Experience Rich Culture: Indiana Black Expo Launches Interactive Arts Pavilion

The Indiana Black Expo (IBE) will present an extraordinary integration of cultural institutions and artists at its complimentary Cultural Arts Pavilion during the 2025 Summer Celebration. This engaging event is scheduled for July 18-20 in Rooms 143-144 at the Indiana Convention Center.This year’s pavilion features an exceptional alliance among Indianapolis’ prominent arts entities. Collaborators include the Arts Council of Indianapolis, Newfields, Indianapolis Public Library, Harrison Center, Indiana State Museum, Indiana Historical Society, Eiteljorg Museum, and the Indiana African American Genealogy Group. Together, they create a unified platform celebrating Black art, artists, and cultural narratives. The pavilion will spotlight exhibitions by both emerging and seasoned Black creators from Indiana and beyond.“Such a convergence of artistic talent and cultural narratives is unparalleled in the city and state,” remarked IBE President and CEO Alice Watson. The Cultural Arts Pavilion stands as not just an exhibit, but as a vibrant cultural movement, encapsulating the creativity that shapes communities and futures. Esteemed sponsors like the Indy Arts Council and Penrod Society support the pavilion's diverse offerings. Key exhibitions include the Arts Council’s "From the Inside Out" with Kierra Ready, Newfields’ sneak peek of Alma Thomas’ Smithsonian showcase, and the Indiana State Museum’s “REPRESENT: Indiana’s Black...