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Artist, Gallery Owner Justin Vining Using Metrics To Position New Gallery For Success

Indianapolis plein air painter Justin Vining spent the past year renovating a 10th Street building with his brother for a new gallery, with 100 new paintings for the grand opening.
Courtesy Justin Vining
Indianapolis plein air painter Justin Vining spent the past year renovating a 10th Street building with his brother for a new gallery, with 100 new paintings for the grand opening.

Indianapolis plein air painter Justin Vining spent the past year renovating a 10th Street building with his brother for a new gallery, with 100 new paintings for the grand opening.

After the state closed all venues, Vining focused on creating a comprehensive art market assessment, with data and sales metrics he’s collected from more than 2,000 works and 100 artists. WFYI’s Jill Ditmire spoke by phone with Vining, who says he plans to use those numbers to position his gallery for success when he opens the doors this fall.

Jill Ditmire was no stranger to the broadcast world. Her face and voice were a daily part of the lives of viewers and listeners in the Midwest for 25 years. She was the local news anchor during "All Things Considered" and a contributor to "Morning Edition," "Sound Medicine," "Art of the Matter “Curious Mix” and "Wednesday Live at 5:44." Jill's broadcast experience included anchoring and reporting news at television stations in Indianapolis, Detroit and Lafayette, including WTTV, WRTV, WLFI, WJBK, WTHR, WISH and the Ford Motor Company News Network. She produced her own television series on Indiana Public Television for eight years called “The Good Life” which showcased independent chefs, restaurants and local wineries.
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