I would like to
formally invite you to the 21st Annual 2014 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. The open house is a fundraiser for the Stutz
Artist Association Residency Program which gives free studios to a few emerging
artists for an entire year. The open
house started out 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 seventy 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 25th and Saturday, April 26th. 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 vintage car collection that fills up a room on the second floor and also
scattered throughout the building.
What
all is there to see and do at the Open house?
There are over seventy
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
as well as many food vendors. This year
there will be hands-on activities thanks to Wine and Canvas (Cookies and Canvas
for the kiddos).
In the Stutz Art Gallery
on the first floor of the building, there will be “First Look” which is an art
exhibition that features at least one piece of artwork from every artist
participating in the open house. The exhibition opens on April 4th from
5:00 to 9:00PM and runs through the end of the month. The gallery is open 1-5PM Thursday and Friday
and 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 building 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 with lots to see, and there will be many volunteers placed throughout
the building to help you find what you are looking for. Many art lovers attend both days to make sure
they don’t miss anything.
What
will you have new this year?
I have been busy
creating work inspired from women throughout history this year. I also have
some limited edition prints available this year. To get a preview of my work
please visit my website bonniefillenwarth.com.
You can also see my works in progress on my blog bonniefillenwarth.blogspot.com.
And if that is not enough, you can follow
me on Facebook, Twitter, and on Instagram.
If you would like to purchase artwork prior to
the open house, I still have my Etsy shop up and running. Etsy is an online marketplace for artisans selling
handmade items. This is a great way to make
easy purchases through Paypal.
www.etsy.com/shop/bonniefillenwarth
How
much does it cost?
Tickets cost $15 the
day of the event. They are $10 in
advance form Old National Banking Centers or the Stutz Business Center Office (317)488-7373. You can
also purchase tickets online for $14 at www.stutzartists.com. Children twelve and under will receive free admission with a
paying adult. Saturday re-entry is free
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 parking in specially marked lots
for this huge event, and best of all it is free.
Hope
to see you this year,
Bonnie
Fillenwarth
