The South Shore Convention and Visitors Authority and South Shore Arts invited new artists to contribute to the Just Around the Corner poster series.
It has been more than 10 years since a new artist was commissioned for the series. Kristina Knowski was selected from a pool of 13 artists.
“We are thrilled to partner with SSCVA and the incredibly talented artist Kristina for this special project,” said Brian Fitzpatrick, Humane Indiana CEO, in a press release. “The upcoming poster not only highlights her beautiful artwork but also serves a larger purpose—helping to protect our region’s wildlife.”
The proceeds from the initiative will benefit Humane Indiana’s Wildlife Rehabilitation and Education Center. The funds will help the center continue to rescue and rehabilitate animals in need.
Knowski is a watercolorist. She primarily depicts avifauna. Knowski is best known for her portfolio of extinct bird species and posters for the Indiana Dunes Birding Festival.
An avid birder, Knowski prefers to work from life. She spends most of her time sketching and researching species in the field.
“I am thrilled to be an official South Shore poster artist and continue the legacy of the arts in Northwest Indiana,” Knowski said. “Preserving and protecting Indiana’s native wildlife for future generations has always been a fundamental objective in my work.”
The Just Around the Corner poster series started in 1997. The posters aim to promote tourism in Northwest Indiana and instill pride in residents by visually sharing the region’s story. Each artist in the roster brings their own style and specialty to the poster.
