Indiana Arts Organizations

Arts Access Organizations
Statewide Resources
Directories of  Regional and Local Organizations 
Regional Arts News and Event Listings
Indiana Festivals

Organizations Dedicated to Arts Access

ArtsWORK Indiana

Arts Access Committee of Bloomington
With a membership including representatives from museums and other cultural organizations, the low vision community, city government, disability service organizations, and medical institutions, the Committee's activities promote arts access for area residents with low vision. It is affiliated with the City of Bloomington's Council on Community and Accessibility. E-mail the Arts Access Committee.

AMHPA (Awareness of Mental Health through the Performing Arts)
A coalition of mental health and arts organizations. Its mission is To create awareness of mental health by providing education and insights through the performing arts. Members are the Mental Health Association of Indiana, Mental Health Association of Marion County, NAMI Indiana, NAMI Indianapolis, Key Consumer Organization, Inc., and VSA arts of Indiana. For more information, E-mail AMHPA.

Diversity Theatre
Based in Bloomington, the theatre exists to increase awareness of social issues involving race, ethnicity, homelessness, age, disability, gender, and sexual orientation. The company takes an advocacy role to dispel myths about members of minorities, with the goal of serving as catalyst for positive change. New members welcomed, for on and off-stage participation. E-mail Audrey Heller or telephone her at 812-336-3198.

Dream Makers
The Arc of Hancock County's theater group provides performance opportunities for people of all abilities. Those with and without disabilities are encouraged to participate. Productions are available to tour schools. For more information, E-mail Sandra Hartlieb or telephone her at 317-462-3727.

Northern Indiana Institute for Artists with Disabilities, Inc.
A not-for-profit organization in Mishawaka serving St. Joseph county. NIAD's mission is "to serve adults with various physical and mental disabilities by providing educational, therapeutic art classes that are modified to meet every individual's specific needs." NIAD offers classes modified to meet the needs of the participants, and brings a portable art studio to facilities who assist adults with various disabilities. Sponsors an art show and reception at least twice a year. E-mail Loretta Kaser.

Picture This
Trained, professional actors use improvisational theatre and role-playing to involve groups in problem-solving for a variety of challenging work and life issues. Picture This interactive theater offers experiential training programs for business, helping employees develop new skills for managing health and work/life issues. Offered through Health Promotion Services, Community Health Network. E-mail Mary Proctor for more information or telephone her at 317-621-7622.

Theater of Inclusion
"We make and present original theater works which explore human equality." Multidisciplinary arts workshops, painting residencies, and other arts experiences are offered.

VSA arts of Indiana
A nonprofit affiliate of the national organization VSA arts (formerly Very Special Arts) offering "a variety of programs and services designed to unleash the creative spirit and artistic gifts of people with disabilities."  Classes, exhibits, and Urban Artisans training program in Indianapolis; Artist in Residence program and community arts festivals statewide. Click on Contact Us to sign up for VSAI e-EXPRESS, a monthly e-mail newsletter.

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Statewide Indiana Arts Resources

Indiana Arts Commission 
A state agency that "serves the citizens of Indiana by funding, encouraging, promoting and expanding the arts."  On the IAC website you can find information about grants, publications, newsletters, arts jobs and opportunities listings, and other resources.

IndianaArts.org
The purpose of the website is to provide "comprehensive and up-to-date information on the arts in Indiana". Members can post an online portfolio of up to 20 images, list gallery shows, performances, and other events, or list opportunities in the classified section. Membership is free and includes the option to subscribe to Gig Alerts, which are email notifications about employment and other opportunities. A collaborative project of Indiana's 12 Regional Arts Partners, the Indiana Arts Commission, and Traditional Arts Indiana. 

Indiana Coalition for the Arts
In 2006 Arts Alliance Indiana and Indiana Advocates for the Arts combined their resources to advocate, educate and act on behalf of the arts in Indiana. Provides professional development scholarships, annual conference, community arts leadership awards, and technical assistance workshops.

Traditional Arts Indiana Artist Directory
Listing of individual traditional artists and groups living in Indiana interested in public performance, demonstration, or marketing opportunities. There is no charge to be listed, but you must meet the TAI definition of "traditional" to be eligible.

Indiana Humanities Council

Young Audiences of Indiana
Young Audiences of Indiana brings professional "teaching artists" into schools to perform live for, or work directly with, kids. In addition to their regular in-school programs for students, the artists also offer afterschool programs for students and/or professional workshops for teachers. Teaching artists must successfully complete a comprehensive year-long audition and certification process. Disciplines represented by the affiliated artists are listed as dance, historical characters, multi-arts, music, storytelling and writing, theater, and visual arts.

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Directories of Regional and Local Arts Organizations

Regional Arts Partners of the Indiana Arts Commission 
Click on "Tools and Resources," then "Indiana Directories" for detailed contact information and descriptions of each of these regional arts agencies:

South Shore Arts
Community Foundation of St. Joseph Co.
Arts United of Greater Fort Wayne, Inc.
Tippecanoe Arts Federation
Arts Place, Inc.
Arts Illiana
Arts Council of Indianapolis
Bloomington Area Arts Council
Columbus Area Arts Council
Arts Council of Southwestern Indiana
Jasper Community Arts Commission
Arts Council of Southern Indiana

Americans for the Arts Database of Local Arts Agencies
Go to the Resources section and click on Your Local Arts Agency. Search database for local arts agencies by town, in Indiana and other states. 

Association of Indiana Museums
Click on AIM members for a list of many Indiana museums.

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Bloomington and Surrounding Areas
BloomingtonArts.info has a directory of arts organizations and venues.

Columbus Area Arts Council Arts and Cultural Organization Directory

Fort Wayne and Northeast Indiana
Click on Community Arts Council for list of members.

The Greater Indianapolis Area 
Click on Locate Arts Organizations.

Lafayette and 14-County Region
Click on Members for a list of over 100 organizations in Lafayette and in the following counties: Benton, Carroll, Cass, Clinton, Fountain, Howard, Jasper, Montgomery, Newton, Pulaski, Tippecanoe, Tipton, Warren, and White.

Greater South Bend 
Arts organizations and event venues on the ArtsEverywhere website.

South Shore Region 
Search for arts groups by city in Lake, Porter and LaPorte counties.

Wabash Valley
Click on Arts Provider Directory. The Arts Illiana website lists arts organizations in Clay, Parke, Putnam, Sullivan, Vermillion and Vigo counties.

 

Regional Arts News and Event Listings

Northern Indiana
South Shore Arts 
Search for events by city in Lake, Porter and LaPorte counties.

ArtsEverywhere
Arts events, news, and more in the Greater South Bend area.


Central Indiana
Indyarts.org Arts Calendar
Click on Search Arts Calendar. 

Artist Opportunities E-Newsletter (Arts Council of Indianapolis)


South Central Indiana
Art News for Region 8 (Bloomington Area Arts Council)
Sign up for this free electronic newsletter at http://www.artlives.org/

BloomingtonArts.info
Event listings and news items for the greater Bloomington area.

Columbus Area Arts Council
Click on News to see upcoming events. E-mailed newsletter also available.


East Central Indiana
The Arts Place Regional Newsletter 


Southern Indiana
Arts Council of Southern Indiana Oline Message Board
News, events, and opportunities.

ARTSbeat Quarterly Newsletter 
From the Arts Council of Southern Indiana.

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Evansville and South West Indiana
Arts E-News 
Now available as a blog. You can post comments and, if you subscribe to the news feed with your browser or a news reader, get automatically notified of changes and additions. Provided by the Arts Council of Southwestern Indiana, which serves Gibson, Knox, Pike, Posey, Spencer, Vanderburgh, and Warrick counties.

ArtsTalk
Click on Newsletter. The quarterly newsletter of the Arts Council of Southwestern Indiana features articles about area artists, arts organizations, interviews with artists, and arts educators.

Arts Council of Southwestern Indiana Cultural Events Calendar 
An online calendar. A cultural calendar listing upcoming arts events is also included in ArtsTalk (see above).

Indiana Festivals

Festival Network Online
Free, searchable national database with basic information on hundreds of Indiana events. (You must pay a membership fee to get contact information and other details.) Free bi-monthly newsletter with deadline reminders.

Indiana Department of Tourism Interactive Travel Guide: Festivals
Click on Festivals and Events to search statewide, by region, or by keyword.

Indiana Festival Guide
Click on What to Do. You can order a free brochure online from the state tourism office.


Professional networking gatherings and workshops for Indiana artists - see Career Skills page.

Find other Indiana arts organizations By Arts Specialty.

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