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“First in Line” and “Splendor, Mirth and Good Cheer” at The Stutz

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Splendor Mirth and Good Cheer in bronze by Emily Budd 2011

The holiday spirit will flow at the Stutz on December 7, as visitors shop for affordable art and help to kick off a holiday-themed group exhibition.

For the sixth annual “First in Line” exhibition and sale, artists from throughout the city will offer original works in various sizes that are perfect for gift giving at $100 each. Buyers not only walk away with a truly original gift, but they also become a part of the exhibit: When a work is purchased, a photo is taken of the buyer with the work. This photo is then displayed in the place of the artwork, allowing the show to steadily morph into a documentary snapshot show.

Half the proceeds from the First in Line show will go to the artist and half to IDADA, the Indianapolis Downtown Artists and Dealers Association. A nonprofit organization, IDADA will use the funds for its operation fund so it can directly serve the local Indianapolis visual arts community.

The evening will also see the opening of “Splendor Mirth and Good Cheer,” a holiday-themed show by Stutz artists, in the newly expanded gallery. Works in this exhibit will be available for viewing through Dec. 21.

“First in Line” is Friday, December 7 from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.

“Splendor, Mirth and Good Cheer” will be open Thursdays and Fridays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. or by appointment through Dec. 21

Both exhibitions are at the Raymond James Stutz Art Gallery, (Please enter from 10th street via Bearcat Alley) and are free.  For more information go to www.stutzartists.com or call (317) 503-6420.

“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.

“Walk away with Art” on June 22, 2012 at Stutz Art Space

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Stutz Art Space

Featured artwork by Lydia Burris, Shawn Causey, Andy Chen, Joseph Crone, Kate Oberreich, Ginny Taylor Rosner, and Emily Schwank will be given away to the first 50 people who buy tickets for the “Walk Away with Art” event June 22 at Stutz Art Space, 212 W. 10th St.

This event offers the opportunity to meet the artists, enjoy refreshments, and take your chances at being one of the first of the 50 people to choose the artwork to take home.  Tickets to actually walk away with art are $100 per person or $150 per couple.  The exhibition is free and open Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. or by appointment through June 22.  Guests will draw numbers to determine the order they’ll choose their piece.

To purchase your tickets, visit http://stutzwawa.eventbrite.com.  For more information, contact www.stutzartists.com or (317) 503-6420.