Who we are: The Art Center was founded in 1934 as a Works Project Administration program during the Great Depression to serve artists. Today, the Art Center inhabits one of Indianapolis’ only Michael Graves-designed building which sits on a 10 acre stretch along the banks of the White River in the Broad Ripple neighborhood of Indianapolis. Each year, the Art Center offers hundreds of art classes, over 50 art exhibitions in six art galleries, an Outreach program that takes art to underserved communities, and the Broad Ripple Art Fair. What we do: The mission of the Indy Art Center is to inspire creative expression in all people. Our vision is to build an inclusively united community through art by inspiring a better, stronger, and more culturally vibrant environment for all. Why we’re important: In its most meaningful moments, art transforms all of us. For adults, hands-on creative learning provides the opportunity to express emotions, build connections to others and hone new creative skills. For kids, arts education creates pathways to academic achievement, career goals and civic engagement. And it’s fun and rewarding. How we affect the community: The Indy Art Center impacts the community by providing access to art education, exposure to living artists and hosting meaningful events that connect the community to creativity and art-making. Our over 500 art classes each year offer anyone with a desire to connect with their artistic side in a creative and social community to thrive. Our nationally-recognized exhibitions connect the community with the artwork of local, regional and national artists. Our Outreach programs take art outside of our building to provide high-quality art education to underserved youth. The Art Center’s campus includes: The Marilyn K. Glick School of Art, with 11 state-of-the-art studios, three public art galleries, a 224-seat auditorium, a gallery shop, and a library; ArtsPark, a nine-acre outdoor creativity and sculpture garden.
External link for Indy Art Center
820 E 67th St
Indianapolis Art Center
Indianapolis, IN 46220, US
Indianapolis, US
We’re Hiring at BOTH Locations! 🎉 Come work with us! Open roles include Guest Services Representative, Youth Outreach Instructor, Glass Instructor, Clay Instructor, Jewelry + Metals Instructor, Youth Instructor, and MORE! Bring your passion, skills, and excitement to our team—there’s something for everybody! #EverybodysArt Apply here: https://lnkd.in/gKsG_kBz
Thank You for Helping Us Make Art More Accessible to Everybody! ❤️🎉 Thanks to your incredible support, we’ve reached our $50,000 goal to build an ADA-compliant ramp for our Cultural Complex, home to six studios dedicated to art education and outreach programs! Your contributions were matched by the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority, with an additional $5,000 from AARP, more than doubling our impact! Together, we’re taking steps toward greater inclusivity + accessibility. We’re excited to see how these renovations will benefit our community. Stay tuned for updates as we progress! #EverybodysArt
The Indy Art Center is saddened to learn the news of the loss of a dear friend and supporter, Mr. Robert H. McKinney, who passed away on September 29 at the age of 98. We are grateful for the long-term relationship with the entire McKinney family and are better for having known him. His accomplishments and enduring contributions to our community are many, and he will be missed.
We’re down to the final stretch with just 32 days left to hit our $50,000 goal! Every donation will be matched dollar-for-dollar, thanks to the Indiana Housing & Community Development Authority, doubling the impact of your support. 💪✨ Help us build an accessible, barrier-free entrance at the Cultural Complex so that everybody can enjoy art without limits. ♿️🎨 Don’t wait! Click the link https://lnkd.in/gSBYTeAJ to donate and make a difference today! #EverybodysArt
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To filmmakers in the Midwest and beyond: If you’re looking for a comfortable setting in which to screen your films, the Indianapolis Art Center (@Indy Art Center ) is a perfect venue. Its in-house theater has updated sound and projection systems as well as a stage perfect for follow-up conversations or Q&A sessions, while its intimate setting encourages audience engagement with speakers or panelists. Housed in a building designed by celebrated architect Michael Graves, the Indianapolis Art Center is a 90-year-old nonprofit cultural organization offering classes in an array of media from drawing and painting to woodworking and glass blowing. It’s situated on the south bank of the White River and is surrounded by Artspark, a 9.5-acre landscaped sculpture garden also designed by Graves. Whether you need a site to screen a single film or several, check out the Indianapolis Art Center. What better place than one that fosters and celebrates creativity? #indianapolisartcenter #filmmakers #theater #michaelgraves #indyartcenter
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The Indy Art Center will soon be more accessible if this crowdfunding campaign reaches its goal of raising $50,000 by October 31, 2024. If successful, this project will receive a matching grant as part of our #CreatINgPlaces program. Funds from this campaign will be used to add a new ADA-accessible ramp for the Indy Art Center’s Cultural Complex building, which hosts six art studios for education and outreach programs, giving more Hoosiers opportunities to engage in the arts. https://lnkd.in/gSBYTeAJ
MATCH ALERT💥❤️ We’ve raised over $33,000 so far, and with just 37 days left until October 31st, we’re getting closer to our $50,000 goal! Every dollar you donate will be DOUBLED thanks to the Indiana Housing & Community Development Authority, helping us build an accessible, barrier-free entrance at the Cultural Complex. ♿️ Your support means twice the impact! Let’s keep it going and hit our goal together. 💪✨ Head to the link https://lnkd.in/gXdWv9JU to make your contribution today! #EverybodysArt
Making Art Accessible MATCH ❤️🔥 We’ve raised over $33,000 so far, and with just 43 days left, we’re pushing toward our $50,000 goal! Every dollar you donate will be DOUBLED thanks to the Indiana Housing & Community Development Authority, helping us build an accessible, barrier-free entrance at the Cultural Complex. ♿️🎨 Your support means twice the impact! Let’s keep this momentum going and hit our goal together. 💪✨ Head to the link https://lnkd.in/gySRyXHK to make your contribution today! #EverybodysArt
We’re Building Momentum! 🎨 Thanks to your support, we’ve raised over $31,000 in just over a week! With 46 days left, we’re well on our way to reaching our $50,000 goal. With the backing of the Indiana Housing & Community Development Authority, we're creating an ADA-compliant ramp and entrance at the Cultural Complex, ensuring art is accessible to all. But we still need your help to get there! Every donation will be matched dollar for dollar once we hit our goal, doubling the impact of your generosity. 🌟 Let’s keep the energy going! Every contribution helps build a more inclusive community. #EverybodysArt Learn more and donate here: https://lnkd.in/gSBYTeAJ 💪
Making Art Accessible 💖 Thanks to the Indiana Housing & Community Development Authority, we’re raising $50,000 to build an ADA compliant ramp and entrance to the Cultural Complex, ensuring that art is accessible to everybody in our community. 💫 #EverybodysArt Here’s the best part—your donation will be matched dollar for dollar if we hit our goal! That means your contribution goes twice as far in helping create a welcoming and inclusive space for art, connection, and creativity. 💥 Let’s make this happen together! Every contribution counts. Visit the link to learn more and make your donation today: https://lnkd.in/gSBYTeAJ 💪