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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.

Art lovers and curious explorers have an exciting reason to get out and discover Hamilton County. An engaging initiative from Hamilton County Tourism is making it easier—and more fun—to explore the area’s vibrant arts scene.

Recently-appointed Indy Arts Council president and CEO Judith B. Thomas has big plans for central Indiana’s leading arts advocacy and services agency, including expanding its financial resources and making its role in the local cultural scene as profound as Visit Indy’s is for tourism and the Indiana Sports Corporation’s is for athletics.

This fall and winter, The Cabaret in Indianapolis is set to dazzle audiences with a season steeped in joy, laughter, and love. The 2025 Fall-Winter lineup, announced by Artistic Director and CEO Shannon Forsell, promises an inspired mix of Broadway brilliance, vintage jazz, and international flair—all staged in one of the country’s most unique and intimate performance venues.

On August 1, the public is invited to hear the remarkable stories behind Church’s mission at a special event hosted by Indiana Landmarks. Icons of Community: Indiana’s Historic County Courthouses will feature a talk from Church himself, sharing the insights, adventures, and occasional comic misadventures that shaped his journey.

On Saturday, July 26, 2025, Indianapolis Opera will host the 15th annual Lobster Palooza — a beloved summer tradition making its return “back home again” at the Basile Opera Center

The countdown to AT&T WNBA All-Star 2025 is heating up in more ways than one. The Indy Arts Council and WNBA All-Star 2025 Host Committee have announced a dynamic lineup of free, public arts and culture activations that will take over downtown Indianapolis July 18-19.

Maximum Color, Minimal Form: The Panels of Ellsworth Kelly opens Friday, June 13 in the Damon C. and Kay D. Davis Lab

Starting June 6, the Indianapolis Museum of Art at Newfields invites visitors into a world of opulence, fantasy, and self-expression with Resplendent Dreams: Reawakening the Rococo.

Indianapolis Ballet, Inc. is thrilled to announce its robust 2025/65 season. Approaching its ninth full artistic season, Indianapolis Ballet will be presenting eight productions beginning with the uplifting performances of Beyond Ballet, a part of the annual IndyFringe Theatre Festival.

In honor of Juneteenth—a federal holiday marking the emancipation of enslaved African Americans—Indiana Landmarks’ Black Heritage Preservation Program will present a compelling evening of reflection, education, and empowerment at the Indiana Landmarks Center in Indianapolis on June 19.

The Indiana Historical Society (IHS) is proud to announce Michael Browning, Greg Gibson, Cathy Langham and Myra Selby are being recognized as its 2025 Indiana Living Legends.