A Program Partner for The 27th Annual Art & Soul
At the Indianapolis Jazz Foundation and Indy Jazz Fest, we celebrate black history and heritage all year. In February 2023, the 27th annual festival of black art and music, Art & Soul commenced. Along with Asante Art Institute, FLAVA FRESH !, and iibada Dance Company, the Indianapolis Jazz Foundation is a proud partner of this festival program. Art & Soul is made possible by Lilly Endowment Inc., and is presented by Indy Arts Council.
2023 Art & Soul Festival Events
February 3 - Festival Kickoff at the Cabaret
February 8 - Featured Artist Showcase at the Jazz Kitchen
February 25 - Celebration + Wes Montgomery Tribute at the Indianapolis Artsgarden
ART & SOUL IN THE NEWS
FOX-59 | FEBRARY 24, 2023 - Art & Soul event celebrates Black History with jazz
INDYSTAR | FEBRARY 23, 2023 - Art & Soul artist Adrienne Jackson uses dance to create conversation and change
INDYSTAR | FEBRARY 7, 2023 - Crystal Rhodes focuses on stories about strong women in her plays and books
NUVO | FEBRARY 6, 2023 - Get to know Indy jazz saxophonist Brandon Douthitt
NPR "CULTURAL MANIFESTO" | FEBRARY 3, 2023 - Interview with Brandon Douthitt
INDIANAPOLIS BUSINESS JOURNAL | FEBRARY 2, 2023 - Art & Soul storyteller spotlights ‘Grandmothers’ tales
INDYSTAR | JANUARY 31, 2023 - People always asked Jamichael Kyng Pollard to draw. Now he's built a business on it
FOX-59 "INDY NOW"| JANUARY 30, 2023 - Art & Soul with feat. Musician Brandon Douthitt
WISH-TV | JANUARY 27, 2023 - Local artist shares special surprise for Art & Soul kickoff
INDIANAPOLIS RECORDER | JANUARY 26, 2023 - Art & Soul to return for its 27th year
WISH-TV | JANUARY 13, 2023 - Art & Soul Festival ‘to highlight our talented, Black artists within our city’
URBAN TIMES | JANUARY 10, 2023 - ‘Kings & Queens’ is theme of 27th annual Art & Soul celebration
INDYSTAR | JANUARY 9, 2023 - Art & Soul will spotlight Black artists with shows throughout February
INDIANAPOLIS BUSINESS JOURNAL | DECEMBER 23, 2023 - Art & Soul performances to celebrate ‘Kings & Queens’
