First Friday Gallery Opening: February 2026
Schedule
Fri Feb 06 2026 at 06:00 pm to 09:00 pm
UTC-05:00Location
1505 N Delaware St, Indianapolis, IN, United States, Indiana 46202 | Indianapolis, IN
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On February 6th, from 6-9pm, join us for First Friday! Enjoy these openings:In the Harrison Gallery, Forgotten Graces by Kevin West. This contemplative show reflects on the quiet, overlooked moments of childhood and ordinary moments that later reveal themselves as meaningful gifts. Through light and tenderness, West explores memories of play, routine, and unspoken care that shaped a sense of belonging.
In the Gallery Annex, Letter In Blue by India Cruse-Griffin. This series explores the color blue through forty seven handwritten letters sent from her father to her mother during his military service in the 1950s. Though the meaning of the color to him is unknown, blue came to represent a piece of himself sent home, carrying love and connection across distance.
In the Speck Gallery, Call Me EMO by Caleb Keitt. With this show, Keitt debuts his personal brand, character, and pseudonym EMO the Ctrlr, shaped by years of work in graphic design and branding as storytelling. The exhibition explores Black culture, nostalgia, and identity through shared personal observations. Works include paintings, textile banners, silk printed posters, and wearable apparel.
In the Hank & Dolly’s Gallery, Through The Lens by Quintin Griffin. This photography exhibition invites viewers to reconsider both familiar and unfamiliar sights. Through everyday scenes, the work shifts perception and encourages reflection on the spaces we inhabit daily.
In the Underground Gallery, Everyday Poetics by Chris Hill. This show explores public expressions as vital affirmations of existence, especially for marginalized communities. Drawing from what he observes while walking or riding the bus, Hill highlights marks and messages often overlooked in public space. By pairing photographs with additional materials, he expands their meaning and impact.
In the Sky Gallery, Listen By Elizabeth Guipe Hall. Inspired by recorded bird songs, Hall delves into different species, translating their calls into vibrant, textured artworks. Using layers of wax and collage, she transforms sound into color, offering a visual experience that bridges what we hear and what we see.
Guests can also enjoy:
In the Courtyard, engage with Se(e) Change, a large-scale public installation by artists Michelle Walkey-Thornburg and Aaron Thornburg. Enjoy a warm firepit-stop while you’re there.
Hungry? Grab a bite across the courtyard from IndiTaco food truck for authentic Indian-Mexican cuisine.
In the Historic Gymnasium, enjoy performances by Kenyetta Dance Company. This Indianapolis-based collective rooted in the African American aesthetic celebrates artistic excellence and the power of the human spirit.
All shows will open at 6:00 pm on Friday, February 6th, 2026.
Visitors can take in-person gallery tours Monday through Friday from 9 am to 5 pm. Online galleries will open on February 7th. You can make an appointment or view the online galleries at harrisoncenter.org/buy-art.
Special Senior Hours are every Friday from 2:00pm - 4:00pm. No appointment is needed.
With support from Indy Arts Council, City of Indianapolis, Indiana Arts Commission, Lilly Endowment Inc., 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. For more information on the Harrison Center, call 317.396.3886 or visit www.harrisoncenter.org. Connect with the Harrison Center on social media at Facebook/@HarrisonCenterArts, Instagram/@harrisoncenterarts, Youtube/@hca4thearts, or Twitter/@HarrisonCtrArts.
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