By creating connections, art has the power to shape—even define—communities. It connects individuals, governments and businesses like nothing else can, and nowhere can this be seen with more clarity than at Nickel Plate Arts. Our organization serves the communities of eastern Hamilton County, from Fishers to Atlanta. To carry out our mission and spirit of collaboration, we also engage with neighboring cities and towns.
Cultural Growth
Nickel Plate Arts focuses on three areas of cultural growth: -Arts community development by integrating visual and performing arts into downtowns, local parks and unexpected places -Artist development by supporting more than 200 professional artists working in the area -Arts awareness by breaking down barriers to the arts for both residents and visitors by taking arts to the people and supporting venues where people can enjoy the arts.
Meet The Nickel Plate Arts Team
Ailithir McGill
Director
amcgill@nickelplatearts.org
317-452-3690
Aili learned how to spin wool, make sausage, manage staff and create great guest experiences during her 11 years at Conner Prairie. She performs improv comedy, raises organic vegetables, and draws nearly every day.
Kristi Rowe
Special Projects Manager
krowe@nickelplatearts.org
317-452-3690
A former clinical therapist, Kristi calls the arts a mental well-being booster. She enjoys the creative process, DIY projects, training for triathlons and spending time with her two daughters.
Curtis Honeycutt
Communications Manager
choneycutt@nickelplatearts.org
317-452-3690
Curtis is a creative, nerdy type who loves to write. He serves as communications manager for both Nickel Plate Arts and the Noblesville Chamber of Commerce. He loves hanging out in the Downtown Noblesville area with his family.
Our Mission
OUR NICKEL PLATE ARTS CULTIVATES ARTS RESOURCES TO ENRICH THE LIVES OF EVERYONE WHO EXPERIENCES OUR
COMMUNITY.
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Meet Our Board Members
John Scott Foster
Friends of Noblesville Parks
Leslie Gieger
Church Church Hittle + Antrim
Gino Johnson
Peachin Schwartz & Weingardt, P.C.
Brenda Myers
Hamilton County Tourism
Darren Peterson
Peterson Architecture
Bobbi K. Samples
Artist
Katie Thompson
Browning Day Mullins Dierdorf
Jocelyn Vare
Propeller Marketing
Committee Member: Liz Foley-Nelson
Liz Foley Real Estate
Committee Member: Chris Jensen
Lochmueller Group
Meet Our Sponsors
Primary Funder
Hamilton County Tourism Inc. is a not-for-profit tourism organization accredited by the Destination Marketing Association Program of Destination Marketing Association International. The Hamilton County CVB’s mission is to promote and encourage the development, in Hamilton County, of tourism, conventions, visitors, trade shows, festivals and other special events.
Masterwork-Level Sponsor
Through the Duke Energy Foundation, Duke Energy provides philanthropic support to address the needs of the communities where its customers live and work. The Foundation annually provides more than $30 million in charitable grants, with a focus on three areas: K to career, the environment and community impact.
Premium-Level Sponsors
