Visual Artist, Gallery Owner, Videographer Joy Hernandez Reflects On Pandemic's Impact On Her Work

By Jill Ditmire

Published May 25, 2020 at 12:00 AM EDT

Many Indy Creatives wear many hats. Visual artist Joy Hernandez is one of them. She is a muralist, gallery owner, news videographer, and contributor to WFYI’s arts and culture radio program, Curious Mix.

From WFYI's Arts and Culture desk, Hernandez spoke with Jill Ditmire about the impact of the pandemic on all of that work.

Hernandez and other Circle City Industrial Complex artists are getting some extra help from another business in the building. 8th Day Distillery is donating hand sanitizer to the artists who plan to open their studios to the public as hours and regulations allow.

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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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