Home, a collection by Aaron Pickens |
Whether painting in quick bursts from his observed world or over a long period of time in the studio, Aaron Pickens's work reflects his practice of responding to the external world. Pickens's most recent body of work, Home, exhibits his two varied methods of painting that showcase the visual research he's been doing for the past 12 years.
"I find beauty in the mundane," says Pickens. "Every painting is an adventure in simplifying the complexity of the observed world and the ever-evolving light in the environment. These paintings seek to capture what is home to me."
Click to view the full gallery and blog. |
Time Travel with Bernhardt's Forever Young |
So much of who we are is shaped by the objects and moments that stay with us.
In Forever Young, artist Dee Dee Bernhardt transforms these personal keepsakes into emotional landmarks, capturing the whimsical magic of childhood and encouraging us to pause, reflect, and remember. Bernhardt invites you to revisit your youth and find comfort in the familiar, and hopes this exhibition offers a meaningful connection to your past and her art.
Interested in seeing more? Click to visit the gallery and blog.
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| Introducing Kya, the other half of our talented videography duo!
"Through my internship, I have been able to explore projects that celebrate the arts and share unique experiences, including filming and editing oral histories for the Polklore Micro-Museum! I am excited to continue growing as an artist, collaborating with new people, and use storytelling to connect communities and highlight the importance of art in our society."
Learn more about Kya here. |
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| Since 1970, IBE has encouraged and empowered individuals through education, events, and hands-on initiatives.
From July 18-19, our Greatriarchs will be featured and honored via portrait and craft in the exhibition at the Cultural Arts Pavilion, located in the State Fair convention center. Don't miss it! Joanna, could use your help with this writeup, also is there a site people can visit to get more info on this? |
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Meet the 2025 Envelope Project Artist |
Meet James LeFebvre, local Renaissance man and artist extraordinaire.
"I grew up in Brownsburg, Indiana, in a family full of artists... I am now a senior studio arts major at Indiana Wesleyan University. I have many artistic passions, including woodworking, drawing, sewing, weaving, and metalworking. Growing up around Indy, I have been visiting the Harrison Center on First Fridays for many years, and I have always loved the community in and around the building."
We're so excited to have him as our 2025 Envelope Project intern this year! Learn more about James here. |
Want to ensure that you are on the Harrison Center’s mailing list to receive one of this year’s envelopes in your mailbox? Update or add your contact information before July 25 here and you’ll be on the list!
You don’t have to wait until your letter arrives to show your support for the arts, artists, and community-building at the Harrison Center. Make a gift anytime here with your credit card or EFT, or check out other ways you can give, such as stocks, a donor-advised fund, cryptocurrency, and more here.
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