Second Mutation: Ess McKee |
For the month of December, the Underground Gallery will be displaying Ess McKee's charismatic body of work, titled Second Mutation.
This collection is an enthusiastic return to her roots. Chaotic cartoon elements overlap and intertwine on colorful canvases, giving the entire show a playful feeling. Adorable characters and fun florals point to personal experiences from her youth.
Read the full blog here.
The show can be viewed anytime in the Underground Gallery through the end of January during gallery hours: Monday through Friday, 9am-5pm. The works can also be viewed and purchased via the online gallery through January. |
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| Meet the 2024 Greatriarchs⎜
Noreen Scott |
As a Black woman and pioneer in the broadcasting/news field, Noreen Grace Scott is proud of her professional reputation and accomplishments. Her painting was inspired by Alma W. Thomas's mosaic-like collection, “Everything is Beautiful." Its vibrant colors are arranged in a circular pattern. The irregular shapes within the piece are both interconnected and distinct, much like Ms. Scott's multifaceted contributions. Thomas' piece depicts music and evokes a sense of rhythm, referencing Scott's gift of a gramophone to the Polklore Micro-Museum.
Portrait Inspiration: Everything is Beautiful by Alma W. Thomas |
Kayla is a photographer, painter, storyteller and student at IUPUI Herron School of Art and Design. She is in her senior year pursuing an undergraduate degree in Photography with concentrations in illustration, art history and conceptual art.
Kayla enjoys artistic processes involving experimentation with various mediums including thermochromic pigments, non-traditional substraits, and time-based art works. She is an avid videographer, reader, and science and history podcast listener.
Learn more about Kayla here. |
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As 2024 wraps up, we at the Harrison Center are bursting with gratitude for our amazing volunteers! This year, you—our superhero volunteers—logged over 7,380 hours to bring our mission to life.
More than 200 volunteer positions were filled, and your collective awesomeness powered everything we do. You brought the sparkle to 12 First Fridays, spread the magic at Bloombox, Artisan Market, FoodCon, and FORgiving Tuesday, and kept our office humming smoothly. Whether you were wrangling event details, greeting visitors, or lending a hand behind the scenes, you made every moment unforgettable. Looking ahead to 2025, we can't wait to see what we'll accomplish together. Click here to join the fun! |
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January 2025: First Friday Recap |
From Art Is Wrestling in the Historic Gymnasium to 6 phenomenal new gallery openings to the IACS Adoption table (where heartthrob pitbull Steve found his furever home), we had an incredible time with all of you. Enjoy this recap edited and shot by our talented video intern, Kya Pruitt, and relive the evening with us!
Missed out on January First Friday? Browse the online galleries here. |
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