03/07/2026
A big thank you to the Batesville Area Arts Council for such a fun community event… the downtown windows looked absolutely amazing! 🍒 Congratulations to Matthew Gadberry on transforming my windows into art and to everyone who voted! The donation to SEI Voices for Children, Inc. will be used to help local children in their time of need. You guys are truly cherry-ific!🍒🤣
🎨 Walking Art Gallery Contest Winners Announced!
Thank you to everyone who helped make our 🍒 Cherry Thing-A-Ling Walking Art Gallery and Contest possible. Local artists and businesses came together to bring creativity to our downtown while supporting important causes in our community. We’re grateful to every artist who shared their talent and every business that opened their windows to showcase the work.
Congratulations to our winners:
🥇 First Place – $500
Batesville Memorial Public Library, painted by Heather Ferguson, Nancy Laymon, and Tessa Gutzwiller
Benefiting the Batesville Food Pantry
🥈 Second Place – $250
Fifth Third Bank, painted by Heather Reichert
Benefiting Safe Passage Inc.
🥉 Third Place – $100
Gypsy Soul, painted by Matthew Gadberry
Benefiting Southeastern Indiana Voices for Children
And thank you to all the community members who donated with their dollars to support local nonprofits!