Join the Contemporary Art Museum of Indianapolis on opening weekend.

Visitors will be able to socialize, meet exhibiting artists, and check out inaugural shows in our six gallery spaces that total more than 10,000 square feet in the new building. 

Campus exhibits will include: 

• Ivelisse Jiménez’s Campo de Resonancia in the Efroymson Gallery

• Jess Dunn & Sylvia Thomas’ Drafts in the Katharine B. Sutphin Media Gallery

• You’re Standing Inside the Instrument: A Score for 19 Buildings in the Listen Hear Gallery

• Will Higgins’ The Speedway’s Attic in the Research Gallery

• Mae Alice Engron in Guichelaar Gallery

• Cory Robinson’s Kept Secrets : Open Code in the Tube Gallery

• Tony Cokes’ Untitled (m.j. the symptom) in the Tube Video Gallery

• O.P.T.I.O.N.A.L. Office of Provisional Thinking, Indeterminate Outcomes, Nonessential Activities, and Life — a conceptual art office where visitors are encouraged to get creative 

• From the Collection Of…. an exhibit highlighting work in the collections of some of the folks who helped make CAMi possible 

On First Friday visitors will be able to grab dinner from Chef Dan’s Cajun and Southern cooking food truck, and buy wine, beer, or coffee from our bar and cafe in CAMi, Stall, and Normal Coffee.

On Saturday May 2nd from 12pm-5pm the 3nd Annual Art Walk is designed to bring awareness to the artistic talents that reside in the neighborhood. We invite you to physically see the working studio spaces to have a finer appreciation for ones who submerse themselves in the arts for as a career or hobby.

Join CAMi on their opening weekend into the new renovated space. CAMi, the Contemporary Art Museum of Indianapolis, is Indy’s newest museum and a new cultural destination for the midwest, nestled in the heart of Garfield Park.

Saturday, May 2 is a neighborhood celebration! Enjoy special tours, activities, and artist conversations.

Activities:

• Live music from the Roundups at noon

• Join a museum tour at 1 PM.

• Activities and conversation with artists

• Don’t miss the Garfield Park Art Walk, happening around the neighborhood all day.

Big Car Collaborative and Arte Mexicano en Indiana are excited to present the third season of the Levitt VIBE Indianapolis Music Series, part of the national Levitt VIBE program supported by the Los-Angeles-based Levitt Family Foundation! This year, we’ll continue bringing FREE, family-friendly live concerts to the Contemporary Art Museum of Indianapolis (CAMi) campus.

When: Noon to 3 p.m. on May 3 (AND June 7, July 12, Aug. 9, Sept. 13, Oct. 11, and Nov. 8)

Where: Outdoors on the CAMi campus in the Terri Sisson Park greenspace located at 1125 Cruft St. Concerts will be moved inside the Tube or the CAMi main building in the case of bad weather (rain, storms, extreme heat). We’ll announce this change on the morning of the concert. But the shows will always happen — just outside or in.

Who: Big Car Collaborative and Arte Mexicano en Indiana produce the 2026 series with the Levitt Family Foundation as the lead sponsor with additional sponsors.

Why: To bring additional liveliness to our neighborhood with free outdoor music experiences and fun, and creative social gatherings.

May 3’s lineup:

• JJJJJerome Ellis (experimental jazz)

• Grupo Folclórico Macehuani (traditional Mexican dance)

• A.K.A. (classical)

• Food truck: Pi Indy food truck (pizza)

• Market: Mini Indy Gay Market (LGBTQ+ artisan vendors)

And:

• CAMi main building + campus galleries open

• Open picnicking (people can bring their own food and drink)

• Some provided seating (attendees encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets)

• Bean Creek Outlook and Terri Sisson Park nature spaces open

Learn more: https://www.bigcar.org/project/vibe/

Join us for our spring clean up!

Meet at 8:30 at the dumpster at 912 East Garfield Drive. Gloves, trash bags, donuts and coffee provided.

Beautification and Walkability Committee Meeting
Second Wednesdays of the Month, 6:30pm-7:30pm
Optional ‘plogging’ (picking up trash) at 5:45pm if weather permits

The Beautification and Walkability Committee is dedicated to enhancing pedestrian and bicycle safety, fostering public art, and improving neighborhood aesthetics in Marion County. Current projects focus on safer crosswalks, educational signage, and partnerships like the Indy Arts Council’s traffic signal box art program. The committee is also pursuing grants, coordinating community cleanup efforts, and working with local organizations to improve trail safety and neighborhood infrastructure.

Big Car Collaborative and Arte Mexicano en Indiana are excited to present the third season of the Levitt VIBE Indianapolis Music Series, part of the national Levitt VIBE program supported by the Los-Angeles-based Levitt Family Foundation! This year, we’ll continue bringing FREE, family-friendly live concerts to the Contemporary Art Museum of Indianapolis (CAMi) campus.

When: Noon to 3 p.m. on June 7 (AND July 12, Aug. 9, Sept. 13, Oct. 11, and Nov. 8)

Where: Outdoors on the CAMi campus in the Terri Sisson Park greenspace located at 1125 Cruft St. Concerts will be moved inside the Tube or CAMi main building in the case of bad weather (rain, storms, extreme heat). We’ll announce this change on the morning of the concert. But the shows will always happen — just outside or in.

Who: Big Car Collaborative and Arte Mexicano en Indiana produce the 2026 series with the Levitt Family Foundation as the lead sponsor with additional sponsors.

Why: To bring additional liveliness to our neighborhood with free outdoor music experiences and fun, and creative social gatherings.

June 7’s lineup:

• Brandon Meeks (jazz)

• Ida Y Vuelta (Mexican folk)

• Gümmi (electronic pop)

• Food truck: 3 Marias (Mexican)

• Market: Lux & Ivy's Daydream Market (mix of vendors selling vintage, art, and hand-made wares)

And:

• CAMi main building + campus galleries open

• Open picnicking (people can bring their own food and drink)

• Some provided seating (attendees encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets)

• Bean Creek Outlook and Terri Sisson Park nature spaces open

Learn more about Levitt VIBE Indianapolis at bigcar.org/vibe.

Beautification and Walkability Committee Meeting
Second Wednesdays of the Month, 6:30pm-7:30pm
Optional ‘plogging’ (picking up trash) at 5:45pm, weather depending

The Beautification and Walkability Committee is dedicated to enhancing pedestrian and bicycle safety, fostering public art, and improving neighborhood aesthetics in Marion County. Current projects focus on safer crosswalks, educational signage, and partnerships like the Indy Arts Council’s traffic signal box art program. The committee is also pursuing grants, coordinating community cleanup efforts, and working with local organizations to improve trail safety and neighborhood infrastructure.

Join your neighbors and clear out your clutter! The annual yard sale is an event you don't want to miss. To participate, please email jill.brezko@yahoo.com with your address. 

Big Car Collaborative and Arte Mexicano en Indiana are excited to present the third season of the Levitt VIBE Indianapolis Music Series, part of the national Levitt VIBE program supported by the Los-Angeles-based Levitt Family Foundation! This year, we’ll continue bringing FREE, family-friendly live concerts to the Contemporary Art Museum of Indianapolis (CAMi) campus.

When: Noon to 3 p.m. on July 12(AND Aug. 9, Sept. 13, Oct. 11, and Nov. 8)

Where: Outdoors on the CAMi campus in the Terri Sisson Park greenspace located at 1125 Cruft St. Concerts will be moved inside the Tube or the CAMi main building in the case of bad weather (rain, storms, extreme heat). We’ll announce this change on the morning of the concert. But the shows will always happen — just outside or in.

Who:Big Car Collaborative and Arte Mexicano en Indiana produce the 2026 series with the Levitt Family Foundation as the lead sponsor with additional sponsors.

Why: To bring additional liveliness to our neighborhood with free outdoor music experiences and fun, and creative social gatherings.

July 12’s lineup:

• Glyders (alt/indie rock)

• Bollywood Beats (Indian dance)

• Sergio Ospina Romero (classical)

• Food truck: Sakura Express (Japanese)

• Market: Gluestick Mini Zinefest (zine vendors)

And:

• CAMi main building + campus galleries open

• Open picnicking (people can bring their own food and drink)

• Some provided seating (attendees encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets)

• Bean Creek Outlook and Terri Sisson Park nature spaces open

Learn more about Levitt VIBE Indianapolis at bigcar.org/vibe.

Big Car Collaborative and Arte Mexicano en Indiana are excited to present the third season of the Levitt VIBE Indianapolis Music Series, part of the national Levitt VIBE program supported by the Los-Angeles-based Levitt Family Foundation! This year, we’ll continue bringing FREE, family-friendly live concerts to the Contemporary Art Museum of Indianapolis (CAMi) campus.

When: Noon to 3 p.m. on August 9 (AND Aug. 9, Sept. 13, Oct. 11, and Nov. 8)

Where: Outdoors on the CAMi campus in the Terri Sisson Park greenspace located at 1125 Cruft St. Concerts will be moved inside the Tube or the CAMi main building in the case of bad weather (rain, storms, extreme heat). We’ll announce this change on the morning of the concert. But the shows will always happen — just outside or in.

Who:Big Car Collaborative and Arte Mexicano en Indiana produce the 2026 series with the Levitt Family Foundation as the lead sponsor with additional sponsors.

Why: To bring additional liveliness to our neighborhood with free outdoor music experiences and fun, and creative social gatherings.

Aug. 9’s lineup:

• Rob Dixon & Triology (jazz)

• Sound Ecologies + Indiana Movement Arts Collective (classical + dance)

• Raíces (traditional Puerto Rican)

• Food truck: Pastelitos las Gochitas (Venezuelan)

• Market: CAMi Art Market (artist resident + studios artist vendors)

And:

• CAMi main building + campus galleries open

• Open picnicking (people can bring their own food and drink)

• Some provided seating (attendees encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets)

• Bean Creek Outlook and Terri Sisson Park nature spaces open

Learn more about Levitt VIBE Indianapolis at bigcar.org/vibe.

Big Car Collaborative and Arte Mexicano en Indiana are excited to present the third season of the Levitt VIBE Indianapolis Music Series, part of the national Levitt VIBE program supported by the Los-Angeles-based Levitt Family Foundation! This year, we’ll continue bringing FREE, family-friendly live concerts to the Contemporary Art Museum of Indianapolis (CAMi) campus.

When: Noon to 3 p.m. on September 13 (AND Oct. 11, and Nov. 8)

Where: Outdoors on the CAMi campus in the Terri Sisson Park greenspace located at 1125 Cruft St. Concerts will be moved inside the Tube or the CAMi main building in the case of bad weather (rain, storms, extreme heat). We’ll announce this change on the morning of the concert. But the shows will always happen — just outside or in.

Who:Big Car Collaborative and Arte Mexicano en Indiana produce the 2026 series with the Levitt Family Foundation as the lead sponsor with additional sponsors.

Why: To bring additional liveliness to our neighborhood with free outdoor music experiences and fun, and creative social gatherings.

Sept. 13’s lineup:

• Natural Information Society (world)

• A Bright Abyss (folk + country)

• Harmony in Hamilton (classical)

• Food truck: Books Bourbon and Bacon

• Market: Herron Student Art Market (artisan vendors who are students of the IU Herron School of Art + Design)

And:

• CAMi main building + campus galleries open

• Open picnicking (people can bring their own food and drink)

• Some provided seating (attendees encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets)

• Bean Creek Outlook and Terri Sisson Park nature spaces open

Learn more about Levitt VIBE Indianapolis at bigcar.org/vibe.

The Garfield Park Art & Music Festival is hosted by the Garfield Park Arts Center, Indy Parks, Friends of Garfield Park, and Citizen’s Energy at Garfield Park, the oldest city park in Indianapolis. The 9th annual Garfield Park Art & Music Festival (GPAMF) is an outdoor festival celebrating the art, music, and culture of Indianapolis. The festival will feature local musicians and bands of diverse genres performing their original music. Over 50 local artists working in a variety of mediums will also host artist booths with their fine art and handmade wares for sale as part of a curated art fair. 

The mission of this festival is to showcase and celebrate local talent in the art and music scene in a diverse, inclusive, and equitable way, by highlighting and uplifting artists and musicians who are often underrepresented.

Read more: https://www.gpamf.com/

Big Car Collaborative and Arte Mexicano en Indiana are excited to present the third season of the Levitt VIBE Indianapolis Music Series, part of the national Levitt VIBE program supported by the Los-Angeles-based Levitt Family Foundation! This year, we’ll continue bringing FREE, family-friendly live concerts to the Contemporary Art Museum of Indianapolis (CAMi) campus.

When: Noon to 3 p.m. on October 11 (AND Nov. 8)

Where: Outdoors on the CAMi campus in the Terri Sisson Park greenspace located at 1125 Cruft St. Concerts will be moved inside the Tube or the CAMi main building in the case of bad weather (rain, storms, extreme heat). We’ll announce this change on the morning of the concert. But the shows will always happen — just outside or in.

Who: Big Car Collaborative and Arte Mexicano en Indiana produce the 2026 series with the Levitt Family Foundation as the lead sponsor with additional sponsors.

Why: To bring additional liveliness to our neighborhood with free outdoor music experiences and fun, and creative social gatherings.

Oct. 11’s lineup:

• Sofia Rei (Latin jazz, folk, + electronic)

• Gamelan Mojomanis (traditional Balinese music + dance)

• Booze Hounds Bluegrass (bluegrass)

• Food truck: Garnacha Spot (Mexican + American street food)

• Market: Latino Artisan Market (Latino artisan vendors)

And:

• CAMi main building + campus galleries open

• Open picnicking (people can bring their own food and drink)

• Some provided seating (attendees encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets)

• Bean Creek Outlook and Terri Sisson Park nature spaces open

Learn more about Levitt VIBE Indianapolis at bigcar.org/vibe.

Big Car Collaborative and Arte Mexicano en Indiana are excited to present the third season of the Levitt VIBE Indianapolis Music Series, part of the national Levitt VIBE program supported by the Los-Angeles-based Levitt Family Foundation! This year, we’ll continue bringing FREE, family-friendly live concerts to the Contemporary Art Museum of Indianapolis (CAMi) campus.

When: Noon to 3 p.m. on November 8

Where: Outdoors on the CAMi campus in the Terri Sisson Park greenspace located at 1125 Cruft St. Concerts will be moved inside the Tube or the CAMi main building in the case of bad weather (rain, storms, extreme heat). We’ll announce this change on the morning of the concert. But the shows will always happen — just outside or in.

Who: Big Car Collaborative and Arte Mexicano en Indiana produce the 2026 series with the Levitt Family Foundation as the lead sponsor with additional sponsors.

Why: To bring additional liveliness to our neighborhood with free outdoor music experiences and fun, and creative social gatherings.

Nov. 8’s lineup:

• Good Flying Birds (alt/indie rock)

• Fern Murphy (alt/indie rock)

• J. P. Cuevas (classical)

• Food truck: Chef Dan’s (cajun + Southern comfort food)

• Market: CAMi Art Market (artist resident + studios artist vendors)

And:

• CAMi main building + campus galleries open

• Open picnicking (people can bring their own food and drink)

• Some provided seating (attendees encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets)

• Bean Creek Outlook and Terri Sisson Park nature spaces open

Learn more about Levitt VIBE Indianapolis at bigcar.org/vibe.