What would you do if you were given $10,000 to go in search of creative inspiration?
In 1999, the Indy Arts Council, with generous support from Lilly Endowment Inc., established the program as an invitation to central Indiana artists, and nonprofit arts administrators, to nurture their creative exploration and rekindle their spirits. Since then, the Arts Council has awarded $10,000 grants to nearly 470 individuals who have used the funding for travel, research, conferences, workshops, retreats, and other renewing experiences. This year, we will award 40 fellowships.
Applications for the 2022-2023 Creative Renewal Arts Fellowship closed on July 17, 2022. Award notifications will be made by the end of October.
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Read the 2020-2021 Fellowship Stories
2020-2021 Creative Arts Renewal Fellowship Discover the renewal journeys of nearly 40 local visual artists, poets, authors, dancers, and musicians.
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The Arts Council of Indianapolis is committed to working with the arts and cultural community to cultivate a sector that serves, celebrates, and values every resident of Indianapolis. We envision a city where engagement in the arts is not pre-determined by socio-economic status, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, or disability. We believe in a full creative life for all.