CONTINUING THE BUILDING’S CREATIVE LEGACY IN PARTNERSHIP WITH PATTERN.
The Stutz has a rich history as a hub for art and creativity. Originally built in 1911 as the Stutz Motor Car Company, it later transformed into a haven for artists and businesses in the 1990s. Today, the building is undergoing a major redevelopment that preserves its historic character while creating a modern and inviting space for businesses and creatives to collaborate.
As part of the redevelopment, and to evolve the face of the creative Stutz for the 21st century, the building’s ownership has enlisted Pattern, an innovative and highly respected 501c3 nonprofit focused on growing the creative economy, and supporting creatives of all kinds. Pattern’s role includes running the S.P.A.C.E. program, public art commissioning, Stutz events & activations as well as internal & external community engagement.
Pattern, which is headquartered at the Stutz, is proud to help carry forward the building’s legacy as a vibrant center for art and creativity.
S.P.A.C.E.* APPLICATIONS
The S.P.A.C.E. program is the evolution of a legacy Artist Residency program created by the Stutz Artist Association.
The goal of the residency is to support mid-career, and professional creatives & creators who are interested in growing the business side of their practice. Residents will receive free space and business coaching to help advance their careers and exposure.
*Strategic Plan for Advancement of Creative Entrepreneurs
APPLICATIONS ARE CURRENTLY CLOSED.
ARTS & CULTURE AT THE STUTZ
Pattern
Pattern, launched, in 2010, is an economic development organization dedicated to supporting and growing Indiana’s creative economy. Pattern hosts the annual Indiana Creative Economy Summit as well as provides accessible training, networking, and hands-on business development opportunities to empower artists, creatives and makers in all fields of creativity, including graphic design, fashion, photography, writing, music, and more.
IG: @patternmagazine
65/70 RIFF INSTALLATION
As part of the City of Indianapolis Public Art for Neighborhoods Program (PAFN), a committee of local community members, selected Indianapolis-based artists, Brian McCutcheon and Julian Jamaal Jones to design and fabricate a new permanent installation exploring the often-overlooked stories of urban disruption caused by transportation development. Located outside of Maker’s Alley on the building’s east side near the I-65 highway, the large-scale industrial artwork seeks to promote awareness and understanding, all while celebrating the city's automotive manufacturing legacy.
THE STUTZ ARTISTS ASSOCIATION
The Stutz Artists Association is a non-profit organization created to support and promote the Stutz artists through open studio events and the annual spring open house. Our mission is to enhance, support, and inspire purposeful engagement in the arts in and surrounding communities through its diverse membership of artists, individuals and businesses, as well as educational and civic partnerships.
IG: @stutzartists
PUBLIC ART
As the renovation takes shape, murals and art installations are beginning to pop up around the building.
Chromatic Collective, Holly Sims, Amiah Mims, Nick Abstract, Flatland Kitchen, Ashley Nora, Bre Metzger, Fitz, Charlie Hyde, John Ross and Dan Thompson are some of the artists who have already left their mark on the building. There is more to come!
BUTTER
BUTTER is a multi-day fine art fair and celebration founded by GANGGANG that seeks to elevate Black artists in the national conversation by inviting local artists to exhibit and sell work alongside artists from all over the world. Unlike other art shows, BUTTER was founded with an equitable and reparational process, taking no commissions for any of the works sold. The Stutz has hosted all the BUTTER events.
IG: @butterartfair
S.P.A.C.E.* PROGRAM RESIDENT
Priya Wittman is a current entrepreneur in residence in PATTERN’s SPACE program (*Strategic Plan for the Advancement of Creative Entrepreneurs). Wittman is a multi-disciplinary artist and a designer for local public art fabrication firm Ignition Arts. While her background is in painting, her most recent works utilizes textiles, with sewing and quilting techniques, to explore the mental and physical experiences that arise from repeated forms, patterns, and arrangements.
Wittman’s residency involves a collaborative project, Arrange, with Liz Wierzbicki.
S.P.A.C.E.* PROGRAM RESIDENT
Liz Wierzbicki is a current entrepreneur in residence in PATTERN’s SPACE program (*Strategic Plan for the Advancement of Creative Entrepreneurs). Wierzbicki is visual artist, creating both two dimensional and three dimensional works, and is the acting Program Chair for Visual Arts at Ivy Tech. In addition to projections, drawings, and paintings, Wierzbicki’s current work leverages sculptural forms, both literal and conceptual, in a variety of media, including light sources, stained glass, drawing, and cast forms.
Wierzbicki residency involves a collaborative project, Arrange, with Priya Wittman.
S.P.A.C.E.* PROGRAM RESIDENT
Micah Horne is a current entrepreneur in residence in PATTERN’s SPACE program, in partnership with Stitchworks (*Strategic Plan for the Advancement of Creative Entrepreneurs). Horne is a social media manager and professional creative, creating work under the name HUMAGE*.
Horne’s residency and business focus on the cross sections between fashion and psychology. The brand combines elements of life: creativity, psychology, nature, and fashion, prompting its audience to “learn the fabric of our reality.” Through clothing collections, visual art and design, and immersive, educational experiences, Horne blends the playful, existential, and explorative.
Horne will launch a new Somaesthetics collection in Spring 2025.
NEVER A DULL MOMENT!
