collection” by mixed-media artist C. Pyle from 6 to 9 p.m. This series explores the complexity of color and texture using a white-toned palette and reflects Pyle’s journey of healing through art. Live music by Jason Reinhardt will add to the ambiance.
Lastly, head to the FAC Hub Gallery inside the Hamilton County Community Foundation at 11810 Technology Drive, open from 6 to 8 p.m. Indianapolis artist Johnson Simon’s exhibit, “My Art is My Movement,” showcases vibrant, expressionistic works inspired by the grace of dancers and athletes. Molly DeRose will perform live music, with refreshments and a cash bar available.
Gallery Hop Perks
Pick up a Gallery Hop card at any participating location and get it stamped along the way. Complete the hop to earn a free dessert from Four Day Ray with a dinner purchase of $25 or more. The offer is valid from February 14-16, with one dessert per table.
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