The Contemporary Art Museum of Indianapolis (CAMi) is set to open its doors from May 1-3 in a renovated 125-year-old dairy barn in Garfield Park. Managed by the Big Car Collaborative, the 40,000-square-foot facility features six exhibition spaces, 18 artist studios, and various community hubs including a cafe and storefronts for local creative businesses. The opening weekend will feature the main exhibition “Campo de Resonancia” by Puerto Rican painter Ivelisse Jiménez, alongside sound installations and experimental documentaries.
This opening marks a significant milestone for the Indianapolis art scene, providing the city with its first dedicated contemporary art museum since the closure of Indianapolis Contemporary in 2020. By offering free admission and integrating artist studios with public galleries, CAMi aims to serve as a sustainable community anchor that bridges the gap between local artist production and public engagement, revitalizing the Garfield Park neighborhood through a $7 million investment in cultural infrastructure.