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The Indianapolis Art Center, also known as the IAC, encompasses 12 acres near the White River and hosts a variety of community events. The building offers art exhibitions, museum exhibits, community classes, a gallery, and more. This art center was established in the 1930s as a small studio on top of a garage and has become a place known for its support and celebration of artistic and cultural expression. The new facility. built by artists as part of the Work Progress Administration (WPA), was designed with the mission to inspire. Today, it remains a center of culture and creativity for those who live in Indianapolis, specifically in Broad Ripple.

 

The entirety of the Indianapolis Art Center is located just a few steps away from the Monon Trail. It includes a sculpture garden and a park with a canoe launch point, all surrounded by the beautiful greenery that Indianapolis is known for. The outdoor area is also great for wedding photos. The building itself was designed by Michael Graves, an architect from Indiana. Today, fundraising helps the Indy Art Center continue to host major events, including art fairs, nonprofit events, film festivals, creative education courses, art camps, educational programs, and more. Indianapolis residents, including artists living locally, find that the creative center has become one of the most supportive event venues for the arts in Indianapolis.

 

Begin at the Indianapolis Art Center at 820 E 67th St, Indianapolis, IN 46220. Drive west on East 67th Street toward Ferguson Street. Turn left on Ferguson Street and drive for 0.2 miles. Artistry in Clay will be located at 6340 Ferguson St, Indianapolis, IN 46220. 

From Artistry in Clay, drive south on Ferguson Street toward East 65th Street for 0. 1 miles. Turn right on East 64th Street and then turn left onto North College Ave. Drive for 0.2 miles before turning left on Broad Ripple Ave. Insomnia Cookies will be located on the right at 809 Broad Ripple Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46220. 

Starting at Insomnia Cookies, drive west on Broad Ripple Ave, heading toward Carrollton Ave. Turn left on Carrollton Ave. Drive 0. 1 mile and then right onto East 62nd Street. Turn right. The Vogue Theatre will be on the left at 6259 N College Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46220. 

From The Vogue Theatre, drive north toward Broad Ripple Ave and turn right. Turn right at Carrollton Ave and drive for 0.3 miles. Turn right on East 61st Street and then right again on North College Ave. Old National Bank will be on the right at 6135 N College Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46220. 

Begin at Old National Bank and head south on North College Ave. Drive 0.6 miles on Winthrop Ave, and continue on Westfield Blvd. Drive 5.3 miles to Carmel and take the Keystone Parkway exit from East 96th Street. Turn right. Your destination will be on the left. Invest with Ben is located at 2910 E 96th St, Suite A, Indianapolis, IN 46240.

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