First Friday Gallery Opening: March 2025
On March 7th, join us for First Friday! Enjoy these openings:
In the Harrison Gallery, 11:11 by Israel Solomon. A constant in Solomon’s life, 11:11 has consistently appeared on clocks, watches, and other time-keeping paraphernalia since his teenage years. This sequence of numbers represents important and life-changing events or concepts, stories, and ideas that have had impactful meaning in his life.
In the Gallery Annex, 10-Year Portfolio by Mike Graves and the Bridge Collective. This body of work showcases a decade of creative exploration and collaboration. Featuring solo and joint works by BRIDGE Collective artists, it highlights a diverse range of mediums, from collage and acrylic on canvas to direct prints on steel and photography. Viewers are invited to engage with and celebrate the power of artistic collaboration and expression.
In the Speck Gallery, Mother Artists, a group show. Motherhood is an act of creation—of bodies, identities, and futures. The artists in this exhibition embrace the generative tension between caregiving and creating, proving that motherhood and artistry are not in opposition but in dialogue. Their work offers a powerful testament to the complexities of making while mothering.
In the City Gallery, Celebrating Indianapolis Small Businesses by Jennifer Neel. This exhibition showcases a series of paintings representing local businesses throughout Indianapolis. The collection primarily features still-life compositions of goods such as pastries from Rene's Bakery, plants from Grounded & Planted, and storefront scenes like Create Art Indy. By celebrating and supporting these businesses, a connection is fostered between the local economy and the Indianapolis art scene, inviting the community to engage with both.
In the Hank & Dolly’s Gallery, Manifold by Esther Hale. Diving deep into our universe, Hale investigates fundamental paradigms of being through her vibrant exploration of the cosmos. Thanks to technological evolution, humans can better understand their part in the grand scheme of the macrocosm, to no small amount of awe and fear. Esther combats existential and ontological questions by creating oil spacescapes that magnify the wonder and beauty she sees in the world.
In the Underground Gallery, Evolving Patterns: A Decade of Mandalas by Jamie Locke. This exhibition celebrates ten years of artistic growth through the intricate form of mandalas. Showcasing a journey from hand-carved, traditional designs to contemporary laser-cut 3D creations, the exhibition highlights the evolution of technique, craftsmanship, and creative vision. Each piece tells a story of transformation, inviting viewers to reflect on the artist’s development and their connections to the work.
In the Sky Gallery, Sender/Receiver by Eric Lubrick. Lubrick's latest body of work offers a unique exploration of the impact of technology on human connections through the lens of still-life photography. Merging natural and man-made elements, Lubrick evokes a sense of nostalgia for pre-digital socialization. Utilizing innovative techniques, including Liquid Nitrogen and a BB gun, these photographs capture the fleeting moment of impact between objects, inviting viewers to ponder the beauty of real-life abstractions and reconsider the value of genuine human connections in the digital age.
Guests can also enjoy:
Indianapolis Suzuki Academy Chamber Music performances in the Historic Gymnasium from 6:30pm-9:00pm, featuring both students in the academy high school program and their teachers.
Indianapolis Animal Care Services' adoption booth is on the lower level (look for the yellow slide). Stop by this heartwarming event and see if you can bring home a new friend!
Open Studios all night! Visit the artists behind your favorite pieces of work, and get a glimpse into their creative process.
All shows will open at 6:00 pm on Friday, March 7th.
Visitors can take in-person gallery tours Monday through Friday from 9 am to 5 pm. Online galleries will open on March 8th. 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 Indy Arts Council, City of Indianapolis, Indiana Arts Commission, Lilly Endowment, 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 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 to strengthen Indianapolis's core neighborhoods.
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