Spotlight on Art Benefiting Children

12/19/2025

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12/19/2025

12/19/2025

There are moments in the life of a community that reveal its character with unusual clarity. Spotlight on Art Benefiting Children has become one of those moments for Hamilton County. The event began with a simple hope: that art might serve as a bridge between beauty and compassion, drawing our neighbors together for the sake of those who need us most. The response from the community this year was an overwhelming success.

The success of this year's event allows us to give over $50,000 to local children’s charities. These are not abstract figures. They represent therapy sessions for children facing trauma, after-school programs that shape young lives, and services that surround vulnerable families with safety, stability, and hope.

The proceeds of Spotlight on Art Benefiting Children were given to three outstanding nonprofit organizations serving children and families across Hamilton County:
- Boys & Girls Club of Noblesville, which provides academic support, mentoring, leadership development, and safe after-school spaces for youth.
- Prevail, Inc., Hamilton County’s primary trauma-informed support provider for survivors of abuse and violence, including children and teens.
- Children’s TherAplay Foundation, offering innovative physical, occupational, and play-based therapies for children with developmental, emotional, and physical challenges.

Each of these organizations embodies the best of what we hope to be as a community: compassionate, courageous, and committed to the flourishing of every child. Spotlight on Art Benefiting Children strengthens their ability to continue that mission.

It has been said that a community is measured not by its wealth but by its willingness to share it. Hamilton County has shown, once again, that generosity is woven deeply into its identity. For that, I offer my heartfelt thanks—to our artists, patrons, sponsors, volunteers, and every resident who chose to participate.

The light we cast this year reached further than we could have imagined. May it continue to shine in the months ahead, illuminating pathways of hope for the children we are called to serve.

-Esther Lakes
Founder, Spotlight on Art

11/08/2025

A favorite shopper from last night’s Spotlight on Art ! She had selected the blue floral but wanted to fill more wall space, so we pulled in a few abstracts to coordinate, so fun! 💙 A great event to support .inc and

11/06/2025

Doors are open for tonight’s event until 8pm! Purchase your tickets at the door to support three fantastic youth serving organizations.

11/06/2025

Artists have begun arriving to set up for tonight’s fourth annual Spotlight on Art from 5pm-8pm! Tickets are available for purchase at the door and include wine, champagne and hors d’oeuvres.

Boys & Girls Club of Noblesville The Children's TherAplay Foundation Prevail, Inc

11/06/2025

Tonight's Artist Spotlight highlights G. B. Davis Folk Art. Each artist generously donates 50% of their event sales proceeds to support our three beneficiaries.

Geoff Davis is a multidisciplinary artist working in letterpress, decorative painting, and woodcarving. His work is inspired by nature, drawing from his boyhood adventures on the coast of Maine, which he continues to visit annually. His notable collection, "50 Little Birds," was recently installed at the Indianapolis International Airport. Geoff is listed in the Early American Life Directory of American Craft and teaches at Snow Farm, Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village, and the Shaker Museum. Based in Noblesville, Indiana, he is dedicated to sharing his passion for creativity with the community, transforming his shop into Santa’s workshop during the holiday season to offer toys and decorations.

Purchase tickets to Spotlight on Art at https://bit.ly/4p7lVFk and at the door tomorrow

11/05/2025

We hope to see you Thursday at the Ritz Charles for our fourth annual Spotlight on Art!

23 local award-winning artists will be present selling their artwork with 50% of event proceeds benefiting the children of the Boys & Girls Club of Noblesville, The Children's TherAplay Foundation and Prevail, Inc. More than 26 pieces of locally-made children's artwork will also be available for purchase.

Tickets will be available at the door for tomorrow's event and can still be purchased online at https://bit.ly/4p7lVFk. Bring a friend, and come support three fantastic organizations!

11/05/2025

Highlighting the work of Jill Duzan Jewelry. Each artist will generously donate 50% of their event sales proceeds this Thursday to support our three beneficiaries.

Jill Duzan Willey has been designing artisan fine jewelry since 2003. Inspired by nature, Jill expertly blends high-quality natural stones and metals with globally collected artifacts to produce designs that are culturally eclectic, modern, and easy to wear – she calls her style, “Rugged Elegance.” Carried internationally in very select high-end jewelry retailers and boutiques, Jill Duzan Artisan Fine Jewelry is designed to be mixed and matched, stacked and layered creating endless combinations. “My goal has always been to create jewelry that truly captures the natural beauty and individuality of every woman.” Jill began her career in interior design before expanding into jewelry design in the early 2000s. Jill has spent the past 15+ years researching and sourcing high-quality natural stones and metals for her designs. Many of the rare artifacts she weaves into her artisan pieces are still collected personally while traveling across the U.S. and internationally, specifically in Africa, Italy, Thailand, Bali, and India.

Purchas tickets to Spotlight on Art at https://bit.ly/4p7lVFk.

11/04/2025

Highlighting the work of Jill Dunn Designs. Each artist will generously donate 50% of their event sales to support our three beneficiaries.

"I am from Carmel and work with silver, brass, copper and gold. I love texture and working with stones of all shapes and colors and sizes. All of my pieces are artisan made, one of a kind wearable art pieces!"

Purchase tickets to Thursday's Spotlight on Art at https://bit.ly/4p7lVFk.