Illustration: Women Making a Mark Opening Reception

From digital animation to traditional illustrated media, a new exhibition at the University of Indianapolis celebrates the work of female artists from around the globe who make their living as illustrators.

“Illustration: Women Making A Mark” is an invitational exhibition of contemporary, award-winning illustrators that examines the practice of traditional and digital illustration across various genres, including editorial, publishing, advertising and merchandising. The exhibition, which is co-sponsored by Talbot Street Art Fair, runs from Jan. 16 through Feb. 9 in the Christel DeHaan Fine Arts Center gallery, with an opening reception from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. on Jan. 22.

This celebration of women drawn to illustration will feature 15 women from around the globe and will highlight their unique perspectives and techniques. Artists include: Selina Alko, Anna + Elena Balbusso, Melinda Beck, Jordan Bruner, Penelope Dullaghan, Denise Gallagher, Jody Hewgill, Anita Kunz, Lydia Nichols, Whitney Sherman, Yuko Shimizu, Diana Sudyka, Gina Triplett, & Ellen Weinstein & Tara Nicole Whitaker.

Guest Lecture by Animator and Illustrator, Jordan Bruner–Following the Reception

Exhibition runs 16-January through 9-February 2018

Gallery hours: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m weekdays. Closed weekends and University holidays.

A discussion with artist Jordan Bruner will follow the reception, beginning at approximately 6:30 p.m. on Jan. 22 (Room 115, Christel DeHaan Fine Art Center). Bruner, an Emmy Award nominee based in New York, is a filmmaker and animator who has created music videos, commercials for Paul McCartney and Google, and animation for the documentary Waiting for Superman.

Prints will be available for purchase at the Jan. 22 reception.