Hudnut statue to honor ‘people’s mayor’
The statue at the northwest corner of Maryland Street and Capitol Avenue is scheduled for dedication Dec. 14, fittingly before an Indianapolis Colts home game.
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Locally based Wine & Canvas grows to 48 locations nationwide
The husband-and-wife-owned Wine & Canvas has grown from two to 347 employees in just four years with profitability increasing at a double-digit clip, 48 locations coast to coast and plans for international expansion.
Noblesville pursues cultural district designation
Noblesville is positioning itself to join an elite group of Indiana Cultural Districts—a state designation officials say should boost the city’s appeal and help drive economic development.
Tech entrepreneur launches Indy Visitors Channel
Folksy chief cements deals with handshakes, promotes tourism spots with video network in hotels.
Relics from investigated collection on display
A central Indiana museum is displaying numerous Native American relics belonging to a man from whom the FBI seized many artifacts this spring.
LOU’S VIEWS: Glick glass exhibition at IMA shimmers with variety
When Dale Chihuly’s work is among the least interesting pieces on display, you know you’ve got a strong glass art show. Such is the case with Indianapolis Museum of Art’s “Masters of Contemporary Glass: Highlights from the Marilyn and Eugene Glick Collection.”
Historical Society bags $3.2M from auction of Audubon works
The Indiana Historical Society paid $4,000 for "The Birds of America" in 1933 and $900 for "Viviparous Quadrupeds of North America" in 1951.
Basiles’ $500,000 gift to Eiteljorg includes renaming shop
Local philanthropists Frank and Katrina Basile are the first major donors in a $5 million campaign for the Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art.
Artist Noel to sell Sanctuary in Zionsville, relocate to New York City
Nancy Noel is putting the massive gallery and event space on the market for $1.85 million. She’ll keep her residence in the area, but plans to open a gallery in the Big Apple.
Indianapolis airport rejects Bieber-inspired art
The airport had hired Columbus, Ind., native Tre Reising to make an art display for one of the passenger concourses.
New Heartland prez wants to add staff, national sponsors
There are big things in the wings for Heartland Truly Moving Pictures, which this month elevated COO Stuart Lowry from supporting player to headliner. Coming attractions include new sponsor deals, expanded programming and, potentially, a bigger staff.
New Eskenazi hospital offers heavy dose of artwork
At 1.3 million square feet, the new hospital has plenty of room to display art, most of which was purchased with contributions from donors. The hospital is set to open Dec. 7.
NYC retrospective reassesses Robert Indiana’s work
Artist Robert Indiana says his world-famous LOVE image overshadowed all his other work. But now the artist’s first major retrospective could change that.
A&E SEASON PREVIEW: Lou Harry’s critically selected highlights
I’m happily overwhelmed by the number of events I anticipate attending and reviewing during the coming arts season. Take a look.
‘Turbo’ off to slower-than-expected start at box office
The Indianapolis-based IndyCar Series and open-wheel racing enthusiasts were hoping the movie would create a buzz about the sport, but interest has fallen short of expectations so far.
Airport wants to smooth over artwork controversy
The Indianapolis Airport Authority decided Friday morning to spend $105,000 on a new piece of public art by James Wille Faust. The authority created controversy in 2011 when it removed another piece by Faust from a prominent spot in the airport.
Animated film ‘Turbo’ could give racing a boost
A new DreamWorks Animation movie centers on the Indianapolis 500. It’s a dream come true for the IndyCar Series, which can’t buy a break in halting its slide in public interest.
Promoters of arts trail recast vision
A mural slated for one wall of the Broad Ripple parking garage will be the first new artwork within view of the Central Canal Towpath, which a group of north-side institutions would like to rebrand as the Art2Art trail.
Glass magic coming to end for venerable Fox Studios
Fox Studios Inc., the venerable stained glass company whose work is on display at countless churches throughout the state and even the Indiana Statehouse, is closing.
Hamilton County wants squirrels on parade
Inspired by more than 100,000 migratory squirrels that swarmed through Westfield and Fishers in the 1820s, a group of up-and-coming Hamilton County leaders is working on a public-art initiative celebrating the bushy-tailed rodents.