Art & Soul festival kicks off Black History Month in Indianapolis

INDIANAPOLIS – Artwork & Soul, a staple within the artwork neighborhood of Indianapolis will spotlight black artwork, music, dance, and literature at a number of occasions in February.

Their artist program has launched and supported careers of rising Black Artists for greater than 25 years. Artwork & Soul is introduced by Indy Arts Council and supported yearly by Lilly Endowment Inc.

In its 27^th 12 months, the competition will heart across the theme “Kings & Queens”

“We wish everybody who comes by the door to really feel particular. Sure, it is a celebration of Artwork & Soul, but it surely’s additionally a celebration of YOU–and who we’re as individuals,” stated Valerie Phelps, Artwork & Soul 2023 program and manufacturing supervisor.

The competition will characteristic three totally different occasions all through the month of February, together with:

Feb. 3: Competition Kickoff at Gallery 924 & The Cabaret

On Friday, Feb. 3 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Artwork & Soul kicks off with a First Friday opening reception at Gallery 924.

The Gallery will characteristic Kings & Queens: Past What Has Occurred So Far, an exhibition curated by D. Del Reverda-Jennings of FLAVA FRESH with artworks by greater than 10 artists, together with 2023 Featured Artist Jamichael Kyng Pollard.

At The Cabaret company will take pleasure in performances by Artwork & Soul alumni and a welcome from Indianapolis Deputy Mayor Judith Thomas.

The occasion will embody drinks and meals offered by the Jazz Kitchen.

Artwork & Soul notes that an RSVP ticket is required if you want a seat for the performances at The Cabaret. Seats are first come, first served and company are in a position to arrive as early as 5 p.m.

Feb. 8: Featured Artist Showcase

On Wednesday Feb.8 three of the 4 Artwork & Soul 2023 featured artists will carry out on the Jazz Kitchen.

Jazz musician Brandon Douthitt and playwright Crystal V. Rhodes will take the stage whereas visible artist Jamichael Kyng Pollard creates a stay portray. Different appearances can be made by artist Bob Dixon and extra.

Tickets vary from $15-$25. All of the earnings from ticket gross sales will profit Artwork & Soul Artists.

Feb. 25 Celebration + Wes Montgomery 100-year Tribute

Indy Arts Council

To shut out the competition, Artwork & Soul will have a good time the previous and new generations on the Indianapolis Arts Backyard from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.

There can be a tribute to Indianapolis native and legendary jazz guitarist Wes Montgomery who would have turned 100 in March, adopted by performances by the rising expertise of the 4 2023 Featured Artists.

The occasion may even characteristic meals, drink, stay portray, and performances by a dozen native music artists together with Damon Karl, who has opened for Babyface and Ashanti and Staci McCrakin, lead singer of The Flying Toasters and backup singer in Jim Irsay’s all-star band.

The primary ground of the occasion can be free and affords tables and seating, distributors, money bar and meals accessible for buy at Circle Metropolis Mall.

A Subsequent Stage Expertise ticket is on the market for $15 that features foremost ground entry plus balcony seating, complimentary meals, money bar, a dance celebration and a 360 pink carpet photograph sales space.

Study extra about Artwork & Soul and the competition right here.