Thank you for supporting Start with Art 2026! We encourage you to use our digital marketing media toolkit between now and August 20 to promote your involvement, and to help us spread the word about our mission to serve artists and nonprofit arts & culture organizations.
Social media graphics and suggested language are included below. Feel free to customize the language for your audience, but we ask that you please tag @artscouncilindy and use hashtag #StartwithArt2026. Questions? Reach out to Chelsea Reynowsky at creynowsky@indyarts.org
We are proud to champion arts and culture by supporting the Indy Arts Council (@artscouncilindy) as a sponsor of Start with Art 2026. We’re joining nearly 1,000 arts, business, and community leaders to celebrate the artists and arts organizations shaping our city.
Learn more at IndyArts.org/start-with-art
Why I donate to Start with Art: Because I believe a creative city is a stronger city. My support helps the Indy Arts Council champion artists, invest in creativity, and make a creative life possible for more people across Indianapolis.
Will you join me? Make a gift by texting INDYARTS to 44-321 or IndyArts.org/donate-start-with-art
Excited to share that we (I) will be featured at this year's Start with Art, an event that highlights the remarkable artists and organizations shaping central Indiana's cultural landscape. The funds raised at this event play a crucial role in supporting the arts community and fostering innovation and equity across our city.
Learn more at IndyArts.org/start-with-art
I am (we are) honored to receive an ARTI Award to be presented at the Indy Arts Council’s Start with Art fundraiser on August 20. The ARTIs celebrate those who are working to advance equity and innovation in the arts. Thank you to the Central Indiana Community Foundation for their support of local arts and culture. Congratulations to each of this year’s recipients!
Learn more about the other winners and Start with Art at IndyArts.org/start-with-art.
Congratulations on receiving a Project Grant! The Indy Arts Council has developed brand guidelines and usage instructions to be used by all community partners.
Big news! We are honored to share that [insert project name or description] has been awarded a Project Grant from the Indy Arts Council with support from the City of Indianapolis.
This opportunity will help us create a public arts experience that brings people together, celebrates community, and expands access to creativity across Marion County.
We are excited to bring this project to life and share updates along the way.
#ProjectGrant #ArtInPublicSpaces #ACreativeLifeforAll
We are proud to announce that our project [insert project name or description] has been awarded a Project Grant from the Indy Arts Council with support from the City of Indianapolis.
This opportunity will help us create a public arts experience that invites participation, celebrates community, and increases access to creative expression across Marion County.
We look forward to sharing updates as the project unfolds.
#ProjectGrant #ArtInPublicSpaces #ACreativeLifeforAll
Arts with a Purpose
Cheryl A Lorence
Chreece
Emily Mellentine
Freewheelin' Community Bikes
Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra
John Boner Neighborhood Centers
Kids Dance Outreach
Lily Groot
Pam Blevins Hinkle
Quinn Tailor
Rome Herbert
Sapphire Theatre
Sofia Casanova
Urban Musical Theatre
VV Underground Inc.
How to use this toolkit:
Suggested copy is below; feel free to create your own posts or personalize what’s here. (We just ask that you tag @artscouncilindy, @walkertheatre, include the link to our website, and mention Lilly Endowment Inc.)
Indy Arts Council
Facebook: @IndyArtsCouncil
Instagram: @ArtsCouncilIndy
LinkedIn: @ArtsCouncilIndy
Madam Walker Legacy Center
Facebook/Instagram/LinkedIn: @walkertheatre
Art & Soul is back to celebrate Black art and music in Indy. I’m excited to be one of the four 2026 Featured Artists, showcasing my work at the historic Madam Walker Legacy Center on Oct. 10! Follow me and learn more at indyarts.org/art-soul #ArtSoulIndy
Excited to share that I am an Art & Soul 2026 Featured Artist!
For 30 years, with support from Lilly Endowment Inc. @artscouncilindy’s Art & Soul program has celebrated Black art and music in Indianapolis through performances, community events, and artist opportunities.
Save the date for the Featured Artist Showcase on October 10 at @walkertheatre and follow along for more events throughout the year.
Photo and Video by DRVN Content Marketing | @drvncontentmarketing
Graphics by Amiah Mims | @worksbymimsy
#ArtSoulIndy
I am honored to share that I have been selected as an Art & Soul 2026 Featured Artist.
Presented by the Indy Arts Council with annual support from Lilly Endowment Inc., Art & Soul celebrates 30 years of uplifting Black art and music in Indianapolis.
Each year, four artists are selected for a year-long program that includes performance opportunities, community engagement, and career development.
Don’t miss the grand finale! The Featured Artist Showcase happens October 10 at the Madam Walker Legacy Center.
Learn more at IndyArts.org/art-soul.
Photo and Video by DRVN Content Marketing | @drvncontentmarketing
Graphics by Amiah Mims | @worksbymimsy
#ArtSoulIndy
Sundays sound better with Art & Soul
Art & Soul Sundays is a free, family friendly series features current Art & Soul Featured Artists and alumni from the past 30 years, celebrating the depth and creativity of Black art and music in Indy.
Hosted by @artscouncilindy and supported annually by Lilly Endowment Inc.
#ArtSoulIndy
Start your Sunday with Art & Soul
I’m proud to be part of Art & Soul Sundays at the Indianapolis Artsgarden, a free community performance series celebrating 30 years of Black art & music in Indianapolis.
Since 1996, the Art & Soul program has recognized outstanding local artists through performances, exhibitions, and community arts opportunities that highlight the depth and creativity of our city’s talent.
Hosted by Indy Arts Council and supported annually by Lilly Endowment Inc.
#ArtSoulIndy
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Start with Art Image 1 (Mike Lee Productions)
Start with Art Image 2 (Mike Lee Productions)
Start with Art Image 3 (Mike Lee Productions)
Start with Art Image 4 (Mike Lee Productions)
Olivia West
Musicians of the ISO
Defiance Comedy
Kyle Long
Pavel & Direct Contact
Summer Stock Stage
Teresa Reynolds
Taylor Hall
Mary Mindiola
Alexa Adamson
Brandon Meeks
Deborah Asante
Downtown Indy Alliance
Epicurean Indy
First Merchants
Indy Indie Book Crawl
Dr. Austin Dean Ashford Artist Card
Auboni Essence Artist Card
Kenn.Wav Artist Card
D'yshe Mansfield Artist Card
Dr. Austin Dean Ashford - Art & Soul Sundays
Kenn.Wav - Art & Soul Sundays
Auboni Essence - Art & Soul Sundays
Mr. Tony Styxx - Art & Soul Sundays
