INDIANAPOLIS – The largest group of artists under one roof in the Midwest will open their studios and present their work to visitors during the Raymond James Stutz Artists Open House. The Open House is set to take place April 29 and 30 at the historic Stutz Business and Arts Center. Hours of the Open House are 5:30-10:30 p.m. on April 29 and 2:00 to 7:00 p.m. on April 30.The Open House, which began in 1993, attracts more than 6,000 people every year to the 400,000 square-foot former car factory. The Stutz Business and Art Center is located at 212 W. 10th St. Tickets are $12 advanced sale at select Old National Bank locations, the Stutz Business and Arts Center office (1060 N. Capitol Ave. C200) and at www.stutzartists.com; $15 at the gate; children 12 and under free. Tickets are valid for both days.
Proceeds from the event support the Stutz Residency Program, a scholarship that provides free studio space and utilities for emerging local artists for one year. It is one of the largest grants to individual artists in the state.
The Raymond James Stutz Artists Open House not only allows guests an opportunity to see the work of 60-plus local artists in one place at one time, it’s an opportunity to see where and how the artwork is created. Artwork ranges from paintings, drawings and photography, to sculpture, jewelry and furniture. Artwork prices range from $12 to $10,000.
New this year, the Grand Tour of Artisan Autos is an opportunity to see and learn about the 28 vintage and collectible cars owned by Turner Woodard which are on display in the former Stutz Motor Car factory during the Open House. Locations and descriptions of the cars, including the 1914 Stutz Bearcat, will be available at the
event entrances. Visitors will also enjoy special activities such as painting with Wine and Canvas, art demonstrations, live music and food vendors. The Warehouse, this year’s music partner, is an intimate live listening room music venue in Carmel, which will bring excellent regional and local entertainment to the Open House. The Raymond James Stutz Art Gallery on the first floor will feature FIRST STOP, an exhibition with sample work from many of the Stutz artists and the recommended first stop for experiencing the Open House.
Families with children are encouraged to attend on Saturday, April 30 from 2-7 p.m. This family-friendly event will include hands-on art activities, youth art scavenger hunt, free cookies from Raymond James, and more.
