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Wabash Walls Mural

Six Panels Make One Wall by Shane Hello

Wabash Walls Mural Dedication

The Arts Federation recently dedicated Six Panels Make One Wall, a mural painted by French artist Shane Hello during the 2024 Wabash Walls Mural Festival. Wabash Walls is a collaborative educational outreach program that serves the quality of life of underserved individuals and communities. This region-wide public art project features murals developed, executed, and installed in counties served by The Arts Federation. Explore the Wabash Walls murals and learn more about the artists.
On Rampers

2024 On-Ramp Cohort Members

Request for Qualifications – On-Ramp Creative Entrepreneur Accelerator

The Indiana Arts Commission is seeking Statements of Qualifications from consultants and evaluators to lead the evaluation and redesign of the On-Ramp Creative Entrepreneur Accelerator. Read the full Request for Qualifications and submit a response to the RFQ. The deadline to respond to the RFQ is January 10, 2025.

The On-Ramp Creative Entrepreneur Accelerator will pause for program evaluation in 2025, allowing the program to grow to better meet the needs of Indiana, as informed by the 2023-2024 Artist Needs Assessment.

Traditional Arts Indiana Apprenticeship Program

Applications for the 2024-25 Traditional Arts Indiana (TAI) Apprenticeship Program are now open. This program supports the continuation of cultural practices in Indiana communities, enabling apprentices to learn essential knowledge and skills in traditional art forms from master artists. Selected master artists will receive an honorarium with additional funds to cover the cost of apprenticeship materials and resources. At the end of the apprenticeship period, apprenticeship pairs will showcase their traditional practices at a public event. Learn more and apply by December 2, 2024.

PEN America U.S. Writers Aid Initiative

The U.S. Writers Aid Initiative (USWAI) is intended to assist fiction and nonfiction authors, poets, playwrights, translators, and journalists in addressing short-term financial emergencies. To be eligible, applicants must be professional writers based in the United States, and be able to demonstrate that this one-time grant will be meaningful in helping address a short-term emergency situation. Grant decisions are made on a quarterly basis by a volunteer committee of literary peers in consultation with PEN America staff. Visit the application page for more information and to view full eligibility guidelines.

Stay Up to Date with IAC Newsletters

The IAC is moving e-mail platforms in December, but arts updates are still on their way to your inbox! Emails and other communications sent on behalf of the IAC from GovDelivery Communications Cloud will now be sent through Salesforce Marketing Cloud. While your email is still set to receive any communications you have subscribed to, you can click here to ensure you are receiving updates from the Indiana Arts Commission.

IAC Artist Spotlights

The Indiana Arts Commission is looking to highlight Hoosier artists who are entrepreneurial and doing successful work at the national level while continuing to live in Indiana and/or artists who are working locally to create a substantial positive impact in their communities. Fill out this form to nominate either yourself or somebody you know to be considered for an artist spotlight in The Scoop for Indiana Artists.

Resources For Indiana Artists

How to Talk About Your Art in a Grant Application
It can be challenging to capture the emotional depth of your work in a grant application, especially with limited space. Learn how to navigate the world of grant applications with these tips from fellow creatives. Read recommendations on how to frame your work to resonate with potential funders in a blog post from Fractured Atlas.

Artist Statement Do’s and Don’ts
Does the mere utterance of the two words “artist statement” make you feel overwhelmed or unsure of how to translate your art into words? Writing an artist statement is your chance to build a meaningful connection with your audience. Make the most of your words and learn how to make the writing process smoother with help from this Artwork Archive article.

Promote Your Event on the Indiana Statewide Events Calendar
Looking for a free and easy way to promote your arts event to tourists and locals throughout the state and beyond? List your arts event for free on the events calendar at Visit Indiana. Event listings must include a photo, description, street address, and website link. The event may go live up to 9 months prior to the event start date and remain live until the last date of the event. View the event calendar or submit your event to be displayed on the calendar.

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