Since 1996, Art & Soul festival has kicked off Black History Month in Indianapolis and celebrated Black culture and creativity through visual art and performances. The Indy Arts Council invites Indianapolis-based artists, and arts, culture and community leaders to partner with us in developing and co-hosting the 2024 festival and selecting the four emerging Featured Artists. Each Program Partner will receive a $500 stipend ( annually) with commitment to serving a 2-year term and option to renew.
Applications will be reviewed by the current 2022/2023 Program Partners, which include leaders from Asante Art Institute, FLAVA FRESH !, IIbada Dance Company, and Indy Jazz Fest. Interested applicants should please provide the requested information below by July 31. If you have any questions, reach out to Channie Jones, Director of Equity Partnerships, at cjones@indyarts.org.
Art & Soul is supported annually by Lilly Endowment Inc.
Program Partner Eligibility
An Art & Soul Program Partner is an Indy-based Black artist, arts administrator, creative, and/or arts & culture worker who:
2025 Art & Soul schedule TBD by Program Partners
Program Partner Role
Help plan the Art & Soul Black art & musical festival as strategic advisor/curator
Provide mentorship to the selected Featured Artists in preparation of the Art & Soul events
Commitment to serving 2-year term with $500 stipend (annually) and option to renew
Capable of representing their organization and presenting during Art & Soul events in February 2024
Applicants will be evaluated based on the overall excellence of work and demonstration of exceptional talent; and the ability to contribute to meeting the goals for Art & Soul and enhancing the year's theme for the program.
Timeline
Accepting nominations until July 31, 2023, 5pm.
Adjudication and notification in August 2023
