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Axios
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Axios
Meet The Maker: Justin A. Carney and Remington Michel Stone
Meet the two up-and-coming Indy artists inviting the rest of the city to join them for an exploration of identity, understanding and defiance. Why it matters: The Beckman Emerging Artist Exhibition at Gallery 924 is entering its final week, giving local art lovers only a few more opportunities to see these creators in action. The inspo: Named in honor of founding Indy Arts Council board member and artist Robert D. Beckmann Jr., the annual showcase is the result of its namesake bequeathing funds to the council for the creation of a fellowship program upon his death in 2001. Zoom in: Here are the artists awarded fellowships in 2025, and the work they're sharing now. Justin A. Carney: A visual artist and educator who uses autobiographical photography to question how death and grief affect familial connections. With his collection titled "Full of Dreams," Carney questions what traumas get passed down and how that lineage has shaped him. "The work is inspired by my late-grandmother's chest X-ray — she died of lung cancer — and the artwork is imaged to resemble an X-ray," he said in a statement. Remington Michel Stone: A singer and songwriter whose 2024 debut album " Death of the American Mall" blends rock and soul influences to discuss what it means to be human in a rapidly changing world. Stone says their gallery presentation, "American Enby," analyzes what it means to live under constant surveillance, the pain of being seen without being understood and "the defiance of taking up space anyway." If you go: The exhibit is open to the public through July 17 at Gallery 924.
Indianapolis Star
26-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Indianapolis Star
WNBA All-Star Game 2025: Guide to Indianapolis entertainment, concerts and free events
The Indianapolis arts and entertainment community will show up big to celebrate the weekend of the WNBA All-Star Game. From July 18 to 20, several spots around downtown will transform into outdoor art galleries and live music stages. Peppered throughout the entertainment will be stations for sneaker customization, art-making, face-painting and other activities to celebrate women and girls in sports. Several cultural organizations have partnered with Downtown Indy and the Indy Arts Council to bring the fun, which will be funded by the WNBA All-Star 2025 Host Committee, Herbert Simon Family Foundation, Samerian Foundation and the Capital Improvement Board of Managers of Marion County. Unless otherwise noted, the events are free. Find more details at and And check back in with this story, which will update as more events are announced. Boots on the Ground for WNBA All-Star: Music and comedy show lineup announced This Indy newsletter has the best shows, art and eats
Axios
30-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Axios
Meet the Maker: Nate Baranowski
Meet the South Bend artist chosen to create a mural of one of Indy's most beloved hoops icons on one of the city's most popular streets. Why it matters: Nate Baranowski's 24-foot piece will debut this summer in time to welcome scores of fans to the Circle City for the sellout 2025 WNBA All-Star Game in July. What he's saying:"Tamika Catchings is a magnetic personality and an amazing force for good to those around her and in her community," Baranowski said in a statement. "She is not just a legendary basketball player, but also an entrepreneur, activist, broadcaster, volunteer, mentor and motivational speaker. I wanted my design to reflect this high-energy force surrounding her." Zoom in: Baranowski was one of 98 artists who responded to an international call from the Indy Arts Council and WNBA All-Star 2025 Host Committee. Baranowski — a University of Illinois grad with a degree in fine arts and a passion for street painting — has experience with large chalk murals, painted murals, acrylic on canvas and various forms of digital painting. He was the only Indiana creator to make the final four. The inspo: The selection committee said Baranowski best captured Catchings' bright personality, basketball legacy and impact on Indy.
Axios
07-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Axios
Help pick the new Tamika Catchings mural
In case there was any doubt about Indy's love for the game, the city is honoring another local hoops legend with public art. Why it matters: The Indy Arts Council wants your help choosing the final design for a mural of Tamika Catchings that will be painted along Mass Ave this summer. Driving the news: The council and WNBA All-Star 2025 Host Committee, with funding from the Marion County Capital Improvement Board, are collaborating to create the new mural ahead of the All-Star game coming to town July 18 and 19. Catchings is co-chair of the host committee for the event. How it works: The council is asking for public input on four design concepts, from which the council will ultimately choose a winner. An international call for artists last year resulted in the designs from finalists Aziza Andre (Atlanta), Nate Baranowski (South Bend), Lula Goce (Galicia, Spain) and Desiree Kelly (Detroit). An online survey is available through April 13. Catch up quick: Catchings played all 16 seasons of her professional career for the Fever.
Axios
04-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Axios
Meet the Maker: 2025 Welcome Race Fans artists
Meet the five Indiana artists who are revving up their creative talents to welcome race fans to Indianapolis Motor Speedway this May. The inspo: The annual Welcome Race Fans collaboration between the Indy Arts Council and Indianapolis Motor Speedway has been connecting visual artists to the Indy 500 since 2016. This year's artists were selected from a pool of 58 applicants and tasked with creating original pieces to be displayed throughout the city starting next month. Each year, selected artists are asked to bring to life what "The Greatest Spectacle in Racing" means to Indy. The 2025 artists: Sarah Anderson is a full-time ceramic artist who creates illustrative characters on the surface of clay through the use of sgraffito. Xavier Gray is a multidisciplinary artist who blends street art, graphic design and personal storytelling. Caroline Hays is an artist and educator who focuses on the layers of history that shape a place through her use of mixed media and layering. Cassie Mitchell, a junior at Marian University and former 500 Festival Princess, is a graphic design major who wants to inspire the next generation by promoting the impact art has on communities. Frances Ruiz, inspired by her upbringing in Puerto Rico and experiences in Indiana, uses vibrant colors and dynamic lines to make collage paintings that evoke movement and convey a sense of emotion. What they're saying:"The Welcome Race Fans art is one of the first things thousands of visitors see when they come to the city of Indianapolis and IMS for the Month of May," said IMS president Doug Boles. "This Hoosier hospitality is just one of the many reasons the Month of May is so special to so many."
