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 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.
For more listings and event updates please visit https://ccicindyartists.wordpress.com, or the CCIC Artists Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/ccicartists
Events:
Schwitzer Gallery
Kassie Woodworth presents “Habits,” a solo show consisting of sculpture, printmaking, collage, and assemblage in the Schwitzer Gallery. Originally from northwestern Indiana, Woodworth earned her BFA in Sculpture from the Herron School of Art and Design. Through her work, she explores patterns, movement, nature, and, of course, habits that she’s observed. The Schwitzer Gallery is on the second floor of the North Studios.
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 presents “I Got the Blues… A Study of the Color Blue: Both in Paintings and Photography.” Armstrong is a self-taught abstract painter and photographer. While often 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 Oil paintings and watercolors showing people living and working in their communities. Working for decades as an advertising artist, she now uses those skills to create oil and watercolor paintings to celebrate people and places that are meaningful to Avidor. “When people visit my studio, I like to talk and show my process of creating a finished painting from preliminary sketches,” said Avidor. “There’s a story behind every one of my paintings. I would hope that visitors experience my work not just as onlookers, but as engaged participants in the subject matter.” Roberta Avidor is located in Studio 34 on the second floor of the North Studios.
BEBITO Toys
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
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. 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 will host “Howard Bond: A Retrospective,” presenting the work of the internationally-acclaimed photographer, Howard Bond, of Ann Arbor, MI, who has influenced thousands through his exhibits, workshops, and writings. Bond is now retired from his career in photography, and Darkroom Revelations celebrates his legacy and artistry by exhibiting work from private collections, many never displayed in this gallery before. Darkroom Revelations – Gallery C7A is located on the first floor of the North Studios. http://www.pottermoorefrassphotography.com/
Stephanie Doty
Stephanie Doty, artist and faculty at Herron School of Art and Design will feature new small paintings and collage on canvas. Stephanie Wilhelm, an artist and educator in Sullivan County, will feature a new line of upcycled and beaded jewelry. Stephanie Doty’s studio is located on the second floor of the North Studios.
Full Circle Nine Gallery
Full Circle Nine Gallery celebrates its two-year anniversary as an artist cooperative with “Friendship & Future,” a group show touching on both words as themes, but also looking back at the last two years and the journey that has kept old friends together while welcoming new friends to the fold. As they prepare to undertake a dramatic expansion of the gallery, the artists of the Full Circle Nine pause to reflect how far they’ve come. Full Circle Nine Gallery is located in the South Studios, in B21.
fullcirclenine.com
Carmen I. Hurt – indyRtist Studio/Gallery
Carmen I. Hurt, the “Internationally Unknown Artist” opens her studio and gallery in February with “Straight from the Heart: A Prelude to Valentine’s Day.” Known (or, “Unknown”) for her bright and vibrant oil paintings, Hurt will now showcase an eclectic collection of heart shaped jewelry. Carmen Hurt is located in the South Studios.
Indy Artsy
Home to ceramics artist Julie Edwards, Indy Artsy gathers together an eclectic collection of handmade items, from clothing, to jewelry, to soaps and snacks; making it easy to find the perfect gift. Indy Artsy is located on the first floor of the North Studios.
https://www.facebook.com/Indyartsy1
LadArt
Dr. Larry Lad finds his own style in his studio space at the CCIC, working in recycled cardboard, Masonite, and plywood while collecting unique materials and assembling them “in different ways.” “Experimenting with a variety of media and images has given me freedom to just let go, coloring outside the lines,” said Lad, a management professor at Butler University by day. He describes himself as ‘committed to responsible capitalism and collaborative problem-solving, and describes his art as examining issues of sustainability and consumption in an alternative way than traditional research and publishing.’ “My work lives in the question about how the process of making art, whatever the medium or materials, teaches us about ourselves and how we work,” Lad said. “How is it that we change, learn, evolve, and find ways of expression ourselves as we journey through life?” LadArt is located in the first floor corridor of the CCIC, accessible through both the North and South Studios.
Anastasia Maroney
Anastasia Maroney presents her current work, 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 Maroney’s traveled, and the events which unfold daily. “My works are a reflection of my life and my faith,” said Maroney. “I am excited to share the abstract colors, textures, and repeated elements that represent the complexity of the world around us” Maroney 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.
Patricia McCormick
Patricia McCormick, photographer, printmaker, and mixed media artist was raised in Cincinnati, OH and received her BA in Art History from Hanover College. McCormick now resides in the Indianapolis neighborhood of Irvington. Her art is varied in medium and subject but all of her work is rooted in her interest of how an image’s narrative and context change over time. McCormick draws on her own personal experiences, life events, and the objects associated with and created by these moments for her art making. She is currently contemplating meanings of feminine, definitions of womanhood, and transformation. McCormick’s studio is located in Studio C03 on the first 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.
Shaun M. Niles Gallery & Studios
Photographer Shaun M. Niles will present a body of his current work, gathered together for First Friday. “This will mark the first time since moving into the CCIC last October that I won’t have work exhibited at other venues,” Niles said. “All of my current work will be with me at the gallery; the perfect opportunity to see everything that’s ready to be delivered, in one stop.” 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 S38 on the second floor of the North Studios.
Instagram.com/sivavisart
Strung Handmade Décor
Rachel Ferguson will premiere geometric mountain artwork, along with a body of work fresh of a fall arts festival run. Ferguson creates her Strung work by combining nails and string along with hand-painted or cut wood shapes exploring the cosmos or views right here on Earth. Strung Handmade Décor is located on the second floor of the North Studios.
facebook.com/strungdecor
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.
For more information on the building, please visit: http://circlecityind.com
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