BUTTER Fine Art Fair
GANGGANG is presenting its third annual BUTTER Fine Art Fair, a multi-day Black art fair that puts Indianapolis’ Black visual artists into a national conversation. The goal of the fair is to celebrate and advocate for Black artists and elevate standards across the art industry. GANGGANG is expanding youth education programs at the BUTTER Fine Art Fair this year. They are communicating and coordinating with area schools to build more accessible and engaging youth experiences that will enhance the BUTTER experience for young people and students. IAC funds will be used to train school tour guides, pay honoraria for artists and designers who participate in student programming, and ensure that accessible and engaging youth experiences will be available at BUTTER.
About GANGGANG
GANGGANG activates the creative economy to center beauty, equity, and culture in cities. They believe that culture brings humanity together and that art challenges mindsets.
Meltdown Winter Ice Festival
The Richmond Meltdown Winter Ice Festival is an exciting family friendly event featuring a thrilling tour of custom ice sculptures, impressive quick carving stage performances, and free activities for all ages. IAC funds will be used to bring in world-class ice carvers from across the United States to demonstrate an exciting form of art that resonates with people of all ages.
About the Meltdown Project (FS: Main Street Richmond)
The Richmond Meltdown Winter Ice Festival is an annual five-day event held at the end of January in Richmond, Indiana that sparks pride and creativity in the community. The event serves to engage the whole community in various winter activities.
Rock Camp!
Indiana State University Community School of the Arts presents Rock Camp! This intensive 7-day and 6-night residency program provides educational opportunities for middle and high-school students to benefit from professional, quality music instruction. Students will choose to play one of five traditional rock music instruments: guitar, drums, bass, keyboards, or voice. Participants will be immersed in music performance, business, and history, providing them with the understanding that music can be a viable career choice. IAC funding will enable eight 21st Century Scholars to attend the program.
About Indiana State University Community School of the Arts
The mission of the Indiana State University Community School of the Arts is to provide high quality performing and fine arts learning experiences. The goal is to enrich the lives of those who live in the Wabash Valley no matter their age, economic circumstances, and ability levels.
Porcelain Art School of Indiana
The Porcelain Art School of Indiana will provide nationally and internationally known porcelain art teachers to instruct students in painting various subjects on porcelain tiles, vases, and trays. The four days of class instruction will include hands-on lessons of portraiture, florals, scenes, and textures, and bring a high-quality arts education experience to artists from across the state. The annual training allows Indiana porcelain artists to learn from world-renowned artists and hone their skills. IAC funds will be used to provide housing, transportation, and compensation to the teaching artists.
About Porcelain Art School of Indiana
The Porcelain Art School of Indiana is dedicated to preserving and educating people in the art of hand painted porcelain. The school holds a week long training each year with various subjects and techniques taught by professional teachers.
