Hemphill Smith Art Foundation

02/25/2026

What a beautiful day! We had an incredible visit to the Amaryllis Sculpture which is vibrant as ever after a long winter. Forever grateful to the great Cary Shafer for providing a stunning entrance into the West Central Neighborhood and Downtown Fort Wayne.

The moon is saying hello in the background. Love you Jody.

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12/15/2025

"Winter in the Canyon," from 1994, depicts one of Jody's favorite scenes from her garden in the forest above Cedar Creek. Mark and Jody bought the property from Fort Wayne Artistic Icon Betty Fishman in 1989, and residing there until 2005 when then moved into Castle Gallery Fine Art in the West Central Neighborhood.

Merry Christmas from Mark and Jody!

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10/16/2025

✨ Join us tonight at 5pm! ✨

1000 Garden St. Fort Wayne, Indiana 46802

Free ice cream, music, and celebration as we dedicate the Historic West Central Gateway Sculpture known as Amaryllis.

We can't wait to celebrate with you 🎉

10/16/2025

Thank you Julia Meek and 89.1 WBOI for the wonderful interview on the Gateway Sculpture unveiling.

It was an honor to share our story with you.

A sculpture honoring the late Jody Hemphill Smith, nationally renowned local artist and owner of the Castle Gallery will be dedicated on Oct. 16.

08/29/2025

Thanks to for the wonderful story on our new Gateway Sculpture Project!

A new piece of public art has bloomed in the West Central neighborhood after crews worked Wednesday to place a sculpture along West Jefferson Boulevard.

08/28/2025

08/28/2025

🌸 We’ve loved seeing you connect with Amaryllis!
✨ Share your favorite photos and moments with us

We’d love to see your perspective! 📸

08/27/2025

✨Introducing Amaryllis✨
Fort Wayne’s newest landmark!

The West Central Neighborhood’s Gateway Sculpture has been constructed.

We’re deeply grateful to everyone who helped bring this vision to life. Your support and dedication made it possible. 🙏

08/14/2025

🎒Back-to-School in Style!🎒
Send your kids back to school with bookbags that are as unique as they are. Featuring the vibrant art of Jody Hemphill Smith.

🎨 Eye-catching designs
🌟 One-of-a-kind style
📚 Perfect for making a statement in the hallways

Give them something that truly stands out this school year!
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