Art & Soul Kickoff Celebration

Art & Soul 2016 will celebrate the arts in the journey to freedom. The kickoff will feature a procession of featured artists, arts leaders, and worship arts ministers, an inspirational gospel choir, an Art & Soul artist showcase, a tribute to Amos Brown, an African American food and vendor fair, along with a student art exhibition highlighting the talents of Indianapolis students. Meet Featured Artists: Derrick Carter (Visual), Mariah Ivey (Literary), Nicholas A. Owens (Dance), and Jared Thompson (Music). 

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 at12:15 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