Food security, financial stability among challenges for Indianapolis artists, new survey says
In a survey of 148 Indianapolis artists, more than half said they earned less than $10,000 from arts work during the past 12 months.
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Newfields announces new board chair, expanded operating hours at annual meeting
The Newfields annual meeting also included highlights of the upcoming year’s events and additions, which includes new programming for the popular Lume exhibition space.
Trump threatens 100% tariff on foreign-made films
U.S. film and television production in the U.S. was down 26% last year compared with 2021, according to data from ProdPro, which tracks production.
10 summer concert recommendations in Indiana if you’re willing to pay
Some of the summer’s biggest concerts are considered sold out, but there’s usually a way to secure a seat through the secondary ticket market—if a music fan is willing to pay.
Replica Eiffel Tower from US Olympic Swimming Trials gets permanent home
The 14,000-pound structure was the largest project undertaken by the Latinas Welding Guild, which designed and built the tower.
Affordable shows have a place on summer concert calendar
Event organizers, with the support of funders, sponsors and other partners, are bringing prominent artists to Indiana this summer and placing minimal financial burden on attendees.
Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum president to step down
In addition, the museum announced this week that it has acquired 14 race cars from Chip Ganassi Racing, including five Indianapolis 500 winners.
Opening a record store is next project for Everything, Now! vocalist
Jon Rogers plans to open his shop, Take Care Records, by the summer near the intersection of 62nd Street and Allisonville Road.
Tony winner Lindsay Mendez to share singing expertise with students
The “Merrily We Roll Along” and “Wicked” actress will lead classes in Indianapolis for singers ages 14 to 22.
WWE’s WrestleMania continues to bulk up, providing a dayslong extravaganza for fans
This weekend’s events in Las Vegas offer a preview of what could come to Indianapolis when it gets its turn to host WrestleMania. The city’s eight-year, three-event deal with WWE extends through 2032.
Stand-up comedy isn’t confined to traditional clubs
Several independent producers work outside the context of the two-drink minimums and brick-wall backdrops associated with comedy clubs.
For the IRT’s ‘Play That Goes Wrong,’ precision is a must
In “The Play That Goes Wrong,” open through May 11 at the Indiana Repertory Theatre, cast members navigate unplanned injuries, botched dialogue and broken props.
Sister Rosetta Tharpe story and ‘Come From Away’ highlight IRT schedule
The six-production lineup at the Indiana Repertory Theatre also includes August Wilson’s “Joe Turner’s Come and Gone.”
Former Indianapolis Symphony director John Nelson left ‘tremendous legacy’
Nelson, who died at age 83, was the fourth music director in the Symphony’s history, guiding it to international recognition through recordings and appearances at Carnegie Hall and the Kennedy Center.
3 Indianapolis cultural nonprofits to miss out on $1M in federal support
Indiana Humanities, the Children’s Museum of Indianapolis and the Kurt Vonnegut Museum and Library won’t receive the expected funding after the Trump administration canceled National Endowment for the Humanities grants.
Indy Art Center seeking donations for facility upgrades
The Indy Art Center is is hoping to complete an $8.8 million capital campaign that will be used to help it renovate its Marilyn K. Glick School of Art building and outdoor Artspark in Broad Ripple.
IBJ Podcast: Could a tax credit upgrade help make Indiana a film and media hub?
Neighboring states offer much greater incentives to movie and TV producers than Indiana. And filmmakers aren’t entirely sold on modest and narrowly focused improvements under consideration by lawmakers.
Modest legislative proposal aims to enhance Indiana tax credit
A bill that would tweak language from a 2022 law establishing a filmmaking tax credit might make the languishing credit more likely to attract productions and generate economic activity.
Any stage is home to American Piano Awards finalists
The journey to the finals weekend for these five classical pianists included a range of venues, from the expected to the unconventional, allowing the artists to show off their skills.
Symphony on the Prairie’s 2025 lineup includes Grateful Dead tribute act
Dark Star Orchestra will replicate a set list played by the Grateful Dead during one of the band’s appearances at Deer Creek Music Center.