Minority artists highlighted at new Rich Soil exhibit

The Indiana State Museum’s new Rich Soil exhibition highlights the work of minority artists in partnership with the Minority Artists Program for Success. Open Oct. 5-Dec. 1 in the third-floor Thomas A. King Bridge Gallery, the exhibition will tell the deeply personal experiences and stories of the artists’ heritage. The partnership program is designed to help artists of color advance their careers in Indianapolis’ art scene. As part of the inaugural cohort, 21 artists were selected based on a demonstrated need and ability. The museum hosted a series of guided workshops for the artists aimed at building business skills and networking. The exhibit is the result of their professional development and visitors should expect a variety of artworks that match the central theme chosen by the artist. Paintings, photographs, drawings and illustrations will be featured in the exhibit. “With the Rich Soil, we are looking forward to exposing a varied collection of works from artist with diverse backgrounds,” said Marisa Zambrano, project manager for the Minority Arts Program for Success. “We want the mainstream Indy’s arts scene to see the diverse cultures within our community that also belong to this scene and have the talent and know-how to earn their...