First Friday Gallery Opening at the Harrison Center: July 2026

5 new shows, live music, food trucks, and more! No entry fee. Pet friendly. All ages.
About this Event

On July 3rd, from 6-9 pm, join us for First Friday!

In the Harrison Gallery, Patina by MJ Coyle. Coyle’s abstract paintings explore the intersection of memory, landscape, and imagination through layered color and expressive mark-making. Influenced by his background in design, these suggestive compositions invite viewers to discover their own narratives within shifting forms and terrain.

In the Gallery Annex, Unfettered by Kami Noland. This collection of paintings, drawings, assemblages, housewares, furniture, and clothing reflects Noland’s creative wanderings and resistance to being confined to a single artistic practice. Rooted in freedom, experimentation, and resourcefulness, the work celebrates play, curiosity, and the power of creative expression shaped by both limitation and imagination. 

In the Speck Gallery, Take Care by Abby Dennis and Lindsey Lord. This collaborative exhibition transforms discarded and natural materials into intricate artworks through slow, meditative processes, including weaving, papermaking, sewing, and salvaging textiles.

In the City Gallery, Observed, a collection of original oil paintings by Courtland Blade. Blade’s signature style is inspired by recognizable Indianapolis spaces and everyday scenes, along with a few newer pieces that reflect the direction of his studio practice. 

In the Underground Gallery, Q. Is this all there is? A. Probably is a series of acrylic paintings by Cameron Omega that explores the idea that two conflicting truths can exist at once. Inspired by Renaissance compositions and monochromatic works by Mark Tansey, the paintings depict scenes from everyday life that feel both mundane and extraordinary.

In the Sky Gallery, IMMERSION by Jason Zickler. In his large-scale epoxy resin and acrylic paintings, Jason Zickler layers saturated neon color beneath glass-like resin, an invitation to step inside the surface. Exploring tension between control and spontaneity, these works transform painting from an object to observe into an atmosphere to experience.

Guests can also enjoy:

In the Courtyard, engage with Se(e) Change, a large-scale public installation by artists Michelle Walkey-Thornburg and Aaron Thornburg. 

On the Sky Deck, enjoy live music performances by singer-songwriter Ray Wyatt at 6, 7, and 8pm.

Hungry? Grab a bite across the courtyard from Indi Taco food truck for delicious and authentic Indian-Mexican cuisine. Cool off with free ice cream at the Courtyard entrance!

All shows will open at 6:00 pm on Friday, July 3rd, 2026.

Visitors can take in-person gallery tours Monday through Friday from 9 am to 5 pm. Online galleries will open on July 4th. You can make an appointment or view the online galleries at harrisoncenter.org/buy-art. 

Special Senior Hours are every Friday from 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm. No appointment is needed.

With support from Indy Arts Council, City of Indianapolis, Indiana Arts Commission, Lilly Endowment Inc., and Allen Whitehill Clowes Charitable Foundation.

About the Harrison Center 

The Harrison Center is a community-based, nonprofit arts organization that seeks to be a catalyst for renewal in the city of Indianapolis. Founded in 2001, the organization's work is two-fold. The Harrison Center is for the Arts by hosting over 40 artists' studios and 8 galleries. It provides programming to foster the creation of new art, build community among artists and emerging patrons, and provide a forum for public conversation. The Harrison Center is for the City by connecting people to culture, community, and place, strengthening Indianapolis's core neighborhoods. For more information on the Harrison Center, call 317.396.3886 or visit www.harrisoncenter.org. Connect with the Harrison Center on social media at Facebook/@HarrisonCenterArts, Instagram/@harrisoncenterarts, Youtube/@hca4thearts, or Twitter/@HarrisonCtrArts.