Love can take many forms, and art has been a strong way to personify, perceive, and interpret love. 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.

The CCIC building is accessible off of 10^th 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.

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: 

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://anthonyarmstrongphotography.zenfolio.com/

BEBITO Toys
BEBITO offers handmade plush toys (made with love!) perfect for anyone young or old. Visit the original character Doris about and follow her adventures around the world. For February, BEBITO will have adorably unique, handcrafted Valentine cards, in limited supply, but a great way to send a special message to loved ones. BEBITO Toys is located on the second floor of the North Studios.
http://www.bebitotoys.com/

Michele Burns
Michele Burns and Kurt Kriese will share the evening in Studio B17. Kriese creates stained glass work, and Burns creates “Nightlight Art,” photoluminescent paintings and mobiles. Studio B17 is located in the South Studios. Studio B17 is located in the South Studios.

Darkroom Revelations – Gallery C7A
Darkroom Revelations will host “The Family Show.” In addition to work by Tom Potter, Gayle Moore, and Nancy Frass, “The Family Show” will be a first-time exhibit for Tom’s son, Andy Potter, featuring his photography of the Rocky Mountains. Tom’s wife, Sallie, will also feature her sculpture art. Darkroom Revelations – Gallery C7A is located on the first floor of the North Studios.
http://www.pottermoorefrassphotography.com/

Five Seasons Studio Gallery
Martha Nahrwold presents James Hubbard, a printmaker, with “Impressions from Thorntown Press.” Hubbard focuses on limited-edition relief-block and intaglio prints, with collage embellishments of landscape and nature subjects. Living in Indianapolis, but working out of Thorntown, Hubbard has won many station and national awards, and is also a lifelong educator, a faculty member of the Indianapolis Art Center, and a print instructor at the Thorntown Art Center. Five Seasons Studio Gallery is located on the first floor of the North Studios.
http://www.jhubbardprints.net

Full Circle Nine Gallery
“LoveLit,” by Teresa Vazquez, will be featured for the February First Friday Art Tour. “’LoveLit’ is about the happy accidents of life, like illumination or just good lighting,” said Vazquez, who has used “accidental,” or upcycled materials in this show. “With me, art is a must, every day. I have lived too long without it as a resource, and I no longer wish to live without it.” Vazquez has layered her pieces in a variety of wet and dry media, exploiting the layers, transparency, and light, to create complex love stories. FC9 Gallery is an artist cooperative, home to over a dozen artists. Full Circle Nine Gallery is located in the South Studios.
www.fullcirclenine.com

Nancy Lee Designs
Jewelry and metal artist Nancy Lee will be presenting enameled paintings on copper, including the “Secret Code” necklace and earrings set, made from sterling silver with an oxidation patina. The markings are Lee’s interpretation of a secret Morse Code message, meant for the wearer, made entirely by hand using traditional metalsmithing techniques, with handmade punches for the “Secret Code” markings. Nancy Lee Designs is located on the first floor of the North Studios.
www.ndesignsmetal.com

M10 Studio
M10 Studio feature the work of photographer Wil Foster, of Rock Candy Photo. Fighting the good fight against lame photos, Foster brings an edge to portrait photography. M10 is open on First Friday and additionally throughout the month by appointment. M10 studios is located on the first floor of the North Studios.
https://www.facebook.com/M10Studio/

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

Ellen Robinson/Inspire Studio & Gallery
Inspire—the Joy Practice, by Ellen Robinson, encompasses original artwork, a clothing line born from original art, inspirational writing and speaking, creativity experiences for teams and groups and numerology to empower the soul’s authentic expression. Inspire Studio & Gallery is located on the second floor of the North Studios.
http://www.elleninspires.com/

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

Satch Art Space
SATCH ART SPACE will open “LOVE, SEX, AND THE ZODIAC” that merges a choice selection of art on love and sex with a dabble of the zodiac. Partake in the vintage game “Zodiascope: The Amazing Fortune Teller” for amusement. Inspired by the vintage jazz album by Cannonball Adderley, of the same title, Listen Here, Hear Vinyl will be playing curated selections of Cannonball and Nat Adderley. SATCH ART SPACE will also be open on Saturday, February 10^th, 11am to 1pm with 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/