Upcoming events underscore the value of region’s creative economy
Pattern’s Polina Osherov tells IBJ how this year’s Indiana Creative Economy Summit moves from ideas to action, while NIVA’s Live Policy Summit spotlights the future of live music — together highlighting creativity as a driver of growth across Indiana.
It’s an industry, not a hobby, baby!
Here's what went down at the State of Film and what's on deck with Pattern.
Why Indiana’s creative economy is worth your attention
Pattern has supported Indiana’s creatives through placemaking and storytelling for over a decade. It’s a history we’re proud of! To strengthen the reach of our support, we’ve shifted our focus to something we believe will have an even greater impact: the creative economy.
So, what is the creative economy?
You might have heard us talking about the creative economy. Okay, scratch that—you’ve definitely heard us talking about the creative economy (we’re a little bit crazy about it). But what is it, anyway?
Creative Economy Summit on October 14th, 2025
Creative Economy Summit on October 14th, 2025
Learn more about the Creative Economy Summit here