The Fishers Arts Council (FAC) is inviting residents passionate about the arts to apply for board positions and help advance visual and performing arts opportunities throughout the city.
FAC’s mission is to “support, advocate, and cultivate visual and performing arts opportunities that educate, enhance, and enrich the lives of those who live, work, and visit Fishers.”
The nonprofit is looking for individuals willing to contribute two to three hours each month to assist with public and private art initiatives. Board members may serve on juries, participate in meetings, or volunteer at art events and activities.
FAC leaders emphasize that this is a hands-on, working board that plays an active role in supporting the council’s part-time executive director.
Applications are available at this link and are due by December 9, 2025. Interested residents can also learn more about the organization during the Second Friday Gallery Hop on Friday, November 14, from 6–8 p.m. at the FAC Hub Gallery in the Hamilton County Community Foundation, 11810 Technology Drive, and from 5–9 p.m. at the Art Gallery at Fishers City Hall, 1 Municipal Drive.
FAC Board President Chris Hayes, a woodworker who joined the board in 2023, said his involvement stems from admiration for other board members and appreciation for the council’s encouragement of local artists.
“It’s great to know there’s a growing number of people who are discovering that we have an outlet like the council to help grow and communicate creativity in all its forms,” Hayes said.
Past president and current vice president Ross Hilleary encouraged community members to get involved. “If you are interested in joining an organization which is synonymous with all things arts in Fishers, then the Fishers Arts Council is your go-to,” he said.
FAC Executive Director Les Reinhardt, who joined the board in 2018, said the council’s success stems from the dedication and creativity of its members. “The ideas that come forward and blossom into opportunities for creatives, the connections we make with artists of all disciplines, the strong partnerships in our city and county – it is truly rewarding in so many ways,” she said.
Questions about board membership can be directed to info@fishersartscouncil.org or 317-537-1670. Applications can be completed online, mailed, or emailed. Those who need a printed or electronic copy can contact FAC directly.