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.

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.

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

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!