Indy Arts Council

🎉 We're excited to announce the recipients of the Public Art for All grants! These talented artists and community groups will use their funding to create transformative projects that promote public art equity in their neighborhoods. Join us in congratulating 91 Place Indy & Siena Baldi; Friends of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Park Indianapolis & Boxx The Artist; and IUI Herron School of Art + Design, Aspire House & Allison Baker who are making Indianapolis an even more vibrant and inclusive place for all. https://lnkd.in/gcC-sAVS Thank you to the Allen Whitehill Clowes Charitable Foundation for their generous support of these grants. #PublicArtforAll #artequity #grants #artgrant

Are you an artist who takes risks? Consider applying for The DeHaan Artist of Distinction Award. This grant provides up to $10,000 to allow artists to explore, take risks and push their creative practice in dynamic new ways. "It's been wonderful to have the freedom and flexibility to explore some areas of my art practice that I just need time to execute." (Shamira Wilson, 2022 DeHaan Artist of Distinction Award Winner) Applications for the final round close October 20. Apply at https://lnkd.in/gB75Vqmq

IMPORTANT UPDATE After more than five years of dedicated service to our sector and community, Julie Goodman has made the difficult decision to step down from her role as President and CEO of Indy Arts Council to focus on important personal goals related to her health and family priorities. Read the full story at https://lnkd.in/gTACfHMP

Let's give a big shout-out to our Vice President, Kavita Mahoney, and wish her a very Happy Birthday! Since joining the team in April, Kavita has been an invaluable part of everything we do, from leading our strategic planning efforts to spearheading the Creative Life for All surveys to better understand what you – artists, arts organizations, and art lovers – truly need. If you happen to run into her at any of her favorite Indy hangouts—like CCIC, Harrison Center, Gallery 924, Big Car/Tube Factory, HiFi/Annex, or outdoor spots like the Cultural Trail, Fountain Square/Plaza, and Mass Ave—be sure to say hello!

The Indy Arts Council team is taking some restorative time today to recharge our creative energy. How are you finding rest today?

Social media...it's inevitable that creatives need to use it to showcase themselves authentically. But how?! Get inspired at the next Artist Industry Night at the Global Village Welcome Center! Join @artscouncilindy on September 12, from 6-8 p.m., for a casual conversation with Jackie Rodriguez, Founder & CEO of Lumbre Media, and photographer/mixed media artist Faith Blackwell. Artist Industry Nights are free events for visual artists, musicians, poets, writers, filmmakers, photographers, dancers, actors, people who work at arts organizations…if you’re doing creative things, we want you here. It’s a chance to meet new people, make connections, learn something, and have fun. Register at https://lnkd.in/gzvT7VBE #ArtistIndustryNights #networking #socialmediatips #socialmediahelp #digitalmarketingtips

Proud sponsor moment in full support of BUTTER 🧈 BUTTER is America’s equitable art fair. Anchored in Indianapolis, @butterairfair advocates for the care and economic viability of Black, visual artists. 🦋 FAIR SCHEDULE 🦋 Preview Night: Thursday Aug 29th (6-8pm) BUTTER Day 1: Friday Aug 30th (11am - 10p) BUTTER Day 2: Saturday Aug 31st (11am - 10p) MELT: Saturday Aug 31st (9pm - 1am) - (location: The Vogue) BUTTER Day 3: Sunday Sept 1 (11am - 10p) 📍 Location: @thestutzbuilding (1060 N. Capitol Ave) #butterartfair #ganggangculture #BlackBasel #artivism #peopleofculture #loveindy #fineart @ganggang

Join us virtually on Tuesday, September 10 at noon for the next IDEA Learning Series event, Confronting Difficult Histories in Museums, Archives, and Historic Spaces. Partnering with Indiana Humanities, George Garner (he/him) from the Advancing Racial Equity Speaker Bureau will discuss how museums and memory spaces can facilitate crucial conversations to teach important histories. This is a free event and open to all! Register at the link in our bio #IDEAlearningseries #equity #indianahumanities

Start with Art 2024 photo round-up! 📸 A huge thank you to everyone who donated, bought art and entertainment from the silent auction, and attended! We’re still working towards our fundraising goal, and every gift made by August 30 will be matched by the Efroymson Family Fund. Your support helps the Indy Arts Council’s mission to Champion Arts & Culture and achieve our vision of A Creative Life for All. 🙌✨ Text SWA24 to 56651 or donate at the link in our bio Shout out to Jennifer Wilson and KP's Photography for capturing the energy and smiles from the day. #StartwithArt2024 #ACreativeLifeforAll

Congratulations to #PublicArtforNeighborhood grant recipients Hanna Commons, Tiffany Black Behzad, & Qahar Behzad! Artists Tiffany Black Behzad and Qahar Behzad are leading "Creating Home: A Collaborative Mural Project" at Hanna Commons, a supportive housing development in south Indianapolis. This project aims to illuminate residents’ narratives through large-scale art, reflecting the community’s dedication to prioritizing housing. Public Art for Neighborhoods grants facilitate partnerships between artists and communities to enhance local culture. Explore opportunities and apply at https://lnkd.in/gbRMPXD7.