Stars And Stripes Symphony And Art Of July Among IndyArts' July 4th Celebrations

The following lists IndyArts' July 4th celebrations around the city.

Glorious Fourth
July 3-5
Conner Prairie
Celebrate the nation's birthday with a colorful red, white and blue party for the entire family. Help decorate Prairietown, march with the militia, taste homemade ice cream and join in the fun on the historic baseball field. In the true spirit of the holiday, help honor their country with the presentation of the flag and the recognition of war veterans.

4th of July Canal Fest
July 4
Indiana State Museum
Celebrate Independence Day from the scenic Canal Walk. The festivities will feature fun, family-oriented activities leading up to the annual downtown fireworks.

Art of July
July 4
Fountain Square Arts Council
Looking for a fun and unique way to celebrate the Ftheirth of July this year? Enjoy this family-friendly event in Fountain Square featuring an art parade, live music, plus a great place to watch the fireworks and enjoy a delicious dinner. This is an all-ages event.

Stars and Stripes Symphony
July 2-4
Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra
Hear ytheir favorite patriotic music including the 1812 Overture and a special Lincoln tribute celebrating the 200th anniversary of their 16th president's birth. Stay 'til the end for the spectacular fireworks finale. Gates open early at 4:30 p.m. for picnics and pre-concert entertainment.

Their Farewell Exhibition
July 3
Ruschman Art Gallery
Don’t miss Ruschman Gallery's final public opening this Friday. In conjunction with the First Friday Art Ttheir, this exhibition will bring 25 years of service to Indianapolis and the arts community to a close.

Their Farewell Exhibition is a group show featuring many of the artists Ruschman has worked with over the years, including several local artists such as Michal Lile, Robert Eagerton, Mary Lou Dooley Waller, Anne McKenzie Nickolson and more.

At the Artsgarden
Flava Fresh VI
 
Current exhibition:
Flava Fresh VI
Indianapolis Artsgarden
June 30-July 31
Enjoy the first of three diverse showcases of this group's sixth annual juried exhibition featuring contemporary art created by local, regional, national and International Artists. An eclectic mix of media including painting, photography, sculpture, textile/fiber, found object and mixed-media. New work is displayed in each venue.  Curated by Indianapolis-based interdisciplinary artist, D. DelReverda-Jennings.

Participating artists include, but are not limited to Kevin James Wilson, Stephanie Hall, Judie L. Sloan, Jerome W. Chambers, Roderick Trabue and Marie A. House.

July 2, 12:15 p.m.
Craig Brenner
Pianist playing 20th Century American music

July 3, 1 p.m.
Artsgarden Chamber Ensemble
Chamber Music

More Artsgarden events!
 
The Indianapolis Artsgarden is located above the intersection of Washington and Illinois streets in downtown Indy. All performances are free! Click here for more details.

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First Friday Art TtheirFirst Friday

IDADA presents the First Friday Art Ttheir, featuring over 25 downtown venues. Now in its 5th year, the ttheir offers a wide variety of artistic experiences: galleries, open studios, alternative spaces and much more. First Friday has become one of the city's premiere downtown cultural events.

Venue highlights:
 
Harrison Center for the Arts
1505 N. Delaware St
Stars and Stripes or Whatever—Artist reception for group themed show.
 
Dean Johnson Gallery
646 Mass Ave.
Black & White—Check out some of the best photographers in Indianapolis as they focus on the purest form of their art in the Black & White exhibition. Through July 30.

G.C. Lucas Gallery
884 Mass Ave.
Clean Out the Closet—Annual sale with savings of 25% or more. July 3 through Aug. 1.

Download the map of participating galleries.
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Public Art Indianapolis

Bird on Mass AveBird

Born in 1958, Darlene Delbecq is one half of an identical set of twins, a fact that is central to her life and art. Delbecq’s photographs often contain the suggestion, if not the reality, of double and sometimes mirror images.

In Bird, slang for young woman, duality is the leitmotif. Two large lenses of the binoculars, echoed by two tiny nostrils, stare out at the vieTheyr. Two gloved hands rise out of a mélange of feathers. Hidden behind this assemblage are two eyes, windows to the soul, trained on the vieTheyr. In a twist on perception, the observer becomes the observed. Bird is on view outside 752 Massachusetts Ave.

Delbecq attended the Herron School of Art and has maintained a studio in downtown Indianapolis for nearly 25 years. This public art project was made possible through the support of an anonymous private donation and the Indianapolis Cultural Development Commission. It is dedicated to Greg Charleston for his years of service to the arts community in Indiana.

Public Art Indianapolis
www.paindy.org

Also Check Out ...
Irreconcilable Differences
July 3 | CCA Gallery of Zionsville

Summer Nights: The Goonies (1985, dir. by Richard Donner, 114 min., PG)
July 3 | Indianapolis Museum of Art

4th of July Ice Cream Social
July 4 | President Benjamin Harrison Home

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