Join us for the opening of "The Portrait Collective: paintings and drawings by Simona Buna, Brad Fields, Lesley Haflich, Anthony Schillaci, and Stephanie Spay". The pieces in this show are all results of the Hamilton County Artists’ Association’s open studio figure drawing night that occurs...
Join us for the opening of The Portrait Collective: paintings and drawings by Simona Buna, Brad Fields, Lesley Haflich, Anthony Schillaci, and Stephanie Spay. The pieces in this show are all results of the Hamilton County Artists’ Association’s open studio figure drawing night that occurs...
Michael Jack considers himself an explorer and lifelong learner, but he is also an incredible local photographer who is full of stories to tell. His love for the Palouse region of Washington State–a location Jack has deemed as either a bucket list destination for photographers...
Jerry Mannell, an artist known for his diverse influences, doesn't aim to emulate specific artists but draws inspiration from various sources, including the transitional phase of abstract art. His background in graphic design is evident in his use of shape and composition, blending seamlessly with...
Shelley Feeney is an accomplished artist with a deep passion for capturing the beauty of nature and landscapes through her vibrant and textured paintings. She currently resides in Fishers with her husband and three daughters and teaches art at Fall Creek Junior High. Feeney’s preferred medium...
Critt Hunter has been on an amazing journey as an artist, and last year’s Nickel Plate Arts gala included a memorable milestone for him. “Nickel Plate Arts truly, truly holds a special place in my heart. The impact that Nickel Plate brought me, gave me...
FISHERS, Ind. (September 28, 2023) — Nickel Plate Arts hosted the 11th Anniversary Gala on September 13, 2023, with the theme “Art is in Fashion.” The event was held at and sponsored by Conner Prairie and consisted of art demonstrations and activities, a fashion show celebrating Hamilton County's fashionable heritage...
Leslie Ober is an award-winning Indiana artist who dabbles in various mediums and subject matter. No matter the artwork, Ober’s goal is always to capture life and light in each and every one of her works. Ober attended Indiana University where she received a degree in...
Craig Mullins discovered his natural talent for drawing at an early age. Encouraged by his friends, teachers, and family to pursue his talent in some way, Mullins attended and taught at the College of Architecture and Planning at Ball State University. For most of his...
John Dierdorf, a past member of the Nickel Plate Arts board, has a passion for artwork that creates expression for architectural elements, trees, and flowers. Abstract impressionism is Dierdorf’s preferred style and definition of his work, and the use of “loose, spontaneous brushstrokes'' to capture...