Admission and parking are free, general programming starts at 6pm, although times may vary in individual spaces. With over 60 artists and art businesses, the Circle City Industrial Complex has become a destination for art appreciators and supporters of local work. 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.
Brookside Avenue has been closed due to road construction, starting just after the Centerpoint Brewing parking lot, on the south end of the CCIC. To reach the CCIC’s large free parking lot, visitors should continue east on 10th Street, past the Dorman Street stoplight. They should then turn left at Arsenal Avenue, just across from IPS Brookside School 54. Banners have been tied to the fencing around the parking lot, and visitors should enter by taking a left (west) off of Arsenal onto 12th Street. All building entrances are accessible as usual, but visitors should take care crossing the street, as its condition changes daily. The construction is said to be expected through July.
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 a 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
Jamie Willis presents “The 45 Project,” a collection of large paintings, each depicting the reactions of real people to Donald Trump, both positive and negative. “I’m not neutral on this topic. I have a strong point of view,” said Willis. “But for the sake of this project, I’ve made a point of including the emotional reactions of people who support the president as well. My goal is to promote understanding. As dismaying as I find the current political administration, I’m more dismayed at how divided we are as Americans. We don’t just disagree—in many cases, we view people on the opposite side of the political spectrum as our enemies. I want to open a dialogue.” The Schwitzer Gallery is on the second floor of the North Studios.
Duwan Watson will have a sound booth set up, as part of an ongoing project gathering short interviews for his weekly radio segment, “The Gauge” on 99.1 WQRT FM. “The Gauge” focuses on emotional awareness, and Watson will be gathering reactions to “The 45 Project,” as well as other art throughout the building.
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 in the First Floor Corridor.
Arts & Images by Anthony Armstrong
Anthony Armstrong is a self-taught abstract painter and photographer. He highlights images of travel, street photography and human interest subjects. A chef by trade, and a photo enthusiast by hobby, Armstrong has grown to include abstract painting as another outlet of expression. In his photography, he prefers to work in black and white, so that the viewer will see other elements of the image, in the absence of color. Armstrong’s studio is located in South Studios.
http://armstrongartsandimages.com
BEBITO Toys
BEBITO offers adorable, quirky handmade plush toys perfect for anyone young or old, as well as wallets, greeting cards, and prints. Visit the original character Doris about and follow her adventures around the world. BEBITO Toys is located on the second floor of the North Studios.
http://www.bebitotoys.com/
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. Daily Epiphany Studio B17 is located in the South Studios. https://www.instagram.com/daily_epiphany_studios_
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r9fFO9vMU
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
“From Fire and Water,” with metal artist Dana Guild and mixed media artist Martha Nahrwold, will be featured. Going from one extreme to another, Guild fabricates with a torch, creating pieces for the home and the yard, while Nahrwold produces her art by floating inks on water. Five Seasons Studio is located on the first floor of the North Studios, across from Lick Ice Cream.
Full Circle Nine Gallery
Alena Abernathy, and “As I See It—Metaphorically” will be featured. “This show is a collection of works showing the ‘truth’ that lies behind the surface,” explained Abernathy, a surrealist painter. “As an optimist, I naturally see the beauty in all things—even the unsavory ones. This collection gives a glimpse into my perceptions. Life is only as good or as bad as we perceive it to be; I choose to make mine beautiful.” Full Circle Nine Gallery is located in the South Studios.
www.fullcirclenine.com
Indy Artsy
Indy Artsy will provide a “Design Your Own Mug” station, where participants can choose the shape, color, and any special lettering for their mug, and it will be complete two weeks following First Friday. Indy Artsy is located on the first floor of the North Studios.
https://www.facebook.com/Indyartsy1
Nancy Lee Designs
Jewelry and metal artist Nancy Lee will be presenting enameled paintings on copper, as well as a new collection of jewelry, while photographer Rad Drew will present his latest selection of prints, based on his recent travels. Nancy Lee Designs is located on the first floor of the North Studios. www.ndesignsmetal.com
M10 Studio
M10 Studio Photographers will be the highlight this month, with the 2018 Summer Group Show. It will showcase the recent work of such member photographers as Dauss Miller, Eric Schoch, Steve Brokaw, Karl Zemlin, and Faith Blackwell. Together, they cover a range of genres—fashion, portraits, products, racing and other events, and fine art—offering something interesting for a variety of tastes. M10 studios is located on the first floor of the North Studios.
https://www.facebook.com/M10Studio/
Patricia McCormick and Sara Wines
Patricia McCormick is a mixed media artist with a background in traditional darkroom photography and printmaking, with an interest in the way meaning changes when images, especially photographs, are manipulated and combined with different media. Sara Wines is a multifaceted artist with her work favoring ceramics and illustration. Wines uses complex linework to explore feminine experiences, emotional intimacy, and the gendered nature of work. Studio C03 is on the first floor of the North Studios.
https://sarawines.carbonmade.com
https://pmccormick.weebly.com
Katrina J. Murray Studio and Gallery
Katrina Murray will show collage works on paper and new whimsical works in oil, born out of her recovery from a concussion in 2015. Katrina J. Murray Studio and Gallery is located on the second floor of the North Studios.
http://katrinajmurray.com/home.html
Genna Pianki | SO2 |
Impressionistic contemporary painter Genna Pianki will be showing new work inspired by the spring season. Genna Pianki | SO2 | is located on the second floor of the North Studios. gennainblue.com
RUCKUS Makerspace
RUCKUS Makerspace 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
Katie Sahm, Abstract painter employing the use of string to make her colorful textured works. Katie Sahm is located on the second floor of the North Studios.
Satch Art Space
SATCH ART SPACE presents “Long Live Frida,” a group show of 36 women artists and 50 works of art, each covering a facet of the life of iconic Mexican artist Frida Kahlo, whose 111th birthday falls on the July First Friday. The group exhibit includes various media, from painting to collage, photography, assemblage, sculpture, tattoo, cut paper, and pastels. A preview “Collectors Night” will open on Thursday, July 5th, 5-7pm, with an announcement of the Best of Show and Purchase Award,” by Teagen Development for their corporate collection. First Friday will have extended hours, 6-10pm, and the show will be expanded into the nearby Stokol Gallery, for the entirety of its run. Call 317-691-3661 for an appointment. Satch Art Space and the Stokol Gallery are located on the first floor of the North Studios.
www.longlivefrida.com
www.satch-artist.com
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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