Indianapolis Artsgarden

09/13/2024

09/08/2024

The Indianapolis Artsgarden is 29 today! Who doesn’t love a good throwback? We’re taking it back to the grand opening on September 8, 1995, with a fun retro photograph of everyone's beloved event space in the heart of Indy.

We want to hear YOUR stories! Did you dance the night away at a wedding? Remember an unforgettable Art & Soul performance? Maybe you had your art on display on the facade? Or saw a show as a kid? Drop your favorite Artsgarden memory below—we’re all about those feels!

Photo credit: Banayote Photo Inc., Indiana Historical Society

08/12/2024

If you loved watching breakdancing 🤸🏽‍♂️ at the 2024 Olympics, you'll want to come to the Indianapolis Artsgarden on Thursday and Friday for the MITH All Styles Workshops & Dance Battle!

These events are FREE and family friendly ⤵️

IndyArts.org/programs/artsgarden-events/

08/08/2024

Chreece presents The Last Shot Finale at the Indianapolis Artsgarden THIS Friday! Three finalists will perform in front of a panel of judges to show their talent in the final round of competition. The finals champion will be provided the opportunity to perform at The Chreece hip hop festival August 24th.

08/05/2024

Every Wednesday in August, come down to the Indianapolis Artsgarden for Gary Gee's Hip Hop Anthology V! These are free events from 6 - 8 p.m. featuring DJs, fashion, local artist and more hip hop inspired jams.

08/01/2024

Experience exhilarating live performances at the Indianapolis Artsgarden! The Garden Sessions present an eclectic mix of Indy performers, delivering jazz, hip hop, classical melodies and electrifying breakdance performances. All are welcome to these free events.

UPCOMING GARDEN SESSIONS

Aug. 2 | Il Troubadore Klingon Music Project
Aug. 7, 14, 21, 28 | Hip Hop Anthology V
Aug. 9 | Chreece: Last Shot Competition Finals 2024
Aug. 15 | MITH: All Styles Dance Battle Workshop Day
Aug. 16 | MITH: All Styles Dance Battle
Aug. 13 & 20, Sept. 10 & 17 | Concert & Jam: Hosted by Emma Hedrick Jazz & Christopher Pitts Piano

Find your show at IndyArts.org/artsgarden-events

08/01/2024

🎉 BIG NEWS! 🎉 The Indianapolis Artsgarden is getting a brand new PA system next week! Get ready for a freshly amplified and crystal-clear sound. 🔊✨

Pictured: Our cherished 20-year-old system during its de-installation

07/29/2024

Get your week started at Art & Soul Sundays at the Indianapolis Artsgarden! All are welcome to come together for soulful music, dance, and theater to fill your cup for the week ahead.

The free, family-friendly series continues Sunday, August 4, from 3 to 4 p.m., with singer-songwriter Penny English.

For this Art & Soul Sunday performance, Penny English will create an intimate setting with just her guitar and a cello. She celebrates her shared blackness and dedicates the show to Black artists worldwide who have inspired her. The performance will blend soul, rock, hip-hop, R&B, reggae, and country, offering a journey through diverse interpretations of Black culture.

Snag your free tickets at www.eventbrite.com/e/art-soul-sundays-2024-tickets-923069424497

06/27/2024

🎶 Art & Soul Sundays are back at the Indianapolis Artsgarden! 🌟 Join us for soulful music and dance to fill your cup for the week ahead.

Enjoy a free, family-friendly experience featuring 2023 Art & Soul musician Brandon Douthitt with Tom Foolery and the Laughing Stock on Sunday, July 7, from 3 to 4 p.m.

Embodying the spirit of musical mischief and unbridled creativity, Tom Foolery & the Laughing Stock is a dynamic jazz hip-hop fusion band that defies expectations and delights audiences with their infectious energy and genre-bending sound. Tom Foolery & the Laughing Stock seamlessly blends the sophistication of jazz with the raw energy of hip-hop, creating a sonic tapestry that is both innovative and exhilarating. From infectious grooves to intricate melodies, each song is a testament to the band’s fearless experimentation and unwavering dedication to pushing the boundaries of genre.

Tickets at www.eventbrite.com/e/art-soul-sundays-2024-tickets-923069424497

06/20/2024

FREE INSTRUMENTAL INDY CONCERT at the Indianapolis Artsgarden TODAY at 12 p.m.! 🎹🪈

Jennifer Page and Allison Vickery of Forward Motion will perform adventurous contemporary instrumental music and improvisations.

For nearly a decade in Indianapolis, Forward Motion has advocated for the creation of new works by presenting innovative performances in a variety of spaces. Forward Motion focuses on the performance of new works and free improvisation.

06/14/2024

Art & Soul Sundays are back at the Indianapolis Artsgarden! All are welcome to come together for soulful music and dance to fill your cup for the week ahead.

The free, family-friendly series kicks off with AshLee "PsyWrn Simone" Baskin this Sunday, June 16, from 3 to 4 p.m. Come celebrate Black Music Month and Father's Day with one of Indy's most powerful vocalists.

Tickets at www.eventbrite.com/e/art-soul-sundays-2024-tickets-923069424497

Come to the Indianapolis Artsgarden for Art & Soul Sundays, a time for everyone to come together for soulful music and dance.

06/10/2024

Since 1996, the Art & Soul festival has kicked off Black History Month in Indianapolis, but now, this celebration of Black culture and creativity is going year-round.

Come to the Indianapolis Artsgarden for Art & Soul Sundays from 3 - 4 p.m. for a time to come together for soulful music and dance and get your week started.

SCHEDULE

June 16: PsyWrn Simone (2021 Featured Artist)

July 7: Brandon Douthitt (2023 Featured Artist)

August 4: Penny English

September 8: Witherspoon Choir & Friends

October 6: Jeremy Larnel Thompson

Get free tickets at www.eventbrite.com/e/art-soul-sundays-2024-tickets-923069424497

06/04/2024

Celebrate the arrival of summer as talented local jazz, classical, and experimental artists of Instrumental Indy breathe vibrant energy into the Indianapolis Artsgarden. All Artsgarden Summer Sessions performances are FREE and open to the public. Find more events at the Artsgarden at IndyArts.org/artsgarden-public-events-exhibitions⁠
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🎙️ Eric Salazar & Li-Wen Weng Duo ⁠
June 6th | 12:00 – 1:00 p.m.⁠
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🎙️ the project acre ⁠
June 13th | 12:00 – 1:00 p.m.⁠
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🎙️ Forward Motion
June 20th | 12:00 – 1:00 p.m.⁠
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🎙️ Premium Blend
June 26th | 12:00 – 1:00 p.m.

05/31/2024

Experience an exhilarating summer at the Artsgarden where you can immerse yourself in free live performances set against the breathtaking cityscape backdrop! The Artsgarden Summer Sessions present an eclectic mix of Indy performers, delivering jazz, hip hop, classical melodies and electrifying breakdance performances. Discover more at IndyArts.org/artsgarden-public-events-exhibitions.

6/6: Eric Salazar & Li-Wen Weng
6/12: Mélange Ensemble
6/13: the project acre
6/16: PsyWrn Simone
6/20: Forward Motion
6/26: Premium Blend Duo
7/7: Brandon Douthitt
8/4: Penny English
8/7 - 8/28: Gary Gee (Hip Hop Anthology V)
8/9: Chreece Hip Hop Festival
8/13, 8/20, 9/10, 9/17: Christopher Pitts Piano & Emma Hedrick Jazz
8/15, 8/16: Koi Tran Breakdance Festival
10/6: Jeremy Larnel Thompson (JLarnel Thompson Music Page)

05/07/2024

It's officially in Indy! Have you seen Anna Afshar's Welcome Race Fans mural on the Artsgarden?

05/03/2024

05/01/2024

Artists, start your engine and come on down to the Indianapolis Artsgarden for a special edition of Artist Industry Night on May 2. The Indy Arts Council in partnership with Indianapolis Motor Speedway will share a first look at the 2024 Welcome Race Fans artworks created by artists Carlos Sosa Pagán, Jaylei Osting, Anna Afshar, Lindsey Lord, and Ratat Rayay.

Gas up with an inspiring "Arts and Sports" panel discussion with Mirvia Sol Eckert, Lucie Rice, and Monroe Bush, moderated by Julia Muney Moore of the Indy Arts Council.

You can get your free tickets to this event at www.eventbrite.com/e/artist-industry-night-tickets-883482388607!

04/03/2024

Remember to stop by the Indianapolis Artsgarden now through April 18 for our annual Spring Sing event featuring local and regional school choirs, bands, and orchestras. All performances are free and open to the public! For details visit https://buff.ly/4a7xrsn

03/27/2024

🌸🎶 Welcome the spring season with local and regional school choirs, bands, and orchestras at thIndianapolis Artsgardenen. Spring Sing is an annual event showcasing the talent of school music groups from in and around Indy. All performances are free and open to the public.

Performances are scheduled for Tuesdays through Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., with choir performances on Tuesdays and Wednesdays and band and orchestra performances on Thursdays.

More info here: https://buff.ly/4a7xrsn

02/28/2024

Community Conversations: Yardbird on the Avenue FREE February 22,...

02/22/2024

Every February during Black History Month, Indy Arts Council's Art and Soul festival celebrates and honors local black artists.

02/06/2024

The Indianapolis Artsgarden is getting ready for weekend. This mural by Jingo M. de la Rosa titled “Heartland Slam” pays homage to the love affair Indiana has with basketball.

Photo courtesy of the artist

12/12/2023

This is the last week to experience Mistletoe Music Festival at the Indianapolis Artsgarden and immerse yourself in all the holiday cheer. Stop by the Artsgarden today through Thursday to enjoy performances from local school music groups.

12/07/2023

🎵✨In case you missed the news, The Mistletoe Music Fest is back at the Indianapolis Artsgarden! Experience holiday cheer with talented performances by local school music groups. Choirs perform on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, and bands and orchestras perform on Thursdays. Admission is free and open to all. Learn more here: https://buff.ly/3RFA3qN

11/28/2023

🎶🎄 Experience the magic of the Mistletoe Music Festival starting tomorrow at the Indianapolis Artsgarden. Dive into the holiday spirit with festive performances by local and regional school music groups. Choir performances will take place on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and bands and orchestras will perform on Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Visit our website for more details.

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10/16/2023

We're wrapping up our final two performances of our Garden Sessions programming this week! Tomorrow, Mina Keohane will take the stage from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Indianapolis Artsgarden. Keohane is a composer, instrumentalist, and vocalist whose musical approach draws from her exposure to many different styles, experiences, and cultures throughout her life. We hope you join us for her inspiring performance!

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10/12/2023

In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, we've got a special performance by Yuriria Rodríguez scheduled for The Garden Sessions tomorrow afternoon. Originally from Costa Rica, Rodríguez is described as "holding the rare privilege of being able to sing in both classical and popular styles with great professionalism, expression, and accuracy of style." A graduate of Indiana University Jacobs School of Music, Rodríguez has won numerous awards throughout her career for her vocal talent. Stop by the Artsgarden tomorrow from 2 to 4 p.m. to hear her songs come to life!