Big Car

Southeast Side Roadway Workshop
2016-06-02 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Guichelaar Gallery, 1125 Cruft Street, Indianapolis, IN, 46203, United States
This workshop will take place in anticipation of the arrival of international artist Peter Gibson (roadsworth.com) to Indianapolis. We will engage the following topics and opportunities for Southeast communities:

Roadway art on Pleasant Run

Creating visual interest to reclaim public space
Locating target areas
Introduction to the work of Peter Gibson (roadsworth.com)

Reclaiming Shelby Street

How do we make Shelby Street more pedestrian friendly?
How do we address traffic volume/speed concerns?

Walkability and Bikability Signage

Identifying pedestrian friendly assets
Improving awareness of assets
Mapping wayfinding sign locations

Create Places For People Neighborhood Initiative

Identify bike/walkability goals for the Southeast side
Develop a plan for engaging residents

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Places For People – Southeast Side Roadway Series
The Southeast Side of Indianapolis is first and foremost a neighborhood and a community of people. However, when we look at the roadways, much of the infrastructure is oriented towards prioritizing car commuters.Residents, pedestrians, and cyclists seem largely excluded from the equation. What does it look like to imagine our roadways as something more? How can we include places for people to exist and thrive alongside our neighborhood thoroughfares? Capitalizing on the momentum of previous successful placemaking initiatives, we will look for solutions to these questions and more.
This series is presented as part of Big Car Collaborative’s placemaking initiative with Reconnecting to our Waterways. By using methods gleaned from Spark: Monument Circle and the Rethinking Our Streets project with DPW in Mapleton-Fall Creek, we will be envisioning and enacting positive steps toward a more vibrant and inclusive community.
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Check out bigcar.org for details on these other events from Places For People – Southeast Side Roadway Series:
“Roadsworth” Peter Gibson Artist Lunch Talk- Friday, June 10, 12:00pm
Gibson will give a lunchtime presentation of his work at the Tube Factory Artspace on Friday, June 10 at 12:00pm and will discuss his process and intentions for the street painting workshop that will be held the following day. A light lunch will be provided.

Street Painting Workshop Saturday, June 11, 12:00-5:00pm
Local artists are invited to take part in this hands-on learning experience. International street artist Peter Gibson will share insights into his creative process and techniques for pavement painting. More details can be found at bigcar.org.

Free Fishing Day at Mounds State Park - Wagon of Wonders
2016-06-04 09:30 - 18:30 | Mounds State Park, 4306 Mounds Rd, Anderson, IN, 46017, United States
It’s a free fishing day! No license required!
We’re Heading to Mounds State Park in Anderson IN! Our Wagon of Wonders / Mobile Bait & Tackle Shop will be providing everything you need for a great day of fishing! And fun art! We’ll provide bait! You can even borrow a fishing pole. All you need is a little bit of luck.

If you’re not familiar with the Wagon of Wonders… here’s an intro: https://vimeo.com/138498618

Magic in the Water: Choose Your Own Adventure on Pogue's Run
2016-06-05 14:00 - 15:00 | IN
This is a launch event for “Magic in the Water: A Pogue’s Run Choose Your Own Adventure”.
Pogue’s Run Waterway Lead Artist, and Cottage Home Resident, Bree Gerard has lead a team of talented creative writers in the creation of this one-of-a-kind exploration of Pogue’s Run and the surrounding neighborhoods.
Meet at the SPADES PARK GAZEBO to experience storytelling in a new way… and help us celebrate!!
Imagine…
You’re meandering past a local business on 10th street or taking a stroll through your neighborhood park when you stumble upon a set of three quaint boxes with an intriguing message written upon them. You investigate and learn you have discovered a CHOOSE YOUR OWN ADVENTURE experience that will lead you to various cultural and natural attractions along Pogue’s Run waterway.
Those who choose to participate will follow the written instructions leading to destinations as compile their own fantastical story about the mythical history of Pogue’s Run.
Come adventure with us… if you dare.
This event is a Big Car Collaborative, Reconnecting to Our Waterways event.

“Roadsworth” Peter Gibson Artist Lunch Talk
2016-06-10 12:00 - 13:00 | Guichelaar Gallery, 1125 Cruft Street, Indianapolis, IN, 46203, United States
“Roadsworth” Peter Gibson Artist Lunch Talk- Friday, June 10, 12:00pm
Gibson will give a lunchtime presentation of his work at the Tube Factory Artspace on Friday, June 10 at 12:00pm and will discuss his work and his process as well as preview intentions for the street painting workshop that will be held the following day. A light lunch will be provided. please register so we can plan accordingly!
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Places For People- Southeast Side Roadway Series.
The Southeast Side of Indianapolis is first and foremost a neighborhood and a community of people. However, when we look at the roadways, much of the infrastructure is oriented towards prioritizing car commuters.Residents, pedestrians, and cyclists seem largely excluded from the equation. What does it look like to imagine our roadways as something more? How can we include places for people to exist and thrive alongside our neighborhood thoroughfares? Capitalizing on the momentum of previous successful placemaking initiatives, we will look for solutions to these questions and more.
This series is presented as part of Big Car Collaborative’s placemaking initiative with Reconnecting to our Waterways. By using methods gleaned from Spark: Monument Circleand the Rethinking Our Streets project with DPW in Mapleton-Fall Creek, we will be envisioning and enacting positive steps toward a more vibrant and inclusive community.
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Details at bigcar.org about other Places For People- Southeast Side Roadway Series events:
Southeast Side Roadway Workshop: Thursday, June 2, 6:00-8:00pm
This workshop will take place in anticipation of the arrival of international artist Peter Gibson(roadsworth.com) to Indianapolis. We will engage the following topics and opportunities for Southeast communities:

Roadway art on Pleasant Run

Creating visual interest to reclaim public space
Locating target areas
Introduction to the work of Peter Gibson (roadsworth.com)

Reclaiming Shelby Street

How do we make Shelby Street more pedestrian friendly?
How do we address traffic volume/speed concerns?

Walkability and Bikability Signage

Identifying pedestrian friendly assets
Improving awareness of assets
Mapping wayfinding sign locations

Create Places For People Neighborhood Initiative

Identify bike/walkability goals for the Southeast side
Develop a plan for engaging residents

Street Painting Workshop: Saturday, June 11, 12:00-5:00pm
Local artists are invited to take part in this hands-on learning experience. International street artist Peter Gibson will share insights into his creative process and techniques for pavement painting. More details can be found at bigcar.org.

Street Painting Workshop with Peter Gibson
2016-06-11 12:00 - 17:00 | Guichelaar Gallery, 1125 Cruft Street, Indianapolis, IN, 46203, United States
Street Painting Workshop Saturday, June 11, 12:00-5:00pm
Local artists are invited to take part in this hands-on learning experience. International street artist Peter Gibson will share insights into his creative process and techniques for pavement painting.
Please register for this event.

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Places For People- Southeast Side Roadway Series.
Scheming for a more vibrant and inclusive community
Tube Factory Artspace 1125 Cruft Street, Indianapolis In 46203
The Southeast Side of Indianapolis is first and foremost a neighborhood and a community of people. However, when we look at the roadways, much of the infrastructure is oriented towards prioritizing car commuters.Residents, pedestrians, and cyclists seem largely excluded from the equation. What does it look like to imagine our roadways as something more? How can we include places for people to exist and thrive alongside our neighborhood thoroughfares? Capitalizing on the momentum of previous successful placemaking initiatives, we will look for solutions to these questions and more.
This series is presented as part of Big Car Collaborative’s placemaking initiative with Reconnecting to our Waterways. By using methods gleaned from Spark: Monument Circle and the Rethinking Our Streets project with DPW in Mapleton-Fall Creek, we will be envisioning and enacting positive steps toward a more vibrant and inclusive community. Come out to engage other artist, residents, and thinkers in some forward-thinking possibilities for the Southeast Side at this Places For People Southeast Side Roadway Series.
Check out bigcar.org for details on these other events from Places For People – Southeast Side Roadway Series:
Southeast Side Roadway Workshop: Thursday, June 2, 6:00-8:00pm
This workshop will take place in anticipation of the arrival of international artist Peter Gibson (roadsworth.com) to Indianapolis. We will engage the following topics and opportunities for Southeast communities:

Roadway art on Pleasant Run

Creating visual interest to reclaim public space
Locating target areas
Introduction to the work of Peter Gibson (roadsworth.com)

Reclaiming Shelby Street

How do we make Shelby Street more pedestrian friendly?
How do we address traffic volume/speed concerns?

Walkability and Bikability Signage

Identifying pedestrian friendly assets
Improving awareness of assets
Mapping wayfinding sign locations

Create Places For People Neighborhood Initiative

Identify bike/walkability goals for the Southeast side
Develop a plan for engaging residents

“Roadsworth” Peter Gibson Artist Lunch Talk- Friday, June 10, 12:00pm
Gibson will give a lunchtime presentation of his work at the Tube Factory Artspace on Friday, June 10 at 12:00pm and will discuss his process and intentions for the street painting workshop that will be held the following day. A light lunch will be provided.

BIKE FEST 2016
2016-06-18 11:00 - 23:00 | White River Greenway and Pleasant Run Trail, City Wide, Indianapolis, United States
Gear up for an exciting FREE bike crawl, Indy!
BIKE ALONG OR COME TO JUST ONE
This wild ride will take us along some of our city’s finest bicycle greenways to art and cultural destinations. This full day of activities includes BMX STUNTS, PUBLIC ART, OUTDOOR FILM SCREENINGS, FOOD and more! All events are FREE to the public so make a day of it!
LAUNCH: Indianapolis Museum of Art- Art and Nature Park from 11:00 – 2:00. 4000 Michigan Rd. Solstice activities, Bike activities, Food trucks, Local Music, Art Swap. extra bicycle parking will be available.
Stop1: Herron Fine Arts Center TIME 2:30 – 3:30. 1410 Indiana Ave. Art gallery, Bicycle short film screening, fun design activity.
Stop 2: BMX TRICKS at St. Anthony Festival TIME 4:00 – 5:00. 337 N Warman Ave
Stop 3: White River Trail TIME 5:30 – 7:15. 1015 Kentucky Ave. Bombastic activities and outdoor public sculpture
FINALE: PEE WEE’s BIG ADVENTURE at Pleasant Curve Amphitheater ARRIVAL TIME 8:00, MOVIE STARTS 9:00.
Free Public Screening of PeeWee’s Big Adventure. Food Trucks
IndyCog will lead the night ride back to IMA. Freewheelin’ will provide limited vehicle transport back to IMA.
More Info at Bigcar.org
Partners: Big Car Collaborative, Reconnecting to Our Waterways,StreamLines, IndyCog, Bicycle Garage Indy, Freewheelin’ Community Bikes, Knozone, Saint Anthony Catholic Church Indianapolis
Register at IndyCog.org/2016bikefest
Visit this event on facebook

Father's Day Fishing at Ft Harrison - Wagon of Wonders
2016-06-19 09:30 - 17:00 | Fort Benjamin Harrison State Park, 6000 N. Post Road, Indianapolis, IN, 46216, United States
Come out to Delaware Lake at Ft. Benjamin Harrison State Park where the Wagon of Wonders / Mobile Bait & Tackle Shop will be providing everything you need for a great day of fishing and interactive art experiences! We’ll provide bait! You can even borrow a fishing pole! All you need is a fishing license and a little bit of luck! You can even play with some art while you’re there!
Fishing licenses can be purchased online here: http://www.in.gov/ai/appfiles/dnr-license/
If you’re not familiar with the Wagon of Wonders… here’s an intro:https://vimeo.com/138498618

McCormick's Creek Centennial Celebration - Wagon of Wonders
2016-06-25 09:30 - 17:00 | IN
Our beloved Wagon of Wonders will be visiting McCormick’s Creek State Park to join the Centennial Celebration! Learn about the White River watershed and participate in some fun art! Enjoy an awesome day and celebrate a wonderful, historic moment for Indiana’s first state park!

Paddlit -- Part of the In Light In Festival
2016-08-26 20:00 - 2016-08-27 01:00 | Government Center Basin, 429 W. Ohio St., Firehouse #13, Indianapolis, IN, 46204, United States
Selected to be part of the In Light In festival that celebrates the 100th anniversary of Central Indiana Community Foundation, Big Car lights up the paddle boats that, using human power to chug through the canal. The Paddlit (paddle it) project involves the people on the boats working as paddlers — maybe better called petalers — who’ll be able to alter the cadence of waterproof LED lights glowing on and off colorfully just above the water. In this way, everybody who rents a paddle boat is a collaborator and performer.

Unicycle: Unicorn Bike Ride on the White River
2016-09-10 13:00 - 16:00 | Friedman Park, 5670 Stone Hill Dr, Indianapolis, IN, 46208, United States
September 10th, 1pm, Friedman Park.
Unicorn-themed arts activities and bike decorating beginning at 1pm, bike ride/parade departing at 3pm. All ages 2-mile one-way bike ride beginning at Friedman Park and ending at a mystery location in Broadripple with refreshments available for purchase.

Rivers and Streams: Free Film Screening on the White River
2016-09-17 20:30 - 23:00 | New York St Bridge Abutment, 333 N White River Pkwy West Dr, Indianapolis , IN, 46222, United States
FREE. LITERALLY ON THE WHITE RIVER!
Andy Goldsworthy – IN OUR WHITE RIVER! Come see this indie documentary about the mesmerizing, ephemeral earth art of Andy Goldworthy. The film will be projected out over the White River onto the off-shore abutment for the New York St. bridge! Bring your blankets and lawn chairs and we’ll provide the popcorn for this must-see, visually compelling film!
Movie trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=njbYDlIguDw

Creature from the Black Lagoon from the WHITE RIVER
2016-10-20 19:30 | 333 N White River Pkwy West Dr, indianapolis, Indiana, 46222, United States
OUTDOOR FILM SCREENING
Looks like The Creature found a new home…
WATCH IN TERROR as the CREATURE FROM THE BLACK LAGOON emerges from the murky depths of the White River.
cozy up in the fall air and get in the Halloween spirit with an outdoor movie projected on the bridge abutment out over our White River. We’ll bring the popcorn!
This frightful event is a partnership between Reconnecting to Our Waterways, Public House Cinema, and Big Car Collaborative.
Visit the event page on Facebook.

Wagon of Wonders fishing at Mounds State Park
2016-10-30 10:30 - 15:30 | Mounds State Park, 4306 Mounds Rd, Anderson , IN, 46017, United States
Join us for this #ArtsInTheParks event with the Wagon of Wonders. Come mix your passion for fishing (Hoosiers under the age of 12 can fish for free) with an opportunity to experience fantastic art and mysterious creatures. Fishing poles will be available to borrow. We’ll even provide the worms! Various lures will also be available for a nominal fee. The Wagon will be at the Canoe Launch. Come join the fun!
UPDATE! Explore Indiana’s criptozoological oddities and get in the Halloween spirit with a bizarre PUK-WUD-JIE hike starting at 1:00! The hike will wrap up at the WOW where you can pake a clay sculpture of any tricky creatures you hmay have spotted!
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DAY OF THE DEAD Celebration on Pleasant Run
2016-11-05 11:00 - 14:00 | Barth ave. &Pleasant Run Pkwy. South Dr., indianapolis, United States
Celebrate the vibrant culture of Indy’s southwest side and enjoy beautiful public spaces along Pleasant Run! This is going to be a blast just like last year, so bring the whole family!
Food, Facepainting, Art, Games… and the amazing Wagon of Wonders!
This awesome event is a partnership between Reconnecting to Our Waterways, Sense Charter School, and Big Car Collaborative.
Visit event page on Facebook.

PechaKucha: Our Waterways
2017-02-23 19:00 - 21:00 | Car Beauty Center, 2628 Shelby St, Indianapolis, IN, 46203, United States
Join us for the kickoff return of PechaKucha Nights in Indianapolis! The theme this month will be Our Waterways and will feature speakers from around Indianapolis engaged with the health, design, and culture of places around our waterways. And you can check out art from the Ret-ROW-spective exhibition by Reconnecting to Our Waterways. In true PK fashion, each speaker will have about 7 minutes to present: 20 slides at 20 seconds each. This isn’t a competition, more an opoortunity to spend time together and share ideas. Drinks will be available for purchse and snacks on hand. This event is free thanks to Reconnecting to Our Waterways and Big Car Collaborative.
The lineup:
1. Corrie Meyer with Reconnecting to Our Waterways
2. Mark Kesling from the DaVinci Pursuit
3. Jill Hoffmann with the White River Alliance
4. Eric Nordgulen from Herron School of Art and Design
5. Jim Poyser with Earth Charter Indiana
6. Keith Paschall with Learning Tree Indiana
7. Alan Goffinski and Jordan Thomas from Big Car Collaborative
8. Emily Gable and Paul Pelsue, Indianapolis artists
