William A. Eyden Jr. (1893-1982), born and raised in Richmond, Indiana, was instructed and influenced by his father William Eyden, who was also a skilled and prominent artist. Eyden studied art and music at Earlham College (he was a skilled violinist in addition to being an excellent painter). Eyden followed the suggestion of his father… Read more »
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Untitled (McGath)
Untitled Connie Faye Cosby McGath Acrylic on cardboard, 25 x 31 inches Located on the 3rd floor, faculty office hallway
Connie Faye Cosby McGath
Connie Faye Cosby McGath (b. 1953) is an artist active in Nashville, Indiana and her family has resided in Brown County for more than 200 years. McGath was born in Elkinsville and her family relocated to Belmont when she was a mere ten years old. This home was just down the road from the T.C…. Read more »
Will Moses
Will Moses (born 1956) is the great grandson of Grandma Moses, and is a fourth generation folk painter. Moses was born in Eagle Bridge, New York and here creates paintings that reflect the quiet beauty of the tiny community nestled close to the Vermont border. Painting is a natural tradition for Moses, who began painting… Read more »
Untitled Silk Painting (Unknown Artist)
Untitled Silk Painting Artist Unknown Painting on silk, 53.25 x 22.75 inches Located in the 4th floor faculty office area
Women of Songkla
Women of Songkla Martha Sherman Oil on board, 54 x 46 inches Located on the 2nd floor
Martha Sherman
Martha Steinkamp Sherman (1911-2012) was a midwestern multidisciplinary artist whose work included fiber arts, applique, painting, and graphic design and printmaking. Sherman earned degrees in Applied Arts and Education at the University of Cincinnati and, at various points in her life, taught there was well. Martha was well known in the Ohio art community as… Read more »
Showalter Fountain, 1989
Showalter Fountain, 1989 Gladys Flynn Oil on canvas, 29.75 x 41.75 x 2 inches Located on the 4th floor, south hallway
Gladys Flynn
Gladys Flynn (1922-2012) was born and raised near Russiaville, Indiana and worked as a sculptor and painter in Kokomo, Indiana. Growing up during the Great Depression meant there was little money for formal training for youth, however Flynn was very successful as an artist. Her work has been accepted in the Hoosier Salon, as well… Read more »
Astrid Merget, 2014
Astrid Merget, 2014 Bonnie Sklarski Oil on Canvas, 43.625 x 33.625 x 3.5 inches Located in the 3rd Floor Atrium Astrid Merget served as the third dean of the O’Neill School of Environmental and Public Affairs from 2000-2007. Merget was noted for developing and sharing her Washington, D.C. network to aid students with public policy… Read more »