December FIRST FRIDAY with the Circle City Industrial Complex Artists

The Circle City Industrial Complex has become a destination for art appreciators and supporters of local work, with the recent opening of newly-added second floor studio spaces, adding 22 new artists to the CCIC and bringing the total number of artists within the CCIC to 90. Just northeast of the Mass Ave. Art and Theatre Cultural District, at 1125 Brookside Ave., the CCIC Artists First Friday programming is a must-see stop, while events and viewable hours continue throughout the month.

The Circle City Industrial Complex is now celebrating its centennial anniversary as a facility, marking back to its founding in 1918 by racing grandfather Louis Schwitzer, for whom the second floor gallery space is named. Rachel Ferguson, vice president of Teagen Development is currently recruiting tenants for the next stage of renovation: the south end of the massive building, around Centerpoint Brewing. This new stage of development will only compliment the arts hub. “We certainly have the most designated studio spaces of any building in the city,” said Ferguson.

The Main Entrance of the building (identified by its black marble façade) provides easy access to both the South Studios and the North Studios (with a wheelchair accessible ramp and elevator). Maps of the building are also available in several locations to help visitors find all that the building has to offer.

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Events:

Schwitzer Gallery
“Recent Works: Paintings by Stephanie Pfendler and Amy Rheinhardt” is the fruit of a reconciliation with past imagery and a shared progression into a new visual vocabulary, exploring elemental themes and processes and their inherent symbolism. The artists tackle the brevity of existence through dissipating smoke, a long evening shadow, or a pile of felled trees.

Both artists are Herron graduates and approach their craft through a painterly realism attuned to process, with Pfendler preferring a more muted palette to Rheinhardt’s vivid color choices. Although their subjects are immediately recognizable, the vagaries of their medium are allowed to manifest as distinctly beautiful passages of abstraction.

The Alexander Coleman Dance Company will present a demo of their ACDC LADIES Latin Fusion, Las Bellas Youth Latin Dance Team and their Hip-Hop Fusion at 7pm and 8pm. The Alexander Coleman Dance Company is a Latin Fusion dance company that specializes in training adult and youth ladies in the rhythms of Salsa, Mambo, Cha Cha, Bachata, Merengue, Samba, and Hip-Hop, as well as offering Zumba classes with certified instructor Fallon Coleman. Having performed in Las Vegas, St. Louis, Chicago, and Wisconsin, as well as at Pacer and Fever basketball games, the International Festival, and the Indiana Latino Expo, the Alexander Coleman Dance Company now celebrates its recent relocation to the Circle City Industrial Complex.
www.alexandercolemandance.com

Shelby Alexander
Mixed-media artist, illustrator and graphic designer Shelby Alexander will be opening her studio to the public and exhibiting her most recent body of large-scale mixed-media work, in addition to a series of miniature pieces that make for affordable gifts. A Notre Dame grad who also studied fashion at the Pratt Institute in NYC, Alexander works primarily with secondhand textiles to explore the ecological effects of fast fashion as the second largest polluter in the world. Shelby Alexander is located in Studio 42 on the second floor of the North Studios.

Jeffrey Allen
Metal sculptor Jeffrey Allen will be showing work for the May First Friday. Having practiced the craft of welding and sculpting for over 20 years, the former active duty Marine has traveled the world and his art is influenced by the world’s beauty and mythology. Jeffrey Allen is located on the second floor of the North Studios.

Arts & Images by Anthony Armstrong
Anthony Armstrong is a self-taught abstract painter and photographer. While displaying mostly in monochrome, Armstrong’s photography captures the culture of the people and places as he’s traveled both domestically and internationally. “The absence of color often helps the viewer see the texture and life of a photograph,” said Armstrong. He also stretches his creative limbs into the world of mixed-media paintings, using abstract as his primary form of expression but also exploring minimalism, contemporary, and modern art. Anthony Armstrong is located in Studio B11 of the South Studios.
http://armstrongartsandimages.com

Roberta Avidor
Painter Roberta Avidor will open her studio to visitors, offering regional explorations in oil and watercolor paints. She returns to her birthplace of Indianapolis after spending time in Michigan, New York City (Parsons School of Design), and the Twin Cities, and often paints familiar sights, what she sees.  “My paintings celebrate the city and the places where people gather,” said Avidor. “My deep interest in urban design and dynamics fuel my desire to portray this vitality. I like to focus on the positive elements that connect us all.” Roberta Avidor is located in Studio 34 on the second floor of the North Studios.

BEBITO Toys
Dolores is on the loose! BEBITO Toys creator Rachel Hedges will be traveling in December, so the star of her quirky plush line, Dolores, decided to sneak out for a little traveling of her own…in the form of a party downstairs at Indy Artsy! Dolores and her friends have been hanging out with Julie Edwards and the kitties of the building, and can’t wait to make new friends (and hopefully go home with them). They will be at Indy Artsy all month long for visitors to meet and adopt. Rachel Hedges is an independent toy-maker and designer in Indianapolis since 2006. BEBITO Toys are created from re-purposed, up-cycled, and found materials, along with intricate hand embroidery and applique to create a unique product of outstanding quality. BEBITO Toys is located on the second floor of the North Studios, while Indy Artsy is located on the first floor of the North Studios.
http://www.bebitotoys.com

The Co-Lab
Marilyn Gatin, scientist and artist, presents “Dot Dot Dot,” created with stencils made from the plastic film in computer keyboards that keeps the circuitry open until a key is pressed. Repeating and overlapping patterns create pseudo-3D effects. The ellipsis referenced in the title (commonly called a ‘dot dot dot’) is used in writing or printing to indicate an omission.  The Co-Lab is located in S24 on the second floor of the North Studios.
http://MarilynGatin.com/
https://www.facebook.com/Marilyn-Gatin-Artist-284603041584479/

Chad Eby
Chad Eby is an artist, maker, and educator working with light, sound, physical computing, and digital fabrication. “(Nearly) everything is better with blinky lights,” said Eby. He makes his premiere at the CCIC and invites visitors to come by and see what’s cooking. Chad Eby is located in Studio 34 on the second floor of the North Studios.

Daily Epiphany Studio
Michele Burns and Kurt Kriese will share the evening in Studio B17. Kriese will show landscapes, large abstract paintings, and stained glass, while Burns will feature new “Nightlight Art,” photoluminescent paintings and mobiles painted with her own photoluminescent paint recipe that retains its glow all night long. The Nightlight Art paintings appear as one painting during daylight, and a different painting entirely in the dark. The duo will also feature painted eggs by Marlene Burns. Daily Epiphany Studio B17 is located in the South Studios. https://www.instagram.com/daily_epiphany_studios_
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r9fFO9vMU

Darkroom Revelations – Gallery C7A
Darkroom Revelations photographers Tom Potter and Gayle Moore will celebrate the 10-year anniversary of the publication of their photography books, “Sensuous Harmonies” and “Wild Harmonies.” In addition, on exhibit will be a diverse collection of landscapes, botanicals, and favorite destinations to celebrate the holiday season. Darkroom Revelations – Gallery C7A is located on the first floor of the North Studios.
http://www.pottermoorefrassphotography.com/

Stephanie Doty
​Stephanie Doty will have an open studio, showing new mixed media work on canvas and paper. Stephanie Wilhelm, from Clear Creek Creations, will also be showing a new line of beaded jewelry, for sale. Stephanie Doty’s studio is located on the second floor of the North Studios.

Five Seasons Studio
Martha Nahrwold presents “Small Treasures,” all work measuring less than 14 inches in size, as a group show by ceramic artist David Shumaker, miniature book and fine silver accessories creator Marti Icenoggle, and Nahrwold’s own work framed and matted as mixed media. The artists are presenting small, affordable art, such as Icenoggle’s tiny bowls, trays, and picture frames, for the season of gift-giving. Marbled Impressionism is created by floating inks on water, moving them into a landscape or other compositions, then laying paper on top to transfer the inks. Nahrwold holds a zoology degree, was raised in the south, but settled in Indiana to work for Eli Lilly. The award winner opened her studio in 1991, and has studied watercolor with Floyd Hopper and Paul Sweeney. She’s also a member of the Indiana Artists, Hoosier Salon, and a signature member of Indiana Watercolor Society. Five Seasons Studio is located on the first floor of the North Studios, across from Lick Ice Cream.

Full Circle Nine Gallery
“VERSUS—a Group Show,” will bring the 15 artists of the Full Circle Nine Gallery head-to-head in art combat…as expressed through cohesive mini-group shows. Red Team, Blue Team, and Yellow Team will each present mini-shows based on their team color, and invite visitors to vote for the winning team. “We wanted to have some fun with this show, but the competition is fierce,” said Full Circle Nine president Joy Hernandez. “Team smack talking takes on creative twists when it’s a group of artists. We’re normally a pretty friendly bunch, but we may need to hire a referee.” Full Circle Nine Gallery is located in the South Studios, in B21.
fullcirclenine.com

Indy Artsy
Dolores is on the loose! BEBITO Toys creator Rachel Hedges will be traveling in December, so the star of her quirky plush line, Dolores, decided to sneak out for a little traveling of her own…in the form of a party downstairs at Indy Artsy! Dolores and her friends have been hanging out with Julie Edwards and the kitties of the building, and can’t wait to make new friends (and hopefully go home with them). They will be at Indy Artsy all month long for visitors to meet and adopt. Rachel Hedges is an independent toy-maker and designer in Indianapolis since 2006. BEBITO Toys are created from re-purposed, up-cycled, and found materials, along with intricate hand embroidery and applique to create a unique product of outstanding quality. Indy Artsy will also show ceramic pieces by owner Julie Edwards, as well as a variety of handcrafted items from local artists. Indy Artsy is located on the first floor of the North Studios.
https://www.facebook.com/Indyartsy1

M10 Studio
M10 Studio will feature the fine art traditional process photography of David Kidwell. Kidwell, an Indianapolis industrial and product photographer, uses tintype collodian—wet plate—photography for his fine art work. Widely used in the 1860’s and 1870’s, the tintype, or ferrotype, process produces uniquely beautiful images on metal plates. M10 studios is located on the first floor of the North Studios.
facebook.com/M10Studio

Anastasia Maroney
Anastasia Maroney presents “Current Works,” a collection of contemporary abstract works produced in the previous 18 months. Her pieces have been inspired by the world around her, including the people she knows and has met, the places Moriarty’s traveled, and the events which unfold daily. “My works are a reflection of my life and my faith,” said Moriarty. “I am excited to share the abstract colors, textures, and repeated elements that represent the complexity of the world around us” Moriarty bases her work in color and texture, using these elements to represent tangible objects and subconscious thoughts and beliefs of our time, whether it be people, scripture, or events. Anastasia Maroney is located in Studio S27 on the second floor of the North Studios.

Ann Moriarty
Ann Moriarty will have an open studio featuring her jewelry fabrication, small metal sculpture creation, and acrylic painting. An artist for 22 years, starting out in steel, she now fabricates silver jewelry with hand-made chains, copper fold forming, and acrylic painting. I began my experience as an artist 22 years ago as a steel sculptress. “I was a scientist and took an art class with a friend when she was recovering from breast cancer,” said Moriarty. “I did not believe that I ‘had an artistic bone in my body’ but when the sparks flew, it was an incredibly powerful experience.” Moriarty overcame her scientific nature of measuring and cutting precisely and learned to enjoy the process and materials. Ann Moriarty is located on the second floor of the North Studios.

Katrina J. Murray Studio and Gallery
Educated at the Herron School of Art and Design and Ivy Tech Katrina Murray studied art history in Italy and lived for a time in Germany. A native of Brown County, Indiana, Murray now makes her home in Indianapolis and has held a longtime studio at the CCIC.  She sustained a concussion from an auto accident in 2015, the recovery from which changed her art from painting-based to collage-based. Now, at the nearby Indy Artsy, Murray will show some of her work in her studio but will have an expanded presentation at Indy Artsy. Katrina J. Murray Studio and Gallery is located on the second floor of the North Studios.
http://katrinajmurray.com/home.html

Shaun M. Niles Gallery & Studios
Photographer Shaun M. Niles opens his gallery and studio space at the CCIC. “Opening a gallery has been a long time goal of mine, and I was fortunate enough to secure a space in the new studios at the CCIC,” said Niles. “The gallery will primarily be a venue for me to exhibit my work, and entertain all of you when it’s not busy doubling as a studio for me to work in.” He has plans for guest artists in the future and is excited to join the community. Shaun M. Niles Gallery & Studios is located in S26 on the second floor of the North Studios.
www.shaunmniles.com

Amanda Noftsier
Amanda Noftsier is working on pieces for her application to atelier programs in Boston and Philadelphia. Visitors can expect to see still-life drawings and paintings in various stages along with a self -portrait and figure studies. She will have various animal paintings in Indy Artsy and is currently accepting holiday pet portrait commissions. Amanda Noftsier is located on the second floor of the North Studios.

Genna Pianki | SO2 |
Impressionistic contemporary painter Genna Pianki will be showing a collection of work from throughout the previous year.  Genna Pianki | SO2 | is located on the second floor of the North Studios.
gennainblue.com

Kristy Quinn
Sculptural artist Kristy Quinn turns any texture that meets her hands into a work of art, giving visitors a peek into her process. Kristy Quinn is located in S30 on the second floor of the North Studios.

RUCKUS Makerspace
RUCKUS Makerspace – Business Incubator will showcase their makers who will have a wide variety of handmade products available. RUCKUS Makerspace is on the north end of the CCIC, at Door G10, marked by a wooden sign.
www.ruckusindy.com

Katie Sahm
Become a New Creation artist, Katie Sahm was born and raised in Indianapolis and spends most of her time painting, taking photographs, and attempting to make the world a more beautiful place one day at a time. Sahm works in a variety of media, but all of her pieces reflect her deep love for her faith. Katie Sahm is located on the second floor of the North Studios.

Sivavis
Indianapolis-born Sivavis is a self-taught analog collage artist, specializing in the surreal and bizarre. He will be showcasing a new selection of collages every month. Sivavis is located in S36 on the second floor of the North Studios.
Instagram.com/sivavisart

Amelia Rose
Amelia Rose presents an exploration of color, inspired by flowers and atmosphere, with her contemporary paintings in oil and acrylics. This University of Tennessee grad cherishes memories of her grandmother’s greenhouse, gardens and love of growing flowers. “Hopefully, my work will provide some joy and peace in the exploration of color and light and give an overall impression of a moment of time,” Rose said. Amelia Rose is located on the second floor of the North Studios.

Weeds and Wonder
Lauren Reiner opens her studio and invites visitors to stop by for a chat or to browse a selection of gift-able items, originals, prints, cards, and a brand-new 2019 Moon Phase Poster. Reiner describes her art as ethereal, spiritual, and energetic. “I feel that it connects to a part of us that is beneath the surface, continually shaping and reforming, a part of us that is unattached to our social constructs,” said Reiner. She enjoys working with watercolor, acrylic, chalks, pencils, pens, and image transfers of her own photography, to explore the limits and range of each medium. An IU grad raised in Indianapolis, Reiner has a background in black and white photography and digital video, and also teaches creative classes and workshops that incorporate breathe work, movement, self-care, and intentional creative habit strategies. Her show will provide “glimpses of ever-changing layers of being and the space between where we are, and where we want to be.” Weeds and Wonder is located in S37 on the second floor of the North Studios.

About the Circle City Industrial Complex Artists 

The Circle City Industrial Complex (CCIC) is a nearly half-million square foot industrial building, located at 1125 Brookside Ave., and was formerly home to the Schwitzer automotive company. Its industrial appeal remains and artists and artisans have made the space their home, carving cozy studio, work, and show spaces from the concrete and steel structure, and the CCIC Artists have grown in number to over 50 galleries, individual artists and artisans. The main artist entries are the North Studios entrance and the South Studios entrance, each marked with signage along Brookside Avenue. The CCIC provides free parking in a large lot, and is accessible by the Pogue’s Run Trail, connecting to the Monon Trail and the downtown Cultural Trail system. The complex also offers other art-supporting destinations such as the Centerpoint Brewery, Lick Ice Cream, and Ruckus Makerspace.

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