Creatives in Color V: fellowship Recap
There’s something special about watching community form in front of your eyes. People sharing ideas, hyping each other up, laughing, and just having a good time. Our 5 year celebration of Creatives in Color was exactly that — people coming together around a shared sense of fellowship and camaraderie. Reminisce on this unforgettable weekend in the gallery below, and see if you can find yourself in a photo!
Art Show Preview Party
Schweitzer Gallery • Factory Arts District • August 6, 2026
On Thursday night before the main events we held an exclusive celebration for this year's artists, friends & family, and and all the folks who've helped make 5 years of Creatives in Color a reality.
Photography by @rare.wav
Morning Matcha
CoHatch Broad Ripple • August 7, 2026
We partnered with 1656 Club to kick off our 3-day weekend of events with Morning Matcha — a chill networking event ahead of the art show.
Photography by Maximino Eslava
Creatives in Color Art Show 2026
Schweitzer Gallery • Factory Arts District • August 7, 2026
Our main event featured over 35 art pieces covering a diverse range of styles and mediums from some of our favorite Indy creatives, embodying the spirit of this year's theme: Fellowship.
Hosted at Factory Arts District's Schweitzer Gallery on display until August 29.
Photography by @alexanderlyone
Creatives in Color:
Omari Souza
Herron School of Art and Design • August 8, 2026
Omari Souza, founder of State of Black Design, joined us for a dialogue on unrepresented design perspectives and community storytelling.
Creatives in Color: Stories We Carry, Work we Share
Indy Arts Center • August 9, 2026
Illustrators and designers Sophia Yeshi and Fabiola Lara joined us to discuss the challenges of staying creative while balancing mental health, navigating colorism, ethical design, and pushing through artist's block. Moderated by Patrick Armstrong.
Photography & video by AIGA’s Maximino Eslava & Jordan Cabeen
