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Courage
How female entrepreneurs are changing the art scene in Northeast Indiana By Mary Jane Bogle
Pursuing a career as an artist is certainly not safe, at least if relying on a steady paycheck is important to you. But safe isn’t a word that drives these five area artists to create, inspire and uplift the community. Meet the women who are steadily changing the way Northeast Indiana thinks about art.
Alexandra Hall
“I try to bring some whimsy into the mundane.” That’s what Alexandra Hall accomplishes with acrylic paintings that feature vibrant colors and storybook themes, inspiring creativity, energy and joy. In addition to exhibiting and selling her artwork, both locally and nationwide, Hall is an avid art advocate and community supporter, creating pieces for the Riverfront Bench Project, Bust a Move and several nonprofit organizations. She also plans to continue to program public art through mural programs, such as Art This Way. Learn more at alexandrahallart.com.
Lisa Vetter
In response to today’s throw away society, Lisa Vetter is on a mission to help people take inventory of what they see by putting found objects together in unexpected ways. “I love taking someone’s story and elevating it to a place of honor in their home,” she said. Vetter and husband Paul Siefert promote this “life is art” philosophy by hosting workshops and a Holiday Pop Up Gallery at their 1860 farmhouse and studio. “When you sit down with an artist to learn something, you gain a whole new appreciation for artwork in general,” she said. To learn more, visit artfarmindiana.com. 20
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