Every County Funded

In the spring of 2025, the Indiana Arts Commission will offer invitation-based grants to organizations in the following counties: DeKalb, Noble, Montgomery, Newton, White, Blackford, Rush, Union, Sullivan, Martin, Franklin, Daviess, Perry, Pike, and Washington. If you live in one of these counties and are interested in learning more, please reach out to Lydia Campbell-Maher, IAC Communities Services Manager, at Lcampbellmaher@iac.in.gov.

Hagios, Inc. - Hagios Film Camp (Blackford County)Hagios Film Camp will provide education and instruction on the process of filmmaking- from cinematography, to lighting, and sound- to thirty students. To become a filmmaker may seem like an unrealistic dream, but Hagios' mission is to make this dream a real possibility by giving the youth of Blackford and surrounding counties the opportunity to engage with this medium. Grant funding will provide allow for student scholarships and access to the equipment needed.

Hartford City Arts Council - Musical Concert Series and Art Activities Free to the Public (Blackford County)
The Hartford City Arts Council will offer a series of free public programs throughout the year. The grant funding will support Summer Concerts for the summer season (for the Heritage Day Festival and Fourth of July), a concert in mid-July for a regional band that has been performing there for 20 years, a puppeteer and music for children in late summer with arts crafts, a Halloween Spooktacular that attracts over 2,000+ from the small community, a Jingle all the Way December event for children with Santa, Story Book Time, and Carols, and an  Arts and Quilting show in the spring.

Leavenworth Arts & Craft Association - Facility Expense & Art Supply Fund (Crawford County)
Leavenworth Arts and Crafts is an educational institution that promotes local arts and crafts for people of all ages. The funds for this project will go towards marketing, rent, tables, chairs, utilities, and a new outdoor sign. The funds will also be used for art supplies & artist salaries.

Pekin Community Betterment Organization - Pekin Community Building Mural (Washington County)
The Pekin Community Betterment Organization will create a mural on the community building, in the Pekin Park, to celebrate the local culture and history. The mural will be painted by a local artist in collaboration with residents, reflecting the community's values and fostering a sense of pride and connection. Grant funds will be used to purchase materials, provide artist stipends, and conduct workshops that engage the community in the mural’s creation.

Perry County Public Library - Perry County Public Library's Musical Playground (Perry County)
The Perry County Public Library (PCPL), in collaboration with the Tell City Regional Arts, will install a musical playground in the greenspace on the grounds of the Tell City location of PCPL. This will be phase one of a much larger project to revitalize the library's greenspace into a destination for entertainment, education, and creativity. This space will also eventually include further pieces of art, a pavilion for performing arts, and other public pieces for the community to share and use.

Streets of Monticello Association - Art on the Move, Crosswalk Beautification Project (White County)
Streets of Monticello Association's Art on the Move, Crosswalk Beautification Project will provide the perfect canvas for local art students and artists who will be invited to submit their own designs for this public art initiative. This project will help the community advocate for the arts within their community and support local artists.  The artwork will be seen by anyone that walks, drives, or bikes on Monticello streets. Grant funds will be used to provide all the materials needed for the artists - included but not limited to prep materials, paint, rollers, safety equipment, and other supplies to achieve the project goals.

Lydia Campbell-Maher
Communities Services Manager 
lcampbellmaher@iac.in.gov