Artists at JCPL is a program that allows people to connect with local artists, participate in various arts experiences and learn something new. Artists at JCPL brings awareness to and an appreciation of art in our community. Whether you’re an artist or someone interested in the arts, we invite you to celebrate art at JCPL.
JCPL wants to connect our community with engaging art programs, performances and experiences. Through Artists at JCPL, you’ll have the opportunity to ask questions to local artists, see various art pieces and meet other art lovers. You can also try methods of art creation or brush up on your existing skills.
Artists at JCPL inspires creativity and excitement for art in our community. It also provides you with opportunities for growth and learning. Through these experiences, we hope you’ll have a newfound appreciation for art and notice all the art around Johnson County.
Upcoming Events
Meet Greg Potter
Sat • Nov 9 • 2-4 p.m.
All ages can enjoy conversations and light refreshments with Greg.
Family Paint with Greg Potter
Sat • Dec 15 • 2 p.m.
Learn to paint or improve your existing skills.
Morning Painting with Greg Potter
Sat • Jan 11 • 10 a.m.
Teens and adults can enjoy a morning of painting alongside Greg Potter.
These events made possible by the Clark Pleasant Project:
Greg Potter
Greg was born in Indianapolis and was raised by his parents, Jackie and Bryan, between Indiana and Illinois. Growing up, he would spend his summers at his grandparents’ farm in Morgan County. There, he developed a keen appreciation for animal behavior and art.
After Greg finished high school, he joined the army with the expectation of using his military benefits to attend college after four years in the service. However, he found life in the military extremely rewarding and stayed there for over twenty years. Between 1990 and 2012, Greg was deployed four times to the Middle East and saw combat. After his retirement in 2012, Greg finally embraced his passion for the arts and became a full-time artist. He took art classes at Franklin College under the guidance of Master David Cunningham, and he started to take part in art fairs and display his work in art shows in the Indianapolis area.
Greg often employs bold colors to paint animals in a surrealist manner and with beautiful landscapes in the background. Some of his animals are tourists, others are explorers, and a few are misfits. They may be in the Midwest, perhaps flying in a nest, sailing in a lake, or venturing in outer space. Greg gets inspiration for his art from conversations with friends and family. His animals convey a dimension of humanity and joy that usually spark conversations among people. Greg has also painted several murals in the cities of Franklin and Shelbyville. He also does sculpture with recycled objects.
