Artist of the Month

Each month we feature an “Artist of the Month”. As we celebrate our artists we hope you enjoy learning more about them.‍ ‍

Jan Bixler

Jan Bixler is Featured Artist for June at CAC 

Vevay, Indiana resident, Jan Bixler, is Featured Artist of the Month at the Switzerland County Community Art Center. Originally from Springfield, Illinois, Jan lived in Minneapolis, Minnesota, West Palm Beach, Florida and Seattle, Washington before settling in Switzerland County eleven years ago. She and her husband, Dan, met in 1969 when both were scout counselors, reconnected in 1995 and have been married for 30 years.

Jan’s art consists of making earthy, bohemian jewelry. She loves to repurpose beads and other findings that she procures at yard sales and thrift shops. When examining her jewelry, you will see that she employs silver, gold, Swarovski crystals, pearls and chains to create truly interesting pieces.

Jan worked in the veterinary industry before moving to Vevay, but now fills her days with her job at Switzerland County Tourism, and volunteering at both the Community Art Center and Vevay’s Historic Hoosier Theater. At the theater, Jan enjoys both acting and directing.

Stop by the Community Art Center at the corner of Main and Ferry Streets during First Friday on June 5, to meet Jan and see her beautiful jewelry.