Get to Know Us
The Talbot Street Art Fair has brought years of art to the historical Herron-Morton neighborhood located in the heart of downtown Indianapolis, Indiana. This annual, summer fair brings together gallerists, collectors, art professionals, and art lovers of all ages, and gives them the opportunity to engage in conversation, build community relationships, purchase art, and get inspired by our talented regional & national artists.
Putting together such a well-loved event wouldn't be possible without the dedication and hard work of our committee and the Herron-Morton Neighborhood Association. We're proud to introduce this year's team that strives to make the 2026 fair just as memorable.
Taylor Walker
President
Taylor is a self-taught Fine Artist & Illustrator with a BA in Graphic Design from Purdue University. She's an Expressionist painter that's inspired by nature and animals that strives to enhance its natural beauty through a vibrant, rainbow color palette in her watercolor and acrylic collections.
In 2021 Taylor's watercolors became recognized by Indiana Artisan, earning the distinction of being among the best in Hoosier Craftsmanship. Her work can be found at the Indiana Artisan store in downtown Carmel and at Art IN Hand Gallery in Zionsville. Taylor loves working with children and animals, that's why she's an instructor with MyArt and Painting to Gogh, and annually participates in the Indianapolis Zoo's Naturally Inspired Paint Out.
Taylor lives in Carmel with her husband, daughter and their 7 kitties.
Emily Ohland
Vice President & Zapplication Manager
Emily Ohland (Ohland Studios) is a self taught fused glass artist. She has a degree in Music Education from the College of St. Rose in Albany, NY. Her journey to glass artistry began when she opened a paint your own pottery and glass fusing business in 2007. After closing the business in 2010 she kept all the glass, kilns and forms and kept creating part time for many years.
She delved into art as a full time endeavor in 2021 and is loving every minute of it. She describes her style as representational with a touch of whimsy. Her work is inspired by the natural world and she is honored to be included in juried art shows throughout the Midwest including Michigan, Ohio, Wisconsin, Kentucky and her home state of Indiana. She is a member of the CCA gallery in Carmel. Emily lives in West Lafayette with her husband Matt, daughter Allie, two dogs and three cats. Her adult sons live in Austin and Houston, TX.
Peggy Sallee
Treasurer
An Indianapolis native, Peggy attended Broad Ripple High School and the Denison University. After graduation, she worked for the Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site and the Arthur Jordan Foundation for 48 years, before retiring in 2023. She's been with Talbot since 2024.
Bob Mandich
Show Director
Bob has over a decade of hands-on experience in the art fair circuit. He began as his wifes assistant many years ago, and became an integral part of the Talbot Street Art Fair in 2018. In 2022 he stepped into the role of Show Director. Over the last 30 years he has specialized in business management, streamline operations and fair enhancement, and customer service. With a passion for art and a knack for organization, he is dedicated to ensuring that the weekend at the Talbot Street Art Fair is a memorable and enriching experience for all involved.
Scotty Jones
Social Media Manager
Scotty Jones is a fiber artist based in Kokomo, Indiana, whose studio practice is rooted in fine craft and design. As Social Media Manager for the Talbot Street Art Fair, he brings the perspective of a working artist to the fair’s digital storytelling, celebrating the craftsmanship, innovation, and tradition that define this historic Indianapolis event.
Scotty actively exhibits at juried fine art and craft festivals throughout the region and beyond. He is an Indiana Artisan, a member of the Ohio Designer Craftsmen and the Guild of Artists & Artisans. His firsthand experience navigating the festival circuit informs his thoughtful approach to promoting Talbot Street and supporting the artists who make it exceptional.
Through his work with the fair, Scotty is committed to strengthening connections between artists and collectors while honoring the legacy and continued evolution of one of Indiana’s premier art events.
Talbot + Herron-Morton
It takes a village, or in our case a whole neighborhood to run such a reputable fair. Talbot and the Herron-Morton neighborhood have a symbiotic relationship; one couldn't function without the other. We partner together in all aspects of planning and preparation to make sure no detail goes unnoticed. We strive to bring our guests the finest art, entertainment, refreshments
and family fun.
We're proud to work hand-in-hand with these two principal liaisons.
Beth Cisco
Beth Cisco and her husband, Jim Warner, have been living in the Herron Morton neighborhood since moving to their 130+ year old home in September, 2019. Both Jim and Beth love living in the neighborhood given its diversity, walkability, porching, restaurant options and getting to know such a wonderful group of neighbors. They have a blended family of five children who are located from Indy to Missouri to Denver plus their 12 year old cat, Bella Girl!
Beth has owned her consulting business since 2013 with a focus on strategic advising in the healthcare space predominantly working with community-based hospital systems. She is also an owner/investor in several other ventures. Prior to starting her own business, she was the Chief Marketing Officer at Ascension St. Vincent and led the Indiana-based team. Her current volunteer work includes Go Red for Women and Morning Light Hospice.
Beth is excited to work alongside Patsy as a fellow co-chair of the 2025 and 2026 Talbot Street Art Fair.
Patricia Bates
Patsy Bates is a retired executive from a career in financial services. She retired in 2018 after 37 years in the industry and was highly regarded and respected for both her leadership and accomplishments. She and her husband, Mike, moved to the Herron Morton neighborhood in August, 2019. They are both thrilled with living downtown and have met many neighbors.
Patsy is on the board of her alma Mater, Scecina Memorial High School. She is a graduate of Purdue University. Patsy has been a member of the Tiffany Circle of the Red Cross since 2008. She and Mike have two grown children and recently welcomed their first grandchild.
Patsy will be co-chairing the Talbot Street Art Fair for Herron Morton with her neighbor, Beth Cisco. They will be the co-chairs for 2025 and 2026.
Talbot Street Art Fair Committee Members
Anna Afshar
Jenny Ambroise
Sara Berstein
Sharon Jiskra Brooks
Kassie Calhoon
Sue Christiansen
Christine Davis
Nathan Foley
Jason Goslen
Randall Harden
Gayle Herrli
Kelly Jenkins
Kenneth Keifer
Cassie Kobets
Bob Mandich
Heidi Mandich
Emily Ohland
Deanna Poelsma
Stephanie Rossell
Zech Saenz
Peggy Salle
Taylor Walker
Bob Wallace
Gina Weathers
Kristin Whitney
We'd love to have you
Want to join the Talbot Committee and help bring positive change to the Indy arts community? You don't need to be an artist to apply, anyone can join! Fill out the application below and email it to talbotstreetartfair@gmail.com and we'll get back to you as soon as we can.
We appreciate your interest and look forward to meeting you!