Entry No. 20 — the Indianapolis file — filed under: art
Healer
Tucked behind an AutoZone in an unassuming strip mall, this DIY art and music venue subverts corporate architecture by transforming a former office cubicle farm into a vibrant, interactive maze of multimedia art installations.
The story
Pull into the strip mall lot off East Raymond Street on Indy's Southside and you'll assume you've made a wrong turn into an errant corporate filing center. You haven't. Tucked behind an AutoZone, Healer took a soul-crushing former office cubicle farm and stripped away its fluorescent dread, replacing corporate architecture with a labyrinthine, DIY alternate reality.
The space operates as both an incubator for immersive art and an all-ages performance venue. Where traditional galleries deploy velvet ropes and reprimanding guards, Healer builds interactive multimedia rooms designed to be touched and explored. You can wander from room to room through tactile installations, stumble into a '90s-themed video game arcade, grab a drink at a nautical-themed bar, or step outside into the Mad Max Katz Art Park for outdoor sets.
It is the kind of underground venue that subverts its mundane suburban shell through pure creative brute force. On any given night, you might find a touring band off Eventbrite sharing a bill with local Indiana acts, while visitors drift between the surreal art chambers and retro arcade cabinets.
What it's like
Arriving feels like a trick until you cross the threshold—you park in an utterly unremarkable strip mall lot, walk past retail facades, and step straight into a dark, sprawling maze of interactive rooms. The crowd is an unpretentious mix of DIY music regulars, local artists, and curious walk-ins. Spend time wandering the installation corridors and playing arcade games before the music kicks off. Tip: Healer is an all-ages venue, but event calendars and open hours shift around show schedules, so confirm what's on the lineup before driving out.
The move: Wander through the '90s-themed video game arcade, grab a drink at the nautical-themed bar, and explore the surreal, touchable art rooms before catching an indie band performance.
- 📍 Southside Indianapolis
- 💸 $$
- ⚡ Up for anything
- 🌗 Indoors
Where: 3631 E Raymond St, Indianapolis, IN 46203
Hours: Added 2026-07-21 — confirm current hours before you go.
Pair it with
- CAMi (Contemporary Art Museum of Indianapolis) — Contrast Healer's DIY cubicle-farm subversion with high-concept contemporary gallery installations set in a 125-year-old former dairy barn under two miles away.
- The Inferno Room — Follow up a trip through an office-space art maze with heavily detailed Papua New Guinea tribal carvings and craft cocktails in Fountain Square.
- Historic Hannah House — Keep your Southside detour offbeat by pairing Healer's modern art labyrinth with 19th-century Underground Railroad history and haunted mansion lore.
Good to know
Where is Healer located?
You'll find it tucked in a strip mall directly behind an AutoZone at 3631 E Raymond St on the Southside of Indianapolis.
Is Healer an all-ages venue?
Yes, live music shows and art events at Healer are open to all ages.
Are the art installations interactive?
Entirely. The multimedia rooms and themed spaces are designed specifically for visitors to touch, enter, and explore.
What features are inside the space?
Inside, you'll find interactive art rooms, a '90s-themed video game arcade, a nautical-themed bar, a music stage, and the outdoor Mad Max Katz Art Park.
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Further reading: Atlas Obscura · visitindy.com · do317.com
last checked: 2026-07-21