2025 marks the 20th anniversary of Fishers Arts Council and we’re celebrating this milestone with an exciting year of artistic experiences.
Founded in 2005 by the then Town Council of Fishers, Fishers Arts Council has seen many changes over the past two decades, but in recent years has created programming and events that have become staples of the community. “’Second Friday’ has become synonymous with our gallery receptions,” said Ross Hilleary, Fishers Arts Council President “and I’m excited to see the continued expansion with our gallery hops and partnership with the city. We encourage all residents to mark your calendars for Second Friday of every month, whether you are an art enthusiast or need a date night, it’s a great way to enjoy your community.”
With the re-opening of Fishers City Hall, the arts council moved our gallery “back home” while continuing to curate the FAC Hub Gallery at Hamilton County Community Foundation. Managing two art gallery spaces in the city “is most rewarding and allows us to open up opportunities for more artists in and around our community,” said Les Reinhardt, Fishers Arts Council Executive Director. “With the support of volunteers and our tenacious board members, we’ve been able to expand opportunities for visual and musical artists, as well as reach more community members through the arts.”
In the Art Gallery at City Hall, there will be 12 monthly exhibits, and 2D and 3D artists can apply through the arts council’s website to be part of those indicated with an asterisk.
January: Free Associations – The Art of Jerry Mannell
February: The Golden Age – Artists 50 & Better*
March: Disability Awareness Month*
April: High School Senior Showcase
May: Leaving Our Mark – Works by Fall Creek Jr High
June: The Calligraphy Guild of Indiana Member Show
July: Hamilton County Artists’ Association Member Show
August: Home Within my Heart: Immigrant Artists*
September: The Juried Exhibit of Hamilton County Artists* October: Things that go Bump in the Night* November: Duty, Honor, Creativity: Veteran Artists* December: Art of the Emerging Artist* At the FAC Hub Gallery, located at the Hamilton County Community Foundation, four quarterly exhibits will be on display, with additional opportunities for artists to participate: January-March: My Art is My Movement – The Art of Johnson Simon
April-June: Summer Shine*
July-September: Hispanic Heritage Celebration*
October-December: Individual Views*
Details about how to be part of these exhibits will be posted on our website on December 23. Artists can sign up for notifications at fishersartscouncil.org/roster.
Paid musicians, as duos or trios, are also needed for each “Second Friday” gallery reception at City Hall and additional musicians will be needed for Gallery Hop events at multiple locations. Musicians can apply online starting December 23 by reviewing details at fishersartscouncil.org/blog
The arts council plans to expand their “Gallery Hop” experiences by partnering with the City of Fishers and other arts organizations as well as welcoming Four Day Ray as the Hop Sponsor. “On February 14, May 9, August 8, and November 14 we’ll invite the public to ‘hop’ around Fishers to check out new art exhibits, shop from artisans, listen to a variety of musical artists, get crafty, and enjoy theatrical performances and poetry readings during these select Second Friday dates,” says Reinhardt. Participating locations include the Ignite Studio at Hamilton East Public Library-Fishers, the Meyer Najem 2nd Floor Gallery with Noblesville Creates, High Frequency Arts located inside Hub & Spoke, the FAC Hub Gallery, and the Art Gallery at City Hall. Fishers Art Center will offer drop in “Make It Take It” activities and Fishers Parks will have craft activities at their headquarters inside Hub & Spoke. Hop Sponsor, Four Day Ray, will offer those who complete the Gallery Hop a free dessert when they stop in for dinner. In addition to these Second Friday events, the Fishers Arts Council also holds art fairs during the year including a non-profit fundraiser called Harvest Fest in September, the Car & Art Show in partnership with Fishers Parks in June, and a series of Winter Art Markets at Sun King in Fishers alongside Holiday Open Houses at Fishers District. They also support the Fishers High School Future Black Leaders Club’s Juneteenth Jubilee and the Dia de Muertos cultural experience in Fishers City Hall.
For more information or to get involved, contact us