Since 1996, Art & Soul has helped advance the careers of Black artists in Indianapolis. Each year, four Featured Artists are recognized for their exemplary contributions to our creative community. The year-long program features public events that celebrate visual art, music, dance, and literature. Art & Soul is hosted by Indy Arts Council and supported annually by Lilly Endowment Inc.
Indy Arts Council believes every resident of Indianapolis should experience arts and culture in a way that nourishes and inspires them. This vision – A Creative Life for All – is central to the work we do to support artists, arts organizations and residents.Â


Nourishing Well: Black Women and the Poetics of Sacred Space
Gallery 924 Exhibition: February 7 – March 20
First Friday Reception: 6 – 9 p.m. February 7
Curated by Mariah Ivey, this multimedia art exhibition foregrounds the narratives, experiences, and intersecting identities of Black women through poetry, film, photography, and visual art.

Through His Eyes: Sampson Levingston Shares Black History
Sampson Levingston, the moving force behind Through2Eyes, curates a special guide of Black History Month events, conversations, and inspiration.