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FREE Henna hand painting with Indy Henna
Henna – the beautiful tattoo-like body art, most commonly found on hands and feet, has been used to adorn the hands and feet of women during social holidays and celebrations since the late Bronze age in the eastern Mediterranean. Henna is a dye prepared from the plant Lawsonia Inermis, a small flowering plant with leaves that are dried and formed into a powder. The powder is then mixed with tea or water to create a paste which is then able to be…
Find out more »Art is Around the Corner … with Giselle Trujillo
Art can be made of anything. Stop by Monument Circle to add to an art project using provided recycled materials. Facilitated by artist Giselle Trujillo and co-presented by Arte Mexicano en Indiana.
Find out more »No More No Place
Curated by Indianapolis multimedia artist Jordan Munson, No More No Place combines 2-minute recorded audio works with eclectic video art - made by a diverse group of over 40 artists. In the span of 60 minutes, see/hear the pairings in the immersive environment of Monument Circle, using the Circle's 360-degree sound system and 10-story video projection. The one-hour production runs for 60 minutes and repeats between 7 and 11 p.m. Participating artists: Morning Focus - Jessica Dunn* Naomi…
Find out more »Aurora Cyanotype Workshop
Cyanotype is a camera-less photography made out in the sun, rather than in a darkroom. You place objects — such as plants — on top of a piece of photo-treated paper, and then use the sun to expose the paper. The result is an image that is an exact outline of the object. It’s a fun and magical way to engage photography! Although it may be new to modern people, cyanotype has been around since photography was invented in the…
Find out more »Artist Workshop: Graffiti Knitting with Mary Jo
A gathering where knitting and graffiti collide! Simultaneously inspired by traditional knitting and graffiti, this ever-evolving piece combines fiber adjacent activities, coloring sheets derived from graffiti and knitting motifs, and opportunities for participants to share their creative path stories. You are invited to come join the fun, because without YOU, Boo, this project can’t happen. About the artist: Mary Jo Bayliss specializes in creating environments that help people feel at ease using space, light and color to achieve these goals.…
Find out more »Artist Workshop with John Clark
Make Art and Write Poetry with John Clark! Join Indianapolis-based visual artist, Big Car co-founder and writer John Clarke to make drawings, poems, and short stories...or a combination of all three! And we'll also show you how to make zines, too! We at Big Car are teaming up with Downtown Indy and the City of Indianapolis — with support from the Capital Improvement Board and the Indiana War Memorials Commission— to spark Monument Circle with human-scale activities like games, live…
Find out more »Ink Artist Workshop with Brittany Fukushima
Join SPARK artist in residence Brittany Fukushima for an all-levels ink painting workshop. In this workshop, you’ll learn basic ink techniques and how to paint intuitively using colors handmade by the artist. See the raw materials that go into ink-making and leave inspired to create your own. All materials are provided! About: Brittany Fukushima is an Indianapolis-based painter and teaching artist who uses their practice to interpret their environment. Drawing and painting become a means to investigate the natural world,…
Find out more »Cyanotype Workshop With Aurora PhotoCenter
Cyanotype is a camera-less photography made out in the sun, rather than in a darkroom. You place objects — such as plants — on top of a piece of photo-treated paper, and then use the sun to expose the paper. The result is an image that is an exact outline of the object. It’s a fun and magical way to engage photography! Although it may be new to modern people, cyanotype has been around since photography was invented in the 1800s.…
Find out more »Artist Workshop With Mary Jo Bayliss
A gathering where knitting and graffiti collide! Simultaneously inspired by traditional knitting and graffiti, this ever-evolving piece combines fiber adjacent activities, coloring sheets derived from graffiti and knitting motifs, and opportunities for participants to share their creative path stories. You are invited to come join the fun, because without YOU, Boo, this project can’t happen. About the artist: Mary Jo Bayliss specializes in creating environments that help people feel at ease using space, light and color to achieve these goals.…
Find out more »Artist Workshop With Christina Hollering
Join artist Christina Hollering in an all-ages cut paper collage workshop celebrating the creative possibilities of paper. Learn how to intuitively create compelling compositions using the principles of design. All materials are provided; just come prepared to cut, paste, and play! Christina Hollering is a cut paper artist and associate professor at Herron School of Art and Design. Her artwork centers around themes of biology, the environment, and the interplay between art and science, inspiring viewers to contemplate their relationship…
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