Meet the Maker: 2024 DeHaan Artists of Distinction

• The 2024 winners were announced in January.
• Their final projects will be shown later this year during a special exhibition at Gallery 924.
• The program has supported 36 artists with more than $390,000 since its inception in 2017.

What they're saying: "These artists are pushing the field of visual arts forward with new materials, new artistic processes, and underrepresented stories," said Kavita Mahoney, vice president at Indy Arts Council.

Zoom in: Meet the 2024 DeHaan Artist of Distinction winners.

India Cruse-Griffin

• A professional collage artist and retired art teacher whose work is based on family and growing up in Indiana.

Huner Emin

• A multimedia artist who grew up in south Kurdistan/northern Iraq and is now based in Bloomington.

Maria Schechter

• An artist with 30 years of experience who creates sustainable works using mycelium composites and plant-based palettes.

Meredith Setser

• A printmaker and textile artist who currently teaches at the Herron School of Art + Design.

Tom Torluemke

• A 40-year veteran artist with works in painting, drawing, sculpture and installations in various mediums.

What's next: Applications for the 2025 DeHaan Artist of Distinction Awards are open now.

• The first round of applications will be accepted through May 4 and a second round runs through Oct. 19.
• Applicants can submit an application in either or both rounds.