The creativity and talent of local high school seniors are on full display this month at the 16th Annual STAR Bank Senior Showcase, hosted by the Fishers Arts Council. The exhibit, which opened on April 7 at the Art Gallery in City Hall, features a stunning collection of visual art and poetry from senior students at both Hamilton Southeastern and Fishers High Schools.
The showcase includes 125 2D artworks, 30 pieces or collections of 3D works, and seven original poems—all curated by a dedicated team of visual arts teachers from the two high schools. Teachers include Jasmine Osborne, Danielle Ontiveros Goodwin, Lisa Brown, Abbey Horst, David Rawlins, and Erin Warner from Fishers High School, along with Angela Fritz, Julie Strawhacker, Daniel Moosbrugger, Craig Helming, and Lauren Reed from Hamilton Southeastern High School.
The gallery is open to the public Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. through April 28.
A highlight of the event is the Scholarship Awards Ceremony and reception, set for Friday, April 18 from 6 to 8 p.m. Guests can enjoy live music by Jack & Rae, student musicians from Fishers High School, with the awards presentation beginning at 6:45 p.m. The event is free and open to the public, offering a chance for the community to celebrate young artists and their achievements.
This year, more than $4,800 in scholarships will be awarded across categories such as Drawing, Photography, Painting/Mixed Media, Digital Art, and 3D Art. Special honors include the Jordan D. Snider Award for Artwork Best Reflecting the Written Word, sponsored by Catherine Snider, and several Honorable Mentions supported by local sponsors.
The STAR Bank Senior Showcase is made possible by the generous support of STAR Financial Bank, an Indiana-based community bank that has served as title sponsor since 2021. STAR, which focuses its philanthropy on education, arts, and economic development, contributed over $400,000 to Indiana nonprofits in 2023 alone.
Additional sponsors for this year’s awards include returning partners Four Day Ray Brewing and Schoolhouse 7 Café, along with Boomerang Development, Fishers Dental Care, and The Goddard School on Brooks School Road. New sponsors for 2025 include Sadler and Ryan Orthodontics and an anonymous donor.
Judging duties are in the capable hands of Shannon Bennett, VP of Events and Exhibitions, and Alex Moore, Exhibitions Manager, both from the Indy and Fishers Art Centers. Their expertise helps elevate the student experience and ensures excellence across the selected works.
Fishers Arts Council extends its gratitude to all the teachers, sponsors, and community members who make the STAR Bank Senior Showcase possible. The exhibit not only celebrates the artistic achievements of local youth but also underscores the importance of arts education and community support.
For more information, visit Fishers Arts Council or stop by the Art Gallery in City Hall at 1 Municipal Drive before April 28.