Legacy of the Hoosier Group
John Herron Art Institute, 1910
Courtesy of Indiana Historical Society
Courtesy of Indiana Historical Society
Every member of the Hoosier Group taught in some capacity, whether at a formal school like Herron Art Institute or informally in their studios. Teaching not only provided income but also fostered the growth of the next generations of art and artists in the Midwest.
Simon Baus studied under Forsyth, Adams, and Stark. He went on to create murals for the City Hospital mural project and became known for his portraiture. Julia Graydon Sharpe, who became known for her portrait work, was a student of Forsyth, Steele, and Adams. Always the socialite, her studio in Morton Place became a popular gathering place for Indianapolis creatives. Otto Stark’s student, Elmer Taflinger, designed the iconic work The Ruins at Holliday Park in Indianapolis.
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