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Artistic Exhibit Embraces Indiana’s Past & PresentBy Melody Schubert
The Art of Healing takes us back to explore the work of sixteen prominent Indiana artists including T.C. Steele, Carl Graf, Otto Starke. These artists contributed to a mammoth project 1914 resulting in an estimated quarter mile of artwork. Hidden within the confines of one of the nation's oldest county hospitals in Indiana were a series of historic and unprecedented of mural paintings. A painting can take you back to happier days. The Wishard art collection of murals originally celebrated the opening of the new wings for patients within the hospital. Artists who worked on this extensive creative project also slept and ate at the hospital. What they created were priceless pieces of art that helped lift the spirits of patients. Project supervisor and famous Hoosier artist William Forsyth regarded this work as "the most ambitious and monumental work yet undertaken by Indianapolis artists." Artists represented in the collection include William Forsyth, Wayman Adams, William Edouard Scott, J. Ottis Adams and T.C. Steele. The exhibit raises awareness of the restoration needs to preserve these timeless pieces of art. Patrons who visit the History Market gift shop in the Indiana History Center continue to support the project. Each tax-deductible donation or purchase of calendar’s, note cards, magnets, and screensavers related to the exhibit at the gift shop helps the continuing efforts to restore and preserve these cherished paintings. Once restored, the murals and paintings will once again be displayed in public areas of Wishard Memorial Hospital, Indiana's leading public hospital. Art comes in many forms. Visitors to the Indiana History Center discover the story of Hoosier artist Robert Wood and his students at Buffalo State College. The Common Clay: Creating Old and New Ceramics exhibit includes historical examples of pottery created in Indiana in the early twentieth century. Among those early works are Overbeck, Muncie and Brown County pottery, and clay works by Karl and Gordon Martz and Richard Peeler who worked in Indiana during the second half of the century. Featured works of art created by Robert Wood and his former students who include college professors, public school art teachers and full-time ceramic artists with national reputations. Many historical works by other Hoosier ceramists are on display for patrons to enjoy. In addition to the unique art exhibits on display at the Indiana Historical Society, there numerous other events held throughout the year. Exciting avenues of entertainment. Families can express their creativity at the Cartooning Workshop for Families on June 19 from 9am-12pm. Indiana Historical Society staff and professional cartoonist Dan Ferrulli will conduct this entertaining event. Families will explore the Indiana Historical Society's exhibition Politics: Beyond the Ballot Box to learn about the history of political cartooning, and ways to analyze political cartoons. Parents and children will learn techniques to draw their very own cartoons. Advance registration is required for the event by June 9. There is nominal fee for this event.
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A picture paints a
thousand words. The beauty of art is that an artist can provoke emotion with
several brush strokes. For each person who views the painting the feelings
and memories will be unique. Indiana is home to many extraordinary artists
like T.C. Steele. The Indiana Historical Society invites you to explore The
Art of Healing. The incredible exhibit of Indiana talent will be on display
on the second floor of the Indiana History Center located at 450 W. Ohio
Street in Indianapolis. 
Indiana Historical Society was founded in 1830 when it
began collecting, preserving, and interpreting Indiana history. Since the
opening at their new headquarters in 1999, the Indiana Historical Society
has become premier venue for special events in the Indianapolis area.
Admission to the museum is free. Visitors can enjoy fascinating stories of
Indiana's past and dine at the Stardust Terrace Cafe along the historic
Central Canal during these hours: Tues.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., noon-5
p.m. The library is closed on Sunday. Indiana Historical Society is located
at 450 West Ohio Street in Indianapolis. Visitors can find out more about
scheduled exhibits and events by calling the museum office at (317) 232-1882
or 1- (800) 447-1830.