We Are Indy Arts COLLECTIVE

WE ARE” creative, free spoken, passionate, gifted, committed and making our presence
known through the arts! With the proper support, equity, network, and resources,
African-American artists will have an opportunity to have the exposure their artwork deserves!

members

(Mijiza) Saundra Holiday

Visual Artist

She is an abstract artist who currently resides in Indianapolis. From her colorful acrylic paintings on wood or canvas to her assemblage pieces, her work pays homage to her love for poetry, movement, and storytelling thus beckoning her viewers to a visual journey of messages about humanity and the Unites States experience.

Omar Rashan

Multidisciplinary Artist

He use a variety of tools when building products, designs, and brands. His array of visual art experience allows for an experimental approach to creativity.

 

Rebecca Robinson

Mixed Media Artist

Her background also includes art history, photography, graphic design, film, and creative marketing/branding.

Tony Radford

Mixed Media Artist

A focused area of my art practice is of a serious context with a diachronic message within his eye opening, opinionated, collaged statement pieces.   Much of this work is based on social, political commentary and leans toward past racial injustices which represent revolt against traditional doctrine and unmasks the desire to overlook or to forget yesteryears issues of hatred and bigotry.

Latoya Marlin

Visual Artist

My paintings are small fragments and pieces of me, vibrant bright colors, displays of love, friendship and sisterhood.  It pushes and speaks for all women to be individuals and love the skin they are in.

Gary Gee

Interdisciplinary artist

My work is an extension of me, it’s an honest visual narrative which sometimes includes a mix of raw emotions, natural talent, a formal education, with an urban edge, and strong street art ascetic.

Bruce Armstrong

Visual Artist

I’m an oil painter specializing in portraiture and the figure. My style is a mix of realism and abstract using brushes and palette knife.

Jason Jones

Photographer

I have always been fascinated with the wardrobe thru the victorian era and this visually rises to the top when you see my work. That era of wardrobe ,to me, feels dark, intricate and a bit macabre. I hope to convey these feelings through my works…with a splash of whimsical.

Lenny White

Photographer

I attended the Academy of Art College in San Francisco. In the studio I use Speedotron 1600 lighting system. During the roll film days I shot medium format cameras i.e. Bronica ERTs, Mamiya and Rollieflex twin lens. Now I’m shooting Digital Nikon.

(31 Woman) Charlotte L. Brown -Parrott

Mix Media Artist

Hello, I’m Carlotte L. Brown-Parrott, an award-winning artist, author, and activist with a passion for creating digital and mixed media art. I’m proud to share that I’ve received several prestigious awards, including three ribbons at the Indiana State Fair in July 2023 and had the privilege of co-curating my first show for the Women of Color Exhibition in September 2023. Using computers and various materials, I custom design unique and captivating pieces. Whether it’s for personal or professional purposes, I strive to create beautiful presentations that convey positive, thought-provoking, and healing messages to my community.

Our Goal

Our Goal is TO CULTIVATE OUR COMMUNITY WITH ARTISTIC UNITY BY INSPIRING, EDUCATING AND ENLIGHTENING MINDS THROUGH WORKSHOPS, LECTURES, EXHIBITS AND EVENTS. OUR PURPOSE IS TO INITIATE GROUNDBREAKING EVOLUTION WITHIN OUR CULTURE WHILE UPLIFTING AND EMPOWERING NEW CREATIVE GENERATIONS.

2024 Exhibitions

Exhibition Name Venue Date Time
Indiana Museum of Arts at Newfields
January 12 -March 3
Museum Hours
Central Library
January 31 – March 23
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Phoenix Theatre
March 1 – March 26
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WE ARE Indy Arts Black Photography Exhibition

Central Library
TBA
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Universal Drip Exhibition

Central Library
TBA
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Women of Color

Central Library
TBA
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