Learn how Decay Devils has been able to get a Rust Belt city interested in historical preservation for the first time in 40 years at the Indiana Arts Homecoming conference this October in Indianapolis.
A few years ago, the City of Gary sold the Union Station building for $10 to Decay Devils “who have cleaned the outside and have plans to haul away the garbage and put windows back in. Perhaps it could become a restaurant. Or a museum. Most of all, they say, it could serve as a sign that this city, which has lost more than half its population and struggles with violence and blight, is heading toward a long-awaited rebound.” (Mitch Smith, New York Times)
Presenting will be one of the organization’s founding members, Andrea Ledbetter. In addition to her work with Decay Devils, Andrea is a photographer, writer, researcher, and registered nurse. Space is limited so grab your ticket for the Indiana Arts Homecoming (October 24-25, 2019) and secure your spot to get connected with this incredible group! |
Ohio-based band Mo’ Mojo perform at The Purple Fiddle in West Virginia. Photo from The Purple Fiddle.
Five Stories You Don’t Want to Miss
How one rural community leveraged the arts to renew its economy
Artwork created in El Paso to help the community heal
Learning the racial geography of Indiana as a young Black girl in the 1980s
18 times Toni Morrison spoke to our souls
The power and possibility of Dayton’s Oregon District
Putnam County Mural Project Site from CreatINg Places
Friends Tell Friends About Funding
We’re here for a good alliteration and sharing funding opportunities to help bring the arts to communities across our state. Take a look at these opportunities.
- Arts in the Parks and Historic Sites for site specific project support
- CreatINg Places crowdfunding for community improvements and projects
- Rural Indiana Performance Fund for community concerts / performances
- Historic Renovation Grant Program for facade facelifts
- INcommon grants support community gatherings to talk about tough topics
Inspiration from Instagram
Indiana is home to ten arts and culture hot spots! Follow these Instagram accounts for creative inspiration.
- Arts Village Brown County
- Bloomington Entertainment and Arts District (BEAD)
- Carmel Arts and Design District
- Columbus Area Arts Council
- Madison Area Arts Alliance
- Nickel Plate District, Fishers
- Nickel Plate Arts, Noblesville
- NoCo Arts and Cultural District
- Wabash Valley Art Spaces
- Tippecanoe Arts Federation
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Sending all the creative vibes your way, Bridget Eckert
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