I would like to
formally invite you to the Annual 2012 Raymond James Stutz Artists Open
House. Below are some questions and
answers about this event. For more information please visit www.stutzartists.com.
What
is the Stutz Open house?
The Stutz Open House is
an annual event held every April. This event is a fundraiser for the Stutz Artist
Association Residency Program in order to give free studios to a few emerging
artists for an entire year. It started
out a few years ago with just a few artists inviting their friends and patrons
over for a small party and has now grown into a two day event with around seven
thousand people attending every year.
This year there will be over eighty artists participating as well as many
businesses.
What
are the dates and times for the open house?
This year the open
house will be Friday April the 27th and Saturday the 28th. The doors open Friday at 5:30PM and close at
10:30PM. On Saturday doors open at 2:00PM
and close at 7:00PM.
Where
and what is the Stutz Building?
The historic Stutz
Building is located in downtown Indianapolis at 1060 N. Capital Ave. The building is so huge it takes up a whole
city block. It is between 10th
and 11th Streets and Capital and Senate Avenues.
The Stutz building is a
historic car factory in downtown Indianapolis.
The Stutz Motor company produced many different types of cars including
racing cars at could be seen during the Indianapolis 500. Today many businesses and artists call the
building home. However, there is quite
the car collection that fills up a special car room on the second floor as well
as scattered throughout the building.
What
all is there to see and do at the Open house?
There are over 80
artists who will have their studios all neat and tidy with artwork on display
for purchase. There will also be musical
entertainment throughout the building including jazz musician Cynthia
Lane. There will also be some activities
for the kids on Saturday.
In the StutzArtSpace
Gallery on the first floor of the building there will be the “One Peek Show”
which is an art exhibition that features on piece of artwork from every artist
participating in the open house. The “One Peek Show” Opens on April 6th
from 5:00 to 9:00PM and runs through the end of the month and it will also be
open during the open house. This is a
great way to preview which artists you would like to visit first.
What
kind of artwork will there be?
The Stutz building
houses the most artists in one location in the Midwest. This means there will be lots of art and lots
of different kinds of art. There are
painters, sculptors, photographers, jewelry makers, textile and fabric artists,
artists who work with steel and other heavy duty metal, furniture makers, and
many more. Prices of artwork can range
from $10 to $10,000.
Where
is your studio?
My studio is E-340 on
the third floor right in the middle of the E building. Upon entry to the open house you will receive
a map of the entire building with the location of all the artists’ studios and
businesses. It is a very big building
and lots to see and there will be many volunteers placed throughout the
building to help you find what you are looking for.
What
will you have new this year?
I have been busy
creating some smaller works on paper and on canvas this year. To get a preview of my work please visit my
website www.bonniefillenwarth.com. You
can also see my works in progress on my blog bonniefillenwarth.blogspot.com .
And if that is not enough, you can like me on Facebook and follow me on twitter
@BonnieStzE340.
How
much does it Cost?
Tickets cost $12 the
day of the event. They are $10 in
advance form Old National Banking Centers or the Stutz Business Center Office (317)488-7373. On Saturday, kids twelve and under will receive free
admission with a paying adult. Also, Saturday re-entry is $8 with the previous
day’s ticket stub.
Will
there be parking?
There will be plenty of
parking available. There is street
parking all the way around the building and specially marked lots for this huge
event, and best of all it’s FREE!
Can’t
wait to see you there,
Bonnie
Fillenwarth
Can’t make it this year?
I have opened a shop on Etsy this year. Etsy is an online marketplace for people
selling handmade items. This is a great
way to keep up with my newest works and make easy purchases through Paypal.
www.etsy.com/shop/bonniefillenwarth
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