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Artist Activation: Brianna Edgerly
Join Bri at Spark! on Monument Circle for a Cyanotype Workshop September 5th from 12–2pm! Create your own stunning blue-and-white prints using just the sun, everyday objects, and water—no experience needed. Come play with light and leave with your own one-of-a-kind artwork! All are welcome! SPARK on the Circle is presented by Big Car Collaborative, Downtown Indy Alliance, and the City of Indianapolis Department of Metropolitan Development, in cooperation with the Indiana War Memorials Commission.
Find out more »SPARK Happy Hour with MFFred
Join us on Thursday, September 10 from 4 to 6 p.m. for SPARK Happy Hour! Purchase a coffee, beer, wine, or Shake Up cocktail from Hanger Coffee presented by Coat Check and enjoy tunes from Fred Miller Fred Miller is an artist, educator, activist, and musician. He describes his music as “the sound of sunlight through a dusty 70s rangefinder lens”. You can find his music and videos on his Instagram account @mffred. SPARK Happy Hours are 4-6 p.m. on…
Find out more »Artist Activation: Rob Funkhouser
Join Rob Funkhouser for an art workshop on Saturday, September 12, from noon to 2 p.m. Rob is an Indianapolis-based composer, performer, and instrument builder who can never quite sit still. His work is concerned with ideas of place, memory, and pattern, and he is interested in interrogating the interstitial spaces between established genres. SPARK on the Circle is presented by Big Car Collaborative, Downtown Indy Alliance, and the City of Indianapolis Department of Metropolitan Development, in cooperation with the…
Find out more »Artist Activation: Henna with Pam
Join us at SPARK on Sunday, September 13, from noon to 2 p.m. and step into the world of intricate patterns and cultural celebration with Pam, who has been doing henna for over 25 years. Henna has been around for many centuries as a way to temporarily dye the skin for cosmetic purposes and to color the hair. At first, henna was smeared onto individuals and did not create the intricate designs made today. There are many steps needed to…
Find out more »SPARK Happy Hour with Annie D.
Join us on Thursday, September 17, from 4 to 6 p.m. for SPARK Happy Hour! Purchase a coffee, beer, wine, or Shake Up cocktail from Hanger Coffee presented by Coat Check and enjoy tunes from Fred Miller Annie D. is a DJ who has performed in venues throughout Indianapolis and during various events such as the NBA All-Star 2024 game, the Chicken and Beer Fest, and Pride events. SPARK on the Circle is presented by Big Car Collaborative, Downtown Indy…
Find out more »Partner Activation: Indianapolis Public Library Bookmobile
The Indianapolis Public Library’s new Bookmobile will be at Spark on Friday, September 18, 11-1 p.m. The Library shouldn’t be a destination you have to reach—it should be part of your community and life wherever you are. The Indianapolis Public Library is making it easier for families and residents to incorporate reading and learning into their everyday lives. A wide range of materials will be available, including books for adults and children, CDs, DVDs, and magazines. SPARK on the Circle is…
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