ARTHENTIC ARTs
PURPOSE
Arthentic Arts (ARTs) is a service-based organization dedicated to supporting underrepresented artists, with a keen focus on Black artists while providing equitable support to marginalized artists within the BIPOC and BIPOC LGBTQ communities. Open and inclusive to all working artists, we aim to expand access to the arts and provide essential resources for creative growth and career advancement.
Guided by our three pillars—Artists, Community, and Collaboration—we place artists at the center of our mission, creating opportunities for development and sustainability within the arts. Our inclusive and collaborative hub is designed to be a space where diverse voices are supported, creative exploration is encouraged, and pathways for sustainability are revealed.
INITIATIVES
Emerging Artist Development & Training
Artists Opportunities & Outreach
Creative Entrepreneurship
Creative Wellness
Support for Emerging Women Artists
Public Projects & Resources
Grants/Funding Application Support
Art Programming
Community Exhibits, Showcases, & Events
ARTISTS
Emerging Artist Development & Training advances skills set, practices, and professional practices of creatives that lack resources. Master classes and training's, resume building, professional development workshops focusing on multi-disciplinary arts including various disciplines such as painting, digital art, crafts, music, dance, literature, fashion, & more.
Artists Opportunities & Outreach are available through contracted projects, workshops, showcases, residencies, apprenticeships, teaching, and exhibit opportunities. ARTs serves as a liaison connecting artists to local opportunities and providing resources we can.
Equitable Pay conversation with artists to navigate price structures and self advocating for living wages.
BIPOC and BIPOC LGBTQ Artists will find a safe haven community and resources to help navigate the arts within an intersection.
Artist Consultation Services
Empower your creative journey with personalized guidance from ARTs. Our consultations offer strategic support to help you grow and thrive as an artist.
Get expert guidance on:
Portfolio development and presentation
Exhibition and sales opportunities
Pricing strategies and business growth
Expanding and refining your creative practice to help guide you in business acumen to sustain a career within the arts.
Complete the ARTIST SURVEY FOR 2025
Your journey matters!
STEP 1: Complete our Artist Survey to share your unique needs, goals, and experiences. Your insights help Arthentic Arts tailor resources, opportunities, and support that truly serve you. Let us know how we can best empower your creative growth! Complete this survey before your first consultation!
STEP 2: Once you've completed our survey, book your personalized artist consultation with ARTs and gain expert guidance to refine your vision, grow your creative practice, and navigate the art world with confidence. Let’s bring your artistic goals to life—schedule your consultation today! Please be sure to complete the artist survey before your first appointment, this information helps us help you!
ARTIST DEVELOPMENT
UPCOMING WORKSHOPS
COMMUNITY
Art Programming is available for community organizations, schools, charitable foundations, and businesses to host art programming, workshops, and training in the arts. Connect with ARTs for your needs.
Community Exhibits, Showcases, & Events feature local and emerging artists, offering portfolio building opportunities for creatives. These art centered events will provide access to the arts in and for underrepresented communities.
Public Art initiatives and installations offers art to underrepresented neighborhoods while contracting local emerging creatives.
Free Community Art Programming Event for Indianapolis East Side Residents hosted at 10 East Arts Hub.
COLLABORATION
Community Organizations and Local Businesses can collaborate for outreach and arts initiatives, charitable donations, events and programming, and sponsorship for all ARTs events and community programming to help serve the arts community.
Public Murals & Installations
Exhibits & Showcases
Programming/ Events
Grants/Funding
Outreach & Initiatives
Sponsorship
Donations
Venue Hosting (events/showcases)