INDIANAPOLIS — Autumn is almost upon us, and the arts season is getting into gear. This Friday, Sept. 5, art galleries across the city will hold open studios, activities, and experiences for all ages.
The Irvington First Friday is organized by Hampton & Co from 5-9PM. Hampton & Co is hosting The Wicked Taurus & Whymsycal Wytchcraft. Market Vintage, the Irving Theater, Magpie Artspace, and Snug will be open for the festivities. Catch a comedy show at Monsterz Inc with First Friday activities. The latest addition to the Irvington scene is Carpenter Realtors new East office, 5636 E. Washington St. where they will host an Open House on Friday, Sept. 5 from 3-6, followed by a First Friday event from 6-9 p.m. showcasing works by Paul Diebold and Kassie Woodworth and art from Irvington’s past.
At the Factory Arts District (formerly the Circle City Industrial Complex), there will be an art tour from 6-9 p.m. featuring many artists in two buildings. Factory Arts North (1125 Brookside Ave) and Factory Arts South (1011 Massachusetts Ave) will feature several studios and gallery spaces in a uniquely industrial environment. Admission is free, and parking in the large lots is also free. Glass, ironworks, painting, sculpture, and many other mediums are highlighted in the Factory Arts District.
The Harrison Center for the Arts, located at 1505 N. Delaware, will be open from 6-9 p.m. In the Harrison Gallery, Modern Baroke by Ellen Leigh, is a unique exhibition featuring assemblage pieces built around the concept of Modern Baroque themes. Leigh creates work using discarded domestic materials that she deconstructs and then reassembles to create interior landscapes that explore identity. The other galleries will feature watercolors, a collaborative show with ArtMix students showcasing their personal experiences through paintings and 3D printed sculptures. There will also be open studios inside, and a large scale public outdoor installation by artists Michelle Walkey and Aaron Thornburg. On the Sky Deck, join the Indianapolis Recorder for their 130 year anniversary celebration.
