The grants, which will support projects in all 15 READI regions, are expected to generate nearly $370 million in additional investment, the governor's office said Monday.

The Creative Economy Leadership Alliance, Inc. (CELA), Indiana’s new statewide trade association focused on strengthening and advocating for the creative economy, has elected its founding officers.

The officer election marks another step in CELA’s formal launch as the organization begins organizing leaders across Indiana’s creative industries, business community, tourism sector, municipalities, economic development organizations, education, and public policy.

Fifteen local artists have completed an eight-week business training program in Marshall County designed to help creative professionals turn their work into sustainable income. The Marshall County Arts Entrepreneurship Program, which ran from early February through late March, graduated its inaugural cohort with a 100% retention Listen to this story 0:00 3:30 Speed 1.00 rate and capped the experience with a public exhibition held through April at Plymouth’s Butterfly Boutique.

The dates are set. The venue is booked. And your seat is waiting.

We're thrilled to announce that registration is officially open for the 4th Annual Indiana Creative Economy Summit — September 15–16 at VisionLoft @ the Stutz in Indianapolis.

For the past three years, this Summit has brought together the people shaping Indiana's future: entrepreneurs, civic leaders, educators, policymakers, and creatives — all in one room, building the systems that allow creativity to thrive as part of our state's economic backbone. 

This year, we're continuing that work. And we need you in the room.

Indy Design Week (IDW) has announced the return of its 8th annual festival, continuing its mission to connect, amplify, and support Indianapolis’ design community. Indy Design Week 2026 will take place Monday, April 20 through Saturday, April 25.

This year’s theme, Field Guide, turns the spotlight toward the work before “the” work—the process, the pivots, the constraints, and the conversations that shape how design actually gets made.

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.

The creative economy encompasses a broad range of artists, cultural nonprofits, and creative businesses that contribute to employment, revenue generation, and overall quality of life.