ARTBOX Stutz II and the Skyline Club are collaborating to bring you two local artists in two separate, unique locations.  ARTBOX Stutz II will host an opening reception featuring Evan Morrow Rogers on Friday, January 7, 2010 from 5-9pm.  The Skyline Club will host an opening reception featuring Jason Zickler from 7-9pm.  The IDADA after-party will be from 9-11pm at [...]

I recently completed two pieces for the Sloan Family. They became familiar with the work on my website after seeing it hang in the Flashpoint office downtown. I created two pieces specifically for their kitchen/dining area and one they hung in their bathroom. In addition to purchasing the art the Sloan’s graciously agreed to host a Fine Art Party ™ [...]

In September I received a request that I often receive to donate a piece of art to an auction.  This one however struck me as different from the others.  Julie Shutt at the Diabetes Youth Foundation of Indiana contacted me and stated that she saw an article in “the Nuvo magazine and immediately loved the colors and vibrancy” of my [...]

The Alcove is a meeting and event room in the Conrad hotel that has recently been made available for artist to showcase their latest works.  The Conrad along side of Chris Mallon and GK Rowe has taken great strides in combining art and hospitality.  Joining other hotels like 21c in Louisville, Kentucky, the Conrad has clearly recognized the importance of [...]

Event Featuring Local Artist, Jason Zickler,  Blends Art with Hospitality INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana – (October 25, 2010) – Conrad Indianapolis will host an art opening experience with Indianapolis-based Q7 and Editions Limited Gallery in Conrad’s newer ground level private event space.  This event will coincide with the “First Friday” event, IDADA’s city-wide initiative to highlight art galleries, museums and now a [...]

It’s hard to say this, but I think I do have a favorite painting.  “Elevated, Expansive, & Irritable”.  Or as my wife and I call it, “EEI.” The painting started almost 4 years ago.  I worked on it from time to time and even showed it in a number of art shows and galleries in the Midwest.  As my style [...]

What is the Skyline Club you may ask? “At the Top” of Indianapolis’ business, social, and cultural community, the Skyline Club is where leaders connect to elevate personal and professional success and move the city of Indianapolis forward. The Skyline Club is the most distinguished private business dining club in Indianapolis. Members meet friends and entertain associates in comfortable surroundings [...]

Here are some recent photos from my show at Chicago’s Blackbird Gallery + Framing with Bruce Riley.

ORANJE is a contemporary art & music event showcasing progressive artists and musicians.  The goal of ORANJE is to create an interactive experience of art and music presented in a stimulating, urban environment.

How it works: The IRS has successfully taken the position that “fine art” is more like an investment–such as purchasing Apple stock—-and as such is not depreciable by a business owner who displays the art in their place of business. The business owner could only “write-off” the fine art cost should they ever sell it—just like purchasing/selling stock. If the [...]