Fishers Arts Council celebrated the artistic achievements of local high school seniors with the 15th Annual Senior Showcase, sponsored by STAR Bank. The event, held at the Hub Gallery of the Hamilton County Community Foundation, honored 23 students with scholarships totaling $4,000. The showcase featured 173 pieces of art and nine poetry-based submissions from 83 students across Fishers and Hamilton Southeastern high schools.
The awards ceremony took place on Friday, April 12th, with Fishers Arts Council President Ross Hilleary, Fishers City Council President Cecilia Coble, and STAR Bank Senior Retail Sales Officer Amanda Rubeck presenting the awards. Catherine Snider presented the “Best Representation of the Written Word” award in memory of her daughter, Jordan D. Snider.
Hannah Gao from Hamilton Southeastern High School won the Best in Show award for her painting “Oasis.” Judian Hunsader from Fishers High School received the Jordan D. Snider Award for Best Representation of the Written Word for his collection of song lyrics, “Jude’s Lyrics,” and performed a reading of his song “Chrysalis” during the ceremony.
Les Reinhardt, executive director of Fishers Arts Council, acknowledged the growth of the showcase and expressed gratitude to STAR Bank for their continued support, which has allowed the addition of a Digital Art award category this year. Reinhardt also extended thanks to the many local sponsors who made the scholarships possible.
The exhibit will remain on display at the Hub Gallery through April 26th and can be viewed from Monday to Thursday, 9 am to 5 pm, or by appointment on Fridays. Fishers Arts Council looks forward to hosting the Senior Showcase at the new Fishers Art & Municipal Complex in 2025.
Here is a complete listing of winners:
A complete list of winners follows: Best in Show: Hannah Gao (HSE)
Jordan D. Snider Award for Best Representation of the Written Word: Judian Hunsader (FHS) Jordan D. Snider Honorable Mention: Hannah Gao (HSE)
1st Place Drawing: Evie Bissonette (HSE) 2nd Place Drawing: Damian Ryan (FHS)
3rd Place Drawing: Daniel Serrano (HSE) Honorable Mention (HM) Drawing: Grace Floyd (FHS)
1st Place Painting: Heather Stutz (HSE)
2nd Place Painting: Cruz Jafri (HSE)
3rd Place Painting: Clara Hagedorn (FHS)
HM Painting: Vaughn Ehrgott (HSE)
HM Painting: Avery Stein (FHS)
1st Place Photography: Kendall Matusiewicz (FHS)
2nd Place Photography: Ameera Tai (FHS)
3rd Place Photography: Dieter Hamm (FHS)
HM Photography: Maddie Beaulieu (FHS) 1st Place Digital Art: Samuel Anderson (FHS)
2nd Place Digital Art: Brooklynn Ferrell (FHS)
3rd Place Digital Art: Mia Noel (FHS)
HM Digital Art: Morgan Wright (FHS)
1st Place 3D Art: Mia Igneri (HSE) 2nd Place 3D Art: Faith Perry (FHS)