Art Squared returns for the 11th year on September 21st, 2024 from 10a – 6p in the heart of Fountain Square. This year’s theme is “You ART Beautiful” paying homage to the iconic You Are Beautiful installation in Fountain Square with a shoutout to the underground punk rock scene. This free, all ages event highlights all the quirkiness you’d expect in Indy’s historic art district including an Art Fair, Masterpiece in a Day and a Block Party plus two new events- a community stage and an interactive family art area.

Art Fair is a festival marketplace for over 170 local artists to showcase their creative talents and display items for purchase. Vendor space is strictly reserved for local, Indiana-based artists and creators. Vendors are located on Virginia Avenue, Woodlawn Avenue, Shelby Street and the Fountain Square Plaza.

Masterpiece in a Day, sponsored by The Factory District, Sojos Capital and Arte Mexicano en Indiana, is a day-long art competition, where locals, professional artists, students, neighbors, and friends create works of art to be judged for cash prizes. It’s free to participate and open to the public – just bring your favorite supplies and start creating. Day of registration and viewing of entries will be hosted at Square Cat Vinyl. The top 10 pieces can be viewed in The Murphy Arts Center for October’s First Friday on October 4th.

The Block Party sponsored by Sam’s Silver Circle, located in the parking lot behind Turchetti’s Delicatessen, is where we celebrate arts of all types through live performances, food and beverages. Food and beverages will be provided by various local vendors. Live music will run from 12-6P featuring headliner The Operators. Talent is managed by Indy Independent Entertainment.

New additions this year include the ValYOU Community Stage where visitors can watch short acts from local talents on the Fountain Square Plaza and an interactive Family Art Area, sponsored by Arthur’s Music and the Peffer Family, located at the Murphy Arts Center Stage.

This year’s event boasts a long list of sponsors including The Factory District, Arte Mexicano en Indiana, Sojos Capital, Sam’s Silver Circle, Motify, Arthur’s Music, BRIDGE Collective, Bovaconti Coffee, La Margarita, LAZ Parking, Dilling Group, Switchboard, ClusterTruck, Heath Outdoor, Square Cat Vinyl, HIFI, IndyGo, Higher Grade, Indianapolis Independent Entertainment and ValYOU.