 Hoosier Heritage Day
We’re getting ready for Hoosier Heritage Day at the Indiana State Fair
on Monday, August 17. On that day we’ll have a worn state historical marker in
need of repainting set up in our booth on State Fair Boulevard. Stop by and
help us paint the marker!
Markers need your help year round! Is there a marker near
you in need of repair or painting? Let us know and we’ll guide you through fixing it. Learn more here. Marker maintenance makes a
great project for scouts and school groups. Thanks for helping to preserve your
history!
 New Marker Dedication
August 21
Join us on Friday, August 21 at 11:00 am for the dedication
of a new state historical marker commemorating T.C. Steele Studio and Herron.
The dedication ceremony will be held outside Herron High School, at 110 East 16th
St. in Indianapolis. Those interested in attending are asked to RSVP by July 29th
through Eventbrite.
Text of this new state historical marker:
T.C. Steele Studio and Herron:
By
1886, artist T.C. Steele resided here on estate called Tinker or Talbott
property. By 1887, he built a studio on the grounds and opened it to the
public. He taught classes, exhibited work, and helped advance the quality of
Midwestern art, notably as part of Society of Western Artists. He served as
vice-president of Art Association of Indianapolis (established 1883). Art
Association purchased the property here in 1901, to create John Herron Art
Institute, which included school and museum. Herron opened 1902 and grew
quickly, fulfilling Association’s goal “to cultivate and advance Art.” Herron
hosted large exhibitions of Steele’s work in 1910 and 1926. Evolved into Herron
School of Art and Design and Indianapolis Museum of Art.
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