The pictures tell it all. I know I have reviewed this before but for some reason the pictures fell…read moreoff so I wanted to add them back. I would have to say that service is the number 1 one thing you can expect from this place besides location and the jaw dropping beauty of it. All the brides I have talked to for referrals say: Bill will find a way to make your wedding dreams come true.

High end gallery some very interesting pieces. If you want to look around or are looking for…read moresomething for you our a gift. Art is of course very subjective ... what one person loves .. another might dislike but I saw a lot here that I thought was interesting.

Fountain Square artists Mab Graves and Larry Endicott transformed an old tavern building into an…read moreawe-inspiring home and gallery, now dubbed as Fountain Square's new 'Lo Brow' gallery. Hosting fabulous exhibits featuring works by Mab herself and Indianapolis artist Justin Cooper, Monster has drawn quite the crowd on a number of 'First Friday' events, my favorites so far being Mab's Pretending to Be Human exhibit over Halloween 2013. The exterior boasts a neon MONSTER sign and a grand door to entice all passersby. Details abound the interior as well, with swoon worthly rest rooms full of character - feauting the likes of Johhny Cash, complete with black toilet paper. Beverages and sweet treats are always on hand to welcome guests and cater to children (both literally and at heart) in attendance. Make a point to stop by and take in the fabulousness that is one of the best examples of the flourishing Fountain Square art scene. Pick up some exclusive original art or perhaps a button, card or print, but you're guaranteed to leave with a smile!

Monster Gallery is the brainchild of the talented husband-wife duo, Mab Graves and Larry Endicott…read more While the majority of First Friday galleries are clustered right downtown, this beautiful brick building on the corner of English and State requires you to go off the beaten path a little. But, it is well-worth the trip. Despite the fact that fire destroyed the entire interior of the building, the exterior shell was all intact. Mab and Larry (with the help of some local friends) have restored this once decrepit tavern into a unique art showing space on the first floor and whimsical living quarters above. The gallery space is small to begin with, but it gets even tighter when the many fans of the artists come out to view their works. You can tell a place (and an artist) is popular by the line extending out of the front door and along the side walk. We didn't wait too long to get in though, so no worries there. The line from the door flows around the room clockwise and takes you past a couple walls of art and ends with a small counter for purchasing prints, gifts, trinkets, and of course any of the pieces you see on the walls. My only qualm with this layout is that the bar area is tucked in the way back and breaks up the flow of the gallery walls. You may have to squeeze past the throngs of art lovers to get to it. Monster Gallery serves beer and wine to the adult guests and there is often candy and treats for any little, aspiring artists who visit. Mab and Larry are both perfect hosts and will gladly have a chat with you about art, love, life, and the likes. There's a very large FREE parking lot just behind the building and there's always an open space.

What an inspiration! They encourage so many local artists. My daughter and I did the tour which was…read moreFREE. It was interesting to see actual artists workshops like their "brain". Each month they rotate the various art in there MULTIPLE galleys. It also included a karaoke elevator and bouldering rock climbing wall on the roof. Loved it!

There's much to love about Indy's Harrison Center, a place I hadn't visited for quite some time…read moreuntil recently when I had the opportunity to stop by and check out a friend's exhibit during a First Friday event. This entire corner has always intrigued me. The roots of the Harrison Center go all the way back to 1903 when the First Presbyterian congregation planted its fourth church home at the corner of 16th and Delaware. It was also the neighborhood housing the home of President Benjamin Harrison, a First Presbyterian elder and Sunday School teacher. In 1970, the Presbyterian Metropolitan Center became a central location for Indy Presbyterian congregations to do community outreach. However, by the late 90's the building had fallen into disrepair and was acquired by local philanthropist Jeremy Efroymson. In 2000, he opened it as the Harrison Center for the Arts, a secular and for-profit arts center with tenants like VSA (Very Special Arts), Redeemer Presbyterian Church, Herron School of Art, The Nature Conservancy, and other artists. A year later, a concert was held during Talbot Street Art Fair here and this would turn into the acclaimed Independent Music & Art Festival. Redeemer would acquire the building and in 2002 began operating as Harrison Center. By 2003, Harrison Center became a non-profit and its artist population grew. Within a couple years, it received Nuvo's Cultural Vision Award. In 2007, it housed the birth of Herron High School. Numerous other projects are started over the next several years and in 2017, Harrison Center for the Arts becomes simply Harrison Center. Programs include First Fridays, Art Dish, IMAF, Community Engagement Drawing Sessions, Greatriarchs, Preenact Indy, Music, Video, Foodcon, Porch Party Indy, Place-Based Art, and the podcast "Music in Place." The artist slate is full here, though Harrison Center has a variety of rooms that can be rented (not all are fully accessible - be sure to ask if that's needed!). There's even a gymnasium that's pretty awesome. Facilities include the 1,100 square foot Harrison Gallery, the 1920s gymnasium, Speck Gallery, 24 artist studios (on 3 floors, again not all accessible). The artist studios are cool because many of the spaces were formerly parts of a church and retain that feeling. You can buy art from the artists and some of it is available online. I'm currently eyeing a couple of pieces. This is a wonderful space with a tremendous feeling filled with people who love art and artists. Art comes in a variety of prices, though these are all professional artists and prices reflect that. While I'm tempted to take off a star simply because there are some accessibility issues, it has improved over time and generally I can typically get where I need to go. However, if you have certain places you're trying to get to it's definitely a question I'd ask first. I recently returned for a First Friday event and fell in love with the space again. I look forward to returning in the near future.

This is such a beautiful museum, I always learn something new each time I visit…read more The staff are always open to questions and are always excited to talk about their favorite pieces. The community events they offer are such a treasure, and the rotating exhibits make every visit feel like the first time. I feel so lucky to live close by to have access to this amazing place. Don't forget to check out the staff's exhibit on the first level, everyone who works there is insanely talented!

Newfields is pretty neat. There's a nice little nature trail outside where you can take a brief…read morewalk and there's a small beer garden along the trail. The space is really nice. The staff is very friendly. Admission is $25. Some of the art I dug and some I didn't, but there was a dark room with a video board ceiling that showed a video of the moon and stars on the ceiling that is captivating. I could have sat there for 15 minutes and just gazed at the ceiling. It was beautiful and peaceful.

High Frequency Arts was once located in downtown Fishers' Nickel Plate District, but it's since…read moremoved to the new Hub & Spoke building near 106th and I-69. Hub & Spoke is a mixed-use development with a design center, retail showrooms, coworking space and makerspace. High Frequency Arts specifically is an artisan gift shop featuring dozens of local makers. This would be a great place to buy unique holiday gifts - ornaments, coasters, prints, mugs, etc. but I'm not sure how much foot traffic it gets being inside a larger building.

New art gallery and event space in the heart of Fishers. High Frequency Arts provides access to…read morecontemporary artwork to individuals and businesses. The gallery also serves as a space for exhibitions and pop-up events. During a visit to the Grand Opening exhibition, I was impressed by the variety of displayed artwork. There were 13 or so artists that were represented, and the work was curated in a way that they all fall in their own categories and genres. It was a feast for the eyes to be able to see a little bit of everything. The gallery itself is located in a modern space with an industrial feel. There are walls on wheels that provide flexibility on how the space is used. Some events (workshops, dance lessons) are already scheduled to take place at the gallery.

Beth is amazing and Her art is just as great! I love the aesthetic of her studio- it's very classy,…read morebright, and welcoming. If you go during the day yiu get to see her in action as she paints beautiful portraits of flowers and local scenery. She's always happy to talk about her art and her inspirations. Everything is fairly priced and affordable- especially considering she is such a well known artist! Also, on first Fridays she always has an open house with snacks and drinks and it's personally my favorite time to go. My advice: GO CHECK HER OUT NOW!

From the owner: We feature original art by award winning Indiana Artist, Beth Clary Schwier. Beth has been featured…read moreon HGTV as a featured artist for 5 years. She currently is featured artist at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in their permanent collection, the Art of the Game. Come see for yourself, Beth’s vibrant and exciting paintings.

Firstly, Charles was super kind and super helpful. He instantly put in the F1 race without a…read morehesitation, which my partner was very happy about. The simulator moves you around and there are so many different options as far as tracks and cars go. If you of someone you know is into simulator racing, this is the place to be! It's wasn't crowded (we were here on a Sunday post-colts game) so we got into a room immediately. They also have signs to tell you to call if the doors are locked when you get there and you need to get on because the office building that this place is it has different hours than they do so it's really important that you call if it says they're open, but you can't get in because there is someone here and you will have a blast!

If you're looking for something to do in Indy that won't break the bank The Paddock is a solid…read morechoice. We took our 13 year old here on a Saturday after making reservations online a couple days before. When you get to the building you call and they come to get you. After you pick your car and your course from the list you get set up and are ready to go. You can also change your car and course through the experience. The entire set up moves through sensors and hydraulics. There are three 40 inch (?) TVs that show a 180 degree terrain. The kiddo said he could even feel pressure on his back and it moves from side to side. He had a great time.

I stopped in at this gallery last week while they were exhibiting works by a talented artist, a…read morewoman welder in her seventies! The place also displays pieces from the owners' collection and local artists, all in a friendly comfortable space. It's definitely worth a visit.

Recently I did a little Friday night art tour in Broad Ripple. I had heard about this place but…read morehadn't stopped yet -- I'm glad I finally did. First, the building. There's no mistaking you're in BR because the building is a cute former house complete with wood floors and quirky little rooms. Second, there's wall art, small sculptures, and jewelry for sale for all different price points. This would be a great place to find a gift for a friend. Third, I was the only customer there on a Friday night. If you don't like crowds (and who does during a pandemic) this is a great choice. Plus the staff was so friendly that they deserve some more business!

PSA -- FULL CIRCLE NINE IS NOT A BORING STUFFY ART GALLERY!! THIS PLACE IS AN AWESOME ART COOP RUN…read moreBY OUR TALENTED LOCAL ARTISTS!! Apologies for the caps, thought that was an important message. TLDR -- Full Circle Nine is an art coop for est. 2 dozen local artists who display their work here and also made Circle City Industrial Complex a badass art exhibit. The artists support the gallery, and all proceeds from art sales go directly to the artists. Tour the gallery and you'll fine a very diverse collection of art, including collaborations between the artists! The artists are local & best of all, most of the art is affordable. Swing by and get inspired... its also very likely that you'll bring something home, while supporting the local art community!

The Indiana State Museum is a great place to bring the kids or visitors to see vintage police…read moreequipment and learn about how investigations have evolved over the last 90 years. There is no charge to visit the museum. I took my granddaughter today because she likes mechanical things. There is a scavenger hunt for the kids that helps them learn about different police history. The kids can even do their fingerprints. The museum has about nine iterations of immaculately maintained police cars including a double sided car that is mind boggling. I enjoyed reading about the history of famous resident, James Dillinger. Old polygraph machines, breathalyzers, cameras, and finger print technology are on display. A wall of photos of fallen officers is also a good reminder of how police put their lives on the line to keep us safe. The tour is self guided and takes about an hour to complete. Reservations are not required. Staff is available if you have questions. We picked up a coloring book and a state map. There is also other information available. There is a small gift shop if you want a shirt. Restroom facilities are also available. There is plenty of parking including close handicapped parking.

This museum is a diamond in the rough. It is my favorite price for admission too.....FREEEEEE!…read more They are open during COVID, but you may have to ring the door bell or call them to let you in. They have an ample sized free parking lot for you to park. The Indiana State Police Museum's collection tells the story of the Indiana State Police from its inception in 1933 to today. This museum has a memorial to the troopers that have made the ultimate sacrifice right as you walk in. They also have old trooper cruisers on display, showing their evolution. They also show you the evolution of the trooper uniform as well. They have displays of polygraphs, badges, weapons and their special teams like the canine handlers, explosive techs, and emergency response teams/SWAT. The John Dillinger case is also featured in the museum. Normally you can sit in the double sided car, but they are not allowing that due to COVID. This is a very small museum, with a very limited staff. But what do you expect. Like I said, it is free. They do have a gift shop where you can purchase ISP merchandise while at the same time supporting the museum. I spent about 45 minutes there and enjoyed seeing the memorabilia. As I have mentioned in other reviews, I am a history geek.