Shirley Adams - fiber artist shirleyadamsfiberdance.com Shirley's love of art began as a child, and continued throughout her academic career. After obtaining her first degree of science from Indiana University, she began teaching first at Ben Davis High School, then at Ball State University where she created a four year degree in Fashion Merchandising and Clothing and Textiles. During this time, she completed two more degrees from Ball State and Butler University.
In the late 80's she moved to Cleveland where she began working with local public television on a weekly program regarding the sewing industry
She moved back to the Hendricks County area in 1990 and began work on her long running television series, The Sewing Connection.
Chad Chriscinske - pottery
Chad is a graduate of Herron School of Art. Today, he works both as an artist and as lecturer/teacher for Brickyard Ceramics.
His decorative ceramic works of art are known for the dramatic use of red glazes and matte airbrushed finishes.
Jerri Crosby - pottery and jewelry
Jerri's work includes both primitive pottery and whimsical sculptures.
Her art journey includes study at The Indianapolis Art Center, John C. Campbell School for the Arts and Crafts in North Carolina, Arrowmont School for the Arts in Tennessee.
Dan and Sue Gillock - stained glass
Nancy Keating- contemporary mosaics www.mosaicsgarden.com The mosaic art of Nancy Keating has delighted recent visitors to the Gallery. Carefully crafted wine buckets, picture frames and wine bottles are evidence that Nancy spends hours selecting just the right pieces from her storehouse of metallic’s, glazed ceramic, hand-painted tiles, broken china, and tempered glass. Together the mixed media pieces make keepsakes to last many generations.
Joan Kisner - jewelry and painting
Joan's art career incudes 33 years as an art teacher in Central Indiana. She holds art degrees from Sullins School of Art in Virginia and Indiana State University.
She works now in jewelry, enameling and acrylic painting. Her art has been exbited at The Hoosier Salon and the Indianapolis Museum of Art.
Marti McCoy - watercolors and prints
Marti has been an art teacher in Central Indiana for over 30 years. She holds Bachelor's Degree in art from Depauw University and a Master's Degree from the Herron School of Art. Her art career includes positions as illustrator for Aviation Digest and childrens' books. Marti's watercolor paintings have been exhibited at Hoosier Salon, Indiana State Fair, Clayfest and the Hendricks County Art League.
Rosetta Morgan - watercolors, oils, drawings
Donna Nolan-Sanders - oils and watercolors
Donna has been a life long painter. Her art education includes studies in Aix- en -Provence, France where she has found paticular inspiration. She has won awards from the Indianapolis Watercolor Society and Central Indiana Artists.
Alan Poorman - wood creations www.cutterboardsetc.com
Alan's wood art is both beautiful and functional. His pieces are created from natural woods and natural colors only, no stains. Domestic woods used include maple, oak, cherry, and poplar. Exotic tropical woods include blood heart, bocote, bubinga, padauk, and makore.
Sheran Simo- jewelry www.sheran.us
Sheran is a master craftsperson working with fine gemstones and precious metals and is a juried member of the International Guild of Wire Jewelry Artists. Her art includes beaded, chain maille and wire wrap jewelry.
Shirley Woolard- watercolors
Shirley was born and raised in Western New York along Lake Ontario. She obtained an Advertising Art & Design Degree from State University of Farmingdale, New York. Shirley continues to work in the field of graphic art at Kingsway Christian Church, Avon, Indiana. Shirley has taken classes at the Indianapolis Art Center, is currently taking class at the Southside Art League and has studied in a variety of workshops by well-known watercolor artists.