City: Indianapolis

Indy Convergence’s ArtsHERE grant will support the development of a strategic community engagement plan to better understand barriers impacting access to the arts and identify new value-aligned partnerships. Indy Convergence is an arts and community-based nonprofit that connects artists, communities, and their environment. They offer artist residencies, collaborative workshops, and community-focused programming that foster innovative experiences, ideas, and solutions.

ArtMix's ArtsHERE grant will support strategic planning as they continue their growth and expansion. It will also support ASL and Spanish language training for staff as demand for their programs continues to grow. ArtMix transforms the lives of people with disabilities through the creation of art. They serve more than 7,000 people of varying abilities through instructional art classes, arts-based workforce development, artist residencies and opportunities to sell, display, view, and purchase artwork

The Philharmonic Orchestra provides a venue for a wide range "orchestral voices" by supporting works by contemporary composers of orchestral works. This composer residency will introduce Michigan-based trans classical composer Jordan Jinsoko to Indianapolis through workshops and an evening conversation in partnership with Trinity Haven, a service provider for young LGBTQ+ adults.

Indy Shakes presents trans artist Will Wilhelm performing their one-person show GENDER PLAY OR WHAT YOU WILL by Will Wilhelm and Erin Murray. Will and Erin passionately take the play to states that passed legislation harmful to the LGBTQ+ community. To inform patrons, we will incorporate post-show discussions moderated by local organizations that provide support to the LGBTQ+ community.

Indianapolis Jazz Foundation (IJF) will feature jazz trumpeter Pharez Whitted as guest artist with the Indianapolis Jazz Collective, a resident jazz ensemble, in a public concert celebrating the legacy of the legendary Hampton Family. Whitted will also perform and provide a workshop at the Freddie Hubbard Memorial Jazz Band Fest, a showcase event for area high school jazz students.

Our project aims to facilitate storytelling sessions with seniors, fostering the flow of memories and conversations in a comfortable and engaging environment. Through storytelling, we create meaningful connections and preserve the rich narratives of our elderly community members.

As a dynamic arts initiative, Fringe on Wheels, aims to bring captivating and educational experiences to communities by employing its wide network of artists. Through our programming of a combination...

Black Keys: The Evolution of the Black Classical Arts, is an original production, education and community conversation project curated by pianist & music sociologist, Joshua Thompson. This captivating origin story...

Bill Myers, a seasoned professional musician, producer, and Emmy Award-winning actor, will lead this series of 5-6 concerts hosted by our theatre. Each concert will include two 45-minute sets and...

Fifty-three fellows from communities across the U.S. were selected to participate in the 2022-2023 National Leaders of Color Fellowship cohort to build on the legacy of creating an intersectional, intergenerational, and multiracial...