October First Friday Opening

On October 3rd, from 6-9pm, join us for First Friday! Enjoy these openings:

In the Harrison Gallery, Exit Strategy by Casey Roberts. This mixed media exhibition explores how we—as individuals and as a society—navigate difficult situations and devise creative workarounds. With a tone of quiet stillness, dark humor, and refined elegance, the show offers a poignant reflection on resilience and adaptation.

In the Speck Gallery, The Women in Between by Boxx The Artist. This show examines local grass-roots trailblazers to provide recognition of the roles that many marginalized dark-skinned Black women play in society, and keep the dialogue going about fairness, visibility, and belonging through expressionistic portraiture.

In the City Gallery, Indy In Inches by Sun Young Gullery features a collection of 56 miniature acrylic paintings. Each one celebrates the rich tapestry of small businesses and iconic landmarks across Indianapolis. Through this series, the artist invites viewers to appreciate the charm and character of the city on an intimate scale. 

In the Underground Gallery, CompleteLife 2025: FLAWS; A Beautiful Mess. How do you view the flaws within yourself? Have you ever tried to challenge your situation to see these things differently? This year’s art show seeks to explore these questions. Things that are viewed as flaws, imperfections, or chaotic are all a matter of perspective. 

In the Hank & Dolly’s Gallery, COMFORT by Phil Campbell in Hank & Dolly’s Gallery. Campbell uses donated clothing to create a triage space, transforming a cold hospital setting into a comforting place filled with tributes to those lost to addiction. The work invites reflection, connection, and care for people impacted by substance use.

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 a large-scale public outdoor installation by artists Michelle Walkey-Thornburg and Aaron Thornburg, and watch dancer Neil Cain perform dances that interact with the sculpture. 

Hungry? Grab a bite across the courtyard from IndiTaco food truck for authentic Indian-Mexican cuisine. 

In the Historic Gymnasium, enjoy a film by Eric Grayson, film preservationist and author.

All shows will open at 6:00 pm on Friday, October 3rd, 2025.

Visitors can take in-person gallery tours Monday through Friday from 9 am to 5 pm. Online galleries will open on April 5th. 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, 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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