Garfield Park Arts Center
About
Indy Parks Arts Center Inside Garfield Park
Garfield Park Arts Center (GPAC) is the Indy Parks-run arts venue inside Garfield Park, with a gallery, classrooms, performing-arts space, and a small literary library.
Classes for Kids, Teens & Families
A rotating slate of short courses and one-day workshops, mixing all-ages drop-ins with teen-only studio classes. Programs include:
- Voice and Piano Lessons (youth and teen)
- 4-Week Intro to Knitting (ages 13+)
- Color Theory: Acrylic (ages 16+)
- All-ages workshops (Open Collage, Picture Day, Book Club)
- Arts for Learning Showcase
What's Included
- Class fees vary from free to ~$65
- Small-group instruction in dedicated arts-center classrooms
- Hours: Tue-Fri 12-7pm, Sat 12-5pm
Experience
Low-cost municipal arts center - good casual entry point for families wanting to try a class without a long-term commitment. Works best for older kids and teens given the current schedule.