Awards

IUAA President's Award - 2021

About Mary Ann Davis

Mary Ann Davis earned her B.F.A. in Printmaking from the Herron School of Art and Design in 1976. Mary Ann has studied under Antonious Raemaekers, Lois Griffel, and Carolyn Anderson. She has also worked as a graphic designer since 1978 and founded Davis Graphic Design in 1991. Davis paints with the Indiana Plein Air Painters. She has won awards at the regional and national level for her artwork. She is a signature member of the American Impressionist Society. She has also achieved the prestigious distinction of being an Indiana Artisan.

Mary Ann Davis is known best for her service on the Herron Alumni Association’s Board of Directors as a member, secretary, treasurer and president. She was instrumental in getting the art component added to the IUPUI Regatta (from art contests, art fairs and invitation-only events). She was also a leader on Herron board projects including alumni shows, artist’s open houses and the creation of the Harry A. Davis Faculty Award and Spirit of Herron award which is given to a graduating senior. Mary Ann also served as an active member of the IUPUI Alumni Council and she has enjoyed being a judge for the IUPUI Top 100 and serving on the selection committee for the IUPUI Alumni Leaders Award – a testament to the hard work she gives to her alma mater year over year.