Events

Exhibit of paintings and drawings by Bill Whorrall

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Library Gallery will host an exhibit of paintings and drawings by Bill Whorrall from March 2 – April 14, 2026.

Whorrall creates art in a variety of media including sculpture, collage, drawing, photography, and painting. Each medium is adapted to a particular interest. This exhibit, entitled “Living in Indiana,” focuses on his ink drawings executed on location and on his acrylic paintings.

The ink drawings exemplify Whorrall’s interest in rendering depth on a flat surface. He uses sticks found on the ground at the site to apply the ink.

His paintings often begin with a photograph. Whorrall likes to work fast, and acrylics allow for quick changes and lend themselves to spontaneity.

Born in 1943, Whorrall resides in Shoals, Indiana, where he works as a full-time artist. He earned an M.F.A. from Indiana University in 1986. After teaching art in Shoals and Jasper, and running workshops as far away as Australia, he now volunteers in the local elementary school. He explains, “I believe we were all put here to be creative and help others be creative.”

Indiana University has almost 200 of Whorrall’s works, which are placed on their campuses throughout the state.

For library hours, call (812) 357-6401 or (800) 987-7311, or visit the Archabbey Library’s website: https://www.saintmeinrad.edu/library/library-hours/.

The exhibit is free and open to the public. Those wishing to view the exhibit may want to arrive at least 30 minutes before closing time.