Arts for Learning

06/16/2026

Join us Saturday, June 20th, as we celebrate Black culture across generations through creativity and storytelling!

Led by Teaching Artists Vickie Daniels and Theo Ball, this hands-on experience invites you to create a quilted book and design custom buttons inspired by rich cultural traditions.

This is a free, family-friendly event, open to all ages—stop by anytime, get creative, and be part of a meaningful day of art, history, and community!

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06/13/2026

Join Us for a Juneteenth Celebration of Art, Culture & Community as we open our doors for a special Juneteenth Quilting Day led by Vickie Daniels and Teaching Artist Theo Ball.
From 11 AM–3 PM at our creative home on 10th Street, you'll have the chance to create a quilted book, design custom buttons, explore storytelling traditions, and celebrate the rich cultural contributions and history that continue to inspire generations.
And while you're here, be sure to take time to wander through our Being & Belonging exhibition, featuring powerful artwork from Arts for Learning Teaching Artists, students, and staff. The exhibit invites us to reflect on identity, connection, culture, and the many ways creativity helps us find our place in the world.

🎨 Free and family friendly
🧵 Hands-on art activities for all ages
🖼️ Explore the Being & Belonging exhibition
📍 Arts for Learning Indiana | 3328 E. 10th St.
🗓️ Saturday, June 20 | 11 AM–3 PM

Come create, connect, and celebrate with us. We can't wait to welcome you into our creative community. ❤️💛💚🖤

06/12/2026

The creativity is already flowing! This week, young artists officially kicked off our Perfect Match Civic Arts & Engagement Summer Program, where they will spend the next several weeks exploring culture, community, and civic voice through creative expression and public engagement.

Led by Arts for Learning Teaching Artists Gary Gee and Omar Rashan, students are diving into hands-on artmaking, meaningful conversations, and community-centered projects that encourage them to use their creativity as a tool for self-expression, connection, and positive change.

We can’t wait to see how their ideas, experiences, and artistic voices take shape throughout the program—and we’re especially excited to share their work with the community!

Mark your calendar for the Perfect Match Civic Art Exhibition
📅 Thursday, June 25
⏰ 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 16 Tech Innovation District
1220 Waterway Blvd., Indianapolis, IN

Join us as we celebrate these talented young artists and experience artwork inspired by culture, community, and civic engagement.

06/12/2026

We love seeing the community excited about our upcoming Open House & 65th Anniversary Celebration on Sat. June 27! Thanks for the coverage The Hamilton County Reporter Newspaper

Creativity will shine bright at AFLI 65th anniversary & open house celebration Photo provided Posted By: The Reporter June 10, 2026 Submitted Creativity in all its shapes, sounds, and forms will reign supreme on Saturday, June 27 when Arts for Learning Indiana (AFLI) celebrates 65 years of providing...

06/11/2026

A new ARTFORCE cohort started this week!
Over the next three weeks, these talented young artists will explore new ideas, develop their creative voices, and gain real-world experience through our summer intensive in partnership with Ivy Tech Community College.

📅 Save the date to see what they create and hear directly from these inspiring young artists:
🎓 ARTFORCE Exhibition & Reception
Thursday, June 25 | 3–5 PM
Ivy Tech Galleries, Rooms 208–209
Illinois Fall Creek Center
2535 N. Capitol Ave.

🎉 Arts for Learning Open House
Saturday, June 27 | 11 AM–3 PM
3328 E. 10th St.

Join us in celebrating the next generation of creative leaders! 💙

06/10/2026

Did you hear? We were recently presented with the Family Development Services (FDS) Visionary Award!

We are honored to be recognized with this award for our continued commitment to transforming education and championing creativity in Indiana schools.

Thank you to all of our schools, teachers, and parents who have shown a shared commitment and care to creating access and opportunity, and thank you, FDS, for this recognition!

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06/10/2026

✨ GIVEAWAY! ✨
Tickets to The Children’s Museum.
Comment below by Thursday, June 11th, 3pm with who you will bring and you'll be entered to win FREE tickets to attend Singing Sunshine program (museum admission included)!

☀️🌱 How do plants grow? How do animals move? What happens when we explore the world through music, movement, art, and imagination?

Enjoy an Arts for Learning Indiana program at The Children's Museum with Wolf Trap Teaching Artist Alden Phelps for Singing Sunshine, an interactive family arts experience.

🎵 Explore STEM concepts through creativity
🎨 Engage in hands-on learning and play
🌞 Sing, move, discover, and create together

📅 Saturday, June 13
⏰ 12:00 PM & 1:00 PM
📍 Indianapolis Children's Museum (Playscape Area, floor 3)

Perfect for young learners ages 0-5 years old and the grownups who love exploring alongside them!
Tag a friend who would love this family adventure and we'll see you there!

06/10/2026

Creativity takes a community!
A huge THANK YOU to the incredible volunteers who spent time with us assembling ARTable Art Kits that will be distributed to youth for free throughout Indy Parks all summer long! And our intern, Ella, for helping make shirts for our ArtForce youth. 🎨☀️

Because of your helping hands, hundreds of young people will have access to creative experiences that inspire imagination, self-expression, and joyful learning beyond the classroom.

Every kit packed represents an opportunity for a child to discover something new, build confidence, and connect through the arts. We couldn’t do this work without volunteers who believe in the power of creativity to transform lives.

Please join us in celebrating these amazing community champions! 💙 Interested in volunteering? Reach out to Tammy @ [email protected]