The Stutz is a really cool place just out of the thick of downtown if you want to kind of hit up a…read morelittle bit of everything in terms of entertainment. Inside an old car assembly plant, this mixed use building offers a ton of options to linger about. Firstly, there are old cars displayed throughout the building to observe. There are some other old equipment there as well that I can't name. There are a few art installations of road signs that are outdoors, and then a lot of art studio spaces indoors have some of their works displayed on the outside. It's kind of fun to navigate the maze of the building to find everything. Retail wise, there is a plant store, a trinket shop, and an art supply shop, amongst others I'm probably forgetting as well. Food wise, you have Indy classics like Cafe Patachou and Amelia's bakery. There's also Turner's bar and Julieta Taco Shop. Again, amongst others I'm probably forgetting as well. The Stutz is a fairly large building and I have definitely gotten lost in there before. It is also a pretty cool event space, where they can have event pop ups like the Indy Indie Book Crawl. I know I've also been to a vintage market there too. Parking near the Stutz is mainly street parking around Capitol and 11th Streets as well as the parking lot across Capitol Street. It's also pretty easy to access from walking the Canal, taking the stairs up at the 10th street access points You can enter the Stutz itself at many different access points, but I recommend a stroll through some of the interior courtyards on your way in!

Wow what a change. I haven't been in the Stutz for years since it was kind of a dingy place... well…read morelook at it now. It turned from grunge to fabulous. Love the new businesses located within, the food , the artists and so on. The decor is great, those little seating areas all around really make it special. Just the signage still leaves a bit to be desired.

I found the therapist event on Eventbrite and decided to stop in. The facility is very spacious…read more Small parking lot. On the main street, you can't miss it. There's merchandise for sale.

Stopped in during the Indie Bookcrawl and was very impressed with this space! It's an event venue,…read morea photography studio, a clothing store, they have jewelry from earrings to rings, they offer different crystals, essential oils and singing bowls, they have braid jewelry and in the back they even have a book nook - in so many words, a one stop shop! I would highly recommend checking them out when you're in the area!

great space, professional staff, all hands on deck! would totally recommend this space to anyone…read morelooking to shoot content. 10/10 Overall!

Booked it with Daniel's help! For local actors and spokespersons needing to submit a self-tape…read moreaudition, Zaahi Studios and their affiliate Heyman Talent have the technical setup and skills to meet your needs. Stepping into Daniel's taping room, you might think you're on a major studio soundstage in Hollywood. The technology it takes to film your own audition blows my mind, but Daniel has consistently made it easy, taking care of all the behind-the-camera wizardry so I could relax and focus on giving the best performance I could. As a Heyman Talent actor, I am allowed to audition for any Heyman-sponsored project at no cost. Non-Heyman projects require an appointment and an added fee, but Daniel works hard to accommodate on a timely schedule, and the fee is modest when compared with the results. Thank you, Zaahi Studios! Keep up the good work.

After having grown up on Indy's Northwestside and lived either there or downtown most of my life,…read moreI've spent the last 12+ years as a passionate and enthusiastic Eastsider. Now that I burned the mortgage papers on my home (Don't worry. I paid it off first!), it's pretty much established that I'm here to stay. There's an Eastside vibe that I really love that vibe really comes to life in Circle City Industrial Complex, a behemoth of repurposed buildings that weaves together the tapestry of life that I love about living on the Eastside including the industrial, the arts, the dedication to life, the creativity, the makers, the shakers, and the incredibly practical. I'll be honest and say that I initially avoided CCIC. It seemed intimidating, parking was confusing, and wheelchair access can be a little hit-and-miss in spots as different sections have gotten repurposed. I remember at one point attending a Yelp event here and thinking "This is exactly why I don't come here." It was, quite honestly, a bit of a pain in the butt for a wheelchair user. However, things continue to improve. And, perhaps more importantly, every time I come here I appreciate it and I enjoy myself. What can you find here? There's participation in the First Friday Art Walk. There's the delightfully spot-on Centerpoint Brewing - the first actual spot I visited here at CCIC. There's 8th Day Distillery, Fowling Warehouse Indy, Lick Ice Cream, SoChatti, New Day Craft. There's a myriad of artists. There's Dance Kaleidoscope. There's Glass Arts Indy. There's the Indiana Writers Center. There's Stitchworks, JK Guitar, Indy Fused Glass, and more. With over a half-million square feet, CCIC looks intimidating and is a little intimidating. There are four key entrances and it really is helpful to know the suite number of where you're going. The big entrance by Centerpoint primarily serves Centerpoint and its adjacent spots. There's a large parking lot across the street that provides key access to other entrances. Oh, and despite being industrial there is actually an elevator to the second floor. CCIC really is the foundation that spurred the growth of Windsor Park, a growth that has complemented the neighborhood rather than dominated it. Nearby spots like Kan-Kan, Brasserie, Amelia's, and others are adding even more personality and style to the area. I love that artists located here are actually required to participate in First Friday events. This really is a communal space and they work hard to keep that vibe. Did you know that CCIC has 60 protected artists' spots? This means they will only rent these spaces to artists (and they review portfolios!). There's so much to love here. They are currently updating the oldest section at 1101 Mass Avenue - a space planned to offer restaurant space, retail, and performance space. You can even tell in the design plans that accessibility will be vastly improved. If you've never checked out Circle City Industrial Complex, I highly recommend it. It's one of Eastside Indy's crown jewels.

We came here for First Friday and were amazed at the turnout! Past first Fridays at other locations…read morehave not been this busy in years. They do have two free parking lots and street parking. The space is very large and it can get a little confusing navigating through the halls. They do have some signs but not nearly as many as you expect. Overall it was great to see the art and the businesses operating out of here

Refinery46 was a great meeting space to host my board meeting!! We used the downstairs meeting…read moreroom. Addison was so helpful during my tour & the day of my meeting. He set everything up for me, and their tear-down instructions were very informational. Definitely recommend Refinery46's work space!

Happy #ThankYouThursday Yelp friends! If you've ever been curious about the nicely redone building…read moreslightly off of 46th Street and Keystone, this is it. It's a co-working space for driven local businesses, many of them being home services businesses. The owner of the space also owns Homesense Heating & Cooling (also loved on Yelp) and is an incredible person. He also lets The District Church use the space on Sundays. I love how multi-purpose and helpful the space is. Black Circle Brewing and Elena Ruz Cuban Cuisine are also located in the building, but on the back of the co-working space. CO-WORKING SPACE: The co-working space is nice and recently renovated. They offer 24/7 access, a complimentary mailbox, local coffee, networking events, business improvement seminars, conference rooms, and secure shipping/receiving for members of the space. You can rent anything from a local to a small or large office, to an entire floor. Their different packages are on their website! EVENT SPACE: The great space is also open to non-members to rent as well. We had a cocktail and painting class event here and loved using the multiple spaces. We had the cocktail class and catering set up in the beautiful kitchen, and used the multi-purpose room for the painting class. The owner Brian was super nice and helped us set up a few extra tables. They also have their different event space prices on their website too. The owner is so awesome, so this is definitely a place I love to support! They also do so much good for local businesses and the community, so def. check it out if you're looking for a space!

There are two sides to Artisan Alley, one is great art on sale, and lots of artists and…read morecraftspeople making everything from glass to murals. Photography, sculpture, ink drawings, let your imagination run wild. The other side to the artisans are the renting of art spaces and tiny business areas. They're often quite cost-effective, and a community of artisans has resulted in their various locations (and availability to enter during the pandemic is mixed and limited-- see their website). If art is beauty to you, you'll find something-- maybe many things-- you'll like. Be sure to check the website for pandemic restrictions before you go.

In 2017, a series of public art murals were added around the exterior of the building at 222 W 2nd…read moreStreet along the B-Line Trail. Five artists and titles have been identified in the project and additional art can be seen including Friendly Beasts' door which is painted, but not identified on the plaque mounted on the street side of the building. The first piece on the west side of the building is a brightly colored piece called "Unity is Community" by C D Culper. There are multiple human figures each only having one eye open. The faces also seem to have a second profile face obscuring half of the face directly looking at the viewer. The next piece is the "Entrance to Paradise" by Haider Ali. The small mural covers a doorway and has a beautiful mountain scenic painted. On the north end of the wall is the huge mural called "Wooden Wall of Life" by Adam Long. This piece stretches over several openings in the wall and is done in mostly blues and greens with images of twisted trees and roots that take on human form. Around to the north side of the building is another large mural with a rainbow of colors forming swirls for a background while additional objects seem to float in front. This is called "Sacred Journey" by Sacred Matthews. On the east side of the building by the parking lot is "Hive Mind" by Laura Brikmanis. It depicts a honeycomb with oversized bees crawling around. The art work is so precise that I am guessing she used a template/stencil to create the perfect geometry of the honeycomb grid and possibly on the bees too. It's a great collection of local talent and a way to check out multiple pieces all in one location. Note: To the north of the building is the Bluetip Billiards building that has a colorful mural of pool balls on the side and front. The owner of the business was unable to identify the artist when contacted. Review #2221

I truly just enjoy interesting surroundings and the ability to just stroll around and visit the…read morelittle shops lining the street. Takes me back in time when this was the norm. Gives you a bit of that nostalgic small town feel, even so we all know how much Carmel has grown and become so much more like the big cities.

There's a wonderful mural that was created by the Art Department from Carmel High School. The mural…read moreis located just off Main Street in Carmel and was created in 2007. The mural is entitled "Cityscape" and depicts images from the the Art District with some modern twists. I was touched to see faculty and students given the opportunity to express their creativity in their community. The names of the artists are listed on the south end of the mural. The mural is slightly faded with age. There is a small, lovely garden with benches at the base of the mural with a plaque that honors donors.

Craft Happens is an awesome new business in Bloomington, located in the shoppes on College Mall Rd,…read moreright next to Pizza X. It is owned and operated by a local military wife. She has transformed the space into a crafting haven. You are surrounded by signs on the wall that are always available for purchase if you want to pop in for a quick gift or just to add to your home decor. They also act as inspiration for what you can create. She will help you to customize your very own design and all the materials are provided. It's super easy to do too, no skills required to create your own work of art. With the use of stencils, it pretty easy to look like you have way more talent than you do :) The space is great to come in with your kids for a fun afternoon art project, or to meet up with some friends to de-stress and relax. It's also a neat way to create a gift for someone. This space is also made to party! Kids birthday parties, girl's night out, Bachelorette activity, staff recreational gathering, date night! The possibilities are endless just like the art you can make. Another great option she provides is ready made craft kits. It includes all the materials like the wood sign, paints and a stencil. These make great gifts or a project to do at home. Go check it out!