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In-person events at Art & Soul return.

Granted, this year’s event is still different. The COVID-19 pandemic caused the Arts Council of Indianapolis, organizers of the event, to get creative. A virtual event was held in 2021, and concerns about spreading the virus caused organizers to move the festival, normally held in February during Black History Month, to June, which is Black Music Month. Historically, the Indianapolis Artsgarden has been the sole venue for performances. In another twist this year, performances will be at different venues throughout the city.

So, grab your friends and family to enjoy the 26th annual Art & Soul event. This year’s theme is “Black Health and Wellness.” Black Music Day, Black Dance Day and Black Theater and Poetry Day will occur during the four weekends in June.

Artists Karome Walker, Chantel Massey, Marrialle Sellars and Shayla Williams will perform at the Indianapolis Artsgarden and Madam C.J. Walker Legacy Center.

The kickoff event, noon-2 p.m. June 4, will include a visual art exhibition, vendors, free COVID-19 vaccinations, a panel discussion and a special tribute to Herman Whitfield III, who died in police custody in April. Whitfield, a talented pianist who was active with Arts Council of Indianapolis, attended Oberlin College and Conservatory and Cleveland Institute of Music.

“We will continue to remember him for being one of the founding Black voices of the Art & Soul program,” said Channie Jones, Arts Council of Indianapolis director of Equity Partnerships.

Contact intern Mesgana Waiss at 317-762-7848 or email at adjwouw@indyrecorder.com. Follow her on Twitter @theavgjourn.

26th annual Art & Soul

Due to concerns about spreading COVID-19, Art & Soul, normally held in February, was postponed until June. Unlike in previous years, performances will be held in multiple venues in addition to the Indianapolis Artsgarden. All events are free.

What: Black Art Day 
When: Noon-2 p.m. June 4
Where: Indianapolis Artsgarden, 110 W. Washington St.

What: Art and Soul Night  
When: 7 p.m. June 8 
Where: The Jazz Kitchen, 5377 N. College Ave. 

What: Black Dance Day 
When: Noon-2 p.m. June 11
Where: Madam C.J. Walker Legacy Center, 617 Indiana Ave.

What: Black Theater/Poetry Day part of Juneteenth Eastside Celebration 
When: Noon- 5 p.m. June 19
Where: Warren Performing Arts Center, 9500 E. 16th St.

What: Black Music Day 
When: 5:30-7:30 p.m. June 24 
Where: Orange Bridge, 701 Canal Walk

What: Art and Soul Night at the Alley 
When: 6 p.m. Aug. 5
Where: The Cabaret, 924 N. Pennsylvania St.

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