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Arts for Lawrence

Arts for Lawrence (AFL) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that connects arts and community to inspire everyone every day. Founded in 2006, AFL emerged as a response to the need for improving the cultural environment in Lawrence Township, Indiana. Located in the historic Theater at the Fort since 2015, we are the largest nonprofit arts organization in the City of Lawrence and the northeast quadrant of Indianapolis. We foster arts programming to reach underserved audiences, improve the local economy, and provide a sense of place for our diverse community members. Today, AFL offers 14 annual signature events including festivals, theater performances, outdoor concert series, art classes, art exhibitions, poetry readings, and more. The majority of these programs and events are free to the public. As stewards of the historic Theater at the Fort, we also oversee the partnerships that bring a diverse blend of performances to the stage in drama, music, dance, storytelling and more. The diversity in programming is designed to make art accessible to all—from the casual consumer or discerning critic – to the seasoned professional or the budding artist. We advocate for the need and importance of a thriving arts destination in the shaping of a safe and lively community. AFL has developed partnerships to provide another 68 performances at the Theater for the 2018/2019 season in drama, music, and dance. AFL also offers the stage to schools at no cost so that local students are able to experience a stage presence. We prosper thanks to committed individuals and institutions that believe in the transforming power of the arts. Our hope is that you can find a place to feel at home in our organization to enjoy the arts as we invite you to be part of our cultural community while we build our vision: Living Lawrence – a vibrant arts destination.

Arts for Learning Indiana

Craft/Traditional Arts ; Dance ; Film, Literature/Media ; Literature/Poetry ; Media ; Music ; Nonprofit ; Theater ; Visual Arts

Arts for Learning brings teaching artists into Indiana schools and communities to connect kids with the arts. We think art helps spark curiosity and ignite creativity, and we believe that when you connect arts with learning, kids get more out of school. Click here for more information: https://artsforlearningindiana.org/

Brick Street Poetry

Literature/Poetry

Brick Street Poetry, a nonprofit organization, endeavors to build avenues of poetry, brick by brick, by providing opportunities to connect and share individual experiences through poetry. Brick Street Poetry, works at the crossroads of the poetry world to: •Publish a high quality literary magazine •Conduct public readings on “Brick Street” and elsewhere •Produce world class poetry events and projects •Connect poets worldwide with the global public & each other Poetry on Brick Street meets at 6:30 pm on the 1st Thursday of the month at Eagle Creek Coffee Company, 10 South Main Street, Zionsville, IN Brick Street Poetry believes exchanging the personal through poetry leads to a better understanding of the universal and a more vibrantly connected world.

Community Education Arts, Inc.

Community • Education • Arts, Inc. (CEArts) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) Arts organization. CEArts is the home of a variety of Arts-related projects, events, and opportunities for creatives of all kinds. We host online Arts Showcase exhibits, a podcast, short video series, and two annual projects, Noblesville Interdisciplinary Creativity Expo (NICE) (est. 2014) and The Polk Street Review (TPSR) project & book publication (est. 2010). Both annual projects support community participation and involvement by seeking submissions from all kinds of creatives (artwork, music/song lyrics, poetry, prose, photographs, etc) with all levels of experience from amateur to professional. Throughout the year, we offer publishing services, a variety of workshops, guest opportunities for our podcast discussions, short videos, webinars, and more. The annual NICE project presentations event occurs in the Fall and the annual TPSR project’s book launch occurs in February. CEArts supports the Black Lives Matter movement, and encourages Black artists, musicians, and writers to participate in our arts projects. We also believe that intolerance, racism, prejudice, and discrimination against any persons, in any place, by any human being, by any public or private business, by our schools, and by our government goes against the ideals upon which our democracy must stand — justice, equality, and liberty. We believe the Arts enhance the world we all live in, and that the Arts can work towards justice, equality, and liberty by changing people’s perspectives and by bringing people together. We strive to show the Arts are essential, relevant, vital, and accessible to quality of life FOR ALL. In our arts projects, we’re honored to include creations from artists, writers, and musicians from all over the world from all walks of life. Sign up for our monthly Newsletter emails here: http://eepurl.com/ggPn4z

Eclective

Eclective was created from the desire to bring together and showcase the eclectic artists, vintage collectors and handmade craftsmen of Indianapolis. Owned and operated by two local small businesses, Eclective invites independent vendors to come together to create the most unique collection of home decor, handcrafted and repurposed wares and more. We are female and minority owned. We seek to be a space for community and empowerment for all people and have a small stage/classroom space which we utilize for events, meetings, classes and showings. There is a full calendar on our website! We hope to stay well connected and supportive within our community and beyond! It’s a great day to be Eclective!

Hamilton North Public Library

Educational ; Literature/Poetry

The Hamilton North Public Library offers monthly exhibits of local artists as well as receptions, lectures and classes that coincide with the current exhibits.

Hoy Polloy Art Gallery

Established in 2018. Minority owned contemporary art gallery located on the near east side of Indianapolis. Open every first friday from 6-9 pm, monthly event programming, and by private appointment.

Indiana Humanities

Literature/Poetry ; Nonprofit

Indiana Humanities is a statewide nonprofit dedicated to promoting the public humanities. We’re a grant-maker, a neutral convener, a facilitator, a program partner, and much more. In short, Indiana Humanities encourages Hoosiers to?think, read?and?talk. How? By creating its own programs, such as ALL-IN, INconversation, Novel Conversations,Chew on This, Community Conversations and more; by providing grants for humanities programs throughout the state; and by providing a space—physically and digitally—for people to connect and converse. Indiana Humanities traces its roots to 1972, when the?National Endowment for the Humanities?(NEH) asked a group of five energetic Indiana citizens to form a statewide grant-making agency. The group was comprised of Dr. Marvin E. Hartig, Mrs. Edmund F. (Virginia) Ball, Dr. Robert E. Burns, Mr. Edward N. Howard, and Dr. Robert W. Richey. Their goal was to focus federal dollars on more local, grassroots initiatives. We’ve come a long way since then. Today, we’re still a grant-making agency, but we are also a convener, leader and partner. We promote the public humanities and engage Indiana’s community of minds to create stronger, more vibrant communities. Using literature, history, art, music, philosophy and our shared cultural heritage, we strive to help Hoosiers better understand themselves and the world around them.

Indiana Partnership for Young Writers

Kids/Family ; Literature/Poetry

The Indiana Partnership for Young Writers inspires the best teaching of reading and writing in grades K-8 and celebrates student achievements with innovative publications and events.

Indiana Writers Center

Association/Club ; Literature/Poetry

The mission of the Indiana Writers Center is to educate, inspire, connect, and support Indiana writers working at all levels and in all genres; to recognize excellence in Indiana literature; and to provide outreach programs designed to bring forth the voices of people who are not usually heard. It advocates for writing and literature as essential to a community that values clarity of communication and honors diversity, tolerance and compassion. Programs, services, and venue selections reflect our commitment to this mission and to broadening our base as well. More than ever before, the Indiana Writers Center is forging new collaborative relationships with arts organizations, schools and universities, community organizations and social service providers.

Indianapolis Shakespeare Company

Alternative Performance Space ; Arts Service Organizations ; Educational ; Festival Producer ; Kids/Family ; Literature/Poetry ; Nonprofit ; Outdoor Stage/Amphitheatre ; Theater ; Travel

Indianapolis Shakespeare Company is in its 12th year of producing high quality, fully professional Shakespeare in the Park productions. Indy Shakes is proud to offer our mainstage performances to the Indianapolis community for FREE! We serve local theatre artists. One of our motivating factors is to prevent “creative brain drain”. We offer local theatre artists of all levels artistically satisfying, paid jobs during a time of year when many of the local arts organizations are not producing. Our Company is comprised of actors, and technical and production professionals. Our team effort that makes creating the productions so satisfying for team members—and ultimately for the audiences.

Indy Reads

Kids/Family ; Literature/Poetry ; Nonprofit

Indy Reads is a not-for-profit organization that relies on volunteers to provide basic literacy tutoring to illiterate and semi-literate adults. Our mission is to promote and improve the literacy of adults and families in Central Indiana. We believe that everyone should have an opportunity to learn to read, and our goal is to make Indianapolis 100% literate. Our programs include one-on-one tutoring, small group sessions, English as a Second Language instruction, and “Literacy Labs” at neighborhood centers.

Indy Reads Books

Commercial Business ; Kids/Family ; Literature/Poetry ; Nonprofit

We’re an independent bookstore, and we’re the only bookstore in downtown Indianapolis. We sell mostly used and some new books for adults and children, and we can special order almost any book you can name!

James Whitcomb Riley Museum Home

Literature/Poetry ; Tours

The James Whitcomb Riley Museum Home is located in the historic Lockerbie neighborhood of Indianapolis. The country’s only late-Victorian preservation is a National Historic Landmark which offers visitors a glimpse into the life of the great Hoosier Poet. Authentic furnishings and artifacts include Mr. Riley’s writing desk and his famous top hat and cane. The museum hosts open houses, tours, and other special events.

JCC Indianapolis

The JCC Indianapolis, guided by Jewish values and traditions, provides inclusive experiences that lead to personal growth and community building. The facility houses an art gallery with more than 6 exhibitions each year, an auditorium for performing arts and films, and a dance studio for dance classes. They host the Ann Katz Festival of Books & Arts, a three-week festival each fall featuring local and national authors, performances and films. More than 100 years old, JCC Indianapolis is located at Arthur M. Glick JCC, 6701 Hoover Road and is a beneficiary agency of the United Way of Central Indiana and the Jewish Federation of Greater Indianapolis, and an affiliate member of the JCC Association of North America.

New Harmony Project

Literature/Poetry ; Theater

Each spring this organization hosts a writers’ conference in the idyllic setting of New Harmony, Ind. During the conference, writers develop new works for theatre, film, and television. New scripts are given two weeks of intensive development with a professional community of directors, actors, dramaturges, and musical directors. The scripts are developed under the guideline that works must emphasize the dignity of the human spirit and the worth of the human experience.

South Bend Museum of Art

Educational ; Galleries ; Kids/Family ; Literature/Poetry ; Museums & Cultural Attractions ; Nonprofit ; Retail ; Studio/Studio building ; Visual Arts

ABOUT The South Bend Museum of Art features a full spectrum of historical and contemporary art featured in five galleries. A wide range of artistic traditions are taught in our world-class art studios. Located inside the Century Center in downtown South Bend, Indiana, the SBMA is an architectural delight. Designed by Philip Johnson and John Burgee, the museum occupies three levels in the northern wing of the building. Mission The South Bend Museum of Art affirms the enduring power of the visual arts to reflect and create community, engage minds, and nurture growth through exhibitions, collections and educational programs. History Since its founding in 1947, the SBMA has provided insight into the art, history and culture of the region and nation. Since 1987, SBMA has been recognized as achieving the highest level of professional standards in the field, awarded accreditation from the American Alliance of Museums. Accreditation status must be renewed every 10 years and, in March of 2011, SBMA was awarded ongoing accreditation. Accreditation inspires museums to achieve a higher standard. It strengthens the field as a whole, as well as the museums that receive accreditation. The rigorous process leads to sustained organizational improvement and a clearer sense of purpose. Of the estimated 17,500 museums in the U.S., only 750 are accredited.

Spirit & Place Festival

Dance ; Faith Based/Religious ; Festival Producer ; Literature/Poetry ; Music ; Visual Arts

100+ community organizations collaborate around an annual theme to create 10 days of innovative, never-seen-before events each November. We live in a choose-your-niche, all-others-be-damned world. Republicans vs. Democrats. Women vs. Men. The 1 percent vs. the 99 percent. Urban vs. rural. Natives vs. Immigrants. Haves vs. have nots. Sacred vs. secular. In our divided, divisive, and sometimes uncivil society, we need organizations, activities, and events that unite us. Transcend our differences. Generate ideas. Spark action for the common good. Spirit & Place does that. Through year-round programming and an annual festival, Spirit & Place brings people and organizations together to build bridges, open minds, touch hearts, inspire reflection, and help our community move forward in new ways. Spirit & Place is a winner of the NUVO Cultural Vision Award and the Indiana Achievement Award. Since 1996, it has worked with 600+ community organizations, 5,250 idea-makers, and 275,000 people. Our mission is to be a catalyst for civic engagement through creative collaborations among the arts, humanities, and religion. Through the arts, the festival uses the language of metaphor to explore sometimes difficult ideas.Through the humanities, the festival illuminates the distinct and common narratives of the human condition. Through religion, the festial embraces the values of compassion, fairness, hospitality, and service that fuel our life in community. Spirit & Place is a community project managed by The Polis Center, part of the IU School of Liberal Arts at IUPUI. The Polis Center works collaboratively to provide community-based research, analysis, information, and access to advanced information technologies. Spirit & Place is an example of Polis’s commitment to creating collaborative, practical, and effective solutions for the communities in which we live.

Steiner Studios

We are a husband and wife team; landscape and lifestyle photographer and an abstract painter. We are located in Downtown Indianapolis. We met through our art. We provide art and art consulting services – specializing in hospitality and corporate art. We offer a range of sizes as original canvas artwork, epoxy and mixed media. Photography is available on metal, canvas and framed print. Our motto- There is Light Everywhere – and we strive to spread light through our art.

Stephen Sullivan- Pianist, Teacher, Composer, Accompanist

Dining/Food ; Film, Literature/Media ; Galleries ; Literature/Poetry ; Live Music Venue ; Music ; Nonprofit ; Outdoor Stage/Amphitheatre ; Performing Arts Centers

I have been a Pianist, Composer, Accompanist, and Future Music Teacher and/or Director since I was playing music games as a toddler. I offer the following services: Wedding and Party Piano Music Original, commissioned Music Teaching Piano Lessons Piano Accompaniment Fundraising Music

Storefront Theatre of Indianapolis

Storefront Theatre of Indianapolis is a new non-profit professional theater company based in downtown Indy focused on producing new plays by underrepresented playwrights. Storefront stages productions in the style of Chicago storefront theaters: with small and intimate settings; raw, and underscored by emotional truth.

Storefront Theatre of Indianapolis

Alternative Exhibition Space ; Alternative Performance Space ; Educational ; Galleries ; Kids/Family ; Literature/Poetry ; Nonprofit ; Theater ; Visual Arts

Mission Statement: Storefront Theatre of Indianapolis is a non-profit, professional theatre company located at 717 Broad Ripple Avenue. Focused on producing new plays by female and minority playwrights, Storefront stages productions in the style of Chicago storefront theaters: with small and intimate settings; raw, and underscored by emotional truth. Education Department: As theatre practitioners, we seek to expand the creative conversation with young, curious, and inventive minds by offering a variety of theatre-based learning and exploration centered on developing new works created by young community members on topics of import to them.

Storytelling Arts of Indiana

Kids/Family ; Literature/Poetry ; Theater

Storytelling Arts of Indiana promotes the art of storytelling by creating opportunities in Indiana for diverse audiences of all ages to listen and share stories and by showcasing tellers who entertain and inspire.

The Kneeland Center for Poetry, Inc.

Literature/Poetry ; Nonprofit

The Kneeland Center for Poetry accomplishes its mission by discovering, cultivating, and enhancing the voices and works of underrepresented poets.

VOICES Corp

Arts Service Organizations ; Corporation ; Educational ; Kids/Family ; Literature/Poetry ; Nonprofit ; Studio/Studio building

#EmpoweringYouth Healed. Educated. Creative. Disciplined. Through culturally sustaining education, healing-centered engagement, and workforce development, VOICES provides the relationships, resources, and opportunities for youth to heal, grow, and further their path towards economic self-sufficiency and civically engaged lives.

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