Seeing Red by Katharine B. Sutphin
On December 4th, from 6-9 pm, join us for First Friday and the Winter Artisan Market!
Enjoy these openings:
In the Harrison Gallery & Gallery Annex, Seeing Red, presented by the Katharine B. Sutphin Foundation. This year’s annual color-themed group exhibition will celebrate all interpretations of the color red. Each artist will bring their own approach to this hue, whether it be literal, cultural, emotional, historical, or deeply personal. This juried exhibit will present cash prizes for the best and most creative art. Best in Show: $5000, First Place: $3500, Second Place: $2500, Third Place: $2000, Honorable Mentions: $300 each. Judges from the Foundation will announce the winners at 7 p.m. the evening of the opening.
In the City Gallery, Skyscapes by Tashema Davis. Through these paintings, Davis explores the connection between the changing sky and the process of healing. Light, color, and clouds give form to moments of heaviness, release, and renewed hope. This exhibition invites viewers to pause, look up, and consider the beauty we begin to notice as we heal.
In the Speck Gallery, Ripple in Still Water by Erika B Hess. The latest collection of works by Hess brings together paintings that explore painting as a process, memory, and the presence of the sacred within the visible world. Landscapes shaped by observation and invention become places where familiar things suggest something beyond what we immediately perceive.
In the Underground Gallery, Indiana Plein Air Painters Association, a juried member group exhibit. Discover stunning landscapes and captivating outdoor paintings from all over Indiana and beyond.
In the Hank & Dolly’s Gallery, Home, like no place is there by Elise Keitt, presented by Capacity Partners. Working in pen and ink, mixed media, and digital prints, Keitt explores how the meaning of “home” shifts as we grow older, from the safety and contentment of childhood to the lifelong search to find that feeling again. The pieces hold joy and longing side by side, capturing a wistfulness that never pulls away from the present moment.
In the Sky Gallery, Finders Keepers by Johnson Simon & ROSEY. The duo’s latest body of work is an invitation to play, asking viewers to search their vibrant canvases for the treasures hidden within. Broad, energetic brushwork encourages viewers to linger, notice, and leave with discoveries of their own.
Guests can also enjoy:
Winter Artisan Market in the Historic Gymnasium and Underground Gallery. Kick off the holiday gift-giving season and snag one-of-a-kind gifts by local artisans. Expect a lively, eclectic mix of handcrafted treasures, from statement jewelry and whimsical plush creatures to vintage western wear, natural bath and body goods, hand-printed poster art, pop culture puppets, and everything in between.
Winter Window Walk: Candy Shoppe around the Harrison Center grounds. Take a walk and experience the annual Winter Window Walk. Each year, artists transform the sidewalk-level windows of the Harrison Center into imaginative displays. This winter, our windows will showcase a world of sweets! As part of this display, there will be a contest with cash prizes featuring a juried panel and public voting.
Open Studio Night: Engage with more than 40 studio artists during First Friday, where ALL the artists open their studio doors to the public. This immersive experience allows patrons to see the artists' work up close and offers a unique chance to ask questions and gain a deeper understanding of their art.
Hungry? Grab a bite across the courtyard from the Indi Taco food truck for delicious Indian-Mexican fusion.
All shows will open at 6:00 pm on Friday, December 4th, 2026.
Visitors can take in-person gallery tours Monday through Friday from 9 am to 5 pm. Online galleries will open on December 5th. You can make an appointment or view the online galleries at harrisoncenter.org/buy-art.
Special Senior Hours are every Friday from 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm. No appointment is needed.
With support from Katharine B. Sutphin Foundation, Capacity Partners, Indy Arts Council, City of Indianapolis, Indiana Arts Commission, Lilly Endowment Inc., and Allen Whitehill Clowes Charitable Foundation.
About the Harrison Center
The Harrison Center is a community-based, nonprofit arts organization that seeks to be a catalyst for renewal in the city of Indianapolis. Founded in 2001, the organization's work is two-fold. The Harrison Center is for the Arts by hosting over 40 artists' studios and 8 galleries. It provides programming to foster the creation of new art, build community among artists and emerging patrons, and provide a forum for public conversation. The Harrison Center is for the City by connecting people to culture, community, and place, strengthening Indianapolis's core neighborhoods. For more information on the Harrison Center, call 317.396.3886 or visit www.harrisoncenter.org. Connect with the Harrison Center on social media at Facebook/@HarrisonCenterArts, Instagram/@harrisoncenterarts, Youtube/@hca4thearts, or Twitter/@HarrisonCtrArts.