On February 7th, experience 6 brand new gallery openings along with live jazz, a Winter Window Walk, a Valentine's craft table, free ballet classes, animal adoption booth, and more!
In the Harrison Gallery, Days Gone By by Courtland Blade. This body of work is a reflective journey through time, capturing the essence of moments that have shaped our collective and personal histories. Each piece in this collection is a window into the past, painted to evoke nostalgia and contemplation. Through vibrant oil paintings, Blade explores themes of memory, change, and the enduring beauty of familiar spaces.
In the Gallery Annex, Under The Influence by Derrick Carter and The Harlem Renaissance group show. Artist Derrick Carter blends his training in graphic design and experimental fine art using an unconventional medium: sand and acrylic paint. These layered paintings explore the artist’s belief that perfection, inspiration, and success are intrinsically linked.
In the Speck Gallery,The Chapel of Love, a group show. In the spirit of connection and collaboration, Chapel of Love celebrates the profound intersection of art and love. Featuring the work of artist couples, this February exhibition honors the creative dialogue that thrives within shared lives and studios; the act of creation becomes a testament to the beauty of working together.
In the City Gallery, Urban Indianapolis & Beyond, by Diane Staver. In this show, Staver captures the dynamic energy of city life through bold colors, graffiti-inspired textures, and architectural forms. Drawing on influences from the Chicago Imagists, her work celebrates the raw beauty of urban environments. Rooted in photographs taken during and after COVID-19, Staver’s art reflects the enduring spirit and rhythm of the cities she draws inspiration from.
In the Hank & Dolly’s Gallery, Elements by Stuart Alter. This exhibition explores the dynamic interplay between human experience and the natural world, reflecting on the forces—both seen and unseen—that shape our existence. This body of work draws inspiration from the structures of urban life, the vibrant energy of cultural traditions, and the cosmic beauty of creation.
In the Underground Gallery, Second Mutation by Ess McKee. In her latest body of work, McKee expands on her previous exploration of graffiti titled Mutations of the Same Essence, integrating more 3D works and larger canvases to delve deeper into the essence of street art. The gallery is transformed into an immersive urban landscape, inviting viewers to engage with the vibrant energy of the pieces in a dynamic new context.
In the Sky Gallery, Sender/Receiver by Eric Lubrick. Lubrick's latest body of work offers a unique exploration of the impact of technology on human connections through the lens of still-life photography. Utilizing innovative techniques, including Liquid Nitrogen and a BB gun, these photographs capture the fleeting moment of impact between objects, inviting viewers to ponder the beauty of real-life abstractions and reconsider the value of genuine human connections in the digital age.
