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🎨 Art for all

New art studio for all ages opens in Broad Ripple
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Painter Eliza Mowery is hosting a “Painting Light” workshop series at Create Art Studio. | Photo by INDYtoday team
Inspired by her daughter’s love for art, Alissa Moody and her business partner Chrissy Sweigart have opened Create Art Studio in Broad Ripple — a place where people of all ages can come together and explore ways to create + communicate through art.

“My daughter has been an artist since she could hold a pencil, so really like at two years old,” Moody said. “We have been seeking out more places for her to really dig into the arts, and also have seen that need for all age classes.”

So, they decided to create that place themselves. Co-owner Sweigart has 20+ years of experience as an art educator and will be the main youth art educator at Create Art Studio, plus 10 other local artists are also on board to teach art classes of various mediums to all ages.

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Create Art Studio also sells work by the artists who have partnered with the space to teach classes.

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From painting to embroidery to macrame, Create Art Studio offers a variety of classes that can range from individual drop-in sessions to classes that are part of a multiple-week series.

The space opened last weekend and has already hosted four classes. It’s also gearing up for a big art weekend in the neighborhood. Create Art Studio will be having its first Create Outdoor Mini-Market on Saturday, Oct. 14 in conjunction with the Broad Ripple Art Walk from 1 to 4 p.m.

They will have artists setting up tents in their back lot to showcase and sell their work + there will also be a live DJ, food, and drinks.

You can also book the studio for private events and parties. In the next month or so, the space above Create Art Studio will become an Airbnb to host traveling artists for weekend workshops or guests from all over to stay and enjoy our city.

This weekend will be the perfect opportunity to check out this new small business and welcome it to the village.
 
Events
Wednesday, Oct. 11
  • Indianapolis-Area Simon Properties Benefit Komen | Wednesday, Oct. 11-Tuesday, Oct. 31 | 9 a.m.-8 p.m. | Multiple locations, Indianapolis | Cost of purchase | “Shop with Purpose” with a digital savings pass, valid for discounts at select retailers and a $10 donation.
  • Heartland International Film Festival | Wednesday, Oct. 11-Sunday, Oct. 15 | 7 p.m. | Varies by location, Indianapolis | $12-$20 | From local films to blockbuster sneak peeks, there are 120+ mesmerizing movies as part of this year’s 32nd annual international film festival.
Thursday, Oct. 12
  • Taking Care of You: Mental Health 101 | Thursday, Oct. 12 | 12-3 p.m. | TWC Event Center, 4175 Millersville Rd., Indianapolis | Free | Join an interactive workshop and dive into the basics of improving your well-being.
Friday, Oct. 13
  • Made Man Improv Show | Friday, Oct. 13 | 8-11 p.m. | Theater at the Fort, 8920 Otis Ave., Indianapolis | $15-$30 | Celebrate spooky season with your best costume at this Friday the 13th Halloween Edition show.
Saturday, Oct. 14
  • Indianapolis Hard Cider & Doughnut Fest | Saturday, Oct. 14 | 2-8 p.m. | Brothers Bar & Grill, 910 Broad Ripple Ave., Indianapolis | $22 | Join this part bar hop, part fall sweets celebration — featuring five bars + restaurants, giveaways, and live DJs.
  • Second Annual AfroBall Indy | Saturday, Oct. 14 | 8-11:59 p.m. | The Lume @ Newfields, 4000 N. Michigan Rd., Indianapolis | $100 | This event is a unique blend of culture, fashion, and festivity, designed to celebrate the vibrancy and diversity of African traditions and the diaspora.
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Arts

Add to cal: 3 diverse, moving performances by the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra
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Fun fact: The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra was founded in 1930 by German conductor and local violin teacher Ferdinand Schaefer. | Photo by the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra

Ahh, fall — there’s no time like it. Savor the season with the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra, back at Hilbert Circle Theatre for their 2023/2024 season. Three noteworthy upcoming performances include:
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News Notes
Biz
  • A Chicago-based real estate investment company has acquired three historic buildings along Washington Street, a block away from Monument Circle. It purchased the three connected buildings, which include 161,500 sqft in office space, in separate deals totaling $13.6 million. (IBJ)
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  • Thrival Indy Academy, which was designed to offer study abroad opportunities to students as an IPS Innovation Network high school, announced it will close at the end of the 2023-24 school year after it failed to meet its enrollment goal of 300 students. (WISH)
Plan ahead
  • Shred-It Day — giving central Indiana residents a chance to properly dispose of paper + electronic items — will host its fall event on Saturday, Nov. 4 with drop-off from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at three different locations. Note: A $5 donation per shredding box is requested + there is a $20 fee per TV and computer monitor. (WTHR)
Sports
  • The Pacers FanJam returns on Saturday, Oct. 14, giving fans the opportunity to get their first up-close look at the 2023-24 team. The event is free and open to the public, with tickets available now. Pro tip: The first 5,000 fans to enter will receive a T-shirt and food voucher. (WRTV)
Outdoors
  • Indy astronomy fans will be treated to a rare sight this weekend. A partial solar eclipse is expected and will last almost three hours, weather permitting. Look to the sky beginning at 11:39 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 14 until around 2:28 p.m. The sun will be most covered by the moon at around 1 p.m. (IndyStar)
Hoosier
  • Indianapolis native Deztiny Brooks will appear on her favorite game show “Wheel of Fortune.” You can watch her during what she called “the fastest 20 minutes of [her] life” on Friday, Oct. 13 at 7 p.m. on NBC. (WTHR)
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The Wrap
 
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Today’s edition by:
Nicole
From the editor
I’m excited to see a place like Create Art Studio opening up in Broad Ripple. A couple months ago, I tried a watercolor workshop by Emily Winslow for the first time and it was so fun. I think I want to try try an embroidery class at Create Art Studio next.
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