A new book published by the Eiteljorg Museum takes a groundbreaking approach in celebrating a collection of extraordinary Native art of the Great Lakes region. Rather than a traditional institutional narrative, the book shares the personal perspectives of Native essayists who are descendants of the peoples who created the artworks and cultural belongings.

The Indianapolis Children’s Choir (ICC) not only has a packed 40th Anniversary Season of concerts this year, but also many accessible opportunities coming this fall for children who want to experience their musical expertise. This October, the organization is planning two fall events for the community: a Fall Break Music Camp and a Day of Song.

The Indy Arts Council has achieved its $300K fundraising goal for their annual Start with Art event held August 21 at the Indiana Roof Ballroom.

The Indiana Repertory Theatre opens its 2025-2026 Season this month with The 39 Steps. A hilarious take on one of Alfred Hitchcock’s top movies, this madcap romance thriller is adapted by Patrick Barlow from the novel by John Buchan.

The world’s most highly regarded photographers will converge on the Indy Art Center October 7–11 for a landmark week of events presented in partnership with the International Photography Hall of Fame (IPHF). The celebration, open to the public, combines workshops, exhibitions, lectures, and the induction of six trailblazing photographers into the prestigious Hall of Fame.

Local artists and experts will share their work and insights in the 2025-2026 season of Luminaries, the weekday speaker series presented by Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts.

One of the nation’s premier showcases of Western American art returns to the Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art this fall. The 20th annual Quest for the West® Art Show and Sale takes place September 5–6, bringing together 48 of the country’s leading painters and sculptors for an unforgettable weekend of art, culture, and community.

This fall, Newfields will once again transform its 52-acre Garden into a glowing autumn wonderland as Harvest Nights presented by Everwise Credit Union returns from September 26 through November 2. Now in its sixth year, the Indianapolis tradition promises a mix of returning favorites and imaginative new experiences that capture the magic of the season.

This fall, hundreds of young students across central Indiana will experience the power of live symphonic music, thanks to the Carmel Symphony Orchestra (CSO) and the generous support of Glick Art.

Indiana Humanities announced nominations are now open for the 2026 Eugene and Marilyn Glick Indiana Authors Awards. Books published between Jan. 1, 2024 and Dec. 31, 2025, are eligible for the awards. Nominations will be accepted until Jan. 9, 2026.

This summer, the Indiana State Museum will once again become a hub for artistic inspiration as the 101st Hoosier Art Salon exhibition opens its doors from August 23 through October 26. For more than a century—and the past three decades at the museum—this juried showcase has celebrated the diverse talents of artists from Indiana and beyond, earning its place as the state’s premier art exhibition.

Local artists of all disciplines and mediums are setting up on the Sutphin Mall this Saturday, August 16 at Newfields for the second annual Black Art Market. The event, free and open to the public, gives local artists a space to showcase their work, connect with the community and celebrate the Indianapolis arts culture.

The Indy Arts Council, central Indiana’s leading arts advocacy and services agency, today announced the 2025 ARTI Award winners and performers ahead of its annual Start with Art event on Thursday, August 21 from 3-5 p.m. at the Indiana Roof Ballroom. 

Get ready for an unforgettable summer evening filled with music, movement, and community spirit as the Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra (ICO) teams up with Indy Parks to present two free, family-friendly outdoor concerts this August.

Whether you're drawn to the cutting-edge works at Gallery 924, the rhythms of Chreece Hip-Hop Festival, or the storytelling of the Indianapolis Black Documentary Film Festival, this month is all about celebrating the voices that shape Indy’s cultural landscape.

Following the critically acclaimed productions of Romeo and Juliet and Swan Lake, the Indianapolis Ballet and the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra are proud to continue their artistic partnership with the presentation of the full-length classic The Sleeping Beauty, March 6–7, 2026

In the heart of Indianapolis, where art meets activism, a new mural is set to transform the Monon Trail into a canvas of empowerment, hope, and cultural reflection. Premiering in August 2025, the two-part, 26.5-by-10-foot public art installation isn’t just a bold visual statement—it’s a symbol of the profound impact one individual can make when creativity is paired with compassion.

What might have spelled the end of classical ballet in the city instead became the catalyst for a new chapter—thanks to the passion and persistence of Victoria Lyras, who would go on to found both the Indianapolis School of Ballet and, later, the Indianapolis Ballet professional company.

For Hendricks County native Libby Whipple, art isn’t just a visual medium—it’s a form of storytelling, a vessel for memory, emotion, and the quiet beauty of everyday life.

The Carmel Symphony Orchestra is excited to announce the support of IU Health for CSO’s Holiday Pops: Spirit of the Season concerts taking place December 14 at the Payne & Mencias Palladium at the Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts.