INDIANA – Today, the Indiana Arts Commission (IAC) announced it has awarded $2,353,529.63 to 324 nonprofit and public entities to fund arts organizations and arts projects around the state through the Fiscal Year 2027 Arts Organization Support and Fiscal Year 2027 Spring Arts Project Support grant programs.
During its June 12 Quarterly Business Meeting, the Commission approved the funding recommendations for the two grant programs. Arts Organization Support grants operate on a two-year cycle and provide annual operating support for the ongoing artistic and administrative functions of eligible arts organizations. Arts Project Support grants provide funding of up to $4,000 to eligible Indiana nonprofit organizations and public entities for a specific arts project or arts activity(ies). 73 of Indiana’s 92 counties will receive funding through these grant programs.
“This is an exciting time for Indiana’s creative ecosystem,” said Dave Haist, Chair of the Indiana Arts Commission. “The Commission is grateful to the funded organizations for their work in improving quality of life, supporting local economies, making Indiana a place for all to want to live, work, and thrive through arts and creativity.”
The following are examples of Arts Organization Support grant recipients:
- The Bloomington Creative Glass Center is a nonprofit organization committed to bringing affordable, high-quality hands-on education to people in southern Indiana. Programming is open to any and all who have an interest in glass arts, regardless of age or experience.
- Minnetrista Museum & Gardens, in Muncie, fosters a love of learning across generations and engages the community through the richness of art, the beauty of nature, and the heritage of East Central Indiana. The 40-acre campus offers educational programs, workshops, and community events throughout the year.
View all Arts Organization Support recipients. Arts Organization Support grants operate on a two-year cycle, with applications next opening for Fiscal Years 2028 & 2029 in January 2027.
The following are examples of Arts Project Support Spring cycle grant recipients:
- Downtown South Bend was awarded an Arts Project Support grant to support Art Beat 2026, a free visual, performing, and culinary arts festival, which takes place in downtown South Bend. Art Beat provides artists with an accessible platform to exhibit and sell their work while offering the community opportunities to experience a wide range of artistic disciplines.
- Main Street Corydon will utilize an Arts Project Support grant to support the creation of a public mural located at the corner of Capitol and Beaver Streets in the heart of historic downtown Corydon. The mural will celebrate the community’s heritage, culture, and local pride while enhancing the visual appeal of a highly visible downtown location.
View all Arts Project Support grant recipients.
Applications were evaluated by 36 external grant reviewers from around the state and country with expertise in the arts, community development, and nonprofit management. Arts Project Support grants are offered twice per fiscal year. Applications for the Fall cycle of Arts Project Support are currently open and will be accepted through September 3rd at 11:59 p.m. ET.
“Hoosiers thrive when people have access to the arts, leading to strong, innovative, and healthy communities with opportunities for all,” said Miah Michaelsen, Executive Director of the Indiana Arts Commission. “We are proud to support Indiana’s cultural, economic, and educational goals through arts opportunities and programs across the state.”
