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Visual Artist Benny Sanders Finding Balance In Isolation

Visual artist Benny Sanders.
Courtesy of Benny Sanders
Visual artist Benny Sanders.

Though many businesses and restaurants are now able to reopen, arts and entertainment venues remain closed. And while some creative's find blessings in isolation, others feel the curse. Visual artist Benny Sanders finds himself somewhere in between.

WFYI’s Jill Ditmire spoke by phone with Sanders about finding balance to keep his art and mental health on track.

Sanders is scheduled to show new work in July at the Harrison Center. If the building isn’t open for public viewing, a First Friday Visual Tour will be available -- and on the WFYI Facebook page.

Jill Ditmire was no stranger to the broadcast world. Her face and voice were a daily part of the lives of viewers and listeners in the Midwest for 25 years. She was the local news anchor during "All Things Considered" and a contributor to "Morning Edition," "Sound Medicine," "Art of the Matter “Curious Mix” and "Wednesday Live at 5:44." Jill's broadcast experience included anchoring and reporting news at television stations in Indianapolis, Detroit and Lafayette, including WTTV, WRTV, WLFI, WJBK, WTHR, WISH and the Ford Motor Company News Network. She produced her own television series on Indiana Public Television for eight years called “The Good Life” which showcased independent chefs, restaurants and local wineries.
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