Nancy Noel

Nancy Noel was an American artist based in Zionsville, Indiana.[1]

Early life

Noel holds a fine arts degree from the College of Mount St. Joseph in Cincinnati.[2] When first starting out in the business, she went by the name N.A. Noel because she wanted people to think she was famous in the art world at the time.[3] In 1970, she opened her first art gallery in the Village of Zionsville, Indiana and went looking for a publisher to make prints of her work shortly thereafter. Unable to find one, she started publishing her prints herself. Since, she has sold over a million copies of her originals.[1]

The Sanctuary

In 2005, Noel purchased an old Victorian church on Main Street in Zionsville, and renovated it into an art gallery that holds her full collection of work.[1]

Personal life

Noel and former husband, real estate developer Gerald Kosene, have two sons, Michael and filmmaker Alex Kosene.[4][5][6]

Currently, Noel and fiance George Mast host events at her farm for children and adults with special needs.[7]

Nancy passed away on August 16, 2020.

Philanthropic work

Nancy Noel is also a committed philanthropist. Most notably, she sponsors a preschool in Inbuto, Kenya that is named after her.[1]

References
  1. Dunkin, Zach. "Artist's Sanctuary. The Indianapolis Star. July 27, 2008. pages 28-32.
  2. Maeglin, Kathy. "From canvas to commerce", The Indianapolis Business Journal, December 10–16, 2001, pages 31A-36A
  3. Maeglin, Kathy. "From Canvas to Commerce." Indianapolis Business Journal. December 10–16, 2001. pages 31A-36A
  4. Communications, Emmis (August 2002). Indianapolis Monthly. Emmis Communications.
  5. "Alex Kosene". IMDb. Retrieved 2019-12-21.
  6. "Articles of Style: Custom Menswear Made in America". www.articlesofstyle.com. Retrieved 2019-12-21.
  7. "Nancy Noel". m.facebook.com. Retrieved 2019-12-21.
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