Location: Indiana

There’s a century-old history of Arab life and culture in Indianapolis. The author shares some of the city’s rich Arab history, and its cultural and culinary treasures.

Born out of Indianapolis native David Allee’s love for jazz and its legacy in his hometown, The Jazz Kitchen is a catalyst for promoting Indiana jazz.

From galleries to historic paint factories, these hotels bring creativity to hospitality and showcase local artists.

“Urushi is most close to who I am,” says Indianapolis-based artist Nhat Tran, who has been creating abstract sculptural and 2D pieces with lacquer over the past two decades.

A member of the Miami (Myaamia) Tribe of Oklahoma, Tippmann's work brings people together through plants, culture and sense of community.

BUTTER blends art, economic justice, and reparations together for an unforgettable weekend of Black excellence and Black joy. 

Deedee Davis's research recently unearthed a Black cemetery by the site of the former Greenlawn Cemetery in Indianapolis. It is now a point of contention as the city plans to develop that area.

Under creative director Brian McCutcheon, an artist himself, Ignition Arts works with clients throughout the design, fabrication, and installation of artworks on scales ranging from the intimate to the epic.

For the Love of the Arts uses creativity to help break the cycle of violence. Through their mental wellness education, social skills practice, and artistic courses, this unique organization provides a safe space for young people to grow and thrive.

Thanks to curator Dorene Red Cloud, the Eiteljorg Museum gets a needed makeover to better showcase Indigenous art and culture.