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AKU WITH ROCKET

Plainfield adds public art with four ‘Aku’ sculptures by Micah Johnson

March 5, 2026
Dave LindquistDave Lindquist

Park Tudor and Indiana University alum Micah Johnson created the character Aku, a young boy who dreams of becoming an astronaut.

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DePauw to host retrospective of New York-to-Indianapolis artist Samuel Vázquez

January 22, 2026
Dave LindquistDave Lindquist

Vázquez turned his street art beginnings into a fine art career, studying at IU’s Herron School of Art and Design along the way.

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Renovated museum building is ready to buzz with activity in Garfield Park

April 24, 2026 | Dave LindquistDave Lindquist

The opening of the main building of the Contemporary Art Museum of Indianapolis is merely days away after more than seven years of planning.

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12 ways to be entertained in Indiana in 2026

January 2, 2026 | Dave LindquistDave Lindquist

Highlights of the year include a packed Final Four weekend, the debut of a reimagined concert venue at the Indiana State Fairgrounds, a museum exhibition of flashy Western wear and the opening of a high-fidelity listening bar in Noblesville.

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Newfields exhibition celebrates, critiques Rococo era

December 19, 2025 | Dave LindquistDave Lindquist

An ongoing exhibition at the Indianapolis Museum of Art at Newfields reaches back to the 1700s and an appreciation of the ornate and delicate to create new imagery tailored to go viral on 21st-century social media.

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With new ‘CAMI’ name, Garfield Park art campus looks to solidify future

December 5, 2025 | Dave LindquistDave Lindquist

In the interest of brand clarity and long-range planning, an arts-focused campus in the Garfield Park neighborhood is adopting a new name before opening a 40,000-square-foot multipurpose building in 2026.

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While Broad Ripple awaits new sculpture, two others are in disrepair

September 26, 2025 | Dave LindquistDave Lindquist

The planned installation of a 30-foot-tall sculpture in Broad Ripple is bringing attention to neglected pieces of public art in the neighborhood.

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IBJ Podcast: Dave Lindquist previews can’t-miss events on 2025-2026 A&E calendar

September 8, 2025 | IBJ Staff

For this week’s episode of the IBJ Podcast, Editor Lesley Weidenbener talked with Dave about how he decides what makes the IBJ’s A&E Fall Preview guide list and which events he’s most excited about.

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A&E Preview: 130+ must-see exhibits, concerts and events for the 2025-26 season

August 22, 2025 | Dave LindquistDave Lindquist

IBJ arts reporter Dave Lindquist has chosen more than 130 must-see exhibits, concerts and events for the 2025-26 season.

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A&E Preview: Artist hopes ‘Gavin’ structure anchors ‘a resurgence in Broad Ripple’s creative spirit’

August 21, 2025 | Dave LindquistDave Lindquist

The initiative to elevate the arts in Broad Ripple is the brainchild of Taggart Birge, founder of the Birge Family Foundation.

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Public art takes shape at Cory Constantine’s 900 North Studios

July 4, 2025 | Dave LindquistDave Lindquist

Constantine, 34, oversees a staff of 11 full-time employees and three part-timers at 900 North Studios, which occupies 12,000 square feet in a building near the intersection of East Washington Street and South Keystone Avenue.

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Circle City’s identity drives art program at InterContinental Hotel

February 28, 2025 | Dave LindquistDave Lindquist

The luxury hotel pays tribute to Broad Ripple High School alum David Letterman among 24 pieces displayed in lobbies, hallways, meeting rooms and guest rooms.

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For 2025, 10 ways to be entertained in Indianapolis

January 3, 2025 | Dave LindquistDave Lindquist

The year will include a double bill of the WNBA All-Star Weekend and Indiana Black Expo Summer Celebration, plus a big book debut, the reopening of a landmark museum and the Indianapolis debut of the musical “Six.”

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Brian McCutcheon makes the art you see in everyday life

November 15, 2024 | Dave LindquistDave Lindquist

It’s highly improbable that an Indianapolis resident hasn’t seen at least one sculpture fabricated in the shop of the Michigan native, who moved to Indianapolis in 2005.

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Visual artists say Butter fine art fair has altered their career trajectories

August 30, 2024 | Dave LindquistDave Lindquist

The fourth edition of Butter, billed as “America’s Equitable Fine Art Fair,” is scheduled Friday through Sunday at the Stutz complex at the intersection of 10th Street and Capitol Avenue.

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A&E Preview: 125+ must-see exhibits, concerts and events for the 2024-25 season

August 23, 2024 | Dave LindquistDave Lindquist

IBJ arts and entertainment reporter Dave Lindquist has scoured the calendars of central Indiana arts organizations for a list of recommendations meant to satisfy different tastes, interests and ages.

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Big Car outlines plans for contemporary art museum in ‘Big Tube’ space

July 11, 2024 | Dave LindquistDave Lindquist

The not-for-profit is renovating a 40,000-square-foot former factory near Garfield Park into a center that will also include a performance space, incubator storefronts, art and audio studios and more.

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Kyng Rhodes

Five artists selected to create visuals for U.S. Olympic Swim Trials

April 12, 2024 | Dave LindquistDave Lindquist

The All Lanes Lead to Indy Art Project will showcase work by Monroe Bush, Joy Hernandez, Mary Mindiola, Kyng Rhodes and Lucie Rice.

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Telling Indiana’s basketball story through 24 public art projects

February 9, 2024 | Mason KingMason King

See how to find the larger-than-life basketball murals and learn why the projects were meaningful to the artists.

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Mindy Taylor Ross pairs artwork with civic, corporate and residential clients

January 19, 2024 | Dave LindquistDave Lindquist

Mindy Taylor Ross Ross made her name as the curator of public art in Indianapolis.

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Artsy basketball

Artists unveiled for 6-foot basketball sculptures to celebrate NBA All-Star 2024

December 13, 2023 | Dave LindquistDave Lindquist

Basketball sculptures depicting Indiana’s high school hoops history are planned for downtown Indianapolis installation in February.

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Goodbyes to murals can be hard, even if the art wasn’t made to last

October 20, 2023 | Dave LindquistDave Lindquist

Public art stakeholders said it’s not ideal to paint over a revered mural without notice.

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