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Painter Courtland Blade On How Indy's Racial Justice Protests Inspired New Work

Indianapolis artist Courtland Blade will display his new work at the First Friday July 2.
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Indianapolis artist Courtland Blade will display his new work at the First Friday July 2.

Indianapolis artist Courtland Blade creates work that reflects society through scenes of architecture and constructed spaces. His work will be on display at 6-9 p.m. City Gallery at the Harrison Center’s First Friday event, July 3.

WFYI’s Jill Ditmire spoke with Blade about the inspiration for his recent paintings -- the Downtown protests and vigils in response to the death of George Floyd.

Click on the above link to hear the interview. 

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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