For Artists

Thank you for your inquiry about opportunities for artists at the Indianapolis Art Center and Marilyn K. Glick School of Art. Click on the links below for exhibition entry information and guidelines.

Gallery / ArtsPark Exhibitions

The Indianapolis Art Center Exhibitions Department accepts proposals for exhibits from June through December each year. Generally we are looking for exhibits to book two years out or more.

Proposals will be accepted starting June 1 through December 31. Any artist may submit a proposal to be considered for a solo or group exhibition by sending a complete artist's proposal to:

Exhibits Dept. 820 E. 67th St.
Indianapolis, IN 46220

Your proposal should include the following items on a CD or DVD:

  • An artist statement, not to exceed 1 page.
  • A resume or biography
  • 12-15 images of individual works (details may be included)
  • A list with title, media, size, and year completed for each image
  • Videos of performance work may also be included.

    • Note: Your proposal materials WILL NOT be returned to you.

    Priority will be given to artists living or working within 250 miles of Indianapolis, however, all proposals will be given equal consideration. All proposals collected during the year will be reviewed during January – March of the following year and you will be notified about your status before the end of June. Your work may be paired with that of other artists in a group exhibition.  

    All works are insured while on site, and a small stipend may be available in curated exhibitions. For further information about the gallery sizes and contract terms, please contact Patrick Flaherty, Director of Exhibitions & Artist Services, at PFlaherty@IndplsArtCenter.org or 317.255.2464, ext. 238.

    Teaching / Workshop Opportunities

    Working artists teach the classes at the Indianapolis Art Center. If you wish to propose a class or workshop, please contact Anne Beck, Associate Director of Education, at BSatchwell@IndplsArtCenter.org or 317.255.2464, ext. 224.

    Basile Studio Shop

    The Frank M. Basile Studio Shop, located adjacent to the front lobby of the Indianapolis Art Center, carries a wide variety of items created by local and regional artists. Contact our Guest Services staff for more information, info@IndplsArtCenter.org or 317.255.2464, ext. 0.

    Broad Ripple Art Fair

    Each May, the Indianapolis Art Center puts on the Broad Ripple Art Fair, a national juried fair and competition. The fair attracts 25,000 visitors over a two-day period. The prospectus is available in mid-October of each year, with the entry deadline in early January each year. For more information or to apply, visit www.zapplication.org. For questions contact Kyle Herrington at KyleH@IndplsArtCenter.org or 317.255.2464, ext. 233. The application deadline for 2012 Art Fair was January 22, 11:59 p.m. (PST). The dates for the upcoming Broad Ripple Art Fair are May 19 and 20, 2012.

    The jurying will take place at the Indianapolis Art Center on February 8, 2012 .

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    Indianapolis Art Center is an institutional member of NAIA, National Association of Independent Artists. View NAIA Member Certificate.

    Artist Level Membership Benefits

    The Indianapolis Art Center offers an Artist Level membership. Artist members of the Indianapolis Art Center receive the following benefits:

    • All general membership benefits
    • One free consultation with the Art center’s Exhibition Department on the business of art and artist promotion.
    • Access to the Artist Member’s Sketchbook blog for real-time information about exhibitions, calls for entry, jobs, and artist announcements.
    • Inclusion in the Art Center’s database used for artist referrals, creating the opportunity to network with potential clients and artists.

    For more information about the Artist Level membership, please contact Hap Clemons at HClemons@IndplsArtCenter.org or 317.255.2464, ext. 256.