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Now on view at the Indianapolis Museum of Art at Newfields, the exhibition brings together seven remarkable works from the museum’s collection created by three generations of the celebrated Pissarro family: Camille, Lucien, and Georges Pissarro.

In celebration of the start of racing season, Conrad Indianapolis, in collaboration with the Indianapolis Motor Speedway (IMS) Museum, has debuted “The Art of Speed: An Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum Pop-Up at Conrad Indianapolis,” a special exhibition exploring the artistry, heritage and enduring legacy of American motorsports.

For 30 years, Art & Soul has celebrated Black art and music in Indianapolis. This year’s partner events build on that legacy, creating paid opportunities for artists to share their work while reaching audiences beyond traditional arts venues. The series features artists from across Art & Soul’s history, connecting past and present through shared stages and community experiences.

Accomplished fine artist and muralist Jonatan Espinoza has unveiled a striking new mural in Bloomington, Indiana, commemorating the Indiana Hoosiers’ perfect season and victory in the 2026 College Football Playoff National Championship.

Arts for Learning Indiana (AFLI) celebrates its 65 th anniversary by opening the doors to its brand-new home on Saturday, June 27 for a free, four-hour, family-friendly event. The AFLI Open House presented by Glick Philanthropies will be held at 3328 East 10th Street, along the newly designated East 10th Street Emerging Arts District corridor.

Step into The Sound of Silence and rediscover the magic of Simon & Garfunkel in an unforgettable VIP evening at The District Theatre on Friday, May 8 at 6:30pm.

Step into the extraordinary life of Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges, a virtuoso violinist, composer, fencer, military leader, and advocate for equality, through The Chevalier, a groundbreaking musical play by Bill Barclay, coming to the Madam Walker Legacy Center on May 16, 2026, at 7:30 p.m.

New this spring, the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra is making it easier than ever for families to enjoy classical music together. Starting in April 2026, children 6-18 get in free with the purchase of an adult ticket for Classical Series concerts.

The Contemporary Art Museum of Indianapolis (CAMi), operated by arts nonprofit Big Car Collaborative, officially opens its main building’s doors to the public on May 1, 2026.

The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra (ISO) welcomes Music Director Jun Märkl back to the podium this April for two weeks of performances at Hilbert Circle Theatre, featuring two classical programs, a spotlight on the orchestra’s newest principal musicians, and immersive audience experiences.

American Lives Theatre (ALT) is proud to announce the Indiana premiere of the critically acclaimed off-Broadway play Fatherland, written by Stephen Sachs. Opening April 17, 2026, at the IF Theatre, this production marks the first time a major theatrical work exploring the events of January 6 has been staged in Central Indiana.

From April 17-19, the Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra and Dance Kaleidoscope will present American Sound: A Christel DeHaan Legacy Concert. The performance will return to the Schrott Center for the Arts for a thrilling collaboration that brings together bold music and electrifying dance.

A brand new exhibit has been installed in the Art Gallery at City Hall in Fishers focusing on tiny art and poetry – proving that good things do come in small packages and are delightfully paired with poetic partners.

The Indiana Repertory Theatre has announced its 2026–2027 Season. Scheduled from September 23, 2026 through May 9, 2027, the IRT’s 54th Season will bring heart-pounding mystery, feel-good family comedy, treasured traditions, golden-era classics, and more in the six-play production lineup.

On Saturday, April 18, at 7 p.m., the Carmel Symphony Orchestra (CSO) wraps up its 2025 – 2026 season with a journey through four exciting and meaningful works for a full symphony orchestra. The night will include pieces by Antonín Dvořák, Cristina Spinei, Gustav Mahler and Felix Mendelssohn.

Amid ongoing ARTSPARK revitalization, the Indy Art Center is evolving the OneAmerica Financial Foundation Broad Ripple Art Fair, May 16–17, with exciting updates. A reimagined entertainment setup featuring multiple live performance areas is making room for more artists across the fair.

Get ready for another unforgettable summer at Kroger Symphony on the Prairie! The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra announces its 2026 season, featuring an exciting lineup of orchestral favorites, blockbuster film music, and high-energy tribute performances at the scenic Conner Prairie Amphitheatre in Fishers.

Conner Prairie recently unveiled its newly reimagined Museum Experience Center (MEC), a two-floor museum designed to broaden access to history, STEM, and the arts through interactive exhibitions, educational innovation, and inclusive interpretation.

Spring Blooms presented by Wild Birds Unlimited is back at Newfields, and no matter the weather, our spring traditions start with a bloom. Now through Mother’s Day, more than 50,000 new bulbs including daffodils, hyacinths, tulips and more will emerge to blanket every corner of The Garden.

The highway didn’t care who you were. It stretched endlessly ahead, indifferent to ambition or applause, as Stewart Huff drove from one city to the next with a notebook on the passenger seat and the hum of the road filling the silence between thoughts.