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2015 Stutz Artists Open House April 24 & 25th

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In April, when more than 70 artists at the Stutz spiff up their studios and display work for visitors to buy , it will mark the 22nd anniversary of what’s now the Raymond James Stutz Artists Open House.

The event began in 1993 when building owner Turner Woodard, an abstract painter himself, joined with a few other artists to host an open house. They threw some beer on ice and invited some friends.

Now, the event attracts 6,000+ people every year, bringing to the historic Stutz building art lovers of all types who welcome the chance to wander through artists’ studios.

Artwork ranges from paintings, drawings and photography, to sculpture, jewelry and furniture. In addition to being a great place to buy one-of-a-kind gifts, the event offers a rare chance to see vintage cars in the historic Stutz car factory.  Visitors also enjoy special gallery opening activities such as acoustic music and food vendors.

Admission is $15 at the gate, and proceeds support the Stutz Residency Program, a scholarship that provides free studio space and utilities for emerging local artists. It is one of the largest grants to individual artists in the state.  Advanced sale tickets are available for $10 at the Stutz Business Office.

Surrounding the largest group of artists under one roof in the Midwest, the exterior of the yellow brick buildings that comprise the complex have changed little since the Stutz motor car was made here.  Located on an entire city block in downtown Indianapolis, the interior of the 400,000-square-foot former car factory has been renovated into studios and office space.  The Stutz is now home to artists, designers, architects, creative professionals and other small businesses.

WHAT:   Raymond James Stutz Artists Open House

WHEN:   Friday, April 24, 5:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Saturday, April 25, 2 p.m. to 7 p.m.

WHERE:  Stutz Business Center, 212 W. 10th St., Indianapolis
Enter Bearcat Alley from 10th or 11th streets.
(Free event parking in designated lots and free on-street parking on Capitol and Senate avenues and 11th Street.)

COST:   $12 in advance at select Old National Bank branches and at the Stutz offices; $15 on Eventbrite, $15 at the gate; children 12 and under free.

INFO:   www.stutzartists.com, 317-503-6420

Stutz Artists Open House celebrates 20th anniversary in 2013

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In April, when more than 70 artists at the Stutz spiff up their studios and display work for visitors to buy , it will mark the 20th anniversary of what’s now the Raymond James Stutz Artists Open House.

The event began in 1993 when building owner Turner Woodard, an abstract painter himself, joined with a few other artists to host an open house. They threw some beer on ice and invited some friends.

Now, the event attracts 5,000 people every year, bringing to the historic Stutz building art lovers of all types who welcome the chance to wander through artists’ studios.

“Lots of people have been to art galleries and art fairs, but what’s different at the open house is that you get the chance to see where and how the work is created,” said Tom Potter, co-chair of the 2013 event.

Artwork ranges from paintings, drawings and photography, to sculpture, jewelry and furniture. In addition to being a great place to buy one-of-a-kind gifts, the event offers a rare chance to see vintage cars in the historic Stutz car factory.  Visitors also enjoy special gallery opening activities such as acoustic music and food vendors.

Admission is $15 at the gate, and proceeds support the Stutz Residency Program, a scholarship that provides free studio space and utilities for emerging local artists. It is one of the largest grants to individual artists in the state.  Advanced sale tickets are available for $10 at the Stutz Business Office.

Surrounding the largest group of artists under one roof in the Midwest, the exterior of the yellow brick buildings that comprise the complex have changed little since the Stutz motor car was made here.  Located on an entire city block in downtown Indianapolis, the interior of the 400,000-square-foot former car factory has been renovated into studios and office space.  The Stutz is now home to artists, designers, architects, creative professionals and other small businesses.

WHAT:   Raymond James Stutz Artists Open House

WHEN:   Friday, April 26, 5:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Saturday, April 27, 2 p.m. to 7 p.m.

WHERE:  Stutz Business Center, 212 W. 10th St., Indianapolis
Enter Bearcat Alley from 10th or 11th streets.
(Free event parking in designated lots and free on-street parking on Capitol and Senate avenues and 11th Street.)

COST:   $10 in advance at select Old National Bank branches and at the Stutz offices; $14 on Eventbrite, $15 at the gate; children 12 and under free

INFO:   www.stutzartists.com, 317-503-6420

“You Are Here” to feature Shawn Causey’s New Silver and Gold Paintings

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Aug. 3 to feature gallery opening party, as well as open studios

Inviting viewers to discover hints of their own reflections absorbed in these shiny, marred surfaces, Indianapolis artist Shawn Causey unveils her newest work – silver and gold metallic spray paint applied over textured layers of drywall mud and house paint – on Aug. 3 at Stutz Art Space gallery in the historic Stutz Building.

“The more time you spend looking and the closer you get to the work, the more you see reflected shapes and light all around you,” she says. “These pieces are engaging in different settings – when I turn out the lights in the studio, they nearly glow with the light from the window.”

With degrees in design and music from Herron School of Art & Design and Butler University, respectively, Causey finds deep satisfaction working alone in her studio at the Stutz, just as she did in the practice room at the piano. This inspired isolation has roots in her Indianapolis upbringing: As the oldest of six girls, she found solitude to be a rare and treasured experience.

During the free Aug. 3 opening party, Causey will talk about her work and provide art patrons with a few entertaining surprises. The event is sponsored by Avant Garb Rentable Costumes and Wilks & Wilson, Purveyors of Fine Elixirs, which will serve samples of cocktails made from their handcrafted, organic infused syrups.

In addition to the party in the gallery, more than 12 studios one flight up from the studio will hold a mini-open house from 5 to 9 p.m. Artists with open studios will include John Bartlow, Susan D. Brewer, Emily Budd, Andy Chen, Victoria Gilleron, David Joseff, Amy and John Kirchner, Gayle Moore, Colleen Murphy, Elise Augustine Schweitzer and Tom Potter.

For more information, visit  www.stutzartists.com and www.ShawnCausey.com.

“The HeART of Summer” Opens July 6 at Stutz Art Space Gallery

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The Stutz Artists Association is teaming up with the American Heart Association to present “The HeART of Summer,” an exhibition featuring work exploring the human heart and summertime.

Participating artists will donate 20% of sales to Go Red For Women, a national movement founded by the American Heart Association to help women fight back against heart disease, their number one killer.  Artists presenting in the show include Susan Brewer, Lydia Burris, Martha Carlson, Leigh Dunnington-Jones, Wendy Franklin, Susan Hazer, Sarah Kercheval, Brian Myers, David Sloma, Martha Vaught, Vicky White, and Carol L. Myers.

Carol L. Myers is an artist and former nurse who worked in a coronary care unit and has produced 50 original prints that will be made available for sale for a minimum $20 donation.  All proceeds from the prints will benefit Go Red For Women.  Myers is also providing a hands-on activity to demonstrate the de-stressing and healing nature of art and creative work.

The show opens July 6, kicking off with a reception from 5:00pm to 9:00pm on opening night in conjunction with the Indianapolis Downtown Artists & Dealers Association’s (IDADA) monthly First Friday gallery tour.  The exhibit will continue through July 27, with the gallery open from 11:00am to 2:00pm weekdays and by appointment.

Stutz Art Space is a nonprofit visual art center on the first floor of the Stutz Business Center.  Enter from 10th Street via Bearcat Alley.  For more information, visit www.stutzartists.com or (317) 503-6420.

Stutz Artists Association 19th Annual Open House 2012

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The Stutz Artists Association will host its 19th annual open house April 27 and 28, 2012.

More than 70 artists open their studios to visitors during the two-day event. It’s not only an opportunity to see the work of 70 local artists in one place at one time, it’s a chance to see where and how the work is created. Artwork ranges from paintings, drawings and photography, to sculpture, jewelry and furniture.

Having been involved with the open house as an artist the past few years, here are a few tips for first timers.

    • Free parking is available.
    • Tickets cost $12 at the door both days. Re-entry on Saturday is $8 if you bring your Friday night ticket stub.
    • Friday night is more of a party atmosphere which includes refreshments by some of the studios.
    • On Friday night there are a lot more people in attendance than on Saturday.
    • There is live entertainment throughout the building as well food and beverage vendors.
    • If you’re planning on purchasing, most artists accept cash and credit cards.
    • Saturday is more laid back and is a great day to take children to enjoy the art, and there are usually a few spots kids can create their own artwork.
    • Some artists do not want photos taken of their artwork.  If you would like to do so, please ask permission first.
    • While in the building, be sure to check out Turner’s car collection which will be on display.
    • If you’re on twitter, use the hashtag #StutzArtists in your tweets.

If you go we’d love to hear your thoughts and what purchases you made.

Stutz Artists Association’s Holiday Exhibition 2011

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Skip the mall. Bypass the big-box store. Ditch the web. To pick up those truly special and locally made gifts, shoppers can kick off the holiday shopping season at the Stutz Artists Association’s Holiday Exhibition on Nov. 18. With work by approximately 50 artists working in a variety of media, the annual event gives visitors the opportunity to view original art, mingle, enjoy light refreshments and listen to music – all in a single location at the historic Stutz building.

Attendees to the event held each year on the Friday before Thanksgiving also can get a creative start on holiday shopping, with gift possibilities ranging from paintings, metal sculpture and wearable art to jewelry, cards and custom portraits. During the popular event, artists with studios in the Stutzbuilding will display their work in a single space on the second floor of the D building from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.  New this year are open studios of approximately 10 artists on the second floor of the D building, near the gallery space.

In addition, 5-inch-by-7-inch one-of-a-kind pieces by many of the artists will be available for $100 each as a fundraiser for VSA Indiana, a nonprofit organization that serves people with disabilities through the arts. Stutz artists are contributing 50 percent of the proceeds from their work for this effort.

One of the largest associations of working artists in Indiana, the Stutz Artists Association exists to encourage its member artists and to promote their work.  The association operates Stutz Art Space, a nonprofit gallery on the first floor of the Stutz.  The gallery is open from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. weekdays, or by appointment. It will be open Nov. 18 with the Unclothed:  Exposing the Art Nude exhibition inspired by this year’s Spirit and Place Festival theme of “the body.”

WHAT:                  Stutz Holiday Show

WHEN:                  Friday, Nov. 18, 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.

WHERE:                Stutz Business Center, 212 W. 10th St.

(Free on-street parking on Capitol Avenue and 11th Street.)

Please enter from Bearcat Alley off 10th Street.

COST:                    Admission is free

INFO:                    www.stutzartists.com or 317.503.6420

Stutz Art Space presents “The Color of Music”

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See the song, hear the art: Stutz Art Space presents “The Color of Music”

INDIANAPOLIS (June 15, 2011) – It’s not so far from our eyes to our ears. In July, the Stutz Art Space will travel that short distance by featuring works of art inspired by music.

Opening July 1, “The Color of Music” will link the songs in our ears to the images in our minds through the work local artists Susan Brewer, Martha Carlson, Shawn Causey, Wendy Franklin, JanettMarie, Jane Knight, Lauri Liotti, Terrie McClatchie, Carol L. Myers, Kevin Smola, Mike Swolsky, Vicky Shaffer White, and Julia Wickes.

An opening reception for the show is set for 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. July 1, in conjunction with the Indianapolis Downtown Artists & Dealers Association’s (IDADA) monthly First Friday gallery tour. The reception will feature music by The Hollanders, an acoustic duo. The show continues through July 29, and the gallery is open from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. weekdays or by appointment.

WHAT: “The Color of Music”

WHERE: Stutz Art Space, 212 W. 10th St., Indianapolis

Please enter from 10th street via Bearcat Alley.

WHEN: Friday, July 1, at noon with an opening reception from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Exhibition is open Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. or by appointment through July 29

COST: Free

INFO: www.stutzartists.com or (317) 503-6420

Stutz Artists Association 18th Annual Open House 2011

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The Stutz Artists Association will host its 18th annual open house April 29 and 30, 2011.

More than 70 artists open their studios to visitors during the two-day event. It’s not only an opportunity to see the work of 70 local artists in one place at one time, it’s a chance to see where and how the work is created. Artwork ranges from paintings, drawings and photography, to sculpture, jewelry and furniture.

Would you like a chance to win a pair of FREE TICKETS to attend the Stutz Artists Association 18th Annual Open House?  If so, please leave a comment on this post by 1pm EDT on Friday, April 29, 2011 and one lucky winner will be chosen at random.

And if you make it to the open house, be sure to swing by B-310 and say hi to us in the Watershed Studio / Surge Bucket Media suite. Rumor has it that we’ll be demoing the Motorla Xoom as well as doing some giveaways.

Visceral Discourse at ARTBOX Gallery, Stutz II

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ARTBOX Stutz II is pleased to host the exhibition opening for “Visceral Discourse”, featuring the work of local artist Jason Myers and Sacramento’s Rogelio Manzo on Friday, April 1st, 2011 from 5pm-12am, as we celebrate their captivating new work. Cerebral in content and bold in design, this body of work explores what is below the surface from the perspectives of these two very different artists; while Rogelio pulls back the external physical layers of his subjects to reveal the inner story he sees beneath, Myers uses abstracted figures and confounded text to reveal memories turned to singular moments buried deep within his subconscious. The resulting work in both cases is a striking personification of what is typically concealed by the human eye and mind.

The work of Rogelio Manzo places the figures in the foreground without a sense of an environment, forcing the viewer to focus on the fragmented visages and figures that are painted with an expressionistic fervor. With surfaces ranging from thick impasto to thin washes with areas of the canvas left bare, this treatment adds to the sensation of his subjects being flayed to reveal their innermost feelings. His preferred format of squares, often as large as 6′ x 6′, also directs the viewer’s attention on the anguished faces and bodies. His palette of tones of black, brown, gray, and a blood red adds to the feeling of bleak reality, with occasional hits of dandelion yellow, sky blue, or cardinal red brightening the palette and adding a sense of optimism. Born in Guadalajara, Mexico, in 1975, Manzo studied architecture at Instituto Tecnologico de Colima but left before receiving his degree. He simultaneously studied with Rafael Heredia at the Escuela de Arte Juan Arrue (1997-1999), and has taken diverse workshops in drawing, painting, and sculpture. His work has been exhibited throughout Mexico, Europe, and the USA and he was awarded an “Award of Excellence” at The 75th Crocker-Kingsley California’s Biennial 2009, as well as at Civic Centre Barceloneta “The Fifth Continent” exhibition in Barcelona, Spain.

The visual manifestations of the internal deliberations of Jason Myers are known throughout Indianapolis for their layered canvases, haunting figures, and unrecognizable text. Reflecting upon moments drawn from deep within his psyche, these paintings personify fuzzy recollections, regurgitated years later, in his physical attempt to measure what transpired in this single fragment of time, figures trapped between an emotional and physical environment. His new body of work, while derivative of his unmistakable style, explores new palettes and mediums in a way that is both playful and contemplative. Varying from larger-than-life figures to small drawings in ink, each displays a rawness and honesty that draws an emotional response from the viewer. Born in Logansport, Indiana, in 1972, Myers received his M.F.A. from American University, Washington D.C. and his B.F.A. from Kansas City Art Institute, Kansas City Missouri. He is an active professional artist in many mediums and has taught printmaking, painting, and drawing at American University in Washington D.C. His work is held in numerous collections and has been widely exhibited throughout the U.S.

Exhibition location:
ARTBOX Gallery, Stutz II
217 West 10th Street
Indianapolis, IN 46202, 317/955-2450
Entrance and parking on Senate, between 9th & 10th
Gallery hours: Monday-Friday 11a-5p and by appointment

“Social Currency” Fine Art Photography Exhibition

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How do the photos you post on Facebook affect your social currency? How does the photography reflect your communities and how you interact with them? These are some of the issues fine art photographers will explore in “Social Currency,” an exhibition opening March 4 at STUTZARTSPACE.

Showcasing a range of photography, the exhibit will look at how photographs are used and shared within communities and social networks, both online and offline.

Participating artists include Andy Chen (curator), Paul D’Andrea, Lauren Ditchley, Marg Herder, Ron Kern, Aaron Law, Ginny Taylor Rosner, Satch, John Sherman, Holly Sommers, and Matt Sommers.

“In some ways, posting photos has become so commonplace that we forget we’re making a statement with each image,” said Andy Chen, curator of the exhibition and one of the participating artists. “This exhibition and the process leading up to it show images that have been used as social currency and consider the impact of the shared image.”

In today’s networked and connected culture, trading in “social currency” has become a key factor in increasing one’s sense of community, granting access to information and knowledge, helping to form one’s identity and providing status and recognition.

The exhibition opens March 4 at STUTZARTSPACE at noon with a reception from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., in conjunction with the Indianapolis Downtown Artists & Dealers Association’s (IDADA) monthly First Friday gallery tour.

The show runs through March 25. The gallery is open from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. weekdays, or by appointment. STUTZARTSPACE is a nonprofit visual art center on the first floor of the Stutz Business Center.

WHAT: “Social Currency” fine art photography exhibition
WHERE: STUTZARTSPACE, 212 W. 10th St., Indianapolis, Please enter from 10th street via Bearcat Alley.
WHEN: Friday, March 4, at noon with an opening reception from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Exhibition open Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. or by appointment through March 25
COST: Free
INFO: (317) 503-6420
MEDIA CONTACT: Jen Schmits Thomas, JTPR, (317) 441-2487, jen [at] jtprinc [dot] com