Main Exhibitions

November 5 - 17

Monumental Changes: History and Power in Public Art

In-Person Exhibition - Main Gallery

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Explore the role of power and memory in public art. Learn about the history, controversy, and

recent removal of a Confederate monument in Garfield Park and envision an equitable future

for the site through this exhibition and panel discussion (Nov. 5, 6-9 pm). This exhibition is part

of the 2021 Spirit & Place Festival: Changes and is hosted in partnership between Garfield Park

Arts Center and students at IU School of Liberal Arts Museum Studies Program and Herron

School of Art and Design at IUPUI.

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Register to attend the opening and panel discussion here.

December 3 - 30

Localized

In-Person Exhibition - Main Gallery

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Curated by a committee of neighborhood artists in collaboration with the Garfield Park

Arts Center and Big Car, this exhibition will feature artwork in a variety of mediums by

local artists that reside in Garfield Park. The pieces aim to celebrate the history and

vibrant culture of Garfield Park, Indianapolis’ oldest park, and artwork will be displayed in

two galleries across the neighborhood: Garfield Park Arts Center and Big Car’s Tube

Factory artspace. The exhibition and opening will be a celebration of living in the Garfield

Park neighborhood and telling stories about the history of the area through the eyes of

Garfield Park residents and artists.

Carousel by Parker Boales

Solo Exhibitions

November 2 - December 28

Ain’t That America (Somethin’ to See)

Bryan Bromstrup

In-Person Exhibition - Second Floor

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Rock N Roll and the National Parks are America’s greatest treasures according to artist

Bryan Bromstrup and here’s your chance to experience what it’s like on one of his classic

road trips. You will relish this exit to eternal winter slacking as Bryan provides you a little

life, liberty, and the pursuit of awesomeness. See America Posters of parks, monuments,

famed roads, seashores, and more to get your motor runnin’!  Follow this with a chance to

guess the band and song from a playlist of one of a kind rock and roll riddle art forms.

Two shows for the price of one come together for two months representing wanderlust

classics, so you can still rock in America!

John Mellencamp - Pink Houses

by Bryan Bromstrup

November 6 - December 30

Painting With Light: A Visionary Art Experience

Mary Beth Schrock

In-Person Exhibition - Third Floor Hallway

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Visionary Art challenges what human consciousness can perceive, and features

themes that are both spiritual, and mystical. Visionary Artist, and Live Painter Mary

Beth invites you to experience her body of Visionary work in her style that she

describes as "painting with light".

MycoGoddess by Mary Beth Schrock