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, followed by an Artist Talk with animator/filmmaker Jordan Bruner.

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.

Opening reception: Monday, 22-January 2018 4-6pm

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

Exhibition runs 16-January through 9-February 2018

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.

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

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