Jo Ellen Hemphill Smith: Iconic Artist & Community Builder

This documentary tells the story of artist Jo Ellen Hemphill Smith and her 50 years of painting. The film also documents her lifelong creative impact on the West Central Neighborhood and Fort Wayne’s Art Scene. Throughout her life, she inspired countless artists and through the Castle Gallery she helped change the region's landscape through the Art Collectors she inspired. This documentary has various accounts of Jo Ellen’s impact including from lifelong friend and art collector, Jim Davis the Creator of Garfield. Follow her incredible lifelong pursuit to make Fort Wayne a more creative place.

Please visit:
https://www.hemphillsmithart.org/

Video Production:
https://www.maxamillianstudio.com/

Music:
http://www.markpaulsmith.com/