Artist Savannah Jacob, the Bates-Hendricks Neighborhood Association, and Artist Paul Williams are proud recipients of the Public Art for Neighborhoods grant through the Indy Arts Council. The grant funding has provided the design and fabrication of the Neighbors Gallery, it has also allowed us to fund the first 10 artists who display their work.

The mission of Neighbors Gallery is accessibility. To make viewing artwork accessible to neighbors, and to make displaying work more accessible to local artists. Through this accessibility the Neighbors Gallery hopes to simultaneously cultivate community and to contribute to the development of the Bates Hendricks art scene.

Prosperity, Amanita, Scarab, and Fortune

acrylic/spray paint, 6”x6”x1.5”

TylarDraws

“Hi my name is Tylar aka TylarDraws and I am freelance painter and illustrator. My work is known for being bold, graphic and colorful. I mostly do canvas works but you may have spotted some of my murals around the city. I’m pumped to be featured in the neighbors gallery.“

Get Well Soon King! 6"x6"x6" mixed media, 2022

Shelby Pennington

“My name is Shelby Pennington and I am a multidisciplinary artist with a BFA in Illustration from the Herron School of Art & Design. I primarily use recycled or otherwise second-hand materials in my work, and love learning new technology like laser engravers, CNC machines, and other gadgets to make my art! I love making art that encourages closer looking and makes people smile, and I hope my pieces accomplish that when you see them in the neighborhood!”

I Hope You Aren't Allergic to Grass, 6"x6"x6", mixed media, 2023

Amanda DeVary

“Amanda DeVary moved to Indianapolis to attend Herron School of Art & Design and graduated in 2013 with a degree in Sculpture and Art History. She got distracted with sandwiches for a few years but she is back to making art again with a focus on watercolor and illustrations. She enjoys drawing “anything but people” especially architecture, nature, dogs, and food. When she’s not being creative, she enjoys spending time with her beagles, Frank and Bianca, and planting wildflowers.”

“Start your engines,” 8x10in, watercolor, 2025 “Snow on Mass,” 4x6in, watercolor, 2025 “Dancing lady in the snow,” 4x6in, watercolor, 2025

Chad Veal

"Hello! My name is Chad and I actually live right here in Bates-Hendricks. I work as a videographer and Editor at a local creative agency. While work is mostly video related, photography has become a great hobby for me. Most of my photos are just finding interesting moments and memories  in my everyday life."

Untitled, 11x17”, 2024

This Year’s Oasis 12 x 13.5 x 1.5 Mounted Polaroids 2024

Heather Harper

“Heather Harper came to Indianapolis for a solo artist residency at the Harrison Center during the Winter of 2019. Through Harrison Center connections, she also participated in a residency with the Art for Change Foundation in Delhi, India just before Covid-19 shut the world down in March of 2020. Heather decided to move to Indianapolis permanently in April of 2020, and has been delighted with the art world in Indianapolis ever since. Having just recently moved to Bates-Hendricks in March of 2025, she is so excited to be a part of the neighborhood and community and is so thankful for this opportunity with the Neighbors Gallery! Heather’s photography is focused on light and color as she seeks to make connections through experiences and memories in a way that can create meaning for others.”

IMG 12. Framed Photograph. 2024. (11 x 14)

Megan Fasig

“Nature is a wonder that shows many different angles and aspects of the world over the course of a year. The power of nature (from the words, the beach, the sea, the mountains, and from one’s own year) elicits feelings of calm, clarity, peace, hope, and joy. ‘Through my lens’ I want to showcase the different aspects of nature and I hope that viewers can discover a photograph that brings about feelings of calm, clarity, peace, hope, and joy. Capturing the beauty of the natural world allows me to bring pieces of the outdoor world indoors to cherish and celebrate for years to come.”

“Bloom” 8x10in Glossy Art Print, 2023

Megan Miller

“Hi, my name is Megan, I am the human behind agirlandherniche! I specialize in acrylic painting but love to experiment with all kinds of mediums including digital and bleach art. The original art I included for display was for a NAMI fundraiser. Mental health awareness is critical for a thriving society and a large part of my art is inspired by that notion.”