WPTA21: Late artist’s legacy to continue through downtown Fort Wayne sculpture

Written By Max Meyer

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - ‘Every painting that you do, your whole life is involved in its creation.’ - Jody Hemphill Smith

Fort Wayne artist Jody Hemphill Smith passed away in October of 2023; however, her legacy as a world-renowned artist continues to be recognized by the Fort Wayne community.

In March, Hemphill Smith was posthumously honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award from Arts United, an award given to someone who “makes significant contributions through art and culture”.

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Max Meyer
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