A display at Anthony Radford’s “Royal Brush Takeover” show opening on Aug. 9, 2025, at the Phoenix Theatre. Credit: Nichelle Short for Mirror Indy
Twelve local fashion designers designed tiny outfits for paint brushes.
The works were displayed in shadow boxes as part of the Royal Brush Takeover, a new exhibit curated and created by mixed-media artist and Meet the Artist founder Anthony Radford.
More than 50 people showed up Aug. 9 to the opening reception to see the designs and enjoy live music from a DJ and saxophonist at the Phoenix Theatre Cultural Centre.
See photos captured by Nichelle Short.
Anthony Radford speaks during in his “Royal Brush Takeover” show opening on Aug. 9, 2025, at the Phoenix Theatre. Credit: Nichelle Short for Mirror Indy
Guests enjoy Anthony Radford’s “Royal Brush Takeover” show opening on Aug. 9, 2025, at the Phoenix Theatre. Credit: Nichelle Short for Mirror Indy
A design by Anthony Radford is featured in his “Royal Brush Takeover” show opening on Aug. 9, 2025, at the Phoenix Theatre. Credit: Nichelle Short for Mirror Indy
A piece by Anthony Radford is displayed during his “Royal Brush Takeover” show opening on Aug. 9, 2025, at the Phoenix Theatre. Credit: Nichelle Short for Mirror Indy
Mijiza S. Holiday enjoys Anthony Radford’s “Royal Brush Takeover” show opening on Aug. 9, 2025, at the Phoenix Theatre.
Guests enjoy Anthony Radford’s “Royal Brush Takeover” show opening on Aug. 9, 2025, at the Phoenix Theatre.
Guests enjoy Anthony Radford’s “Royal Brush Takeover” show opening on Aug. 9, 2025, at the Phoenix Theatre.Anthony Radford and featured artists at his “Royal Brush Takeover” show opening on Aug. 9, 2025, at the Phoenix Theatre.A design by Jerrica Wilson is featured in Anthony Radford’s “Royal Brush Takeover” show opening on Aug. 9, 2025, at the Phoenix Theatre. Credit: Nichelle Short for Mirror Indy
A design by Cora Magere is featured in Anthony Radford’s “Royal Brush Takeover” show opening on Aug. 9, 2025, at the Phoenix Theatre. Credit: Nichelle Short for Mirror Indy
A design by Cora Magere is featured in Anthony Radford’s “Royal Brush Takeover” show opening on Aug. 9, 2025, at the Phoenix Theatre. Credit: Nichelle Short for Mirror Indy
A design by Cora Magere is featured in Anthony Radford’s “Royal Brush Takeover” show opening on Aug. 9, 2025, at the Phoenix Theatre. Credit: Nichelle Short for Mirror Indy
A design by Cora Magere is featured in Anthony Radford’s “Royal Brush Takeover” show opening on Aug. 9, 2025, at the Phoenix Theatre. Credit: Nichelle Short for Mirror Indy
A design by Tasha Jones is featured in Anthony Radford’s “Royal Brush Takeover” show opening on Aug. 9, 2025, at the Phoenix Theatre. Credit: Nichelle Short for Mirror Indy
A design by Tasha Jones is featured in Anthony Radford’s “Royal Brush Takeover” show opening on Aug. 9, 2025, at the Phoenix Theatre. Credit: Nichelle Short for Mirror Indy
A design by Shamahd Lake is featured in Anthony Radford’s “Royal Brush Takeover” show opening on Aug. 9, 2025, at the Phoenix Theatre. Credit: Nichelle Short for Mirror Indy
A design by Shamahd Lake is featured in Anthony Radford’s “Royal Brush Takeover” show opening on Aug. 9, 2025, at the Phoenix Theatre.
A design by Shamahd Lake is featured in Anthony Radford’s “Royal Brush Takeover” show opening on Aug. 9, 2025, at the Phoenix Theatre. Credit: Nichelle Short for Mirror Indy
A design by Deidra Coleman is featured in Anthony Radford’s “Royal Brush Takeover” show opening on Aug. 9, 2025, at the Phoenix Theatre. Credit: Nichelle Short for Mirror Indy
A design by Deidra Coleman is featured in Anthony Radford’s “Royal Brush Takeover” show opening on Aug. 9, 2025, at the Phoenix Theatre. Credit: Nichelle Short for Mirror Indy
A design by Charlotte L. Brown-Parrott is featured in Anthony Radford’s “Royal Brush Takeover” show opening on Aug. 9, 2025, at the Phoenix Theatre.
A design by Charlotte L. Brown-Parrott is featured in Anthony Radford’s “Royal Brush Takeover” show opening on Aug. 9, 2025, at the Phoenix Theatre. Credit: Nichelle Short for Mirror Indy
A design by Robert E. Moore is featured in Anthony Radford’s “Royal Brush Takeover” show opening on Aug. 9, 2025, at the Phoenix Theatre.
A design by Robert E. Moore is featured in Anthony Radford’s “Royal Brush Takeover” show opening on Aug. 9, 2025, at the Phoenix Theatre. Credit: Nichelle Short for Mirror Indy
