About
The Factory Arts District, formerly the Circle City Industrial Complex (CCIC) is a unique arts and entertainment destination housed in the sprawling former Schwitzer Corporation factory on Indy’s near eastside.
While other destinations are cosplaying industrial chic, the Factory Arts District is the real deal: a former automotive factory that’s remained true to its entrepreneurial, boundary-pushing roots. Housed on a whopping 16 acres, the Factory Arts District is comprised of two distinct facilities - Factory Arts North and Factory Arts South - as well as two free parking lots.
District Map & highlights
1. Daisy Bar - Coming soon!
2. The Production Line - Coming soon!
Bike People
Snapdragon Salon / Art Collective
3. Event Center - Coming soon!
4. Legacy Tokyo - Coming soon!
Factory Arts North
1125 Brookside Ave, Indianapolis
Factory Arts North is the scrappy, bohemian, beating heart of the district: a place where affordable spaces and a can-do spirit have attracted a diverse mix of entrepreneurs, makers, and more. This former factory houses office, warehouse, fabrication, and retail space—plus studios for 125 artists, making Factory Arts North the largest community of working artists in Indianapolis.
While most of the FA North tenants are available limited hours or by appointment only, there are still great places to explore throughout the week, such as Centerpoint Brewing, the Fowling Warehouse, 8th Day Distillery, and others. And, of course, don’t miss our monthly First Friday art walk to explore our many studios and galleries.
VISIT FACTORY ARTS NORTH
Factory Arts South
1011 Massachusetts Ave, Indianapolis
COMING SOON! Factory Arts South is a totally renovated industrial space offering restaurants, unique retailers, event and office space, and more. Explore local businesses along the Production Line- an indoor walking path connecting directly to the Pogue’s Run Trail. Grab a drink or a bite to eat, explore local retailers, check out a pilates class, or find a new ‘do… Factory Arts South is a great place for connecting with old friends and making new ones.
FA South is proof of what you can do with an industrial space when you throw out the assumptions of what it should be. It’s a place created to captivate and connect, to vibe with the distinctive beat of life in Indy.
Visit FACTORY ARTS SOUTH
In the News
WTHR | June 2024
Here are the 8 new businesses coming to the Circle City Industrial Complex campus
Several new businesses are in the process of being built in a facility on the Circle City Industrial Complex (CCIC) campus. READ MORE
Indianapolis Monthly | January 2024
Street Savvy: Circle City Industrial Complex
At the tail end of Mass Ave, this 1900s automotive factory turned creative haven houses more than 80 businesses. Bustling First Fridays see... READ MORE
WRTV | December 2023
91 Place expands therapy center to Indy's near east side
A safe space for young people experiencing homelessness and financial insecurity has expanded into the near east side of Indianapolis. READ MORE
Indianapolis Business Journal | August 2023
After building sale, 500 Festival planning to leave downtown HQ for North Mass corridor – Indianapolis Business Journal
The not-for-profit group that organizes events celebrating the Indy 500 sold its headquarters building in November, in part to tighten its... READ MORE
Indianapolis Business Journal | August 2023
Projects spur renaissance of North Mass, once considered eyesore of city's past
In the past decade, the area has grown into one of the region's hot spots, in part because a handful of developers is embracing the area's... READ MORE
IndyStar | August 2020
Dance Kaleidoscope finds a home in Circle City Industrial Complex
A look inside the new location of Dance Kaleidoscope in the Circle City Industrial Complex, located at1125 E. Brookside Ave. in... READ MORE
National Geographic | November 2019
These former industrial sites in the Midwest will surprise you
Indianapolis: Circle City Industrial Complex Between 1918 and the early 1990s, this 540,000-square-foot facility in Indiana was where the ... READ MORE
CBS4Indy | February 2017
Circle City Industrial Complex offers space for businesses, unique spots for events
If you're looking for a unique place to host an event or house your local business, consider the Circle City Industrial... READ MORE
IndyStar | October 2016
Inside the Circle City INdustrial Complex
Inside the gallery of Andrea Jandernoa inside the Circle City Industrial Complex on Oct. 25, 2016. READ MORE