Event Information
The South Shore Convention and Visitors Authority (SSCVA) and South Shore Arts partnered earlier this year and invited new artists to contribute to the "Just Around the Corner" poster series. It has been more than 10 years since a new artist was commissioned for the series, and Kristina Knowski was selected from a pool of 13 artists.
“We are thrilled to partner with SSCVA and the incredibly talented artist Kristina for this special project,” said Brian Fitzpatrick, CEO of Humane Indiana. “The upcoming poster not only highlights her beautiful artwork but also serves a larger purpose—helping to protect our region's wildlife. The proceeds from this initiative will directly benefit Humane Indiana’s Wildlife Rehabilitation and Education Center, allowing us to continue rescuing and rehabilitating thousands of animals in need. We’re grateful to everyone involved in making this project a reality and supporting our mission.”
Kristina is a watercolorist depicting primarily avifauna and is best known for her portfolio of extinct bird species and posters for the Indiana Dunes Birding Festival. The natural world is her inspiration, drawing from the existing beauty of our environment. As an avid birder, Kristina prefers to work from life and spends most of her time sketching and researching species in the field.
"I am thrilled to be an official South Shore poster artist and continue the legacy of the arts in NWI,” stated artist Kristina Knowski. “Preserving and protecting Indiana's native wildlife for future generations has always been a fundamental objective in my work. Humane Indiana Wildlife has been such a pleasure to work with and I look forward to partnering with them in their mission."
This curated series was started in 1997 and aims to promote visitors to northwest Indiana while instilling a sense of pride within residents by visually sharing the region’s story. Each artist in the roster brings their own style and specialty.
Businesses and organizations interested in commissioning a South Shore poster can contact Andrea Rivera, Art Director, South Shore Convention and Visitors Authority at 219-301-7754.