Overview
The Arts Council of Indianapolis fosters meaningful engagement in the arts by nurturing a culture where artists and arts organizations thrive. The Arts Council is an organization that advocates for the need and importance of broad community funding and support for a thriving arts scene; innovates by constantly pursuing and promoting innovative ideas and programs that better serve the area, its artists, and arts organizations; and connects artists, audiences, businesses, foundations, and arts and cultural organizations with opportunities to explore and expand central Indiana’s creative vitality.
The Arts Council owns and operates two performance and exhibition spaces, the Indianapolis Artsgarden (attached to Circle Centre mall) and Gallery 924 (at 924 N. Pennsylvania Street). Two of its online initiatives are resources for arts patrons and audiences. power2give provides an online cultural marketplace where donors can find arts projects and provide support through online contributions. The Indy Arts Guide provides a comprehensive arts calendar featuring thousands of events, performances, and exhibitions throughout central Indiana. For more information on the Arts Council, call or visit online.
Use the Arts Council's guide to public art here: Public Art Finder
Go here for a map of participating First Friday galleries.
Facebook: Arts Council of Indianapolis