Harrison Center

Went on a First Friday and had so much fun interacting with artists in their space and seeing such great and amazing local artists. Only thing is you would want to come early as there’s a lot to see and the space is quite large

This was actually one of the coolest first Fridays I have been to in Indianapolis since the city has come back to life. I perused around the galleries in awe.
I loved interacting with the artist in their spaces! I am sure I did not see everything and will have to return-I actually can’t wait. I was able to meet Joanna the executive director and she told me all the cool things they have going on at the Harrison Center.
Did you know that there is a karaoke elevator or how about the Koi pond? If you look up, you may find a table that lowers from the ceiling in the main gallery. But I’m not trying to give it all away. You absolutely have to come and see it for yourself, on this occasion there happened to be circus performers in the gym. Yes there is a gym and a slide! So have fun (1)look around (2) as the artist are all cool and you can talk to the genius behind the creation.
Overall there were just extremely cool people walking around doing cool things and showing off cool art pieces but in general it was the best time in a long time. Ensure that your perusing allows you to make it up to the Terrace -but why wouldn’t you make it up to the Terrace unless you didn’t know there was a terrace -now you know friends! Make sure you go up there and get some wine (1)say hi to the rock climbing wall(2). Yes there’s a rock climbing wall up there.
When I tell you the Harrison Center absolutely blew me away. I am just all done and ready to act like I can paint now. That is how I left feeling -fuzzy and inspired.
Thank you so much for a good time and Joanna for telling us about all the tidbits that we would’ve otherwise missed.

Let me just say the art and craft event that was here December 8th was absolutely amazing so many great art pieces and crafts to purchase and support locals. There was also beer stands through the school. It was like no other event I have been to. Getting to see this old school and church and it's entirety was simply amazing.

I can’t believe I haven’t reviewed this place for all of the years I’ve had a studio here. I’ll say that this place is incredible for so many reasons but, most excitingly, because it just keeps getting better and better.

The Harrison center is one of the bastions if art in indianapolis. It houses amazing artists and has, somehow, remained a community of artists instead of selling most of their space out to companies. If you’re looking to experience the indianapolis art community, this is a fantastic place to start.