GANGGANG

Nicole Powell shows off some of her artwork.

Interview: Local artist highlights work at 5th annual BUTTER

Abriana Herron

BUTTER, an annual art fair that highlights the work of Black artists, celebrates its five year anniversary Labor Day weekend.

Indianapolis group GANGGANG releases its 2024 ‘State of The Culture’ report on Feb. 11, 2025.

Arts & Culture

Inaugural ‘State of The Culture’ event highlights GANGGANG’s impact on creative economy

Abriana Herron

The Indianapolis group GANGGANG says it has generated over $13 million in revenue and invested nearly $8 million into the creative economy over the past four years.

Since BUTTER: A Fine Art Fair began in 2021, there have been over 32,000 attendees. This year's fair will display over 150 works from about 60 artists, which include paintings, photographs, poetry and live performances.

Arts & Culture

Indy’s BUTTER art fair expands to display work of local, national and international Black artists in fourth year

Abriana Herron

Black artists will debut their work in Indianapolis at the 4th annual BUTTER: A Fine Art Fair.

Audience members sing and dance at a concert. The ‘I Made Rock ‘N’ Roll’ Festival is Indiana’s first Black rock festival.

Arts & Culture

Black rock festival celebrates origins of the genre

Abriana Herron

A festival this weekend will honor Black artists' contributions to rock music in Indianapolis.

Through interactive visual art, the exhibit aims to destigmatize conversations surrounding reentry while shedding light on the personal development of those navigating life beyond bars.

Arts & Culture

Art for advocacy ‘Perceptions’ exhibit highlights stories of people previously incarcerated

Jade Jackson – Indianapolis Recorder

GANGGANG and the Marion County Re-Entry Coalition collaborated to unveil the art exhibition “Perceptions.”

Guests view art from the previous BUTTER Fine Art Fair in 2023. Arts and Culture group, GANGGANG, brings BUTTER back to Indianapolis for All-Star weekend.

Arts & Culture

BUTTER hosts first pop-up exhibit during NBA All-Star Weekend

Abriana Herron

BUTTER at Indy’s Home Court will feature sports-related photographs, paintings and live performances from 30 local Black artists.

Local artists gather for a picture after the NBA All-Star arts announcement.

Arts & Culture

Local artists behind a variety of installations for NBA All-Star game

Jill Sheridan

The Indianapolis arts scene is stepping up its game ahead of NBA All Star 2024 next month. Dubbed Indy’s Home Court, the art offerings will reach across the downtown area.