Centrally located in the hip and exciting Broad Ripple Village Cultural District, the Indianapolis Art Center is a prime location for your special event! For more specific information on each venue space, please visit the
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The Indianapolis Art Center is the outdoor setting you are looking for! Stunningly manicured gardens, pavilions, porticos and landings characterize our 9-acre grounds. Nature and art meet by the rippling White River where winding garden paths lead you through ArtsPark, our outdoor sculpture gardens.
Marilyn K. Glick School of Art – A Michael Graves Building
The Art Center’s building, designed by renowned architect Michael Graves, is home to gallery and auditorium space that has the flexibility to host intimate events for 300 guests. Whichever space you choose will be adorned with contemporary art, high-reaching ceilings and large windows and skylights to let in the sunshine. Or starlight.
Any Event, Any Time
The Indianapolis Art Center is a favorite among wedding planners, but can be reserved for birthday parties and team building activities, too! The Art Center can provide a hands-on art activity for groups of all ages for an experience that builds relationships and creates memories. Casual or formal, large or small, indoor or outdoor – the Indianapolis Art Center can provide space that works for you. With staff that specializes in event planning, you will have the support and expertise of a top notch team.
Perfect intimate outdoor setting. Direct view to the many sculptures and gardens in ArtsPark.
Two grassy areas that can be tented for that special outdoor dinner. Ideal for a sit down meal.
Perfect outdoor setting along the White River. Ideal for large picnics, weddings, concerts and staff retreats.
Ruth Lilly Library
Very cozy octagon shaped with round windows, gas-burning fireplace and a two-story atrium.
Churchman-Fehsenfeld Gallery
With the addition of art work, the Gallery has a skylight and opens onto the Seybert Riverfront Portico overlooking ARTSPARK.
The Indianapolis Art Center is ideal for your next:
- Wedding
- Reception
- Corporate meeting and retreat
- Conference
- Gala or fundraiser
- Holiday party
- Birthday party
- Bachelorette party
- Bridal shower
- Baby shower
- Children's party or event
- Graduation party or event
- Anniversary party
- Reunion
- Life celebration and memorial
- Association function
- Civic event or meeting
- Team building event
- Group tour