The month of May means the month of racing in Indianapolis, and the CCIC Artists have many more than the standard field of 33 making up the pole. 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.
The Main Entrance of the building (identified by its black marble façade) is now open, for 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. The CCIC building is accessible off of 10th Street, near the North Split, and also via the Pogue’s Run Trail, connecting to both the Monon Trail and the downtown Cultural Trail system.
Events:
Jeffery Allen
Metal sculptor Jeffery 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. Jeffery 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 handmade plush toys perfect for anyone young or old. 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 Gallery
Martha Nahrwold presents guest artist David Shumaker, exhibiting his distinctive and beautiful ceramic creations, from functional pottery to delicate porcelain. Both ceramics instructor and artist, Shumaker\’s pieces range from home to garden. Five Seasons Studio Gallery is located on the first floor of the North Studios.
Full Circle Nine Gallery
The Full Circle Nine Gallery will feature Andrea Light, and her show, “Breathlessness” as the featured artist for the May First Friday Art Tour.
“I’ve often been described as an awkward individual. I use art to give strangers a glimpse into my inner-soul and put my vulnerabilities on display,” said Light. “My work is a mental release that manifests in a physical form using a variety of media. Each piece stands on its own to convey an abstract idea, impression or emotion. Delicate yet dramatic collages and mixed-media pieces that traverse the tension between anger, beauty, domination and suppression.”
www.fullcirclenine.com
Indy Artsy
Julie Edwards, ceramics artist and owner of Indy Artsy, will present a clay installation involving a large piece of clay on the floor in the hall outside her shop. Visitors can walk over the large swath of clay, leaving their footprints behind and literally and conceptually documenting the foot traffic of the May First Friday. She will then cut the clay into tiles, bisque-fire, and then glaze-fire the pieces. She will reassemble the piece as a large-scale installation that will be the first of a series. Indy Artsy is located on the first floor of the North Studios.
www.facebook.com/Indyartsy1
Jingo Illo
Illustrator Jingo De La Rosa will have an open studio for May’s First Friday. Having illustrated for such companies and organizations as NCAA, Lilly, Duncan, and Butler University, this open studio provides a sneak peek at De La Rosa’s latest work. Jingo Illo is located on the second floor of the North Studios.
www.jingoillo.com
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
Litmus Gallery
Todd Matus presents a collection of photographs entitled “Classic Views,” featuring images taken in areas such as the Canyon de Chelly in Arizona. The Litmus Gallery is located on the second floor of the North Studios.
M10 Studio
M10 Studio will feature the work of photographer Jane Stegemiller, an independent photographer and designer in Indianapolis. She looks “to capture photographs that convey more than just the visual—images that spark a sense of place, a remembered emotion, or a full feeling of presence.” Her work will be presented in color, printed on aluminum. M10 studios is located on the first floor of the North Studios.
https://www.facebook.com/M10Studio/
Anna Martinez
Anna Martinez, a painter and cutting-edge collage artist, and long-time tenant of the CCIC, will present contemporary work deconstructing images, taking them out of their original context, inviting the viewer to critique the new image, as she does not believe that an image is a perfect reflection of reality. Anna Martinez is located on the second floor of the North Studios.
http://www.ihatepainters.com/
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 mediums. Sara Wines is a multifaceted artist with her favoring ceramics and illustration. Wines uses complex linework to explore feminine experiences, emotional intimacy, and the gendered nature of work. Studio C03 is located on the first floor of the North Studios.
https://pmccormick.weebly.com/
https://sarawines.carbonmade.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.
www.gennainblue.com
Kenton Pratt
Freshly back from an ocean cruise, working as a glass blower, Pratt is a renaissance man, continuing his work in glass-blowing, and also working in book-making, painting, knitting, and pottery. Pratt’s studio is located on the second floor of the North Studios.
Katie Sahm
Katie Sahm, Abstract painter employing the use of string to make her colorful textured works and will premiere her work for May as the CCIC’s newest artist. Katie Sahm is located on the second floor of the North Studios.
Satch Art Space
SATCH ART SPACE will host “Contemporary Color Guide” in the Gray Gallery, exploring how controlled color contributes to modern living. Closing in the White Gallery is “Art Takes Aim, exhibiting paintings on shooting targets, focusing on positive messages. Attendees are encouraged to make a target message to take home or display. SATCH ART SPACE will also be open for additional hours by appointment. Call 317-691-3661 for an appointment. SATCH ART SPACE is located on the first floor of the North Studios.
http://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
For more information on the artists please visit: https://ccicindyartists.wordpress.com/
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