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Indy's Dairy Barn Reborn as Modern Art Haven
14 Apr
Summary
- A former dairy barn is transformed into a contemporary art museum.
- The museum campus includes affordable housing for resident artists.
- It aims to lower barriers for art engagement and community involvement.

Indianapolis is welcoming a significant new cultural institution with the upcoming opening of the Contemporary Art Museum of Indianapolis (CAMi). This $8 million museum, spanning 40,000 square feet, is a transformation of a former dairy barn in the Garfield Park neighborhood. CAMi is the latest project by arts nonprofit Big Car Collaborative, founded by Jim Walker and Shauta Marsh.
The museum campus, which encompasses five acres, is designed to be a vibrant arts destination. It features six galleries, a performance space, business incubator storefronts, artist studios, and a cafe. This initiative is particularly notable as it provides the city's first dedicated contemporary art museum since Indianapolis Contemporary closed in 2020.