Indy Arts Council

Fostering meaningful engagement in the arts by nurturing a culture where artists and arts organizations thrive.

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👋 Hey there, Twitter friends! If you’ve been missing us lately, head to our Instagram, Facebook, or LinkedIn pages to stay connected. We’ll be spending more time engaging on those platforms and continuing to share news and updates about Indy’s arts community.

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Indy Arts Council, central Indiana’s leading arts advocacy and services agency, announced today that Judith B. Thomas will serve as its next President and CEO. Thomas brings decades of community engagement, stakeholder management, and collaborative leadership to the role.

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Tickets for "soul • real • ism" are on sale now! Come to
the @walkertheatre on April 11 at 7 p.m. for a show with wearable art,
visual art, and live music. Featuring Monique Burts, Brandon Lott, Akili Ni Mali, and Kierra Ready.
Tickets at https://t.co/FadJ9Gij6F

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Run It Back! Indy will host #WNBAAllStar2025! We're excited to share that our Vice President, Kavita Mahoney, is a part of the WNBA All-Star 2025 Host Committee.

Follow @indianafever @PacersSportsEnt for more

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Happy Holidays from the Indy Arts Council! Our hearts are full of gratitude for the artists of every kind, the arts organizations, educators, patrons, and everyone who passionately champion arts and culture in Indy.

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NEW PARTNERSHIP Coming April 11, 2025 to the Madam Walker Legacy Center: Art & Soul. Art & Soul celebrates Black art and music in Indy, and now it’s time to take it to a larger stage.

Read more at https://t.co/i96UpT2A7v

#ArtSoulIndy #WalkerTheatre @walkertheatre

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Join us in celebrating Julie Goodman’s incredible contributions to the Indy Arts Council, the creative community, and the city! With gratitude and sadness, we bid farewell as she steps down from her role as President & CEO to embark on the next chapter of her arts career.

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#PublicArtforAll grants, supported by the Allen Whitehill Clowes Charitable Foundation, fund projects to address public art equity issues. The deadline to apply for the second round is November 24, 2024.

Apply: https://t.co/a7MDPOtJRP

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IMPORTANT UPDATE 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.

Full story at https://t.co/M5xzyMZqXn

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Indy Arts Council will present its proposal for 2025 arts & culture funding as part of the Parks and Recreation Committee Budget Hearing on Thursday, September 5 at 5:30 p.m. in the Public Assembly Room at the City-County Building.

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

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It’s time to give a huge shoutout to our Start with Art Bronze Sponsors. We have a record breaking number of sponsors in this category this year and many new sponsors.

Thank you all for investing in our mission, vision and values. See you soon!

#StartwithArt2024

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For 37 years, the Indy Arts Council's Start with Art has kicked off the fall arts season. We thank our Silver Sponsors for supporting this year’s event, bringing nearly 1,000 people together on August 22 to celebrate our city's creatives. #StartwithArt2024

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We can’t wait to celebrate Indy’s creatives at Start with Art on August 22! Special thanks to our Gold sponsors for supporting this year’s performers.

@colts @INDairport @JiffyLubeIndy

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Sports & arts make great teammates in Indy, and we’re thankful to @PacersSportsEnt for their generous sponsorship of the #StartwithArt2024 networking reception, bringing together 700 artists and arts lovers to kick off the fall arts season!

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For 20+ years, Schahet Hotels has supported artists at Start with Art, the Indy Arts Council’s annual fundraiser. We’re honored they’re this year’s Presenting Sponsor for the sold-out event on August 22. #StartwithArt2024

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✨ New at Gallery 924: "Hold Lightly" by Priya Wittman ✨

📍 First Friday Reception: Aug 2 at 6 p.m.

Explore memory, history, and future hopes while staying present.

#Gallery924 #PriyaWittman

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The Indy Arts Council is proud to be an Indiana Arts Commission Arts Organization Support grant recipient. Thank you to @neaarts, the Indiana Arts Commission, and our local legislators Andre Carson, Andrea Hunley, Gregory Porter, and Todd Young for your support of our mission.

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The Indy Arts Council is seeking 2025 Art & Soul Featured Artists! Apply by September 1 to celebrate Black art and music in Indianapolis, supported by Lilly Endowment Inc. Four artists will be recognized for their contributions. More info: https://t.co/2bIVvWaJHn

#ArtSoulIndy

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Congrats to the Art for Awareness grant recipients! Funded by the City of Indianapolis, this grant supports arts-based activities raising awareness of Substance Use Disorder in Marion County. @lives_theatre, @doverecovery, Philip Campbell, and @SummitSpeaks. #ArtforAwareness

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Double your impact! The Efroymson Family Fund offers a $15,000 matching grant for the Indy Arts Council's Start with Art challenge. Contribute today to unlock the full amount.

2️⃣ Ways to give:
Text SWA24 to 56651 or visit https://t.co/sHQkx1g2Jc