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Michelle O'Hollaren

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Vice President of Education + Innovation at Indianapolis Art Center
📍 Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

Michelle OHollaren is the Vice President of Education + Innovation at the Indianapolis Art Center, where she leads educational programming and community outreach. A 2024 Tobias Fellow with a Masters from Columbia College Chicago, she was instrumental in launching the new Fishers Art Center, expanding arts access in the community.

Outside of her primary career, Michelle is a passionate entrepreneur who founded Sophisticated Pup, a luxury pet product brand. Inspired by her own dog, she grew the business from a personal project into a recognized national brand, blending her love for design, business, and animals. She also supports animal rescue groups.

She founded an award-winning pet product and home decor line that was recognized as a top 10 finalist in the Martha Stewart American Made Awards.

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Experience
11 Years
Current Role
Vice President of Education + Innovation
Job Level
Senior
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
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Arts Education
As VP of Education, she leads all educational and outreach programs for the Indianapolis Art Center, championing arts education through her recent posts and initiatives.
Creative Entrepreneurship
She founded and grew an award-winning luxury pet product brand to six-figure annual revenues and served as a lead instructor for an entrepreneurship program.
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Career

Work history

10-2022
Vice President of Education + Innovation
Indianapolis Art Center
1-2006 - 10-2022
Owner/Designer
Sophisticated Pup
6-2020 - 8-2020
Lead Instructor
LaunchX Entrepreneurship Program
8-2008 - 8-2013
Visual Arts/Technology Teacher
Chicago Public Schools
12-2008 - 6-2010
Computer/Digital Art Instructor, Upward Bound Program
Columbia College Chicago
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Education
2004 - 2007
Master's degree
Columbia College Chicago
2005 - 2008
Graduate-level coursework completed in Art History
School of the Art Institute of Chicago
1997 - 2001
BS
Indiana University Bloomington
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