INDIANAPOLIS — It’s been several years since the phrase “Millennial Pink” first appeared and on Friday, Dec. 6, from 6 to 10 p.m., the Harrison Center asks the question, Do Millennials Still Like Pink? This year’s color-themed holiday group show features blushing work from dozens of local (Millennials and nonmillennial) artists in the Harrison Gallery and Gallery Annex. The Harrison Center is located at the corner of 16th and Delaware.
Speck Gallery features Life in the Pond, work by Karen Holtzclaw. Context, work by Katie Pourcho will be featured in Hank & Dolly’s Gallery.
The INDIEana Handicraft Exchange’s Winter Show fills the gymnasium and Underground with their juried show of modern craft vendors just in time for holiday shopping. Also in the Underground Gallery, Herron School of Art + Design students Laura Pendleton, Gem Williams and Nichole May will exhibit senior thesis work.
This season for the second year, the City Gallery is transformed into a holiday pop up shop filled with work from Harrison Center studio artists. The shop opens on First Friday, but is also open Monday through Friday from 9 to 5 throughout the month for holiday shoppers’ convenience.
First Friday attendees can grab a complimentary coffee in the courtyard, then head around the building for the 5th Annual Holiday Window Tour. Artists have transformed the 22 ground level windows with winter-themed vignettes. The holiday windows can be viewed through January 6.
The Thomas Gregg Neighborhood School 6th graders are hosting an art showcase on Friday, Dec. 6. The students have worked hard on both 2-D and 3-D art projects that will be available for purchase at 3203 E. 10th St. The art showcase will take place from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. and live performances will begin at 6:45 p.m.
The Circle City Industrial Complex Artists (CCIC Artists) will host a variety of artists as part of the December First Friday art tour, on Friday, Dec. 6. +Saturday runs 12-4 p.m. the next afternoon, Saturday, Dec. 7. Admission and parking are free, general programming starts at 6 p.m., although times may vary in individual spaces. +Saturday also overlaps the Winter Farmers Market in the south end of the building.
+Saturday (pronounced “Plus Saturday”) was created by the CCIC Artists in recognition of the demand of alternatives to First Friday. As the evening can become very crowded with many events throughout the city, having additional time to appreciate art and interact with artists has become a priority. Together, the two events become “First Friday + Saturday,” and allow visitors to the CCIC time to take in the work of the 90 artists throughout the building.
Located at 1125 Brookside Ave., the CCIC Artists First Friday programming is a must-see stop, while events and viewable hours continue throughout the month. The Main Entrance of the building (identified by its black marble façade) provides easy access to both the South Studios and the North Studios (with a wheelchair accessible ramp and elevator). Maps of the building are also available in several locations to help visitors find all that the building has to offer.
The Stutz Artists will celebrate the holidays with a free open studio event that showcases one-of-a-kind artworks and gift items for sale during the annual Starry Night Open House on Friday, Dec. 6 from 5-10 p.m. Guests can shop at over 30 studios in the historic building, live music, and a visit to the collection of cars owned by the Stutz owner Turner Woodard. The Stutz is located at 212 W. 10th St. Parking lots will be open on Capitol Ave. and 11th St. for guests.
