Minority Business Highlight: 7House

7House is an event-planning and marketing company changing the way people interact with and discover new artists. Through the creation of Artway, a series of events combining an upscale art show with entertainment, food, live music and vendors, 7House focuses on highlighting and giving opportunities to artists. So far, they have hosted Artway events in various cities across the United States, including Atlanta, Indianapolis and Dallas.   

Behind 7house are co-founders Grant Simms and Kenneth Walton, creative director Dymond Spells, and a village of artists, organizations, friends and family that come together to create and grow 7House and Artway.  

“Imagine using all five senses, going to experience an event with your closest friends in one of your best outfits, doing art, having a drink, having some food and dancing all in a safe space. That is what Artway is. That is what we pride ourselves in for 7house. We’re a safe space for minority individuals,” Spells said.  

They hosted their first Artway in Atlanta. Simms, Walton and other friends funded the event themselves and made it free to the public. They put in time and effort to make sure the first show set the groundwork for what would come next.  

“7House is a true team effort; it wouldn’t work with one of us without countless other people. Everybody’s working together to get a common goal done. Everybody plays a part and a role, and that’s so important,” Simms said.  

7house has plans to host Artway in more cities around the country and continue expanding its events in Indianapolis.  

“2023 has been very exciting because now we’re able to extend our hand in the arts, fashion, music and the entertainment realm to give back to the Indianapolis community. We are a steppingstone, opening the doors for artists to do whatever they want. You’d be surprised how many artists come to us and say, ‘This is my first art showcase; I’m nervous. This is my first time having my art displayed,’” Spells said.  

This minority business highlight was composed by Garrett Simms at the Indianapolis Recorder, who can be reached at 317-762-7847 or via email at garretts@indyrecorder.com. If you would like your business highlighted in the Indianapolis Minority Business Magazine, click here!”