Nov. 17: Gravitating Towards Indianapolis

A discussion of what is happening in the world of Indianapolis Art, and how it might be even better

When: Thursday 17 November, 7:00-9:00 PM

Where: Indianapolis Art Center, Library, 820 E. 67th St.

The recent 2005 Arts edition of NUVO is a great overview of the vibrant young art scene in Central Indiana. It’s more than the expansions of such stalwart institutions as the IMA and the Eiteljorg. I felt something like this once before, Seattle around 1981, a bubbling and yeasty ferment that preceded something very special erupting a few years later. This doesn’t mean Indy will become a cultural hub of the universe the way Seattle did, but it could mean that we are seeing the world of local art blossom as it has not before.

The east and west coasts are no longer the center of the Art World in the United States. Over the past ten years Indianapolis has become a major hub for the arts in the Midwest. Forward thinking city planning, museum growth, corporate funding, and grassroots support for the arts have blossomed in Indianapolis on many levels. Many artists end up moving back, relocating or working closely with "Arts Based Organizations" in Indianapolis. Come and hear success stories and share resources and reasons to maintain and benefit from this explosion in the Arts emanating from Indianapolis from artists, funders, gallery owners, and art lovers alike.

Sponsored by Indianapolis Art Center and Efroymson Foundation, and part of Spirit& Place. Questions? Call 255-2464 or e-mail alamb@indplsartcenter.org.