The Stutz Artists Association Annual Open House
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The Stutz Artists Association hosted its 16th annual open house April 24 and 25, 2009. During this unique two-day event, visitors had a chance to see work by more than 70 local artists in one place, while they also explored where and how the work is created. Click here for the 2009 Stutz Artists Open House Program book in Adobe Acrobat (pdf) format. |
Proceeds support the Stutz Residency Program, a scholarship that provides free studio space and utilities for emerging local artists. It is one of the largest grants to individual artists in the state.
General InformationThe 16th Annual Stutz Artists Open House was held Friday, April 24, 5:30 pm to 10:30 pm and Saturday, April 25, 2:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the Stutz Business Center (1060 N. Capitol Avenue in downtown Indianapolis). There was free on-street parking in specially marked lots along Capitol, Senate Avenues and 11th Street. The admission price was $12 per person. Children under 12 were free. |
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In addition to being a great opportunity to buy one-of-a-kind gifts - art prices ranged from $12 to $10,000 - the event offered a rare look at the vintage cars on display in the historic Stutz car factory. Visitors also sampled acoustic music, nibbled on gallery snacks and purchased foods from select local restaurants.
The Stutz Artists
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The myriad artists who make up the Stutz Artists Association all share the common love of art but widely diverge from there. Some have advanced degrees in art, and others advance their art in degrees. They are photographers, painters, sculptors, silversmiths and illustrators. They are a variety of ages, ethnicities and backgrounds. And many of the Stutz artists have won national awards or have artwork in permanent collections at museums, schools and hospitals. |
The Stutz Artists Association is the largest association of working artists in Indiana. It exists to encourage its member artists and to promote their work. In addition to the Open House, the association hosts monthly First Friday exhibitions and offers a range of classes.
On the outside, the yellow brick buildings that comprise the sprawling complex have changed little since the Stutz motor car was made here. Located on an entire city block in downtown Indianapolis, the 400,000-square-foot former car factory has been renovated into studios and offices. Today the Stutz Business Center is the creative working home of many professionals such as artists, designers, architects, filmmakers and more.
Press Release
Click here to access a press release about the 2009 event in Adobe Acrobat format.
