The Fishers Arts Council is preparing for two of its signature juried arts events this September, celebrating regional creativity and community involvement.
Harvest Fest, a family-friendly art fair and nonprofit fundraiser, returns for its sixth year on Sunday, September 7, at the Fishers Municipal Complex. Sponsored by Hamilton County Tourism, the free event will feature local and regional artists, live music, hands-on art activities, Indiana authors, and nonprofit organizations serving the Fishers community. Organizers are still accepting applications for participating artists, authors, and nonprofits, with a final deadline of July 7. Early applicants who submit by June 13 receive a discounted entry fee.
Also returning for its sixth year is the Juried Exhibit of Hamilton County Artists, sponsored by Jiffy Lube of Indiana. The exhibit will be on display from September 2–27 at both the Art Gallery at City Hall and the Fishers Art Center, located within the Fishers Municipal Complex. An awards reception is scheduled for Friday, September 12.
The exhibit is open to current and former Hamilton County artists working in any two- or three-dimensional media. The submission deadline is July 25. Entry guidelines and details for both events are available at fishersartscouncil.org/blog.
Past “Best in Show” winners include Stephanie Spay of Noblesville (2020), Margot Bogue of Fishers (2021), Jerry Mannell of Carmel (2022 and 2024), and Mark Rouse of Fishers (2023). This year’s top artist will earn a solo exhibit at the Fishers Art Center in January 2026.
The 2025 juried show will be judged by Carl Schafer of Muncie, co-owner of Gordy Fine Art and Framing Company and an experienced art historian and museum professional. Schafer has spent more than 25 years designing exhibitions and preserving art from global cultures. He also plays an active role in promoting the arts in Muncie, where he chairs the city’s Mayor’s Arts Awards Steering Committee.
For more information, contact the Fishers Arts Council at info@fishersartscouncil.org or call 317-537-1670.
