On The Banks Of The Wabash River At The Arts Federation

The Wabash River has literally and metaphorically shaped the Greater Lafayette community, so it’s safe to say the waterway is a common thread in our daily lives. Aside from its natural beauty, there is a lot artists find inspirational.

Beyond Tippecanoe County, the Wabash River Watershed drains most of the state of Indiana. The river’s headwaters are in western Ohio, and it winds its way through 20 different Indiana counties to outflow into the Ohio River. Its name comes from the indigenous Miami-Illinois name for the Wabash River, waapaahšiiki, that roughly translates to “water over white stones.”

To help raise awareness of local conservation efforts and highlight the river’s beautiful landscape, The Arts Federation hosted an open call for this exhibition. Inspired by the title of our state’s song, On the Banks of the Wabash River features a total of 22 artworks selected by a panel of community members and individuals affiliated with the Wabash River Enhancement Corporation (WREC) and the Tippecanoe County Partnership for Water Quality.

This exhibition is on view at The Arts Federation now through Sept. 30.