The Stutz hosts 20 in their Twenties photo shoot
IBJ hosted this year's 20 in their Twenties photo and video shoot at The Stutz, which has been renovated into a cultural center. Located at 1060 N. Capitol Ave., the complex spans 3.8 acres between 10th and 11th streets and Senate and Capitol avenues. The building is home to makers, artists and small businesses, including Griffy's Art Supply, Grounded Plant and Floral Co., Pattern, Amelia's Bread, Turner's Bar and Café Patachou.
Opened in 1914 as the Stutz Motor Car Co., the factory built its last car in 1934. Eli Lilly and Co. used the building from 1940 to 1982, then it sat empty until it was redeveloped in the early 1990s into a haven for artists and businesses. It was renovated again in 2021-2022, and its latest owners have worked to keep it a home for creatives while adding modern features and amenities.
Pattern runs the S.P.A.C.E. program, public art commissioning, Maker's Alley, Stutz events and activation.
Though IBJ primarily used Maker's Alley for its photo shoot, the team used other areas of The Stutz, as well, incorporating murals and art installations as backdrops.
On the cover are Taylor Melangton, Devyn Mikell, Maria De Leon, Larissa Fox and Trevor Fox.
The photos for this publication were shot by Eric Learned, who worked alongside IBJ Designer Sarah Ellis and Special Publications Editor Samm Quinn.
IBJ thanks Pattern for hosting us.•
Eric Learned)
IBJ asked honorees for a
TV show or movie recommendation
“Fun fact: I haven't turned on my TV in the year
2024. I'm honestly deeply uninterested in TV and
movies, BUT I do love ‘The Office.’
I've watched every season at least five times.”
Jake Engel
“‘Parks and Recreation’—keep your eyes
peeled for Upland Beer.”
Morgan Allen
“The Office”
Larissa Fox
“I am an avid movie theater fan, so it's hard to
pick one favorite. Among my top choice of movies is
‘The Pursuit of Happyness’ with Will
Smith.”
Nelson Frech
“Madam Secretary”
Hayley Sears
“The West Wing”
Shelby Thomas
“Abbott Elementary”
Jessica Maginn
“I recently watched ‘Bodkin’ on Netflix
during the wee hours of the night when we first came
home with our newborn. It's a mystery thriller set
in Ireland (which is dear to my heart).”
Mason Gordon
“I've watched a lot of great shows and movies
recently: ‘The Bear,’ ‘Sugar,’
‘Lessons in Chemistry,’ ‘Poor
Things.’ ‘Poor Things’ was so odd and
also so charming, funny and genuine.”
Nelson Frech
“Ted Lasso”
Taylor Melangton
“Veep”
Ryan Ritchie
“Breaking Bad”
Trevor Fox
“Young Sheldon,” “Soul,” “Toy Story”
Maria De Leon