Arts for All Fest 2026
Saturday, September 19, 2026
12:00-4:00PM
1505 N. Delaware St.
Indianapolis, IN 46202
Free to attend | Family-friendly | Accessible
Arts for All Fest is a free community celebration where people of all ages and abilities come together to create, connect, and celebrate through art. From hands-on art activities and live performances to community resources and interactive experiences, Arts for All Fest showcases the power of creativity to build a more inclusive community.
Take a look at some memories from previous Arts for All fests!
Art Activities:
12:00-1:50PM:
Urban Artisans Studio: Create collage fridge magnets!
Clay Studio: Stamp clay slabs and sculptures and bowls!
2D Studio: Build a mixed media ArtMix burger!
2:00-4:00PM
Urban Artisans Studio: Make a collage (cook)Bookmark!
Clay Studio: Stamp clay slabs and sculptures and bowls!
2D Studio: Create food mosaics using model clay and gems!
Arts for All Fest Schedule:
Music Performances:
12:00-12:40PM: Joe Cripe on guitar
12:50-1:30PM: Michael Johnson and Lucas Samberg on piano and bass
1:40-2:20PM: Jessie Phelps on guitar
2:30- 3:10PM: Emily West on electric piano
3:20- 4:00PM: Judy Liu on guitar
EXHIBITORS
In The Speck Gallery:
B Above Autism Services
Best Buddies Indiana
Down Syndrome Indiana
Friedens UCC
Indiana Family to Family
Magical Moments ABA
Seeds of Caring
Tangram
The Arc of Indiana
The Children’s Museum
The Hope Gallery
Upon check-in, all guests will receive an Arts for All Fest Passport with these organizations listed. If guests visit and get a sticker from all organizations and turn their passport back into the check-in table, they can claim a prize!
Other Activities
All Day:
Tie-Dye in the Courtyard*
ArtMix Designed Coloring Pages on the Front Porch
Sidewalk Chalk in the Courtyard
The Book Fairy bookmobile open on Delaware Street
BB&B Food Truck on Delaware Street- first 125 guests will receive a ticket for a free box of food!
Free snacks available in Speck Gallery
Howdy Homemade Ice Cream handing out free samples in the courtyard- while supplies last!
Dancing in the courtyard from 12:15-1:50 and 2:15-4:00
The ArtMix Gallery will be open for shopping
*You are welcome to bring your own items to tie-dye as long as they are white and cotton! We will have items here to tie-dye as well.
Get your exclusive Arts for All Fest T-Shirt!
This year’s design was a collaborative effort from ArtMix students and artists, Anne Murphy and Jordan Kent and was brought to life by a Teaching Artist. These shirts will be on sale at Arts for All Fest and all proceeds go back into our ArtMix programming to support accessible art opportunities for all!
$25!
Volunteers help make Arts for All Fest a reality! Interested in giving your time for this event? Fill out the form at the link to the right.
Thank you to our Arts for All Fest Sponsors!
Masterpiece Maker: $5,000 Sponsors
Brushstroke Benefactor: $3,000 Sponsors
Canvas Creator: $1,000 Sponsors
Sketch Supporter: $500 Sponsors
Interested in being a sponsor for Arts For All Fest 2026?
FAQs
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Everyone! We are excited to meet new community members and visiting with friends who are already involved with ArtMix.
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ArtMix is an Indianapolis-based nonprofit that transforms the lives of people with disabilities through the creation of art. With five core programs and additional special projects, ArtMix serves more than 6,000 people annually.
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ArtMix is located at 1505 N. Delaware Street inside the Harrison Center. If you have questions about accessibility, parking, and more, please be sure to contact ArtMix at (317) 974-4123 or info@artmixindiana.org.
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Yes! Please let us know if you are attending through our email at info@artmixindiana.org and how we can make this event possible for you!
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Limited parking is available at ArtMix, there is a parking lot behind the building between 15th & 16th Streets and a shared parking lot at the Northeast corner of 16th and Alabama. On-street parking is free and available along Delaware and Alabama Streets.
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IndyGo options are available, though some may require short walks from the bus stop. We encourage you to use the Plan Your Trip tool to learn more about the routes nearest to your location.
Donations are kindly accepted.
Arts for All Fest is a free community resource made possible by the generosity of sponsors and donations. If you are unable to attend Arts for All Fest but would like to help support our programs, online donations are greatly appreciated and kindly accepted at the link below.