Remember Swish? When the entire NCAA men’s basketball tournament came to Indiana in 2021—bringing with it all 68 teams—Swish was created to showcase Indy’s creative talent and welcome and inspire fans through outdoor art galleries and 23 days of live performances.
Swish’s impact inspired the new #IndyKeepsCreating Series of performances, art installations, and community cultural activities that are open to the public, free or affordable, and hosted in spaces throughout Marion County. The Series is funded by American Rescue Plan Act dollars administered through the City of Indianapolis.
Grants were awarded to artists and organizations to produce events that support the Indianapolis arts and culture community, while reconnecting residents with the experiences they’ve been missing during the pandemic. The Series continues through March 2022.
All programs and events in the series will:
Take place in Marion County.
Be free or affordable and accessible to residents of all ages.
Support artists who reside in Marion County.
Prioritize key public spaces downtown as well as parks and local neighborhoods.
Adhere to racial equity priorities established by the Arts Council and program partners.
#IndyKeepsCreating is an initiative launched by the City of Indianapolis and the Arts Council of Indianapolis to support the Indianapolis artistic community while welcoming back residents and visitors to cultural activities across Marion County. This initiative is possible through the federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding and approved by the Indianapolis City-County Council.
