IMAGO: A Living Art Experience
Coming in October of 2026, IMAGO is a public art initiative designed to celebrate creativity, connection, and transformation in Old Town Greenwood.
Inspired by the concept of transformation, IMAGO represents the final stage of development—a fully realized and visible expression of growth. Like a butterfly emerging from its chrysalis, the project reflects the evolution of individuals, ideas, and communities.
Old Town Greenwood, Inc./Arts in Old Town, Festival Country Indiana, and Teal Canary/Artist Amy Barile are spearheading this project
You can participate
The public is welcome to help paint butterfly panels during Arts in Old Town, which is 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. on the third Thursday of each month through and including September. This event is in downtown Greenwood, near the intersection of Main Street and Madison Avenue.
Artist lineup
The artists have been selected. See below as we add more information about each artist and their concept.
Butterfly Theme: Game Pieces
Artists:
Amy Barile
She has been painting since she was six years old. As Amy grew up, she explored different mediums informally while studying fine art at Indiana State University. Opportunities have been given to Amy in many forms: philanthropy, homeschool teaching, fundraising and now through her creative studio, Teal Canary.
The Faradays
The Faradays own and operate Faraday Toys located in Old Town Greenwood at 350 S. Madison Ave.
Jennifer Wehlacz
Jennifer specializes in metalworking and jewelry design. She earned a Master of Fine Arts from the University of Kansas and has taught art courses professionally since 2003. She is an art teacher at Southwest Elementary in Greenwood.
Left to right: Amy Barile, The Faradays, Jennifer Wehlacz
Butterfly Theme (Front): Fruit
Butterfly Theme (Back): Ocean
Artist: Sarah Brooks
Sarah is a people-centered graphic designer with a mission to improve lives through great design. She is a Herron School of Art + Design graduate with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Visual Communication Design.
Sarah Brooks
Butterfly Theme: Seasons
Artists: Painted by the Community
Artist Amy Barile led dozens of community members in painting this butterfly.
Painted by the Community
Butterfly Theme: Mid-Century Modern
Artists: Painted by the Community
Artist Amy Barile led dozens of community members in painting this butterfly.
Painted by the Community
Butterfly Theme (Front): Geological Formation
Artist: Drew Etienne
For the last two decades, the central focus of Drew's artistic practice has been humanity’s relationship to our environment. He has explored this theme through paintings, drawings, prints, video and public works. Drew explores his best ideas through whatever methods are necessary to successfully express those concepts. The core focus of his public work is to create compositions that unify architecture with its natural surroundings, are harmonious, do not overwhelm, utilize highly specific color palettes, and encourage moments of reflection.
Butterfly Theme (Back): Meadow
Artist: Juli Knutson
Juli Knutson is a watercolor artist and writer dedicated to connecting with the community through positive messages that inspire conversation and wonder. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Visual Communication Design from Purdue University. Juli has honed her artistic skills for over five years, studying watercolor at the Southside Art League in Greenwood. Currently, Juli is exploring other mediums to further expand her knowledge and artistic style.
Left to right: Drew Etienne, Juli Knutson
Butterfly Theme (Front): Indiana Native Wildlife
Artist: Azrael Fitzpatrick
Azrael Fitzpatrick is an artist based in Indiana who works across multiple mediums. She is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Fine Arts at the Herron School of Art + Design. Azrael's artwork is inspired by nature, figures, and themes related to mental health. She is recognized for blending traditional and digital techniques and is eager to engage in more local projects.
Butterfly Theme (Back): Whimsical Star Charts
Artist: Addison Hofer
Addison Hofer graduated from Indiana University Bloomington in 2024 with a bachelor's degree in Comprehensive Design. With a well-rounded skill set in areas like 3D modeling and graphic design, Addison is dedicated to fostering creativity in both personal projects and community art initiatives.
Left to right: Azrael Fitzpatrick, Addison Hofer
Butterfly Theme: Beneath the Surface
Beneath the Surface transforms the butterfly into a vibrant underwater world inspired by the beauty and mystery of the ocean. Designed to spark curiosity and reward closer observation, the piece invites viewers to slow down, explore and discover something new from every angle.
Artist: Samantha Glover
Samantha is an Indiana-based painter whose work explores the intersection of nature, folklore and wonder. Through layered imagery and intricate visual storytelling, Samantha’s paintings invite viewers into immersive spaces where the familiar and fantastical coexist. Her work has been recognized in regional and national juried exhibitions, including exhibitions with Upward Gallery and Ten Moir Gallery. She earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Sculpture from Herron School of Art + Design.
Samantha Glover
Butterfly Theme (Front): Outer Space
Artist: Lola Hamilton
Lola is an artist who specializes in custom prop design and fabrication at Expo Arts in Indianapolis.
Butterfly Theme (Back): Butterfly in Seasons
Artist: Jenny Rose
Jenny Rose is a self-taught artist based in Michigan. She was born with congenital glaucoma and has undergone 25 eye surgeries throughout her life. Despite living with limited vision and striving to preserve the sight she has left, she continues to create vibrant, faith-inspired artwork.
Left to right: Lola Hamilton, Jenny Rose
Butterfly Theme (Front): Kaleidoscope
Butterfly Theme (Back): Starry Flight
Artist: Felicia Houston
Felicia earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Manchester University in May 2014, with concentrations in graphic design and photography. She has been creating professional digital and print graphics since 2012 and has experience across various industries. Her work includes freelance design, student engagement in higher education, digital and corrugated packaging, statewide grants for secondary and higher education, as well as destination development and tourism.
Felicia Houston
Butterfly Theme: Mixed-media piece using repurposed vintage items to create a whimsical butterfly
Artist: Eric Klinkowski
Eric Klinkowski, the Chief Luminary of Smokey Lights LLC, founded the company in May 2017 after crafting unique lamps and lighting for years. He focuses on electropunk and dieselpunk styles, repurposing mid-century modern items into innovative designs that reflect their original beauty. His work is often described as small-scale installation art, conveying ideas and appreciation for obsolete items while preventing them from ending up in landfills.
Eric Klinkowski
Butterfly Theme: Transformation and Growth
Artist: Elizabeth Kuntz
Elizabeth Kuntz is a fine artist, graphic designer, and advanced instructor of Tai Chi and Qigong. In 2019, she returned to her hometown of South Bend, Indiana, after living in Nicosia, Cyprus, for 22 years. Her most influential art teacher was her father, the late Robert Kuntz, a talented sculptor and woodworker. Elizabeth earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts with a major in graphic design from Indiana State University.
Elizabeth Kuntz
Butterfly Theme: Swirls with Stars and Sparkles
Artist: Cassandra Lawless
Cassandra Lawless is an artist based in Indianapolis, specializing in sculpture, drawing, and various 2D techniques. Her work encompasses mold-making and casting, as well as the use of ink, charcoal, acrylic, and oil paint. Cassandra also explores the intricate art of lithography, etching, linocuts, and monotypes.
Cassandra Lawless
Butterfly Theme (Front): Memory in the Glass
Butterfly Theme (Back): Butterfly with Glass Mosaic
Artist: Jes Miller
Jes Miller is a multidisciplinary visual artist and placemaking consultant whose work centers on collective memory: the craft traditions, stories, and shared places that help communities reconnect with who they are. Jes sustains an active arts practice through painting, public art, teaching, and arts consulting across central Indiana.
Jes Miller
Butterfly Theme (Front): Second Wings
The poppies on this wing were inspired by the first floral painting Leigh created while rebuilding her life after a difficult divorce. Their bright blooms reflect hope, resilience, and the beauty that can emerge from life's most challenging seasons.
Butterfly Theme (Back): Eliana
Eliana is of Hebrew roots and is often connected with hope, renewal, blessing, and new beginnings. Covered in blooming flowers, Eliana symbolizes the courage to embrace change and welcome new possibilities. She is a reminder that as one chapter evolves, another begins, offering new opportunities to dream, grow, and take flight.
Artist: Leigh Miller
Leigh Miller specializes in expansive and textured landscapes. Her work invites viewers to experience peace within chaos, emphasizing layered textures and vibrant compositions. Inspired by expressionistic principles, Leigh crafts dynamic pieces that evoke serenity and aliveness. Her process incorporates a grid-based approach to referencing images and embraces spontaneity, often embedding spiritual themes and scriptures within the layers of paint.
Leigh Miller
Butterfly Theme: Butterflies Depicted as Humans
Artist: Greg Potter
Greg Potter is a veteran and self-taught artist who found painting to be a therapeutic outlet during his military service. He brings to life anthropomorphic animals living in imaginative worlds where they can be themselves, free from societal expectations. Each piece tells a story, created through careful sketching, thoughtful color selection, and a deliberate creative process. Since retiring from the military in 2012, Greg has refined his technique through formal study and transitioned from acrylic to oil paint. His work has been showcased in local exhibits, literary journals, public murals, and more.
Greg Potter
Butterfly Theme: Mosaic Collage Butterflies
Artist: Erica Schutt
Erica is a creative thinker and multidisciplinary artist who specializes in combining realistic imagery with abstract elements. She often depicts portraits of animals and people in this unique style. Additionally, Erica creates landscape paintings and drawings. As a portrait photographer and former art educator, she continues to teach adults and children in workshop settings and through private lessons.
Erica Schutt
Butterfly Theme (Front): Origami
Butterfly Theme (Back): Stained Glass
Artist: Trae White
Trae White's creative journey began early, fueled by a supportive family that provided endless materials and encouragement. Today, Trae explores various mediums, including chalk, paint, and sewing, often found in local parks during the summer, creating vibrant chalk pieces inspired by his surroundings. His work reflects a lifelong passion for creativity and a dedication to artistic expression.
Trae White
Apply to be an IMAGO Artist
Artists who wish to be considered in phase two can review the Request for Proposals (RFP), check submission requirements, and submit their application by clicking here.
