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The Regional Arts Council (RAC) Member Grant Program is intended to provide funding to active members of the - [Arts United announces 2026 Taste of the Arts Festival](/arts-united-announces-2026-taste-of-the-arts-festival/) - The Taste of the Arts Festival will return to Downtown Fort Wayne on Saturday, August 29, 2026, from 11 am to 5 pm. The festival, presented by Arts United and title sponsor 3Rivers Federal Credit Union, celebrates the rich diversity of arts and culture in Northeast Indiana through live indoor and outdoor performances, kids STEAM-based - [2026 Arts United Award recipients announced](/2026-arts-united-award-recipients-announced/) - Arts United celebrated the 2026 Arts United Awards tonight in a ceremony at Parkview Physicians Group ArtsLab, downtown at Arts Campus Fort Wayne. The recipients of the 2026 Arts United Awards are outstanding people, organizations, and projects making significant contributions to communities in Northeast Indiana through arts and culture. Outstanding Volunteer Susan Keefer Susan - [Arts United celebrates reopening of the Arts United Center](/arts-united-celebrates-reopening-of-the-arts-united-center/) - Arts United of Greater Fort Wayne commemorated the reopening of the Arts United Center today with an official ribbon-cutting ceremony. President & CEO of Arts United Dan Ross, Arts United Board Chair Dave Haist, City of Fort Wayne Deputy Mayor Karl Bandemer, President of MKM architecture + design and lead architect on the project, - [Arts United announces 2026 Arts United Award Nominees](/arts-united-announces-2026-arts-united-award-nominees/) - The Arts United Awards is Northeast Indiana’s annual celebration of the people, organizations, and projects that make significant contributions through arts and culture to communities throughout our 12-county region. The 2026 nominees are: Michael Banks Christopher Catalogna Fort Wayne Trails’ Accessible Map Elaine Gerken Ghost Army: The Combat Con Artists of World War II - [Nominations Open For 2026 Arts United Awards](/nominations-open-for-2026-arts-united-awards/) - Arts United announced today that nominations are open for the 2026 Arts United Awards. The Arts United Awards is northeast Indiana’s premier celebration of the people, organizations, and projects that significantly contribute to our region through arts and culture. The 2026 Arts United Awards will accept nominations for the following categories: Distinguished Artist Emerging Artist - [Taste of the Arts Festival 2025 announces schedule of events](/taste-of-the-arts-festival-2025-announces-schedule-of-events/) - Arts United hosts the 17th annual Taste of the Arts Festival, presented by 3Rivers Credit Union, on Saturday, August 23, 2025 at Arts Campus Fort Wayne at the 300 block of East Main Street. This free festival celebrates the rich diversity of arts and culture in northeast Indiana. The 2025 festival comprises a variety of - [Arts United announces 2025 Regional Arts Council Capacity Grant recipients](/arts-united-announces-2025-regional-arts-council-capacity-grant-recipients/) - Arts United announced the recipients of the 2025 Regional Arts Council Capacity Grants. The Regional Arts Council is a collaborative council created by Arts United to serve members by connecting, developing, and advocating for arts and culture organizations in Northeast Indiana. The Capacity Grant Program provides funding to members of the Regional Arts Council for - [Arts United and NIPSCO announce 2025 Southeast Arts Projects grant recipients](/arts-united-and-nipsco-announce-2025-southeast-arts-projects-grant-recipients/) - Arts United and NIPSCO announced the 2025 recipients of the Community Connections: Southeast Arts Project Grants program. This program, energized by Northern Indiana Public Service Company LLC (NIPSCO) and the NiSource Charitable Foundation and administered by Arts United of Greater Fort Wayne, is designed to bring together residents in Southeast Fort Wayne through unique artistic - [Arts United meets capital campaign goal and announces reopening of the Arts United Center](/arts-united-meets-capital-campaign-goal-and-announces-reopening-of-the-arts-united-center/) - Arts United of Greater Fort Wayne announced today that the capital campaign goal for the Arts United Center expansion and modernization has been met. In October 2023, Arts United announced a fundraising goal of $40 million to complete the project. Thanks to the generous support of the community, Arts United exceeded that goal by raising - [Arts United announces 2025 recipients for Mayor’s Arts Award and Lifetime Achievement Award](/arts-united-announces-2025-recipients-for-mayors-arts-award-and-lifetime-achievement-award/) - Arts United announced today the 2025 Mayor’s Arts Award and Lifetime Achievement Award recipients. Recipients of the Mayor’s Arts Award are individuals, organizations, and projects that have greatly impacted arts and culture in the city of Fort Wayne; recipients of the Lifetime Achievement Award are individuals or organizations who have made significant cultural achievements over - [2025 Arts United Award nominees announced](/2025-arts-united-award-nominees-announced/) - Arts United announced the 2025 Arts United Award nominees today. The Arts United Awards, sponsored this year by SYM Financial Advisors, is Northeast Indiana’s annual celebration of the people, organizations, and projects that make significant contributions through arts and culture to communities throughout our 12-county region. The 2025 nominees are: A Creative Life – - [Arts United Center added to National Register of Historic Places](/arts-united-center-added-to-national-register-of-historic-places/) - The National Park Service (NPS) formally listed the Arts United Center on the National Register of Historic Places with National Significance. Authorized by the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, the National Register of Historic Places is the official list of the Nation’s historic places worthy of preservation and part of a national program - [FALL 2024 AMPLIFY ART CYCLE BEGINS PROJECT FUNDRAISING](/fall-2024-amplify-art-cycle-begins-project-fundraising/) - Arts United announced today the projects selected for the 2024 cycle of Amplify Art, a crowdfunding campaign platform designed to support arts and culture projects in Northeast Indiana. Sponsored by PNC Bank, Amplify Art relies on support from the community through social media advocacy and small contributions from a large number of donors. The - [Nominations are open for the 2025 Arts United Awards](/nominations-are-open-for-the-2025-arts-united-awards/) - Arts United announced today that nominations are open for the 2025 Arts United Awards. The Arts United Awards is Northeast Indiana’s premier celebration of the people, organizations, and projects that significantly contribute to our region through arts and culture. This year’s awards are sponsored by SYM Financial Advisors. The 2025 Arts United Awards will - [Applications open for Fall 2024 Amplify Art cycle](/applications-open-for-fall-2024-amplify-art-cycle/) - Arts United will host a fall cycle of Amplify Art, a crowdfunding program that builds community support for and raises awareness of creative projects happening in Northeast Indiana. Amplify Art is made possible with support from PNC Bank. Amplify Art is a competitive grant program. Due to available grant funding, a maximum of five - [Taste of the Arts 2024 Festival Schedule of Events](/taste-of-the-arts-2024-festival-schedule-of-events/) - United hosts the 16th annual Taste of the Arts Festival, presented by 3Rivers Credit Union, on Saturday, August 24, 2024 beginning at 11 am at Arts Campus Fort Wayne. This free festival celebrates the rich diversity of arts and culture in Northeast Indiana. The 2024 festival comprises four block parties of arts and culture programming. - [Arts United breaks ground on expansion and modernization project](/arts-united-breaks-ground-on-expansion-and-modernization-project/) - Arts United of Greater Fort Wayne hosted a groundbreaking ceremony today, commencing the expansion and modernization of the Arts United Center. “This groundbreaking marks a milestone not only for Arts Campus Fort Wayne, Fort Wayne’s state and city-recognized cultural district, but for our whole community,” said Dan Ross, President and CEO of Arts United. “The - [Taste of the Arts announces accessibility information for 2024 festival](/taste-of-the-arts-announces-accessibility-information-for-2024-festival/) - Arts United announced accessibility information for the 2024 Taste of the Arts Festival. Sponsored by AWS Foundation, this addition will help Arts United to ensure that the Taste of the Arts Festival is an inclusive, diverse, equitable, and accessible experience for festival participants and community members. A quiet zone will be located inside Fort Wayne - [HeART of the City and Plein Air join Taste 2024](/heart-of-the-city-and-plein-air-join-taste-2024/) - Taste of the Arts, presented by Arts United and 3Rivers Credit Union, announced today the return of the art market and plein air event at the 2024 festival. This year, Fort Wayne HeART of the City will host the art market, and the Northern Indiana Plein Air Artists Association will host the plein air event. - [Arts United Center commemorates 50 years of our community's theatre with open house](/arts-united-center-commemorates-50-years-of-our-communitys-theatre-with-open-house/) - (Fort Wayne, IN) September 7, 2023 – Arts United of Greater Fort Wayne will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Louis I. Kahn-designed Arts United Center with a public open house style event, presented by Ruoff Mortgage, on October 8 from 1 – 5 PM. The 50th Anniversary Celebration is free and open to the - [Spring 2024 Amplify Art project totals announced](/spring-2024-amplify-art-project-totals-announced/) - Arts United announced the total funds raised for each of the selected projects for the Spring 2024 cycle of Amplify Art, a crowdfunding campaign platform designed to support arts and culture projects in Northeast Indiana. Sponsored by PNC Bank, Amplify Art relies on support from the community through social media advocacy and small contributions from - [Arts United and NIPSCO announce 2024 Southeast Arts Project Grant recipients](/arts-united-and-nipsco-announce-2024-southeast-arts-project-grant-recipients/) - Arts United and NIPSCO announced the 2024 recipients of the Community Connections: Southeast Arts Project Grants program. This program, administered by Arts United of Greater Fort Wayne and energized by NIPSCO and the NiSource Charitable Foundation, is designed to bring together residents in Southeast Fort Wayne through unique artistic experiences that enhance a sense of - [Arts United announces 2024 Regional Arts Council Capacity Grant recipients](/arts-united-announces-2024-regional-arts-council-capacity-grant-recipients/) - Arts United announced the recipients of the 2024 Regional Arts Council Capacity Grants. The Regional Arts Council is a collaborative council created by Arts United to serve members by connecting, developing, and advocating for arts and culture organizations in Northeast Indiana. The Capacity Grant Program provides funding to members of the Regional Arts Council for - [ArtsTix Box Office to relocate to Auer Center](/artstix-box-office-to-relocate-to-auer-center/) - The ArtsTix Community Box Office, operated by Arts United in partnership with local arts organizations for ticketed events, will temporarily relocate its physical location from the Arts United Center. ArtsTix will be in the Auer Center for Arts & Culture (300 E. Main St) as of June 5, 2024. The relocation is in preparation for - [Taste of the Arts Festival returns August 24, 2024](/taste-of-the-arts-festival-returns-august-24-2024/) - The Taste of the Arts Festival will return to Downtown Fort Wayne on Saturday, August 24, 2024, from 11 am to 6 pm. The festival, presented by Arts United and title sponsor 3Rivers Credit Union, celebrates the rich diversity of arts and culture in Northeast Indiana through live performances, kids activities, visual art, and food - [Arts United announces the 2024 Amplify Art cycle participants](/arts-united-announces-the-2024-amplify-art-cycle-participants/) - Arts United announced today the projects selected for the 2024 cycle of Amplify Art, a crowdfunding campaign platform designed to support arts and culture projects in Northeast Indiana. Sponsored by PNC Bank, Amplify Art relies on support from the community through social media advocacy and small contributions from a large number of donors. “PNC’s - [2024 Arts United Award recipients announced](/2024-arts-united-award-recipients-announced/) - Arts United announces the recipients of the 2024 Arts United Awards in celebration of the outstanding people, organizations, and projects who are making significant contributions to communities in Northeast Indiana through arts and culture. The awards were presented in a ceremony, presented by Frosty Pictures, on March 20 at the Arts United Center. Distinguished - [Arts United announces 2024 Mayor's Arts Award recipient](/arts-united-announces-2024-mayors-arts-award-recipient/) - Arts United announced today the 2024 Mayor’s Arts Award recipient. Recipients of the Mayor’s Arts Award are individuals, organizations, and projects that have greatly impacted arts and culture in the city of Fort Wayne. This year’s recipient is Clean Drains Fort Wayne: Be River SmART. Friends of the Rivers and Fort Wayne City - [Arts United announces 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award recipient](/arts-united-announces-2024-lifetime-achievement-award-recipient/) - Arts United announces the recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award for the 2024 Arts United Awards. The Lifetime Achievement Award is granted to individuals who have continued to make significant contributions through arts and culture throughout their career or lifetime. The 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award is being bestowed posthumously to Jody Hemphill Smith. - [City of Fort Wayne allocates $10 million in New Markets Tax Credits for the Arts United Center project](/city-of-fort-wayne-allocates-10-million-in-new-markets-tax-credits-for-the-arts-united-center-project/) - The City of Fort Wayne New Markets Revitalization Fund, LLC (FWNMRF) will allocate $10 million in New Markets Tax Credits (NMTC) to Arts United of Greater Fort Wayne to support the expansion and modernization of the Arts United Center. These tax credits significantly impact the Arts United Center’s ability to continue serving Northeast Indiana as - [Arts United announces the 2024 Arts United Award nominees](/arts-united-announces-the-2024-arts-united-award-nominees/) - Arts United announced today the 2024 Arts United Award nominees. The Arts United Awards presentation is Northeast Indiana’s annual celebration of the people, organizations, and projects that make significant contributions through arts and culture to communities throughout our 12 county region. The 2024 nominees are: 2023 Spring Concert (50 Years of Growing Through - [Arts United announces community giving phase of capital campaign](/arts-united-announces-community-giving-phase-of-capital-campaign/) - Arts United of Greater Fort Wayne announced the public community giving phase of A Soaring Vision, a capital campaign to expand and modernize the Arts United Center. Private donors and public funding supported the majority of this $40 million capital campaign. Arts United now invites the community to help raise the remaining $2.5 million to - [Arts United announces Taste of the Arts Festival 2023 special events](/arts-united-announces-taste-of-the-arts-festival-2023-special-events/) - Arts United and presenting sponsor 3Rivers Credit Union host the 15th annual Taste of the Arts festival Saturday, August 26, 2023, from 11 am to 6 pm at Arts Campus Fort Wayne, The Landing, and Promenade Park. This free festival celebrates the rich diversity of arts and culture in Northeast Indiana. Proceeds from donations, sponsorships, - [Arts United announces the Southeast Arts Project Grant recipients](/arts-united-announces-the-southeast-arts-project-grant-recipients/) - Arts United announced today the Community Connections: Southeast Arts Project Grants program recipients. This program, administered by Arts United of Greater Fort Wayne and energized by NIPSCO and the NiSource Charitable Foundation, is intended to bring together residents in Southeast Fort Wayne to enhance a sense of pride and community through unique artistic experiences. Grants - [Arts United announces new grant program focused on Southeast arts](/arts-united-announces-new-grant-program-focused-on-southeast-arts/) - Arts United announced today a new grant program focused on arts experiences in Southeast Fort Wayne. Community Connections: Southeast Arts Project Grants is a grant program administered by Arts United of Greater Fort Wayne and energized by NIPSCO and the NiSource Charitable Foundation. These grants are intended to bring together residents in Southeast Fort Wayne - [Taste of the Arts Festival returns downtown in 2023](/taste-of-the-arts-festival-returns-downtown-in-2023/) - The Taste of the Arts Festival will return to Downtown Fort Wayne on Saturday, August 26, 2023 from 11 am to 6 pm. The festival, presented by Arts United and title sponsor 3Rivers Credit Union, celebrates the rich diversity of arts and culture in Northeast Indiana through live performances, kids activities, visual art, and food - [2023 Arts United Award recipients announced](/2023-arts-united-award-recipients-announced/) - Arts United announces the recipients of the 2023 Arts United Awards in celebration of the outstanding people, organizations, and projects who are making significant contributions to communities in Northeast Indiana through arts and culture. The awards were presented on March 1, featuring four Arts United Awards, the Margaret Ann Keegan Award for Arts Education, two - [2023 Arts United Awards nominees announced](/2023-arts-united-awards-nominees-announced/) - The Arts United Awards celebrate Northeast Indiana’s people, organizations, and businesses that make significant contributions through arts and culture to communities throughout the 12-county region of Northeast Indiana that includes Adams, Allen, DeKalb, Huntington, Kosciusko, LaGrange, Miami, Noble, Steuben, Wabash, Wells, and Whitley counties. The 2023 Arts United Award nominees are: Adrian Mann Alix Watson - [Arts United appoints Dan Ross as new President and CEO](/arts-united-appoints-dan-ross-as-new-president-and-ceo/) - Arts United announced today that Dan Ross has been appointed as the new President and CEO of the organization. An experienced arts business leader, Ross will succeed Susan Mendenhall and assume responsibilities in late January 2023. “Susan Mendenhall leaves the organization in an incredibly strong position and well positioned for the future,” said John Rogers, - [Northeast Indiana Regional Development Authority approves Arts United Center renovation as $6 million READI project request](/northeast-indiana-regional-development-authority-approves-arts-united-center-renovation-as-6-million-readi-project-request/) - The Northeast Indiana Regional Development Authority (RDA) locally approved a request for $6 million from the Regional Economic Acceleration and Development Initiative (READI) program to advance Arts Campus Fort Wayne by modernizing and expanding the Arts United Center. The project will enhance the accessibility and functionality of the Arts United Center on behalf of local - [Arts United announces Amplify Art Cycle 2022 projects](/arts-united-announces-amplify-art-cycle-2022-projects/) - Arts United announced today the projects selected for the 2022 cycle of Amplify Art, a crowdfunding campaign platform designed to support arts and culture projects in Northeast Indiana. Sponsored by PNC Bank, Amplify Art relies on support from the community through social media advocacy and small contributions from a large number of donors. The - [Nominations Open for the 2023 Arts United Awards](/nominations-open-for-the-2023-arts-united-awards/) - Arts United announced today that nominations are open for the 2022 Arts United Awards. The Arts United Awards is Northeast Indiana’s premier celebration of the people, organizations, and businesses that make significant contributions through arts and culture to communities throughout our region. In 2022, Arts United shifted away from specific award categories in order - [Taste a la cARTe returns for 2022 Taste of the Arts Festival](/taste-a-la-carte-returns-for-2022-taste-of-the-arts-festival/) - Dine in with local restaurants from August 21 – 30, 2022 for Taste à la cARTe, a culinary event of the Taste of the Arts Festival. This addition to the festival, new in 2021, encourages patrons to explore the culinary arts of Fort Wayne at brick-and-mortar locations. Participating Restaurants are: Arbor at the Bradley - [Accessibility information for Taste of the Arts 2022 announced](/accessibility-information-for-taste-of-the-arts-2022-announced/) - Arts United announced the details for increased accessibility at the Taste of the Arts Festival 2022. Sponsored by AWS Foundation, this addition will help Arts United to ensure that the Taste of the Arts Festival is an inclusive, diverse, equitable, and accessible experience for festival participants and community members. The quiet zone will be - [Taste of the Arts Festival 2022 schedule of events](/taste-of-the-arts-festival-2022-schedule-of-events/) - Arts United hosts the 14th annual Taste of the Arts Festival, presented by 3Rivers Credit Union, on Saturday, August 27, 2022 from 11am to 6pm at Arts Campus Fort Wayne, The Landing, and Promenade Park. This free festival celebrates the rich diversity of arts and culture in Northeast Indiana. Proceeds from donations, sponsorships, and vendor - [AWS Foundation to support accessibility at Taste of the Arts 2022](/aws-foundation-to-support-accessibility-at-taste-of-the-arts-2022/) - AWS Foundation will support increased accessibility at this year’s Taste of the Arts Festival, presented by 3Rivers Credit Union. Funding will help Arts United to ensure that the Taste of the Arts Festival is an inclusive, diverse, equitable, and accessible experience for festival participants and community members. “Taste of the Arts celebrates the creativity - [PNC Bank renews support for Amplify Art grant program](/pnc-bank-renews-support-for-amplify-art-grant-program/) - PNC Bank will sponsor the 2022 Fall Cycle of Amplify Art, a crowdfunding-based grant program designed to support arts and culture projects in Northeast Indiana. - [Taste of the Arts returns to Downtown Fort Wayne in 2022 with title sponsor 3Rivers Credit Union](/taste-of-the-arts-2022-announced/) - The Taste of the Arts Festival will return to Downtown Fort Wayne on Saturday, August 27, 2022. The festival, presented by Arts United, celebrates the rich diversity of arts and culture in Northeast Indiana through live performances, kids activities, visual art, and food from local restaurants. This year, the festival footprint will include Arts Campus - [Arts United announces final distribution of the Arts & Culture Nonprofit Resilience Fund and launch of the new Regional Arts Council Capacity Grant Program](/arts-united-announces-final-distribution-of-the-arts-culture-nonprofit-resilience-fund-and-launch-of-the-new-regional-arts-council-capacity-grant-program/) - FORT WAYNE, INDIANA, MARCH 2, 2022 – Arts United announced the final distribution of the Arts & Culture Nonprofit Resilience Fund with $250,000 of Recovery Grants distributed to 15 nonprofit arts and culture organizations. The final round of funding was made possible by a grant from the English-Bonter-Mitchell Foundation at PNC Bank to support the - [Arts United announces Fall 2021 Amplify Art cycle results](/arts-united-announces-fall-2021-amplify-art-cycle-results/) - Arts United announced the total funds raised for each of the selected projects for the Fall 2021 cycle of Amplify Art, a crowdfunding campaign platform designed to support arts and culture projects in Northeast Indiana. - [Arts United to receive $10,000 grant from National Endowment for the Arts to support Allen County Folklife Study](/arts-united-to-receive-10000-grant-from-national-endowment-for-the-arts-to-support-allen-county-folklife-study/) - Fort Wayne, IN January 11, 2022 – Arts United has been approved for a $10,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Arts to support the Allen County Folklife Study. In partnership with Traditional Arts Indiana, Arts United will lead this study of Allen County’s community cultures’ traditional dance and related art forms. This project - [2022 Arts United Awards recipients and televised broadcast announced](/2022-arts-united-awards-recipients-and-televised-broadcast-announced/) - The 2022 Arts United Awards is sponsored by Ruoff Mortgage and in partnership with Fort Wayne's NBC, celebrating Northeast Indiana's arts and culture contributors. - [Arts United and elected leaders advocate for public-private partnership](/arts-united-and-elected-leaders-advocate-for-public-private-partnership/) - Fort Wayne, IN (December 9, 2021)—Leaders from Arts United and several Northeast Indiana arts organizations were joined by elected officials and business leaders at an event Thursday morning to provide an exclusive look at how community support and investment Arts United is seeking will modernize and expand the Arts United Center, as well as positively - [2022 Arts United Awards nominees announced](/2022-arts-united-awards-nominees-announced/) - The 2020 Arts United Awards, presented by Ruoff Mortgage, is Northeast Indiana’s premier celebration of the people, organizations, and businesses that make significant contributions through arts and culture to communities throughout the 12-county region of Northeast Indiana that includes Adams, Allen, DeKalb, Huntington, Kosciusko, LaGrange, Miami, Noble, Steuben, Wabash, Wells, and Whitley counties. The 2022 - [Arts United announces Fall 2021 Amplify Art cycle projects](/arts-united-announces-fall-2021-amplify-art-cycle-projects/) - Sponsored by PNC, Amplify Art is a crowdfunding campaign designed to support arts and culture projects in Northeast Indiana. - [Nominations Open for the 2022 Arts United Awards](/nominations-open-for-the-2022-arts-united-awards/) - FORT WAYNE, IN (September 9, 2021) – Arts United announced today that nominations are open for the 2022 Arts United Awards. Presented this year by Ruoff Mortgage, the Arts United Awards is Northeast Indiana’s premier celebration of the people, organizations, and businesses that make significant contributions through arts and culture to communities throughout our region. - [Arts United, Fort Wayne Ballet, and Fort Wayne Philharmonic team up to present “Go Live: Spotlight on the Arts"](/arts-united-fort-wayne-ballet-and-fort-wayne-philharmonic-team-up-to-present-go-live-spotlight-on-the-arts/) - FREE OUTDOOR CONCERT ON SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 DOWNTOWN AT FREIMANN SQUARE ALSO CELEBRATES STATE-WIDE DESIGNATION OF ARTS CAMPUS FORT WAYNE AS CULTURAL DISTRICT Fort Wayne, IN (September 8, 2021) — Arts United, Fort Wayne Ballet, and the Fort Wayne Philharmonic announced today a brand-new outdoor concert collaboration designed to put a spotlight on the arts - [Arts United announces Taste of the Arts Festival events schedule](/taste-2021-schedule/) - Taste of the Arts Festival 2021 is August 28, 2021. See the schedule of arts and culture events and activities. - [Arts United to expand Taste of the Arts to connect Arts Campus Fort Wayne, The Landing, and Promenade Park](/arts-united-to-expand-taste-of-the-arts-to-connect-arts-campus-fort-wayne-the-landing-and-promenade-park/) - Annual arts and culture festival will highlight Downtown Fort Wayne and provide food, art, music, and more to the community. - [Arts Campus Fort Wayne receives statewide recognition as cultural district](/arts-campus-fort-wayne-receives-statewide-recognition-as-cultural-district/) - On Friday, June 25, 2021, the Indiana Arts Commission designated Arts Campus Fort Wayne as a Statewide Cultural District during its Quarterly Business Meeting. Coordinated by Arts United of Greater Fort Wayne, Arts Campus Fort Wayne includes seven venues and 17 presenting and resident arts and cultural organizations. Arts Campus Fort Wayne is the first - [Fort Wayne Philharmonic and First Presbyterian Theater partner with ArtsTix Community Box Office](/fort-wayne-philharmonic-and-first-presbyterian-theater-partner-with-artstix-community-box-office/) - FORT WAYNE, IN (July 13, 2021)– Arts United announced that Fort Wayne Philharmonic, Northeast Indiana’s largest professional orchestra, and First Presbyterian Theater, a community theater extension of First Presbyterian , have joined the ArtsTix Community Box Office. From today forward, the ArtsTix Community Box Office will provide Philharmonic and First Presbyterian Theater patrons one-stop shopping - [Arts Campus Fort Wayne designated as cultural district by City Council](/arts-campus-fort-wayne-designated-as-cultural-district-by-city-council/) - Fort Wayne City Council unanimously approved the designation of Arts Campus Fort Wayne as a cultural district. - [Taste of the Arts returns to Downtown Fort Wayne in 2021 with title sponsor 3Rivers Credit Union](/taste-of-the-arts-returns-to-downtown-fort-wayne-in-2021-with-title-sponsor-3rivers-credit-union/) - FORT WAYNE, IN – The Taste of the Arts Festival will return to Downtown Fort Wayne on Saturday, August 28, 2021. The festival celebrates the rich diversity of arts and culture in Northeast Indiana through live performances, kids activities, visual art, and food from local restaurants. This year, the festival footprint will expand beyond Arts - [An Open Letter to the Northeast Indiana Delegation during Arts Advocacy Week](/an-open-letter-to-the-northeast-indiana-delegation-during-arts-advocacy-week/) - Published at The Journal Gazette Arts Advocacy Week is March 1-5, 2021 at the Statehouse. We are taking this opportunity to co-author this open letter to let Northeast Indiana’s state Senators and Representatives know that representatives of Indiana Arts Advocates are asking them to maintain funding for the Indiana Arts Commission at $4 million in - [Arts United Sharing Arts and Culture Stories of Resilience](/arts-united-sharing-arts-and-culture-stories-of-resilience/) - Arts United shares “Stories of Resilience,” a multimedia awareness campaign focused on the adaptivity and resilience of arts and culture nonprofits in the wake of COVID-19 - [Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne and Arts United announce second round of Fort Wayne Artist Relief Fund](/community-foundation-of-greater-fort-wayne-and-arts-united-announce-second-round-of-fort-wayne-artist-relief-fund/) - FORT WAYNE, IN – The Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne and Arts United of Greater Fort Wayne announce the second round of the Artist Relief Fund to continue helping individual artists who have lost work and income due to COVID-19. Eligible individuals include self-employed artists of all disciplines, artists contracted by or formerly contracted - [Arts United distributes next round of Resilience Fund grants to 18 arts and culture nonprofits](/arts-united-distributes-next-round-of-resilience-fund-grants-to-18-arts-and-culture-nonprofits/) - FORT WAYNE, IN – Arts United announced the next round of grants from the Arts & Culture Nonprofit Resilience Fund, totaling $600,000 to support 18 Allen County based arts and cultural nonprofits. The Arts & Culture Nonprofit Resilience Fund was created to ensure a vibrant future for the community by supporting arts and culture nonprofits - [Arts United announces 2021 Arts United Award Recipients](/arts-united-announces-2021-arts-united-award-recipients/) - Thease recipients made significant contributions through arts and culture, modeling inclusivity and resilience. - [Arts United announces 2021 Mayor's Arts Award and Lifetime Achievement Award Recipients](/arts-united-announces-2021-mayors-arts-award-and-lifetime-achievement-award-recipients/) - This year's recipients are Art This Way and David Meyer. - [Arts United Partners with United Front for Diversity and Inclusion](/arts-united-partners-with-united-front-for-diversity-and-inclusion/) - This partnership will engage leaders of more than 50 arts and culture nonprofits and programs to develop and action plan for inclusion, diversity, equity, and access in the arts. - [Arts United unveils adapted format for 2021 Arts United Awards](/arts-united-unveils-adapted-format-for-2021-arts-united-awards/) - Arts United adapts its 2021 Arts United Awards to that recognizes individuals, teams and organizations from the regional arts and culture community during 2020. - [Arts United announces nearly $1.6M in initial Arts and Culture Nonprofit Resilience Fund grants](/arts-united-announces-nearly-1-6m-in-initial-arts-and-culture-nonprofit-resilience-fund-grants/) - Grants totaling more than $1.58 million were distributed to 18 nonprofit arts and culture organizations as part of the Arts and Culture Nonprofit Resilience Fund. - [Arts United announces Arts & Culture Resilience Fund](/arts-united-announces-arts-culture-resilience-fund/) - Arts United announces the launch of the Arts & Culture Nonprofit Resilience Fund, with a purpose to invest in a vibrant future for our community by supporting anchor arts and culture nonprofits as they reopen and reimagine their programs in a world informed by the realities of COVID-19. - [Nominations Open for the 2021 Arts United Awards](/nominations-open-for-the-2021-arts-united-awards/) - Nominations for the 2021 Arts United Awards are due October 16, 2020. - [Taste of the Arts to be Online Celebration of the Arts in 2020](/taste-of-the-arts-to-be-online-celebration-of-the-arts-in-2020/) - Arts United will host the Taste of the Arts festival on Saturday, August 29, 2020 in an all-online celebration of arts and culture in the community. - [ARTS UNITED ANNOUNCES 2020 AWARD RECIPIENTS](/arts-united-announces-2020-award-recipients/) - Arts United announces the recipients of the 2020 Arts United Awards in celebration of outstanding people and organizations. - [Announcing THE FORT WAYNE ARTIST RELIEF FUND](/fort-wayne-artist-relief-fund/) - The Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne and Arts United of Greater Fort Wayne have announced an Artist Relief Fund to help individual artists who have lost work and income due to COVID-19. - [Support local arts and culture organizations.](/support-local-arts-culture-organizations/) - They are doing their part to support you! See how you can help arts and culture organizations in Fort Wayne and northeast Indiana through this challenging time. - [Make It Your Own Mural Fest 2020](/make-it-your-own-mural-fest-2020/) - Arts United and the Northeast Indiana Regional Partnership team up to ask for community support through a crowdfunding campaign to benefit the Make It Your Own Mural Fest. ## Pages - [Home](/) - Arts United advances the creative sector by mobilizing resources to elevate our community’s quality of life. See how we support arts and culture in Northeast Indiana. - [Visual Art](/taste/visual-art/) - Apply to be an Art Market Vendor! Applications are now open for Art Market Vendors for the 2026 festival. Apply to be an Art Market Vendor HeART of the City at Taste HeART of the City at Taste will take place at the festival this year, featuring handmade wares and visual art by creatives from - [Food and Drink](/taste/tastings/) - See the featured food and drink vendors at Taste of the Arts Festival. - [Find Jobs & Internships](/get-involved/jobs/) - Arts United elevates our vibrant community by sharing job opportunities for local arts and cultural organizations. Find open positions here! - [Performances](/taste/performances/) - Check out the stage schedule of performances by local musicians, dancers, actors, poets, and comics at the Taste of the Arts Festival! - [NIPSCO & NiSource Charitable Foundation STEAM Park](/taste/steam-park/) - NIPSCO STEAM Park includes STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics) kids activities and a performance stage. Learn more! - [Sponsors](/taste/sponsors/) - Arts United thanks our generous sponsors for supporting the Taste of the Arts Festival! - [Grants](/resources/grants/) - Helping arts and cultural organizations develop their crafts is part of Arts United’s mission. Find Indiana arts grants for individuals and organizations. - [Strategic Planning Survey](/strategic-planning-survey/) - Arts United is currently in a strategic planning process as we enter the next chapter of the organization. Since the reopening of the expanded and modernized Arts United Center and the conclusion of the capital campaign A Soaring Vision, Arts United is shifting focus to other initiatives. In this process, Arts United staff and board - [Regional Arts Council](/resources/rac/) - The Regional Arts Council is a network of arts and culture nonprofit administrators who work together to build the vibrancy of Fort Wayne and Northeast Indiana. - [Taste of the Arts](/taste/) - Taste of the Arts Festival celebrates arts and culture in Northeast Indiana. Enjoy music, dance, theatre, visual art, kids' activities, food, and more! - [Volunteer](/taste/volunteer/) - Support the work of the Taste of the Arts Festival by volunteering! - [Technical Theatre Workshop](/65897-2/) - Learn about technical theatre with industry experts! Register for free for Arts United’s Technical Theatre Workshop. June 27, 2026 12 pm – 3:30 pm Arts United Center (303 E. Main St., Fort Wayne, IN 46802) Register Workshop Sessions Rigging: How to Know When It Is Right Instructor: Tyler Delong, Managing Partner of Delong Rigging Solutions - [Grant Guidelines & Resources](/resources/grants/guidelines/) - Find guidelines, application information, and resources for all Arts United grants here. - [Social Media and Marketing Toolkit](/taste/toolkit/) - Spread the word about your participation in the 2026 Taste of the Arts Festival with our Social Media Toolkit! With these resources, samples, and tips, you can effortlessly reach your ideal audience and share updates throughout the event. Festival Information Date: Saturday, August 29, 2026 Time: Starting at 11 am Location: Arts Campus Fort Wayne - [Taste of the Arts](/initiatives/taste-of-the-arts/) - Taste of the Arts celebrates the rich diversity of arts and cultural experiences in Northeast Indiana. This Fort Wayne arts festival is a free annual event. - [About](/taste/about/) - Taste of the Arts Festival celebrates the rich diversity of arts and culture in Northeast Indiana. Enjoy local art, performances, music, food, and more. - [FAQ](/taste/faq/) - Taste of the Arts Festival celebrates our community's rich diversity of arts and cultural experiences. It is open to all, providing access to art without cost. - [Arts United Awards](/advocacy/awards/) - The Arts United Awards are a celebration of the people, organizations, and businesses that make significant contributions through local arts and culture. - [ArtsTix Community Box Office](/initiatives/artstix-community-box-office/) - The ArtsTix Community Box Office is your one-stop shop for event tickets to the Fort Wayne Civic Theatre, Fort Wayne Youtheatre, Fort Wayne Ballet and more! - [test](/test/) - First Name *Email Address *Phone NumberMessage0 / 180Submit - [Research & Studies](/advocacy/research/) - We commissioned the Community Research Institute at IPFW to conduct a review of the Creative Economy for the state of Indiana. See what we learned here. - [Who We Are](/about/who-we-are/) - Arts United of Greater Fort Wayne exists to bring collective focus and support to the creative sector to elevate our community’s quality of life. - [Ways to Give](/ways-to-give/support/) - Wondering how to support the arts in Northeast Indiana? Learn how your gift can support the momentum of more than 70 arts and culture organizations. - [Public Art Program](/initiatives/public-art-program/) - The public art program aims to enliven and enhance the city of Fort Wayne through the promotion and integration of artworks into the public realm. - [Resources for Organizations](/resources/resources-for-organizations/) - Arts United supports more than 70 arts and culture nonprofits and programs across Northeast Indiana each year. Find resources for your organization here. - [Volunteer](/get-involved/volunteer/) - Want to get involved in the arts? Volunteer in Northeast Indiana to support arts and cultural activities. - [Give Now](/ways-to-give/give-now/) - By supporting Arts United, you’re helping make arts and culture present every day, everywhere, for everyone in northeast Indiana. If you would like to Sponsor A Seat in our newly expanded and modernized Arts United Center Theatre, visit the Sponsor A Seat giving page. If you have questions about your gift, or about Arts United, - [2025 Map](/taste/map/) - [Rent Space](/rent-spaces/) - Host Your Event at Arts Campus Make your event an experience. Whether you’re hosting a meeting, producing a stage show, or celebrating a life milestone, our venues have the flexibility and amenities to make your event stand out. Inquire About Spaces Arts United Center Impress your guests in the unique setting of the Arts United - [Rent Spaces_](/rent-spaces-old/) - Looking for a wedding, reception or event venue in downtown Fort Wayne? Impress your guests in the unique Arts United Center or the sleek, minimal ArtsLab. - [Newsletter Generator](/newsletter-generator/) - [Indiana Arts Commission Grant Programs](/resources/grants/indiana-arts-commission/) - Arts United administers Indiana Arts Commission Grants in eleven counties. Learn more about the types of grants available and apply today. - [Sign-Up for Arts United Emails](/sign-up/) - Arts United shares the latest news and events about arts and culture in our community. Choose what details you want us to share with you! Our Arts United Updates list includes our quarterly newsletter and our work to serve our mission. The Arts & Culture Forecast highlights upcoming arts and culture events and activities in Northeast - [Accessibility Policy](/accessibility-policy/) - It is the policy of Arts United of Greater Fort Wayne to make proactive efforts to ensure that our website has accessible features for people with disabilities. - [Accessibility](/taste/accessibility/) - SPONSORED BY This year’s Taste of the Arts Festival offers the following accessibility accommodations: Quiet Zone Two quiet zones will be available for those feeling overstimulated to take a break at the festival. Locations: Fort Wayne Museum of Art in the Overlook Room Auer Center for Arts & Culture in Artlink’s Classroom Free sensory kits that - [The History Center](/taste/history-center/) - The History Center is home to the Allen County-Fort Wayne Historical Society collection. Visit The History Center during museum hours to explore our heritage! - [Festival Parking](/taste/festival-parking/) - Due to the nature of the festival, parking at Arts Campus Fort Wayne is limited to accessible parking at the St. Joseph Township parking lot off of Superior Street and in the Auer Center parking lot on Lafayette Street. No parking is available behind Fort Wayne Museum of Art due to construction for the - [Art Market | HeART of the City at Taste](/taste/art-market/) - Shop handmade crafts and goods from local artists and creative businesses with Fort Wayne HeART of the City - [Plein Air Paint Out](/taste/plein-air/) - Visit Paint It Fresh and shop plein air paintings at Taste of the Arts 2024. - [Human Library](/taste/humanlibraryfw/) - Check out Human Library Fort Wayne at Taste of the Arts! - [Arts United Center 50th Anniversary Celebration](/50th/) - CELEBRATING 50 YEARS OF OUR COMMUNITY’S THEATRE Join us on October 8th from 1-5 PM for a free open house featuring a behind-the-scenes look at our community’s theatre! Enjoy live music and food trucks on the Arts United Center Plaza, then step inside to discover the untold stories and hidden spaces within the Arts United - [Give Now](/taste/donate/) - Support local performers through our virtual tip jar! Just select the performer you want to give to, and it will direct you to their third party payment site. - [Arts United Donation](/taste/donate/give-now-arts-united/) - Help us keep Taste of the Arts running for years to come. Every donation helps us help the artists and arts & culture organizations we cherish. Donate now! - [Regional Arts Council Capacity Grants](/resources/grants/rac-capacity/) - Since our founding in 1955, Arts United has provided significant operating support to local arts and culture organizations. Learn more and see if you qualify. - [Fort Wayne Metals Employee Giving Page](/fort-wayne-metals-employees-giving-page/) - With one gift to Arts United, you support the momentum of more than 70 arts and culture organizations and initiatives in northeast Indiana. That’s a big impact! If you would like to make a cash/check gift to Arts United, please send your cash/check to Lynn Thieme at the ABA Front Desk. If you have questions - [Parrish Leasing Block Party](/taste/parrish-leasing-block-party/) - Parrish Leasing Block Party at Promenade Park features an outdoor stage, food trucks, and WBOI's Meet the Music concert. - [PHP Block Party](/taste/php-block-party/) - PHP Block Party on Main Street features Artlink's Art Market, an outdoor stage, performances in the ArtsLab, and food and drink. - [Ambassador Enterprises Block Party](/taste/ambassador-enterprises-block-party/) - Ambassador Enterprises Block Party at the Arts United Center Plaza features an outdoor stage, performances inside the Arts United Center, and local food and drink. - [Franklin Electric Block Party](/taste/franklin-electric-block-party/) - Franklin Electric Block Party at The Landing features an outdoor stage, food and drink, and a community mural project by Fort Wayne Public Art Commission at Taste of the Arts. - [YLNI Farmers Market](/taste/farmers-market/) - The YLNI Farmers Market offers fresh and unique local produce, plants, meats, baked goods and homemade crafts in a cultural setting. Plan your visit today! - [Artlink Contemporary Gallery](/taste/artlink/) - Visit Artlink during gallery hours to see the exhibition, “Moments: The Plein Air Movement" by Fort Wayne Artists Guild and "Drainage" by Dannon Schroeder. - [Go Live FW](/go-live-fw/) - Go sing, go dance, go discover. It’s time to get back to the experiences you love – live and in person. Fort Wayne is full of entertaining arts and culture experiences and opportunities for every age and interest. Get out, explore everything ready and waiting for you – and get ready to GO LIVE! - [Arts & Culture Resilience Initiative](/resources/resilience-initiative/) - See how Arts United is helping Fort Wayne artists and organizations to successfully engage the communities of Northeast Indiana during the COVID-19 pandemic. - [Fort Wayne Artist Relief Fund](/resources/grants/fort-wayne-artist-relief-fund/) - The Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne and Arts United of Greater Fort Wayne have established an Artist Relief Fund to help individuals who have lost income due to COVID-19. - [Arts Campus Fort Wayne](/initiatives/arts-campus-fort-wayne/) - Arts Campus Fort Wayne is a destination—the heart of arts and culture in our region. Join us at this unique downtown Fort Wayne attraction to GO. MAKE. BELIEVE. - [ACPL 2020 Employee Giving Page](/acpl-2020-employee-giving-page/) - With one gift to Arts United, you support the momentum of more than 70 arts and culture organizations and initiatives in northeast Indiana. That’s a big impact! If you would like to make a cash/check gift to Arts United, please send your cash/check to Lynn Thieme at the ABA Front Desk. If you have questions - [Privacy Policy](/privacy-policy/) - View our website privacy policy here. - [View Events](/get-involved/view-events/) - Looking for things to do in Fort Wayne? Check out the Arts United event calendar to find upcoming Fort Wayne concerts, festivals, shows, and more! - [Terms of Use](/terms-of-use/) - Find our website terms of use here. - [Strategic & Cultural Planning](/advocacy/strategic-cultural-planning/) - In 2015, Arts United launched a cultural planning initiative to align the creative sector with broad community goals. Learn all about it here. ## Amplify Art Campaigns - [Art This Way](/amplify/art-this-way/) - Blurb from Alex will go here. - [Exploring the Arts at Camp Red Cedar](/amplify/exploring-the-arts-at-camp-red-cedar/) - [Fort Wayne Youth Market Fund | Healing Hands Night Market](/amplify/fort-wayne-youth-market-fund-healing-hands-night-market/) - [Free Flowers for Northside | Jon Mendelson](/amplify/free-flowers/) - [Bleeding Ears - Feature Narrative Film Project | Shanel Turner](/amplify/bleeding-ears-feature-narrative-film-project/) - [Paint the Crosswalks | Auburn Main Street](/amplify/paint-the-crosswalks-auburn-main-street/) - [Free ’05 Arts Classes | Fire & Light Productions](/amplify/free-05-arts-classes-fire-light-productions/) - This summer, Fire & Light Productions will offer kids in the 46805 area a chance to take free arts classes in Improvisation, Broadway Dance, Small Group Singing, Tap Dance and Fight Choreography. These entertaining one-hour classes will take place Friday afternoons, from July 12-August 2, at LifeHouse Clinic, 2100 Kentucky Boulevard, and are taught by - [East Allen Community Youth Band | Rachel Kesar, East Allen County Schools](/amplify/east-allen-community-youth-band-rachel-kesar-east-allen-community-schools/) - This project will strengthen a newly established youth band serving East Allen University (EAU) students and the Southeast Fort Wayne community through operational funding. This ensemble (EACYB) provides band education to students who otherwise have no opportunity to play in a band after their 8th-grade year due to the high school they attend. Donations will - [Promoting Future Plein Air Artists in Northeast Indiana | Northern Indiana Plein Air Artists Association](/amplify/promoting-future-plein-air-artists-in-northeast-indiana-northern-indiana-plein-air-artists-association/) - The Northern Indiana Plein Air Artists Association brings outdoor painting “in the open air” art events and workshops to communities across Indiana that might not otherwise have access to the arts. Donations will provide the opportunity for the community to learn how to paint and create landscapes on location “in the open air” and showcase - [Googly: A Sensory Theatre Experience | Kitchen Sink Theatre](/amplify/googly-a-sensory-theatre-experience-kitchen-sink-theatre/) - Gloria Minnich and Kitchen Sink Theatre are excited to create Googly, a sensory theatre show that embraces the diverse range of ways that humans can connect and communicate with each other. By using the senses of not only sight and sound, but also touch, smell, kinesthetic, and taste, audience participants will go on an immersive - [Modern Day Tintype Portrait Sessions | Relic Emporium](/amplify/modern-day-tintype-portrait-sessions-relic-emporium/) - Tintype photography is a lost art form from 1851 that captures a unique look through vintage lenses and equipment. For years, the process was used by many to make a permanent image and to preserve a person’s place in history. Relic Emporium, located in Angola, is pleased to present an opportunity to continue the tradition - [The Many Faces of the World | Janelle Slone, Relic Emporium](/amplify/the-many-faces-of-the-world-janelle-slone-relic-emporium/) - Janelle Slone is the owner and operator of Relic Emporium, a community art studio in Angola, IN. She teaches classes in many mediums to all ages and skill levels. Her focus is pottery, handmade tile, murals, and darkroom photography. Janelle will be partnering with Carnegie Public Library of Steuben County to host relief sculpture classes - [The Fusion Band: A Collaborative Instrumental Ensemble | John Egger, Purdue University Fort Wayne](/amplify/the-fusion-band-a-collaborative-instrumental-ensemble-john-egger-purdue-university-fort-wayne/) - Purdue University Fort Wayne Music Education students, led by Director Dr. John Okley Egger, will create a Spring instrumental program for middle school students from Fort Wayne Community Schools called The Fusion Band. These students will be hosted by Fort Wayne Community Schools and instructed in small and large ensemble settings after school every Thursday - [Compost Your Internet │ Kurt Roembke](/amplify/compost-your-internet/) - Compost Your Internet is a solar science lab that will turn data collected from the compost piles at Dirt Wain into an interactive music experience, accessible via a solar-powered website. As the food scraps collected from this region break down, the data collected by various sensors will shift in tandem with temperature and moisture levels, - [Happiness is Sharing | Jeff Myers](/amplify/happiness-is-sharing-jeff-myers/) - Jeff Myers is a Fort Wayne native who has been performing and teaching guitar for over 50+ years. He currently performs with Audiences Unlimited, bringing his music into facilities where individuals may not have access to the arts in the traditional way. Inspired by the joy of the students of Life Adult Day Academy (LADA), - [Indelible: A Midwest Mural Showcase | Francisco Reyes, Fort Wayne Open Walls](/amplify/indelible-a-midwest-mural-showcase-francisco-reyes-fort-wayne-open-walls/) - The third annual Fort Wayne Open Walls mural festival is a two-day that will showcase and celebrate Fort Wayne artists and visiting artists from all over the Midwest. Live paintings will take place across the 15 walls at the Central Drive location, alongside a space open for the public to engage and create their own - [Theatre Arts Day 2022](/amplify/theatre-arts-day-2022/) - Theatre Arts Day will give all individuals ages 14+ the opportunity to dive in behind-the-scenes with a variety of workshops on topics ranging from technical theatre to audition tips. They will learn that theatre is a source of self-discovery, expression, creativity, and fun! With outreach to our growing minority communities, we hope to expand - [OUTDOOR ART EXHIBIT AT GENE STRATTON-PORTER HISTORIC SITE](/amplify/outdoor-art-exhibit-at-gene-stratton-porter-historic-site/) - A temporary outdoor art exhibit featuring narrative illustrations by artist Rebecca Stockert and inspired by the poetry and prose of Gene Stratton-Porter. Six illustrations will be reproduced on an outdoor material and placed around the grounds at the Gene Stratton-Porter Historic Site in Rome City, IN, also known as Wildflower Woods. Visitors will experience the - [Script to Screen in Six!](/amplify/script-to-screen-in-six/) - Summit City Cinephiles will help three local aspiring filmmakers see their dreams become reality in 6 months, giving them an opportunity to showcase their skills, and access to local Industry professionals that they otherwise may not be able to afford. The Grand Prize winner will receive a full production experience, with professional assistance from auditions - [Unsung: Celebrating the Voices of Women in Recovery](/amplify/unsung-celebrating-the-voices-of-women-in-recovery/) - UnSung is an original text and music collaboration that celebrates the voices and journeys of women in recovery from Substance Use Disorders through the use of spoken-word and therapeutic music. Audiences will access this recorded work via QR codes displayed on signage throughout the Fort Wayne community. The purpose of this project is to offer - [Downtown Churubusco Kinetic Wind Sculptures](/amplify/churubusco-wind-sculptures/) - Main Street Churubusco is spearheading a project to purchase and install Lyman Whitaker kinetic wind sculptures in downtown Churubusco. This project will enhance the downtown’s visual assets and create an inviting, inclusive atmosphere as well as create a sense of motion. This project fits within several goals outlined within the Town’s strategic plan with the - [make it your own mural fest 2020 (TEST)](/amplify/the-test-campaign/) - Over 11 days in September, regional, national and international artists will create 11 high-quality murals—one in each of the 11 counties of Northeast Indiana (Adams, Allen, DeKalb, Huntington, Kosciusko, LaGrange, Noble, Steuben, Wabash, Wells, and Whitley counties). The murals will be unveiled on the same day, with celebrations and events taking place throughout the region ## Workplace Pages - [Dan's Retirement Reception](/workplace/dan/) - [City of Fort Wayne Employee Giving Page](/workplace/city-of-fort-wayne-giving/) - Participate in the City of Fort Wayne Employee Giving campaign from March 3 – 18, 2026! If making a payroll deduction gift that is not listed as an option, please click on the “Other” button, and then enter your desired TOTAL gift amount. That amount will then be divided by 26 to determine your recurring payroll deduction amount. - [Giving Tuesday 2025](/workplace/2025-giving-tuesday/) - At Arts United, we believe that arts and culture should be present every day, everywhere, for everyone in Northeast Indiana. When you make a gift to Arts United, you invest in infrastructure that supports more than 70 arts and culture organizations in Northeast Indiana. Together, with your help, we enhance the quality of life of - [FWCS Employee Giving Page](/workplace/fwcs-employee-giving-page/) - Arts United mobilizes resources to develop, coordinate, and support arts and culture, enhancing the quality of life and the economic vitality of Northeast Indiana. Our vision is that arts and culture are present every day, everywhere, for everyone in Northeast Indiana. 100% of your gift to Arts United's Annual Fund will go towards services and - [Fort Wayne Metals Employee Giving Page](/workplace/fort-wayne-metals-employee-giving-page/) - Arts United’s vision is that arts and culture are present every day, everywhere, for everyone in Northeast Indiana. With one gift to Arts United, you support the growth of more than 70 arts and culture organizations across our region. If you would like to donate with cash or a check to Arts United, please send - [Allen County Public Library Employee Giving Page](/workplace/acpl-employee-giving-page/) - Arts United’s vision is that arts and culture are present every day, everywhere, for everyone in Northeast Indiana. With one gift to Arts United, you support the growth of more than 70 arts and culture organizations across the region. If you prefer to make a gift using a paper pledge form, please reach out to - [RAC Member Dues Payment](/workplace/rac-member-dues-payment/) - Thank you for renewing your membership in the Northeast Indiana Regional Arts Council for the 2025-2026 program year. In the form below, please ensure you select the amount listed on the invoice your organization received. Once you’ve submitted your payment, you will receive a confirmation email. Questions? Contact Kody Tinnel, Vice President of Community Development. - [CVC Communications Giving](/workplace/cvc-communications-giving/) - With one gift to Arts United, you are helping make arts and culture present every day, everywhere, for everyone in northeast Indiana. That’s a BIG impact! If making a payroll deduction gift that is not listed as an option, please choose “Other” and enter your TOTAL gift. Ex: $39.00. If you have any questions about - [STAR Financial Employee Giving Page](/workplace/star-employee-giving-page/) - Arts United mobilizes resources to develop, coordinate, and support arts and culture, enhancing the quality of life and the economic vitality of Northeast Indiana. Our vision is that arts and culture are present every day, everywhere, for everyone in Northeast Indiana. 100% of your gift to Arts United’s Annual Fund will go towards services and - [testing ASV donation form](/workplace/reception-in-honor-of-susan-mendenhall/) - [Allen County Employee Giving Page](/workplace/allen-county-employee-giving/) - Participate in the Allen County Employee Giving campaign from February 14 – March 15, 2024. Arts United mobilizes resources to develop, coordinate, and support arts and culture, enhancing the quality of life and the economic vitality of Northeast Indiana. Our vision is that arts and culture are present every day, everywhere, for everyone in Northeast - [Purchase Vacation Time & Prize Entries | PHP](/workplace/php-purchase-vacation-time/) - To purchase Vacation Time, please choose your employment level below by clicking the appropriate button. 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With one gift to Arts United, you can help support more than 70 arts and culture nonprofit organizations, enhancing the quality of life and economic vitality of northeast Indiana through excellence and innovation; - [Forvis Employee Giving](/workplace/forvis-employee-giving/) - At Arts United, we believe that arts and culture should be present and accessible every day, everywhere, for everyone in northeast Indiana. With one gift to Arts United, you can help support more than 70 arts and culture nonprofit organizations, enhancing the quality of life and economic vitality of northeast Indiana through excellence and innovation; - [RAC Member Dues Payment](/workplace/rac-partnership-renewal-page/) - Thank you for submitting your annual Regional Arts Connection partnership fee of $25. Please note that your registration is not complete until you complete the Partnership Renewal Form, located here. We appreciate your completing this form at the same time as payment submission. 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