Art installation honoring Black history to be unveiled at The Stutz

A new art installation paying homage to Black history and community resilience is set to debut at the Stutz later this week. The piece, entitled “65/70 Riff,” was created in a partnership between artists Brian McCutcheon and Julian Jamaal Jones at Indianapolis-based fabrication studio Ignition Arts. The public art installation will be unveiled during a public reception from 5-6:30 p.m. on Nov. 7 at the Stutz. “The artwork blends themes from the Indiana Avenue jazz scene with elements of highway signage, celebrating a revitalization that places community and creativity at its heart,” Jones said in a statement. “This installation not only acknowledges the history of Indiana Avenue but also calls on us to honor these roots while envisioning a future that uplifts community voices.” The Stutz leadership cast an open call for artists, of which McCutcheon was selected as a finalist. During the proposal phase, McCutcheon connected with Jones as a collaborator to create a piece that would reflect the “culture impact and historical legacy of Indiana Avenue,” according to a press release.& READ MORE: Indy Pride announces return of queer winter event series FROST The once thriving epicenter for Black music, culture and commerce is captured visually in “65/70...