Every first quarter of the year, Ignite Studio focuses on a specific medium or technique. This year, we’re focusing on the combination of one or more mediums used to create artwork. This work is designated in the art world as “mixed media.” Mixed media encourages artists to experiment with various techniques, textures, and materials. It allows them to blend and juxtapose elements that might not typically coexist. Unconventional materials may be used alongside more traditional ones to create dynamic works of art.
Explore our mixed media offerings this quarter, including the third annual Fishers Make-Off Competition on Saturday, March 21! (*registration required)
Gelli Plate Printing
Get Creative using Gelli Plates with Teaching Artist Jessica Green | Ages 13+*
Sat. 2/7 | 11am-12:30pm | IGN
Sat. 2/7 | 2-3:30pm | IGN
Documentary Film Night: Wasteland | Ages 13+*
Tue. 2/17 |6-8pm | IGN
Watch the documentary Waste Land (NR) featuring giant portraits created out of mixed materials from the trash. Filmed over nearly three years, Waste Land follows renowned artist Vik Muniz as he journeys from his home base in Brooklyn to his native Brazil and the world’s largest garbage dump located on the outskirts of Rio de Janeiro. There he photographs an eclectic band of catadores — or garbage pickers. He sets out to “paint” portraits of the catadores with the garbage they spend their days sorting, but ends up collaborating with them instead.
Sculpture with Paper and Wire | Ages 16+*
Sat. 2/21 | 11am-12:30pm | IGN
Tues. 2/24 | 6-7:30pm | IGN
Mixed Media Art Field Trip for Adults at Newfields | Ages 18+*
Wed. 2/25 | 11am-12:30pm | IGN
Tissue Paper Prints-Chine Collé
Wax Resist Art with Teaching Artist Wendy Kiefel | Ages 13+*
Sat. 3/7 | 11am-12:30pm | IGN
Sat. 3/7 | 2-3:30pm | IGN
Mixed Media and the Riso | Ages 13+*
Sat. 3/28 | 11am-1pm | IGN
Spring Break Art Lab: Tissue Paper Prints-Chine Collé | Ages 8+*
Wed. 4/8 |1-3pm | IGN
Printing Press Monoprints | Ages 16+*
Tue. 4/14| 6-7:30pm | IGN
Sat. 4/18| 11am-12:30pm | IGN
Surface Design on Wood with Teaching Artist Philip Ramilo | Ages 16+*
Sat. 4/25 | 11am-12:30pm | IGN
Sat. 4/25 | 2-3:30pm | IGN
Howardena Pindell – Untitled
Mixed Media Drop-ins | All Ages
1/26-2/8 | Lunar New Year Horse Puppets
2/9-2/22 | Love Bugs
2/23-3/8 | Collages Inspired by Howardena Pindell
3/9-3/22 | Mixing Media!
3/23-4/5 | Embossed Paper Decorations
4/6-4/19 | Tissue Paper Flowers
Don’t miss these events:
Maker Rally
Have you heard about the Hamilton County Libraries Maker Rally? It’s an event happening February – April 2026 that involves 3 different libraries in Hamilton County: Carmel Clay Library’s Digital Media Lab, Westfield Washington Library’s Makerspace, and Hamilton East Library’s Ignite Studio. Design, cut, and paint a wooden toy using resources at each of the libraries. Pick up a Maker Rally Zine at any of the branches to get more info and participate.
700s Collection Exhibit
Feb. 28 – May 15
The 700s in the Dewey Decimal System is all about the arts. Stroll through the gallery to view a collection of work that celebrates many different mediums and genres within this classification. Join us for a reception on March 5 from 6-7pm to engage with the artists, participate in a themed activity, and support local art. Winners of juried work will be announced, including Director’s Choice.
Disability Awareness Exhibit
March 1 – 28
Part of Fishers’ annual March Disability Awareness Month celebration, this exhibit promotes inclusion and highlights the creative abilities of all community members. This exhibit features art by individual artists and those affiliated with organizations providing services to individuals with disabilities.