Indianapolis Foundation Celebrating 100 Years With Unique Philanthropic Project

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Portrait of Benjamin Franklin by Joseph Duplessis circa 1785
*National Portrait Gallery, Washington*

Indianapolis arts and culture lovers are being asked to help shape the city’s philanthropic future. WFYI’s Jill Ditmire talks with the Central Indiana Community Foundation's Melina Jeffers about the Ben Franklin Funds project.

Arts & Culture / September 8, 2023

Opera “is for everyone” at Opera in the Park

Opera Season is here in Indianapolis. When you think opera in Indy, most think of the great soprano Angela Brown. She and pianist Joshua Thompson will once again be two of the stars of “Opera in the Park” at Garfield Park on Saturday, September 9th. They spoke to WFYI’s Ray Steele ahead of the season opener for the Indianapolis Opera.

Arts & Culture / September 1, 2023

“Soft” art with a hard-hitting message

This weekend is the third edition of the BUTTER art fair in Indianapolis. It showcases the work of Black and Brown artists. One of the featured artists uses many canvases, including one that you usually associate with comfort. But LaShawnda Crowe Storm uses it to make people think hard about this country’s uncomfortable history. She spoke recently to WFYI’s Ray Steele in our studios.