Art & Soul Closing Ceremony

Please join the Arts Council of Indianapolis, American Pianists Association, Asante Children’s Theatre of Indianapolis, and Indy Jazz Fest for the 20th Anniversary Art & Soul Closing Ceremony.

Continue this month’s journey to freedom with a closing celebration marking milestones from Emancipation through same-sex marriage. In the defiant spirit of love, black couples in America have long created ways to celebrate and bless their chosen unions, including the African derived marriage tradition of “jumping the broom.” 

This artistic tribute will feature a procession of same-sex couples who jumped the broom in 2015, with a performance by the LifeJourney Gospel Choir, and an Arts Council commissioned poem and music featuring the talents of Art & Soul Featured Artists Mariah Ivey and Jared Thompson.

Art & Soul 2016 at the Indianapolis Artsgarden

Located above the intersection of Washington and Illinois Streets. Events are free and open to the public. Events start at 12:15 pm

The Arts Council of Indianapolis is pleased to partner with American Pianists Association, Asante Children’s Theatre, and Indy Jazz Festival to present the 20th anniversary of Art & Soul: A Celebration of African American Art and Artists in Indiana at the Indianapolis Artsgarden.

Art & Soul is hosted by the Arts Council of Indianapolis with generous support from Lilly Endowment Inc. For more information, visit indyarts.org. #ArtSoul