To Hold & To Have
A Group Exhibition
May 1-15, 2026
Opening Reception: May 1, 6-9pm
Artists present for the opening with short talks by each starting at 7pm
Free and open to the public
Aurora PhotoCenter, Main Gallery
1125 East Brookside Avenue, Suite C9, Indianapolis
The exhibition To Hold & To Have explores photography’s relationship to identity, asking us to take a deeper look at what we think we know about ourselves.
Through their work, the five participating artists, including Ezequiel Barbon, Sarah Hollcraft, Kori Newman, Quinishia Scott, and Sheila Clemente-Zoto, share a key part of being an artist — that the questions we ask are oftentimes more important than the answers. The work in To Have & To Hold asks viewers to consider:
* What does it truly mean to feel confident and empowered in your own body?
* How does nature connect to the generational roots of healing?
* How does altering one thing in a piece of art change its meaning?
* If the perfect woman has already been defined, where do real women fit in that definition?
* How do play and imagination help us deal with real world issues as adults?
For the exhibition’s opening on May 1, 6-9pm, the artists will be present in the gallery; each artist will give a short talk about their work and answer questions starting at 7pm as part of Aurora’s 2026 Local Lens Speakers Series, which highlights the important photographic work being done in our Indianapolis arts community.
To Hold & To Have presents the culmination of artwork created by the 2026 BFA Photography Seniors from the Herron School of Art & Design at IU Indianapolis, a four-year program with an interdisciplinary approach led by teaching artists Stefan Petranek and Benjamin Martinkus.
Ezequiel Barbon is a Mexican-American photographer currently pursuing a BFA in Photography with a minor in Business Marketing at IU Indianapolis. His work blends commercial and fine art practices, focusing on storytelling, identity, and emotional expression through lighting and composition. Drawing from both personal experience and contemporary visual culture, Barbon creates imagery that is both visually striking and conceptually engaging. He is particularly interested in collaborating with brands and creative teams, bringing an artistic approach to commercial photography while pushing creative boundaries.
Sarah Hollcraft is an artist based on the south side of Indianapolis. Their artwork focuses on the complicated relationship humanity has with nature, and they primarily explore this theme through multiple alternative and exploratory artistic processes.
Kori Newman is a visual artist working at the intersection of photography and screen printing. Her practice is driven by bold color, layered imagery, and an unapologetic exploration of how women’s bodies are seen, shaped, and discussed. Her work has been recognized with a first-place photography scholarship from the Fishers Arts Council, and she was featured in the Fishers Current for her artistic accomplishments. After graduation, she plans to move to the beautiful city of Charleston, South Carolina, where she will be pursuing her career in commercial photography.
Qunishia Scott is an artist working towards her BFA in Photography and minor in Public Health. Her work focuses on real world issues, child-like wonder, whimsy, play, and imagination, as well as finding a way to blend them together.
Sheila Nayeli Clemente-Zoto (she/he/they) is a Mexican American artist based in Indianapolis, Indiana. They are currently pursuing a BFA in Integrative Studio Practice with a focus on Printmaking and Photography at Herron School of Art and Design, along with a concentration in Art History and Book Arts. Their work often explores themes of identity, community, and generational memory, particularly within Latine culture. They have exhibited their latest work in DAYDA (2026) with a cohort of Latine artists who explore the product of two cultures.
Annual operating support for Aurora PhotoCenter provided by the City of Indianapolis through the Indy Arts Council. Additional annual support provided by the Efroymson Family Fund, Joy of Giving Something Foundation, Inc., Allen Whitehill Clowes Charitable Foundation, Indiana Arts Commission, Aurora Members, and donors who believe in Aurora’s mission.