Anderson, Kim – MFA, Ceramics, Wichita State University; BFA, Ceramics, West Virginia University, Morgantown; BA, Ceramics, California University. Has participated in several exhibitions. and is an Indiana Arts Grant recipient. She recently received 1st place at the Well Street Art Fair and is an Adjunct Professor at Ball State University.

Asselberghs, Wally – Received his ceramic training at the Art Academy in Antwerp, Belgium. He has been working in clay for more that 25 years and started specializing in “Naked Raku” in 1995. He started organizing and teaching workshops in Belgium on this technique in 1998. He is also the creator and moderator of the “International Naked Raku Forum” on the Internet which has over 500 members from 27 different countries exchanging information about this technique.

Avenins, Aija – MFA, Painting, Indiana State University; BFA, Painting, Herron School of Art; AAS Advertising Art and Design, State University of New York. Taught at Vincennes University, Bauder Fashion College in Atlanta and worked as a commercial artist in New York, Chicago and Indianapolis. Her exhibitions include: National Collage Society, Hoosier Salon, Sheldon Swope Museum, Indiana State University and Indianapolis Art Center.

Ball, Julie – BFA, Sculpture, Ohio University; MFA, Sculpture, Southern Illinois University. Taught sculpture and 3-D Design at Marian College and Herron School of Art. She has exhibited her work throughout the Midwest and eastern states.

Ballard-Harris, Ruby – BS, Home Economics; MSW, Purdue University. She designs Afro-centric clothing and has participated in several local fairs including the Broad Ripple Art Fair and Africafest. Exhibits include Eli Lilly, Marion County Public Library,

Barnes, Barry – MFA, Ceramics, Arizona State University. Taught at Mesa Community College and Arizona State University in Arizona. He has had many commissions and has been featured in a variety of publications.

Batchelder, Hartley – Associate of Science Degree in Multimedia & Web Design, New England Institute of Art and Communication. He has many years experience with graphic software and is a full-time production artist. Regional winner in Adobe/Art Institute

Battas, Alice – BA, Depauw University, Greencastle, IN. She studied ceramics in Lima, Peru, S.A. concentrating on Peruvian hand-building techniques.

Bond, Kathy – BA, Art, University of West Florida. Studied with world-renown enamellist Jean Tudor. Bond has won awards for three consecutive years in enameling at the Indiana State Fair.

Bowman, Mike (Photography Dept. Head) – ME, Purdue; MBA, Indiana University. Herron School of Art, Ansel Adams Workshop, Asilomar Workshop, Yosemite Workshop. Has taught for the Friends of Photography in Carmel and San Francisco, was a

Breidenbach, Peggy – For the past decade or so, Peggy’s pottery hobby has turned into a passion. In addition to IAC instruction, she has engaged in ceramic classes at The

Brill, Becky – Has been involved in photography and jewelry making for the past 30 years. She has been active in the Photo Venture Camera Club since 2001, securing judges

Cardwell, JoAnn – Kansas City Art Institute and Lincoln University, MO. Exhibits include: Indiana State Fair Professional Exhibit, IAC’s Art 500 Exhibit, Tippecanoe Regional Exhibition, Hoosier Salon, Watercolor Society of Indiana, Indiana Artists Club,

Carr, Shirley Werner – MA, Purdue University. A founder and Cardinal Fellow of the Watercolor Society of Indiana, she is also an exhibiting artist member of the Hoosier Salon, Indiana Artists Club and Hamilton County Artists Association. Some exhibitions

Carreno, Bernie – (Sculpture Dept. Head) – MFA and BFA in Sculpture from the University of Wisconsin. He has exhibited nationally and been in both public and private collections in California, Illinois, Wisconsin and New York.

Clay, Kay – BAE, MAE, Herron School of Art. Experience: Art Department Head, Manual High School, IUPUI Herron School of Art. Awards: Lilly Teacher Creativity Fellowship, Arts Indiana Post Card Winner, Indiana Artists, IMA, Art 500, Wabash Valley, Michianna Biennial Competition Awards, Wolcott Graduate Award at Herron School of Art, Lilly Foundation grant for postgraduate study, State Fair Governor’s Awards (3) and West

Conrad, Kimberly – MFA, San Diego State University, CA; BA, Indiana University, Bloomington. She was an original partner of Taboo Studio in San Diego, a retail gallery of one-of-a-kind and limited edition jewelry and metalwork. Taught in England and in

Cooney, Jack – A lifelong book lover, he has been making books by hand since 1990. Through his Shaker Press Books studio he provides a full range of hand bookbinding services using vintage tools and traditional techniques. His specialty is designing

Craddock, Derryl – MAE, Herron School of Art; BAE, Ball State University. His work was exhibited in Clay Fest and the Art Center’s Annual Student Show. He is a ceramics instructor at Warren Central High School.

Crossland, Kyle – Graduate of Kansas City Art Institute. Worked with artists Ken Furguson, Victor Baba, John Balasteri and others. He is currently the Ceramics Studio Technician at the Art Center.

Daniel, Doug – Graduate of Herron School of Art with an emphasis on extensive portrait and figure studies. Has received many awards and commissions throughout the region. He is a long-time exhibitor and awards winner at the Hoosier Salon, the Indiana State Fair and the Indiana Heritage Arts Show.

Davis, Lois – BFA, Herron School of Art. Has taught art since 1956. She has taught and conducted workshops in color theory, composition, perspective, painting and portraiture. Exhibitions include Rockford Drawing Competition, Watercolor USA, Evansville Mid- States and Hoosier Salon.

DeGan, Judy – Has taken ceramics classes at the Art Center since 1997. Has her own pottery studio. Her work can be seen in many popular art fairs. Judy’s artwork may also be seen at the Art Center’s Basile Gallery Gift Shop.

Despot, Shirley – BAE, Herron School of Art; MS, Butler University. Additional work at the University of Indianapolis and Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts, Gatlinburg, TN.

Dobson, Jacob – MFA, New York Academy of Art; BFA, Bringham Young University- Hawaii. Recent exhibits and awards include: Best Sculpture Awards in both the 80th and 81st Annual Hoosier Salon and 2005 Popular Choice Award, “Interpretations of the Figure” regional exhibit. Shows include: Diploma Show 2004, NYAA, New York, NY; Solo Show “Parables” 2002, JFS Gallery, Laie, Hawaii. Jacob’s work is primarily figurative sculpture. He also is an oil painter and draftsman.

Drizin, Joan – Graduated from the Academy of Communicative Arts in Cincinnati. She worked as a graphic artist for 15 years. She also studied ceramics and metal sculpture at the Art Center. Currently, she works out of her studio in Noblesville and sells her work at art fairs.

Easter, Jean – Degree in Restoration of Decorative Objects from the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York. She was the Frame Conservator for the Indianapolis Museum of Art for 11 years. In 2001 she started Easter Conservation Services where she conserves frames, furniture, gilded objects and does architectural gilding, faux finishing, archival framing and matting. Recipient of a Creative Renewal Fellowship, she studied with the head frame conservator of the National Portrait Gallery in London, England. In May 2004, she was selected to be a part of a group that studied French furniture making in France.

Ellis, Lee – Has enjoyed woodworking as a second career for the past 10 years. Member of the American Association of Woodturners and past president of the local Woodturners

Eney, Carole – BA, Studio Art, University of West Florida. She has taught children’s classes at the Art Center and currently is the Education Associate at the Art Center.

Engelland, Timothy – A painter and a woodcut artist, Tim returned to the Midwest after thirty years in New England and New York City. He is an active participant in the Herron School drawing group and is represented by the Gallery of Graphic Arts in New

Ezell, Sandy – BA, St. Olaf College, Minnesota. An award winner in many local and regional juried shows, she has published several limited and open edition prints.
 

Finney, Sandi – Full time production potter. Her company, Hole Pottery, produces functional stoneware for everyday use.

Fischer, Gloria (Drawing Dept. Head) – BFA with high distinction, Herron School of Art. Studied in France and Italy. She has been in over 80 public exhibitions including IMA, Indiana State Museum and international venues. Gloria is represented by galleries in

Flaherty, Patrick – MA and BFA Printmaking, Ball State University. Focuses on both traditional and non-traditional printmaking techniques and materials. He is currently the

Fonseca, Francisco – Attended the School of Fine Arts at the State University of Mexico in Toluca, Mexico. Has participated in many workshops in wax, clay sculpture, stone carving and bronze. He has been commissioned for many pieces that are on display in

Frownfelter, Elizabeth – BFA, Art Therapy, Millikin University. Studied and taught at the Art League School in Alexandria, VA. She has taught art classes for youth since 1998.

Gogulis-Danenman, Anita – BGS, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN. Has studied at the Indiana University Bloomington Metalsmithing Studio, Herron School of Art, and metals at the 3x3 Latvian School of Arts & Crafts in Three Rivers, MI. She was co-owner of Acme Functional and Collectable Art, a gallery of limited edition and one-of-a kind artwork. Her work is exhibited in various galleries and shows nationally and internationally.

Gothrup, Ryan – BFA in Fine Arts Crafts, Kent State. He has over 8 years experience in glass blowing. Ryan has exhibited nationally and taught both adults and children. Ryan belongs to a group of artists that maintain a gallery in Historic School 30. Ryan’s work

Grade, Susan Watt – MFA in Sculpture from Washington University in St. Louis, BA in Studio Art & English from University of New Hampshire. Grade creates sculptural installations and mixed media, assemblage artworks, many with an environmental

Gray, Sylvia – BA, Indiana University, Bloomington. She began painting on silk in 1994 under the guidance of Stephanie Lewis Robertson. The majority of her work is painted silk scarves which can be viewed in the Basile Gallery Gift Shop. She continues to work on her painting and drawing skills. Sylvia’s artwork may be seen at the Art Center’s Basile Gallery Gift Shop.

Grayson, Eric – Film historian and collector living in Indianapolis. He specializes in 16mm and 35mm film screenings and strives to mesh historical context with entertainment. His vast library of obscure material has been used in several productions,

Greene, Sara – BFA, Ceramics, Saint Mary’s College. Received her art education certificate from Herron School of Art in 1996. Teaching experience includes Indianapolis Art Center since 1991 and Roncalli High School from 1996-2000.

Greer, Jeff – Indianapolis-based fine art and wedding photographer. His web site is www.photojg.com.

Greiner, Rick – Primarily self-taught in porcelain wheel-throwing, studied for two years under the tutelage of Andrea Freel, an instructor at the Indianapolis Art Center. He has had exhibits at the Art Center and the Indianapolis Museum of Art. Rick’s artwork

Grosser, Mark – Jewelers of America Certified Master Bench Jeweler. (The first bench jeweler in Indiana to receive this distinction.) He has 25 years of experience as a professional jeweler. He is a member of the Society of North American Goldsmiths. Won top placement in national design jewelry competitions and is currently working as a free-lance custom jeweler and designer. His Web site is www.mgrosser.com.

Harper, Natalie – Currently pursuing a degree from Herron, with a concentration in ceramics. She has taught ceramics on an individual level and has experience working with youth and teens.

Heilbrunn, Bella – Graduated from Padagogische Akademie, Salzburg, Austria. Has been teaching art in Salzburg, Austria and Indianapolis, Indiana over the past 20 years. She has exhibited at Shloss Seeburg, Salzburg. She loves to paint, sculpt and weld in her spare time.

Hill, Loran R. – BS Design, Cincinnati University. Ceramics teacher and professional potter for 36 years. Specializing in the raku process, large forms, kiln and burner construction and reduction techniques. Founder and department head of ceramics

Hinant, Cindy – Student assistant at North Central High School in ceramic classes. Began working at the Art Center in 2000 as an assistant in youth mixed media and ceramics before becoming a teacher here at the Art Center. Currently pursuing a BFA in

Hodgin, Susan – BFA, University of Montana, Missoula. She has extensive experience working with children of all backgrounds and abilities. A native of Indianapolis, she is currently working and living as an artist within the Indianapolis community.

Hodson, Gayla – BA, Art Education, Southern Illinois University. Furthered education with classes at IUPUI, Herron School of Art and the Indianapolis Art Center in drawing, ceramics, computer art. She has eight years of teaching experience. She ran a small

Hurst, Kris – BA in Fine Arts Studio, Indiana Universtity, with a concentration in painting and textile design. She has taught both adults and teenagers. She currently works part-time in the Education Department at the Indianapolis Art Center as the

Jackson, Andrea - MFA Metalsmithing, Texas Tech; BFA Metalsmithing, Ball State. Owner of FC Drea Design in Indianapolis. Adjunct Professor, Metalsmithing, Spring 2006,

Jones, Immanuel-Keston – BFA in Glass and minor in Metals, Cleveland Institute of Art. He has been blowing and casting glass for more than eleven years. Began his teaching career at the Cleveland Institute in 1994. He has worked for national and

Kang Partington, Soyong – Studied graphic design under Jong Hwa Park and sculptor Jong Myung Hong at Sook Myung Women’s University in Seoul Korea. She has participated in the Broad Ripple Art Fair and has frequent one-woman shows at various galleries throughout the Midwest. She is a member of the Indiana Potter’s Guild, NCECA and American Potters Council. Creative Renewal Fellowship winner and a  workshop

Points, Jerry – MA, Indiana State University; MFA, Printmaking at Southern Illinois University. Taught printmaking and drawing at the University of Evansville and Photoshop at Ivy Tech, Columbus. Former Art Director at Lilly and Creative Director at Outside Source Design. Working in his studio at the Stutz, Jerry is focusing on painting and digital medium. 2004 Penrod award in painting and former Creative Renewal Arts Fellowship recipient.

Prado, Lisa – MBA, Indiana University; BS, Purdue University. Certified PMC instructor through the PMC Guild. She has been involved with the design, creation and sale of jewelry since co-founding Gemware in 1987. Her fabricated pieces are created in her

Ramanathan, Chitra – MBA and BFA from University of Illinois. She has taught at the university level and exhibited work in universities and commercial art galleries. She has had several solo exhibitions in New York and Chicago. Her work can be found in private collections in the U.S. and Europe. Following the recent renovation of the Hotel Bellagio, two large paintings by Chitra were permanently displayed in the Café Bellagio.

Reiberg, Robert (Ceramics Dept. Head) – BA, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN. Having taught in public schools in the Virgin Islands, Chicago and Indianapolis, Reiberg is now a fulltime potter working out of his home studio. He produces functional and

Ryan, Tim – A self-employed artist and instructor since 1973. His ceramics have been displayed at numerous regional art fairs, exhibitions and galleries, and several of his installation art pieces, created in collaboration with his students, are permanently

Savini, Shelley – Graduate student in Art Education, Herron School of Art. She lives and works in Broad Ripple as a mural artist and fine arts painter.

Scherer, Mike – BA in Fine Arts and Education, Indiana University. Has 30 years experience providing art instruction in the studio arts. In this 30 years he has also produced a wide variety of illustrations, paintings, murals and sculptures for businesses

Schuetz, Caryl – BA, Butler University. Has been involved in quilt-making and fiber arts for almost thirty years. She has studied with national fiber artists/teachers at Quilt Surface Design Symposiums, Pro Chemical and Dye Company, the IAC, and Nancy Crow Timberframe Barn. She has been teaching and lecturing nationally since 1990. She had a solo exhibit at the Indianapolis Children’s Museum and exhibits nationally in invitational and juried shows. Her works are in private collections here and abroad.

Segovia, Magdalena M., – Born in Veracruz, Mexico. She graduated from the “Escola Panamericana de Artes” in Brazil with a Degree in Painting and Photography. She has had her work displayed in both collective and individual exhibitions in Brazil and Mexico. Her work is permanently on display in the Banco de Arte Gallery, in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

Siskind, Ellie – Regionally recognized artist with work in the permanent collections of three Indiana art museums in addition to being a recipient of the 2002-03 Creative Renewal Grant from the Arts Council of Indianapolis. The Indianapolis Art Center

Skinner, R. Carol – Degree from Herron School of Art. Her illustrations have appeared in many local publications. She has also illustrated three children’s books. She also depicts histories of companies, churches and schools in watercolor in the form of

Smith, Marilyn (Metalsmithing Dept. Head) – BS, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN; MA, Ball State University, Muncie, IN. Exhibitions: 2002 State Fair, received Fine Arts 1st forged metal Governor’s Award, Indiana State Fair, Professional Division, Fair on the Square in Columbus, Whitewater Valley Arts Exhibit at IU East, Jewelry Award and Wearable Art Show of Richmond Art Museum, Whitewater Valley Arts Association.

Stocksdale, Drew – Studied with Bernie Carreno and Steven Tanaka at the Indianapolis Art Center. Has participated in exhibitions at the Art Center and has outdoor sculptural

Stoner, Ruth – BS, Indiana University. Post-graduate studies at Herron School of Art. Full-time ceramic artist with a studio in Broad Ripple. She produces functional and decorative artwork with an emphasis on tiles. She has worked and taught at the Art

Sugarman, Jennifer (Youth & Teen Dept. Head) – MFA, University of Mississippi; BA, Northwestern University. Exhibitions include: American Painter in Paris, Indiana Women in the Arts Invitational, National Watercolor Exhibition in Springfield, National All on Paper, Small Works National Rochester, 67th National Exhibition, Annual Juried Exhibition Harrisburg, National Small Works, Hoosier Salon, Whitewater Annual, CINergy

Taylor Rosner, Ginny – BFA, photography, Herron School of Art. Taught photography at ITT Technical Institute. Exhibits include Boom Baby! The Last Days of Market Square Arena, Indianapolis Art Center; Falling Toward Grace, Indianapolis Museum of Art;

Traugott, Leah – Graduate of Herron School of Art, Indianapolis. She has had 43 oneperson shows, received numerous awards in juried exhibitions, and her work is in the permanent collections of three Indiana museums. She served on the Board of Directors at

Trujillo, Giselle – Originally from Caracas, Venezuela. Her work is in many private and public collections in Venezuela and has exhibited her work in many galleries there. She is

Vance, Bobbie – Has sewn from childhood and is a self-taught dyer of fifteen years. Within the past seven years, she has been designing and constructing art-to-wear from her hand dyed, printed silks. She is a founding member of Artist’s Own, a 24 artist run

Villanyi, Laura – BA Art History, Purdue University. She has been a student of the arts for all her adult life, delving into several different mediums. She is an active member of the International Society of Glass Bead Makers and shows and sells her work in several states.

Vondersaar, Joe – BFA Visual Communications from Ball State University. He worked as an Associate Photographer for many years for a photographic company. He received an

Waddle, Amanda – MA and BFA in Ceramics, Ball State University. While in school, Amanda worked as a graduate assistant in the ceramics studio mixing clay, glazes and

Wade, Justin – Attended the American Musical and Dramatic Academy in NYC. Justin grew up on stages around Indianapolis including TOTS, Civic, Phoenix, MRTC and YAT. Mr. Wade has taught drama in Lawrence Township schools and IPS, and is currently the Director of Young Actors Theatre.

Walters, Brad – BFA, Applied Media Arts, Edinboro University of Pennsylvania. He is currently a graphic designer for the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and 714 Ink on Paper.

Wentz, Beth – Attended Ball State University. Member of IN Fiber. She has conducted many classes in the art of papermaking and has been involved in many competitions. She has won numerous awards in the Midwest.

Woods, Erika – Graduate of Modeschule Hetzendorf, Vienna, Austria. Self-directed studies with international lettering artists. Freelance calligrapher and graphic designer. Her work has been exhibited both nationally and internationally at the Washington

Wyss, Marcus – Web Design and Web Animation, Herron School of Art; Bachelor of Arts, Marion College. Works as a production artist. Proficient in current image and layout programs as well as website layout.