The Stutz Artists Association will open a special art exhibit designed specially to celebrate the 100 th running of the Indy 500. “Fast Forward, Look Back”?will include art and artifacts from the archives of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway rarely seen in public, as well as local artists’ contemporary work featuring the sport of racing. Formula One and Indy 500 Driver, Derek Daly,?will join the Gallery opening as a special guest. The opening reception is a registered Porch Party in support of the Indy 500 and will be held at the Raymond James Stutz Art Gallery on Friday, May 6, 5­9 pm, as part of the IDADA First Friday Art Tour. ?Live music will be provided by Gordon Brooks? cocktails by 12.05 Distillery and Fountain Square Brewery. During the Porch Party Opening Reception of “Fast Forward, Look Back,” more than a dozen vintage and collectible cars?, owned by Tuner Woodard, will be on display, including the 1914 Stutz Bearcat.

The Stutz Artists Association received a grant from the 500 Gives Back program that will allow them to sponsor photo workshops for 10 students from IPS #114. Selected students will travel to the Motor Speedway in limousines, with cameras, equipment and instructors who will teach them how to photograph speeding racecars! During the month long celebration of the 100 th running of the Indy 500, the Stutz Artists Association will present the past, present ­ and through the work of the students the future of racing and racing fans! Plus, it will provide these young artists a skill and interest they can enjoy and appreciate for the rest of their lives. Photos produced by the students will be on display at the closing reception on Friday, May 27 at 6 pm