On July 4th, from 6-9pm, join us for First Friday! Enjoy these openings:
In the Harrison Gallery, Where the Heart Is by Kate Orr. This body of work explores the feeling of home as a source of comfort, peace, and connection. Through quiet moments—sunlight through windows, shared coffee, laughter, music, and the presence of loved ones—Orr invites viewers to reflect on what home means to them.
In the Gallery Annex, Home by Aaron Pickens. The paintings in this exhibition were all created at, in, or around the place Pickens calls home, including alla prima plein air paintings from the surrounding region. Each painting depicts a specific time and place, and how he perceives those passing moments both visually and emotionally.
In the Speck Gallery, Forever Young by Dee Dee Bernhardt. Forever Young is a study on the enduring echoes of youth, expressed through oil paintings that blend memory, nostalgia, and emotional time travel. The exhibition moves between black-and-white portraits inspired by old Polaroid photographs and brightly colored still lifes of objects from childhood—each piece serving as a fragment of a story both personal and universal.
In the City Gallery, Spectacular by Kyle Ragsdale. This show celebrates Indianapolis' July 4th traditions with vibrant, vertical paintings. Historical figures, animals, and characters climb towers and trellises, seeking the best view of the festivities. Thick palette knife textures and bursts of watercolor and gouache bring the scenes to life in a joyful, towering spectacle.
In the Hank & Dolly’s Gallery, New Work by Kyle Morgan. Drawing from an eclectic array of found objects, historical imagery, and traditional artistic elements, Morgan constructs pieces that often take on the form of shadow boxes or shrines.
In the Underground Gallery, Cardboard Forward, a group show. This mixed media exhibition will showcase the creative power of sustainability through the use of reclaimed cardboard. Together, the artists reframe cardboard as a symbol of renewal, possibility, and environmental consciousness.
