Experience exhilarating live performances at the Indianapolis Artsgarden! The Garden Sessions present an eclectic mix of Indy performers, delivering jazz, hip hop, classical melodies and electrifying breakdance performances. All are welcome to these free events.
Public Events and Exhibitions at the Artsgarden
Situated in the heart of downtown Indianapolis, the Indianapolis Artsgarden is a seven-story glass and steel spectacle at Washington and Illinois Street. Owned and operated by Indy Arts Council, the Artsgarden hosts free concerts and exhibitions by central Indiana artists year-round.

Garden Sessions

Art & Soul Sundays
Since 1996, Art & Soul has kicked off Black History Month in Indianapolis, and now this celebration of Black culture and creativity is going year-round.
Come to the Indianapolis Artsgarden 3 – 4 p.m. for Art & Soul Sundays, a time for everyone to come together for soulful music and artistic expression to get their week started.
All events are free and family-friendly. Parking is available in the Circle Centre Mall garages.

Circle Centre Mall construction updates
The Indianapolis Artsgarden is continuing operations as normal during the start of construction at Circle Centre Mall. The weddings, corporate events, and public programming hosted at the Artsgarden will proceed as planned.
The closing of the Omni Severin Hotel skywalk will not impact Artsgarden operations. The mall concourse, food court, and parking garages will remain open. Frequently asked questions regarding Circle Centre Mall parking and skywalk access can be found at https://www.circlecentre.com/faq.
Art & Soul Sundays | 3 - 4 p.m.
2025 SCHEDULE
Events & Exhibitions
Monday, June 2 – Sunday, July 20
The Annual FLAVA FRESH! Juried, Exhibition Presentation Series of Contemporary Art, is an award-winning multi venue, Indianapolis, Indiana based art events project which is part of a mission to bring about greater awareness, appreciation, inspiration, exposure and support for visual artists utilizing all manner of discipline and media through a series of consecutive, professional art exhibition venues.
Sunday, June 29 | 2:15 – 4:00 p.m.
More info coming soon!
Tuesday, July 29 | 12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
Friday, August 1 | 12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
il Troubadore is Indy’s 16th Century Rock Band performing hits from all around the world as well as out of the world from galaxies far, far away. Everything from Klingon Opera to Wookiee dance tunes and Huttese anthems are sure to delight audiences of all ages.
Saturday, August 9 | 8:00 – 10:00 p.m.
More info coming soon!
Saturday, August 10 | 2:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Saturday, August 24 | 2:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Exhibition July 28 – September 1
More info coming soon!
Saturday, August 16 | 6:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.
More info coming soon!
Past Events and Exhibitions
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Arthentic Arts: Art Effect
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Mistletoe Music Festival
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Nopal Cultural's Más Arte Más Cultura
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Concert & Jam: Hosted by Emma Hedrick & Christopher Pitts
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Hip Hop Anthology V
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2024 Art & Soul Sundays
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MITH: All Styles Dance Battle
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Chreece Last Shot Competition Finals 2024
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il Troubadore
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Instrumental Indy
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Mélange Ensemble
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Spring Sing
From stunning paintings, and various art forms, you’ll witness the power of imagination come to life through our Art Effect Exhibition and have the chance to support the local creative economy with shopping opportunities with creative entrepreneurs that stimulates the BIPOC community of creatives. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to connect with local talented artists, artisans, and fellow art enthusiasts.
DEC 2024
We celebrated the holiday season with local music groups at the Indianapolis Artsgarden. Mistletoe Music Festival is an annual event that showcases the talent of central Indiana schools and professional ensembles.
SEPT-OCT 2024
In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, Arte Mexicano en Indiana & Red Global MX Crossroads present Identidad, Dreams, y Marchas 2024 an art exhibition featuring works by established, emerging and young Mexican and Mexican-American and Latina/o/e/x artists, in collaboration with the Indy Arts Council.
The artwork on display is inspired by cultural Identity, the immigrant Dream and Marches (Social Justice).
September 19 | 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Rodrigo Hernandez: Colombian Folk Music Harpist
Más Artes Más Culture presenta Rodrigo Hernandez, an event in collaboration with SADCO
September 26 | 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
D’Classics: Rock en Español
Más Artes Más Culture presenta D’Classics in collaboration with Costa Rican Association
September 29 | 3:00 – 5:00 p.m.
La Salsoteca: A Salsa Orquesta
Más Artes Más Culture presenta La Salsoteca in collaboration with Indy Latino Network
October 3 | 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Flor y Cancion: Latin American Music from the Heart
Más Artes Más Culture presenta Flor y Canción in collaboration with Mujeres Conectadas
October 17 | 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Ballet Folklorico Mosaicos
Más Artes Más Culture presenta Ballet Folklorico Mosaicos in collaboration with Consulado de México en Indianápolis
October 20 | 3:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Indygaita: Venezuelan Traditional Music
Más Artes Más Culture presenta Indygaita in collaboration with Venezuelan Association
AUG-SEPT 2024
Each Concert & Jam show in the series kicked off with a 45-minute concert featuring top local jazz artists, showcasing a variety of exciting styles. After the concert, attendees joined Emma Hedrick and Christopher Pitts for a lively 45-minute jam session open to all levels.
AUG 2024
Hip-Hop Anthology is founded on the elements of classic hip-hop culture from a visual artist experience, cultivating creativity in the community since 2020. Hip Hop Anthology Vol. 5 is a visual narration collectively curated by visual artists authentically inspired and influenced by hip-hop culture, music, fashion, film, literature, lifestyle, politics, social commentary, and voice of the underdog.
JUN-AUG 2024
Since 1996, the Art & Soul festival has kicked off Black History Month in Indianapolis, but now this celebration of Black culture and creativity is going year-round. Enjoy performances by AshLee “PsyWrn Simone” Baskin, Brandon Douthitt with Tom Foolery and the Laughing Stock, Penny English and more.
AUG 2024
The MITH: All Styles Dance Battle featured three workshops on popping, breaking and hip hop from local street style dancers. The dancers competed in an all styles breakdance battle with a $1,000 prize on the line.
AUG 2024
Chreece presented The Last Shot Finale at the Indianapolis Artsgarden. Three finalists performed in front of a panel of judges to show their talent in the final round of competition.
AUG 2024
Since 2004, they’ve been captivating audiences with their music from around the world. Starting in 2009, they began augmenting their repertoire with music from galaxies far far away. They performed at the Indianapolis Artsgarden on August 2, 2024 in Star Wars regalia as part of an out-of-this-world experience!
JUN 2024
Instrumental Indy, led by clarinetist Eric Salazar, featured performances by classical, experimental and jazz artists from Indianapolis including pianist Li-Wen Weng, the project acre, Forward Motion and the Premium Blend Duo.
JUN 2024
Mélange: Variation on a Theme is a new, visionary suite that interprets the intersected historical experiences, modalities, and musings emerging from thought, sound, movement, and fusion. The presentation centers authentic and dynamic explorations of community, connection, and social cohesion. We invite both seasoned arts patrons and the next generation of art lovers to engage with spoken word, live music, visual & performing art in ways that challenge our notion of creative exploration, improvisation, and craft. This event features live music, original spoken word poetry, dance, singing, storytelling, and visual artmaking. The presentations are connected by the dynamic arc of cultural experiences, sociopolitical tensions, and aesthetic contours framing and fueling the lives and narratives of a people.
This new suite is conceptualized by Lasana D. Kazembe and Rob Dixon and interpreted by a fearless cohort of creative improvisers.
APR 2024
Spring Sing welcomed the spring season with local and regional school choirs, bands, and orchestras at the Indianapolis Artsgarden. Spring Sing is an annual event that showcases the talent of school music groups from in and around Indy. All performances are free and open to the public.