The Arts Council of Southwestern Indiana announces the recipients of the 2025 Art Awards. These awards celebrate arts organizations, artists, and patrons who have made significant contributions to the arts and cultural landscape of our community. A committee of past winners and community arts advocates selected honorees from an inspirational pool of dedicated nominees.
The 2025 Art Awards: The Big Picture will be held on Thursday, August 14th from 5:30-8 pm at City View at Sterling Square, and will include recognition in the following categories: Visual Art Award, Performing Art Award, Young Artist Award, Arts Educator Award, andArt Project Award. In addition, the Arts Council Staff and Board of Directors will present the Arts Council Award to two recipients, and Mayor Stephanie Terry will present the prestigious Mayor’s Art Award.
The following groups and individuals will be recognized at the event:
Visual Art Award: Matt Fitzpatrick
Performing Art Award: Andrea Drury
Young Artist Award: Jocelyn Maria and Brooklyn Hanks
Arts Educator Award: Sara Ruckman
Arts Project Award: RiverTown Storytellers at the River’s Bend
Arts Council Award: Jessica and Mike Inman and Kyle Darnell
Mayor’s Art Award: Eric Renschler
Tickets for the 2025 Art Awards: The Big Picture are available at the bottom of this webpage. For sponsorship opportunities, to purchase a table, or to learn other ways to proactively support the Arts Council, please contact Anne McKim at [email protected]
About the Arts Council of Southwestern Indiana
The Arts Council of Southwestern Indiana, established in 1970, plays a pivotal role in advancing
arts and cultural experiences in the region. Located at 212 Main Street, the Arts Council fosters
a vibrant cultural hub with a gallery and rooftop offering free arts experiences for local artists,
musicians, and the community.
For more information about the Arts Council of Southwestern Indiana and its initiatives, please
visit www.artswin.org.
