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April 2023
Yeabsera Tabb-Tezeta
tezeta (teh-zeh-tah): an Amharic word that roughly translates to memory, nostalgia, or longing This body of work is an exploration of the physical and figurative aspects of “place.” On one hand, the word “place” refers to our built environment, choices of design, and our interactions with the physical world. On the other hand, it refers to a sense of belonging that is cultural and emotional–still deeply tied to the physical world, but able to exist without it through memory. I…
Find out more »June 2023
Nasreen Khan: Cic·a·trix
The narrative of femininity is pain. Cicatrix: the scar of a healed wound. In botany, cicatrix refers to the keloid mark left on a tree after a piece of it has been removed. In this body of work, I am exploring the personal maternal scar of being taken away from the only real parental figure I had until that point in life, the complex scars of colonialism and immigration, and the physical scars of my own body. I spent the…
Find out more »Haykidd &Thee Black Card-Hey Black Kidd
“Hey Black Kidd” is a collaborative body of work created by painter, Haykidd (Greg Rose) and mixed media artist, Thee Black Card (Sarah Jene). The exhibit is a celebration of self, full realization and acknowledgement of who you are, where you are and what you have-- from their perspectives. Pairing Thee Black Card’s rich cultural mixed media work and Haykidd’s imaginative approach to storytelling, these artists tell a story of resilience, joy and virtue in 14 pieces. The exhibit is…
Find out more »Power Plant Grant Webinar
If you are interested in applying for a Power Plant Grant, please consider attending this virtual information session on Monday, June 5 at 7pm. Register here. The Power Plant Grant program for 2023-24 will provide grants in the amount of $60,000 total. Six individual artists, art collectives, and/or artist-run spaces will receive cash grants of $10,000 each, for the creation and presentation of new work/projects with a strong visual component. Artists with ongoing projects or practices are welcome to apply, providing the application proposes significant evolution or adaptation…
Find out more »Emma Hall-Lunch Break Live Tuesdays presented by Lake City Bank
Singer-songwriter Emma Hall pairs introspective lyrics and winding chord progressions with heartrending melodies, making something equal parts wistful and beautiful.” Music performance 12-1pm in the SW Quad of Monument Circle. Food Truck-Treats By Fee 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 music, artmaking, and socializing in a comfortable…
Find out more »African Dance with Uzuri
Join Uzuri Asad, artist in Big Car’s Public Life Residency, for a dose of culture, self-care, and community as we explore rhythms from West Africa and other parts of the Diaspora. Give your body and soul a moment to reflect and progress all at once, meet Asad on the floor!
Find out more »Artist-led activities & Lunch at Lockerbie Place
Join us at Lockerbie Marketplace on Thursday, May 11 from 11:30 am - 1 pm in the downtown greenspace next to Needler’s Fresh Market for artist-led activities like our Post Card Project, WQRT DJ mix, authentic Filipino comfort food by Taste of Manilla, and games like Ping pong, foosball, and giant Jenga. All events are free at 320 N New Jersey Street in the greenspace right off the Cultural Trail.
Find out more »Kristen Bales-Lunch Break Live Tuesdays presented by Lake City Bank
Kristen Bales is an indie-alternative/rock artist out of Indianapolis, Indiana. With a voice that at times appears relaxed and pristine, like the sweet crooning of Norah Jones, but at times crashes against the heavy, soul-filled tones of Janis Joplin, Kristen turns to roots of jazz to exemplify genres of blues, rock, and soul. Music performance 12-1pm in the SW Quad of Monument Circle. Food Truck- A Taste of Home We at Big Car are teaming up with Downtown Indy and…
Find out more »African Dance with Uzuri
Join Uzuri Asad, artist in Big Car’s Public Life Residency, for a dose of culture, self-care, and community as we explore rhythms from West Africa and other parts of the Diaspora. Give your body and soul a moment to reflect and progress all at once, meet Asad on the floor!
Find out more »Live Music at Lockerbie with Haley Stevenson & Maya Nojiri Sutherland
Check out live music by Haley Stevenson on violin/viola & Maya Nojiri Sutherland on cello. Food served by Tortas Mexican food truck with an eclectic menu of tortas, tacos, and tamales. Games like foosball, ping pong, chess & checkers, and giant Jenga are also available for additional entertainment. About Haley Stevenson Stevenson is a viola and violin teacher and performer based in northern Indianapolis and Carmel. She teaches private lessons to students ages 8 and up, and enjoys curating the lesson…
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