INDIANAPOLIS — Over 60 studios filled with one-of-a-kind artwork will be on display and for sale at the 25th anniversary Raymond James Stutz Artists Open House Friday, April 27 from 5:30-10:30 p.m. and Saturday, April 28 from 1-5 p.m. at the historic Stutz Business and Arts Center, 212 W. 10th St.
This year’s event kicks off with a Silver Celebration preview event Thursday, April 26 from 6:30 to 10 p.m. James Hinchcliffe, driver of the No. 5 Arrow Electronics Schmidt Peterson Motorsports Honda in the Verizon IndyCar Series will be available for photos and autographs from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Tickets to the preview are $100 per person and include complimentary signature cocktails, hos d’ oeuvres, live music and more. Tickets must be purchased online at the Web site, www.stutzartists.com
Proceeds from the Open House and Silver Celebration support the Stutz Residency Program. This is one of the largest cumulative grants to individual artists in the state. Since its inception in 1997, more than 30 emerging artists have received one year of studio space and mentoring from professional artists at the Stutz.
This two-day event on Friday and Saturday celebrates the 25th year the Stutz artists have welcomed guests to their studios where they work all year long. The artists and building will be decked out in silver to celebrate the anniversary. Each artist is creating a work of art inspired by silver to be featured in their studio. Artists will offer paintings, photography, furniture, sculpture, jewelry and more for purchase. Both days, there were be food and beverages available for purchase from local vendors.
Guests have an opportunity to see creative spaces in this historic car factory, experience the thriving Stutz art community, enjoy live music, make their own art, take a selfie in a Stutz automobile and tour the turn-of-the-century car factory turned business and arts center. On Saturday, artists will have demonstrations and children can participate in a scavenger hunt. For updates, artist video interviews and additional information, visit the Stutz Artists Association’s website or visit on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram.
Tickets are $12 in advance at the Stutz Business office, 1060 N. Capital Ave., Suite C200, and online at www.stutzartists.com until April 26; $16 at the gate; children 12 and under free. Tickets can be used for entry both days.
