Harrison Center

“First Friday yo” -Kipp, probably

It’s happening peeps! Don’t miss out on State Fair festivities with the Harrison Center and Greatriarchs this year. Swipe for the 2026 schedule ➡️➡️

Just a reminder that Storytelling Drawing is tomorrow at 1:30 at Polklore. See you then!

We've made a few changes to our programming schedule! Polklore will now be open Mondays from 1-5pm and Fridays from 9am-5pm, replacing our previous Thursday hours.

Storytelling Drawing will now be held on Fridays from 1:30-2:30pm at Polklore (1533 Lewis St).

Please note: August is an exception! Join us for Storytelling Drawing at the Indiana State Fair on August 13 and 20 at 1:30 p.m. in the Indiana Arts Pavilion (third floor). We look forward to seeing you there!

Click to register for free: https://www.harrisoncenter.org/storytelling-drawing-sessions

The Greatriarchs and friends are returning to the Indiana State Fair! From August 7-23, enjoy free Harrison Center programming, including art demonstrations, live painting, demonstrations, and more. Be sure to join us at 6:00pm on August 13 to see the Greatriarchs ride in the parade!

Storytelling Drawing will also take place at the State Fair on August 13 and 20 instead of its usual location at Polk Stables. Join us on the third floor of the Arts Pavilion from 1:30-3:00 pm for an afternoon of Storytelling Drawing.

Daily programming is free and open to the public.

We have so much in store for you this First Friday!

On August 7th from 6-9pm, celebrate the opening of five new gallery shows with us, including:
Oasis - Harrison Gallery
What Was Carried - Speck Gallery
Remnants and Fractures - Gallery Annex
Nature in the City - City Gallery
Third Person - Hank & Dolly's Gallery

Enjoy a community bake sale and live music in the Historic Gymnasium, two other unique music sets in the Underground Gallery and Sky Deck, including Bossara and a string quartet, and fresh Indian-Mexican cuisine from Indi Taco.

All smiles celebrating our community ✨🏠

CALL FOR ARTISTS | LAHI: Weaving Filipino American Stories in Indiana

October is Filipino American History Month, and we’re inviting artists across Indiana to submit work that conveys the complexity and resilience of their experiences.

📍 Speck Gallery at Harrison Center
🗓Deadline: August 28 at 11:59 PM
🖼Exhibition: October 2–29, 2026

We want to hear your stories! Learn more about the show and submit up to 3 pieces here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScLE4dqPPe-hEj9H97ZmWrNrgF6UovjgxdUPDA7W5Oq5o_vnA/viewform

Aaand that’s a wrap on !
It was a pleasure to PreEnact a more beautiful neighborhood and community with you all today. Thank you for making it special.

Stay tuned for more photos and videos to come!