Arts for Learning

09/04/2026

Tonight! Friday, Sept. 4th. 5-9pm.

09/04/2026

First Friday + IndyEast Art Walk = Your Friday Night Plans
Check out the maps below to help plan your arts excursion.
A shuttle by Urban Hope Indy will be running during the duration of the art walk to make it easier to move from space to space. The Art Walk is divided into Hub areas connecting FAD to Re:public to 10EA - Arts for Learning. The shuttle will operate on the following schedule:
From 5-9pm, it will run every 25 minutes and 5-minute stops with the first pick-up at Factory Arts District to pick up any participants, it will then stop at Re:public then outside Intermissions Plaza as the last stop.

09/02/2026

Something new has popped up at Arts for Learning Indiana! We’re excited to introduce our Free Little Art Studio — a place where creativity is meant to be shared. Stop by to take an art supply when you need one or leave something behind to inspire the next artist. No cost, no trade required — just creativity, community, and the joy of making!

And this little studio is truly a community creation! 💛 It was built by our incredible volunteer Tom Laird, artwork design by Teaching Artist Matt DeLoughery, and brought to life with paint by YOU — our community — during our June Open House!

📍 Find it outside Arts for Learning Indiana at 3328 E. 10th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46201 in the garden area at the side of the building.

Take what you need. Give what you can. Make something wonderful. ✨

And when you create something, tag us Arts for Learning so we can see what you make!

09/01/2026

Congrats to Washington Irving and Thomas Gregg Neighborhood school on significant growth in student reading scores on IREAD! We have been proud to partner with both schools over the past few years to support their educators, curriculum and an arts-integrated community approach to learning. We are thrilled to see positive gains at both schools and know that creatively working together to meet students' needs benefits everyone! https://www.wishtv.com/news/near-eastside-innovation-school-reading-scores/?fbclid=IwY2xjawT8NO5wZG9mBWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAGJyaWQRMXZtNG9zUGIzSUVTa050YXlzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeXS6HYgjmeSBFUzn1xS6oG7rVzutgI2jPmw3UaSOSYEqVQnDtY-y-DXAXBCM_aem_6rPZaP2lOmWOswzfc32ZcA&mc_cid=5273546f9d&mc_eid=c5b9bbbe83

Near Eastside Innovation School Corporation saw record-high IREAD scores at Washington Irving and Thomas Gregg neighborhood schools this year.

08/31/2026

Big learning starts with our littlest learners! Here’s a glimpse behind the scenes as our Arts for Learning Teaching Artists take part in WolfTrap certification training, preparing to bring meaningful arts experiences to babies, toddlers and pre-k.

As Central Indiana’s WolfTrap affiliate, we’re part of a nationally recognized approach to early childhood learning that uses the performing arts to spark curiosity, imagination and connection. Through movement, music, storytelling, puppetry, role play and other multisensory experiences, Teaching Artists learn how to meet very young children right where they are and turn play into powerful opportunities for learning and development.

This is just a little glimpse of the thoughtful preparation that happens before our Teaching Artists ever step into a classroom or early learning space. Because even our tiniest learners deserve opportunities to explore, create, connect and discover through the arts. 💛

08/26/2026

This year, Arts for Learning is celebrating 65 years of making education whole through the arts!

For over six decades, we've worked hard to enrich lives by integrating creativity and artistic expression into learning. From fostering imagination in young minds to empowering educators with innovative tools, our mission remains as vibrant as ever.

We're grateful for the communities, artists, and supporters who have made this journey possible. Here’s to another 65 years of transforming education—one creative act at a time!

Listen to our reflections on YouTube!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wWzFizDsrvw&feature=youtu.be

Celebrating 65 years of history reflected by President and CEO Anya...

08/25/2026

Time for another History Snapshot in honor of 65 years of Arts for Learning!

Did you know that Dance Kaleidoscope was an in-house modern dance company of Young Audiences before becoming one of the longest-running modern dance companies in the Midwest? Check out one of their early performances from the 80s.

08/21/2026

✨🏮 Get creative with us at Feast of Lanterns this Saturday - August 22nd! 🏮🎨
Come find Arts for Learning Indiana at the Gazebo in Spades Park and jump into some hands-on creativity with our incredible Teaching Artists Beatriz Vasquez and Matt DeLoughery! 🎨✨
While you’re there, stop by and say hello to our President & CEO, Anya Aslanova, and some of our amazing board members who will be hanging out, sharing more about Arts for Learning, and soaking up all the festival fun.

📍 Spades Park — find us at the Gazebo!
📅 Saturday, August 22
⏰ 4PM
🎟️ FREE + family friendly!

Grab the family, bring your creative energy, and come celebrate with us. We can’t wait to see you! 🧡

Feast of Lanterns