INDIANAPOLIS — The Harrison Center is pleased to bring three new shows opening Friday, Aug. 7 at 6 p.m. for social distance viewing — don’t forget to bring your mask (masks required). In the Harrison Gallery, Benny Sanders will present his newest body of work, “I Will Wait By The River,” a narrative of his time spent alone, mostly by the river, during quarantine. The collection explores a more subjective, reflective and imaginative approach to creating images as opposed to his prior experience in attempting to create objectively correct oil paintings. In the new work, Sanders departs from oil paints and instead uses monochromatic, handmade pigments created from foraged fungus, plants and trees.
The Speck Gallery will exhibit “Rise Up: A Protest Art Show,” featuring work by local artists that speaks against racial injustice.
In the Annex Gallery, the Harrison Center teams up with Indy Urban Hardwood Company to present “Porch Party Platters.” Local artists have painted large charcuterie platters made from reclaimed wood. Each platter represents the artists’ own style, and sales will benefit NXG Youth Motorsports.
The Circle City Industrial Complex Artists (CCIC Artists) will host a variety of artists as part of the August First Friday art tour, on Friday, Aug. 7. This will be the first “Indoor-Outdoor” First Friday, to allow for safety measures and social distancing requirements. Admission and parking are free, general programming starts at 5:30 p.m., although times may vary in individual spaces. Outdoor activities will wrap at 8:30 p.m./sunset, and indoor activities will wrap at 9 p.m.
New studios will be open, including New Hot Glass Studio at C-25. There will be a preview of facilities under construction and art sales and glass demonstrations. Dance Kaleidsocope Studios has moved in to Suite 14, and is excited to offer classes beginning the week of September 8.
As with all public events, please wear a mask, per state mandate, and maintain social distancing guidelines of 6 feet.
