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We are excited to announce a series of free art classes hosted at the 1000 Words Art Garden, where creativity meets community! Open to all ages and skill levels, these workshops will be taught by a diverse group of talented local artists, including Kierra Ready (Oct 19), Thankstheodore (Oct 26), Sarah Hairston (Oct 27) and Rob Sloan (Oct 29). Each artist brings their unique style and expertise, offering participants the opportunity to explore various art forms, topics and techniques.

Whether you’re a seasoned artist looking to refine your craft or someone new to art, these classes provide a supportive and inspiring environment for creative growth. Families, beginners, and advanced artists alike are welcome!

Key Details:

• When: Classes will take place on Saturday 10/19, 10/26, Sunday 10/27 and Tuesday 10/29

• Where: 1000 Words Art Garden, located at 2629 E St Clair St.

• Registration: To ensure a personalized experience, free sign-up is required to limit class sizes. Spaces are limited and offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Sign-up here: 1000wordsindy.com/events.

• Cost: Completely free! All supplies will be provided at no charge.

This series is part of our ongoing commitment to making art accessible to the community, fostering connections, and nurturing local talent. We encourage people of all ages and artistic backgrounds to join us for this enriching experience!

For updates on class schedules, sign-up links, and artist features, follow us on social media @1000wordsindy. We look forward to creating with you!

EVENT DETAILS

We are excited to announce a series of free art classes hosted at the 1000 Words Art Garden, where creativity meets community! Open to all ages and skill levels, these workshops will be taught by a diverse group of talented local artists, including Kierra Ready (Oct 19), Thankstheodore (Oct 26), Sarah Hairston (Oct 27), and more. Each artist brings their unique style and expertise, offering participants the opportunity to explore various art forms, topics and techniques.

Whether you’re a seasoned artist looking to refine your craft or someone new to art, these classes provide a supportive and inspiring environment for creative growth. Families, beginners, and advanced artists alike are welcome!

Key Details:

• When: Classes will take place on Saturday 10/19, 10/26 and Sunday 10/27

• Where: 1000 Words Art Garden, located at 2629 E St Clair St.

• Registration: To ensure a personalized experience, free sign-up is required to limit class sizes. Spaces are limited and offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Sign-up here: 1000wordsindy.com/events.

• Cost: Completely free! All supplies will be provided at no charge.

This series is part of our ongoing commitment to making art accessible to the community, fostering connections, and nurturing local talent. We encourage people of all ages and artistic backgrounds to join us for this enriching experience!

For updates on class schedules, sign-up links, and artist features, follow us on social media @1000wordsindy. We look forward to creating with you!

EVENT DETAILS

We are excited to announce a series of free art classes hosted at the 1000 Words Art Garden, where creativity meets community! Open to all ages and skill levels, these workshops will be taught by a diverse group of talented local artists, including Kierra Ready (Oct 19), Thankstheodore (Oct 26), Sarah Hairston (Oct 27), and more. Each artist brings their unique style and expertise, offering participants the opportunity to explore various art forms, topics and techniques.

Whether you’re a seasoned artist looking to refine your craft or someone new to art, these classes provide a supportive and inspiring environment for creative growth. Families, beginners, and advanced artists alike are welcome!

Key Details:

• When: Classes will take place on Saturday 10/19, 10/26 and Sunday 10/27

• Where: 1000 Words Art Garden, located at 2629 E St Clair St.

• Registration: To ensure a personalized experience, free sign-up is required to limit class sizes. Spaces are limited and offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Sign-up here: 1000wordsindy.com/events.

• Cost: Completely free! All supplies will be provided at no charge.

This series is part of our ongoing commitment to making art accessible to the community, fostering connections, and nurturing local talent. We encourage people of all ages and artistic backgrounds to join us for this enriching experience!

For updates on class schedules, sign-up links, and artist features, follow us on social media @1000wordsindy. We look forward to creating with you!

🎉✨ Unveiling a Forgotten Legacy – Final Friday, October 25th! ✨🎉

Join us for an urgent and powerful exhibition by Power Plant Grant recipient Zola Lamothe, as she uses set design and photography to uncover the erased history of Indianapolis. This is more than art—it’s call to stand against displacement.

Thanks to the Power Plant Grant, supported by Big Car Collaborative and funded by the Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, Zola’s work shines a light on the families, homes, and churches that once thrived where the Indiana University Indianapolis campus now stands. She vividly recreates intimate scenes from these lost spaces, demanding that we confront how gentrification has stripped away vital pieces of our city’s cultural fabric.

As you witness the stark contrast between what was and what is, this exhibition compels us to act. We cannot allow this to continue. We must challenge the policies and laws that fuel displacement and fight for reforms that protect our communities. Together, we can resist further erasure and reclaim our neighborhoods for the people who have always called them home.

This is a moment for reflection, but also for action.

EVENT DETAILS

We are excited to announce a series of free art classes hosted at the 1000 Words Art Garden, where creativity meets community! Open to all ages and skill levels, these workshops will be taught by a diverse group of talented local artists, including Kierra Ready (Oct 19), Thankstheodore (Oct 26), Sarah Hairston (Oct 27), and more. Each artist brings their unique style and expertise, offering participants the opportunity to explore various art forms, topics and techniques.

Whether you’re a seasoned artist looking to refine your craft or someone new to art, these classes provide a supportive and inspiring environment for creative growth. Families, beginners, and advanced artists alike are welcome!

Key Details:

• When: Classes will take place on Saturday 10/19, 10/26 and Sunday 10/27

• Where: 1000 Words Art Garden, located at 2629 E St Clair St.

• Registration: To ensure a personalized experience, free sign-up is required to limit class sizes. Spaces are limited and offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Sign-up here: 1000wordsindy.com/events.

• Cost: Completely free! All supplies will be provided at no charge.

This series is part of our ongoing commitment to making art accessible to the community, fostering connections, and nurturing local talent. We encourage people of all ages and artistic backgrounds to join us for this enriching experience!

For updates on class schedules, sign-up links, and artist features, follow us on social media @1000wordsindy. We look forward to creating with you!

🎉✨ Get Ready to Unveil a Forgotten Legacy! ✨🎉

Join us for an incredible journey with Zola Lamothe as we dive into the vibrant history of Indianapolis through creative set design and stunning photography! 🏡💖 This exhibition transforms viewers into witnesses of a rich cultural story that deserves to be celebrated.

But it’s not just about art—it’s about legacy! 💫 We’re shining a light on the importance of preserving our community’s history while sparking conversations about gentrification and how we can build a legacy. a

Join the movement and let’s keep the spirit of our community alive! 

🎨🙌 #UnveilingLegacy #ArtForChange #CommunityLove #ZolaLamothe #PreserveOurHeritage

Join us on September 29th at Dream Palace Books for an insightful conversation with Khaila King about her powerful exhibition, "Surrender." Explore the meaning behind her work as we dive deep into her creative process and the stories she tells through art.

Doors open at 4:30 pm, with the talk starting at 5 pm. Don’t miss this chance to engage with Khaila and be inspired by her vision! 

📍Dream Palace Books 111 E 16th St, Indianapolis, IN 46202.

🎨✨ Join us for the Near East Comm-Unity Arts Show on Friday, September 27th from 6-9 PM! 🌟 Explore a collection of incredible artwork from talented local artists, all along East 10th Street near the iconic Rivoli Theatre. 🎉

📍 Stop by 1000 Words Gallery, Guide and Anchor, Cathead Press, The Arts Hub, and more, as we celebrate creativity and community in this one-of-a-kind art walk! Don't miss out on a night of vibrant art, culture, and connection.

🍷🍕 Plus, sip on wine from Sip & Share Wines and enjoy delicious pizza from Sam’s Square Pie while you experience all the amazing art!

📅 Save the date and bring your friends, family, and fellow art lovers for an unforgettable evening!

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Are you curious about conquering your financial future through owning real estate but not sure where to start?

Wondering when the right time to buy is? Join us for an empowering and educational evening where our expert real estate agent and mortgage specialist will help you navigate your path to homeownership. Discover what you need to qualify for pre-approval and down payment assistance options. We'll also dive into the ins and outs of real estate investment as a wealth-building strategy.

Unlocking wealth starts with knowledge. Join us Tuesday, September 24 at 6:30 for a community event hosted by realtor Shavar Greer of @properties. Learn the keys to building wealth through real estate. Don't miss out on this opportunity to level up! 

📅 Date: Tuesday, September 24

🕒 Time: 6:30PM

🏠 Location: @Properties, 6340 E Westfield Blvd, Indianapolis, IN  46220

🍕 Enjoy complimentary pizza, drinks, and a Q&A session with our experts.

Reserve your limited spot for this informative event and take control of your financial future.

As part of Surrender, this month’s captivating exhibition by Khaila King, we invite you to a special evening celebrating literature and community. On September 19th, from 7pm to 9pm, 1000 Words Gallery will host a Book Fair, featuring a curated selection of books available for purchase from Dream Palace Books.

In addition to the book sale, we’re excited to offer a Free Book Exchange where participants can bring books to share and discover new reads from fellow attendees.

Location: 1000 Words Gallery
Date: September 19th
Time: 7pm - 9pm

Plus, we’ll be announcing an exciting surprise in conjunction with Dream Palace Books during the event. Don’t miss this chance to explore great books, exchange stories, and experience something special with us!

🌟 Join us for a captivating evening of words and creativity! 🌟 

We invite you to a poetry reading as part of this month’s residency "Surrender" by Khaila King at 1000 Words Gallery. On Thursday, September 12th, from 7 PM to 9 PM, come immerse yourself in Khaila's evocative pieces from her book “Gateway” and share your own personal works. 

In partnership with Gluestick, enjoy their inspiring contributions and explore unique pieces available for purchase. Bring your voice, your stories, and let’s celebrate the power of poetry together! ✨

We can’t wait to see you there! 📖❤️

You’re invited to join us on August 30 at 6 PM for the Final Friday opening of "Surrender" - A Solo Exhibition By Thekreatiff.

Surrender is a show that explores the unsettling feeling of releasing control and letting fate guide you. Surrender to love, uncertainty and quietness. Wait patiently for your prayers and manifestations to come to life. Follow the will of the universe, God, or whatever you may believe in. This is a feat that is easier said than done. Surrendering puts you in a position where you have to face your perceived weaknesses, insecurities and shadow self. This has been an experience that has brought me to my knees in full tears that I would like to share, and hope resonates with others. Sometimes you have to stop demanding answers and just surrender, release control.

Artist Branding Workshop

Discover Who You Are As An Artist

*Establishing Core Values

*Discovering your unique value proposition

*Where and how to show up (managing platforms)!

https://www.iamdmuse.com

A Necessary Conversation:The American Dream

A discussion about how the world views The American Dream.

Q&As with Joi-lyn Thornton and Krystal Jackson curators of The American Dream

Open discussion for everyone

Free for everyone

Aug. 11 2-3pm

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Open Gallery Hours

The American Dream.

An interactive experience where you can dream. 

Open to the public. 

Free for everyone. 

Aug. 3rd 4-8PM, Aug. 9th 4-8PM , Aug. 10th 12-5PM

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Open Gallery Hours

The American Dream.

An interactive experience where you can dream.

Open to the public.

Free for everyone.

Aug. 3rd 4-8PM, Aug. 9th 4-8PM , Aug. 10th 12-5PM

The American Dream displayed through fashion.

Up-cycled vintage and modern pieces curated to recreate the American Dream of the black family.

3PM

Aug 4th

$7 entry fee

RSVP required limited space

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Open Gallery Hours

The American Dream.

An interactive experience where you can dream.

Open to the public.

Free for everyone.

Aug. 3rd 4-8PM , Aug. 9th 12-5PM, Aug. 10th 4-8PM

🚨🎨✨ Last chance alert! The closing of “It Was Written” by the talented @artbyrobsloan is almost here, and you do NOT want to miss it! Get into these intricate artworks that blend pop culture and fine art, uncover hidden messages, and watch the live painting of a masterpiece!

📅 Date: 7/26

📍 Location: @1000wordsindy

🕒 Time: 6-9PM

Born and raised in Indianapolis, Rob Sloan is a mixed media artist specializing in portraiture and calligraphy, showcased through both paintings and tattoos. His unique painting style incorporates hidden meanings beneath the surface, often delivering powerful messages. Inspired by a variety of artistic influences, Rob's creations encourage viewers to discover new images and words upon closer inspection. Utilizing spray paint, airbrushing, acrylics, brushes, finger blending, and occasionally markers, he crafts each canvas with a distinct and captivating effect. Beyond painting, Rob extends his artistic talents to murals and tattoos, immersing himself fully in the world of art.

🎨 Join Us for Free Art Classes!

Experience the art of calligraphy with our featured artist @artbyrobsloan at the “It Was Written” Calligraphy Workshop. This free art class will take place on July 13th from 3-5PM at 1000 Words Gallery, located at 3328 E 10th Street, 46201. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to enhance your skills and creativity. All materials will be provided. See you there!

Artist Bio:

Born and raised in Indianapolis, Rob Sloan is a mixed media artist specializing in portraiture and calligraphy, showcased through both paintings and tattoos. His unique painting style incorporates hidden meanings beneath the surface, often delivering powerful messages. Inspired by a variety of artistic influences, Rob's creations encourage viewers to discover new images and words upon closer inspection. Utilizing spray paint, airbrushing, acrylics, brushes, finger blending, and occasionally markers, he crafts each canvas with a distinct and captivating effect. Beyond painting, Rob extends his artistic talents to murals and tattoos, immersing himself fully in the world of art.

"IT WAS WRITTEN" BY ROB SLOAN

Explore the fusion of street culture and fine art with Rob Sloan, an artist renowned for his dynamic blend of portraiture and calligraphy. Rob's work pulses with hidden images and powerful messages, just waiting to be discovered. "It Was Written" is a visual mixtape, blending mixed media with the rhythm and poetry of the streets. Each piece is a lyrical masterpiece, inviting you to decode the stories and vibes layered within. Don’t miss this chance to groove with Rob Sloan’s art—where every canvas spits bars and every stroke drops knowledge. Get ready to see, feel, and be inspired by the rhythm of the art.

Born and raised in Indianapolis, Rob Sloan is a mixed media artist specializing in portraiture and calligraphy, showcased through both paintings and tattoos. His unique painting style incorporates hidden meanings beneath the surface, often delivering powerful messages. Inspired by a variety of artistic influences, Rob's creations encourage viewers to discover new images and words upon closer inspection. Utilizing spray paint, airbrushing, acrylics, brushes, finger blending, and occasionally markers, he crafts each canvas with a distinct and captivating effect. Beyond painting, Rob extends his artistic talents to murals and tattoos, immersing himself fully in the world of art.

Join us for free on 6/29 from 6-9 PM for the closing evening of ThanksTheodore's exhibition "Knowledge Is Power, But Only If It’s The Truth." It's been a memorable month of impactful conversations, inviting the audience to engage in discussions we're already having but maybe not enough of. Let’s continue to shed light on these important topics and join us for the evening to wrap up this intentionally curated space with ThanksTheodore.

Wear what you're comfortable in, but dress in all black! If you can’t make it on the 29th, sign up for his origami class on the 30th—space is limited on 6/30 at $25 per person!

Join us at Thanks Theodore's debut solo exhibition--"Knowledge is power, but only if it's the truth"--where the convergence of art and truth unfolds in a fascinating display.

Uncover the concealed aspects of contemporary technology and ethical quandaries, masterfully interwoven into breathtaking visual compositions. This exhibition transcends mere aesthetics, presenting narratives that challenge conventions and foster introspection.

Don't miss the opportunity to engage with art that ignites dialogue and reshapes perspectives. Secure your attendance by RSVPing and extend the invitation to your friends for this extraordinary exhibition!

1000 Words Gallery Presents Pphs: A Collection Of Perspectives Featuring Us History Zines Re-Imagining Community Through Art + More! May 17 6:30 - 9:00 Pm 3328 E 10Th Street

Unlocking wealth starts with knowledge. Join us Wednesday, May 15 at 6:30 for a community event hosted by realtor Shavar Greer of @properties. Learn the keys to building wealth through real estate. Don't miss out on this opportunity to level up!

What’s it Worth? A Solo Art Show by Cameron Omega

What is the worth of a painting? Is it an investment, a feeling, an experience? To me art is not about money. It is about seeking of understanding. A hope for connection. A chance for the artist to reveal something about themselves and in turn, a chance for the viewer to learn something about themself. A internal exchange between the artist and the work, then the work to the viewer. In seeing something that inspires something in you, you gain something. From a small look into a side of yourself you rarely engage with or a moment of awe that widens your thinking. A chance to be seen and to see. For this show I wanted to ask what is the worth of a painting to you, the viewer. And in turn gain an understanding between the artist, the work, and the viewer.

Artist Bio:

Cameron Omega Alford is an abstract painter and graphic designer residing in Fort Wayne, IN. Utilizing acrylic paint and markers on canvas, their artistic endeavors delve into the exploration and expression of personal emotions towards life and existence. Employing a two-part technique involving meticulously planned line sketches and spontaneous color application, Cameron aims to imbue each piece with a nuanced amalgamation of sentiments.

Their portfolio can be found on Instagram: @camomega.

Indianapolis! Join us Saturday, May 4th as we celebrate curiosity, creativity and community with an old school cookout.

Free food & drinks featuring Nap Dogs. An Indy-style hot dog that’ll make ya bark with joy.

Nap Dog: A grilled, premium beef glizzy smeared with Gavi sauce, chopped onions and diced jalapeños on a roll.

Bring a friend, a side, great vibes or all above. These are key to a great cookout.

Fountain Square is the heart of our city’s creativity, where talent lives and ideas breathe. @cargostreetwear & @meli are staples that give the area its sauce.

@1000words is one of the few spaces that ushers in fresh creatives and we believe in supporting programs that teach our youth ‘how to fish’ so they can be contributors to their respective communities.

What’s it Worth? A Solo Art Show by Cameron Omega

What is the worth of a painting? Is it an investment, a feeling, an experience? To me art is not about money. It is about seeking of understanding. A hope for connection. A chance for the artist to reveal something about themselves and in turn, a chance for the viewer to learn something about themself. A internal exchange between the artist and the work, then the work to the viewer. In seeing something that inspires something in you, you gain something. From a small look into a side of yourself you rarely engage with or a moment of awe that widens your thinking. A chance to be seen and to see. For this show I wanted to ask what is the worth of a painting to you, the viewer. And in turn gain an understanding between the artist, the work, and the viewer.

Artist Bio:

Cameron Omega Alford is an abstract painter and graphic designer residing in Fort Wayne, IN. Utilizing acrylic paint and markers on canvas, their artistic endeavors delve into the exploration and expression of personal emotions towards life and existence. Employing a two-part technique involving meticulously planned line sketches and spontaneous color application, Cameron aims to imbue each piece with a nuanced amalgamation of sentiments.

Their portfolio can be found on Instagram: @camomega.