Spirit & Place Festival 

The Spirit & Place Festival celebrates, explores, challenges, and provides time for reflection on a common theme every November. In its 26th year, the festival continues to highlight the power of collaboration through independently organized events that use the arts, religion, and/or humanities as tools for shaping individual and community life. The festival is 11 days long and event partners, formats, and locations change with each offering. 


2021 Application Guidelines -- download here!
Spirit & Place invites those with an event idea they would like to create for the festival to carefully read through the applications guidelines first. Spirit & Place welcomes organizations (big & small), as well as independent artists, public humanities scholars, and people of faith to consider applying. First time applicants are strongly encouraged to reach out to Spirit & Place at festival@iupui.edu or (317) 274-2462 to learn more. (Please leave a voicemail. Due to the pandemic, our offices are closed and we continue to work from home. Voicemail is checked daily.) 

Event Calendar & Guide
We invite you to download a 2020 event calendar and Event Guide as way to learn about past festival offerings. By continuing to scroll down, you will also find our complete line-up of 2020's events. Click on event titles to learn more and to watch any events that were recorded.

Should I RSVP to an event? Will events be filmed?
The 2020 Festival was largely virtual and required RSVPs. Fortunately, many events were filmed. Click on the title you are interested in to see if a video link is available.

Are the events accessible? 
We welcome people of all abilities to participate in Spirit & Place Festival events. Download a LARGE FONT (text-only) copy of the event guide here.

For questions about accessibility or to discuss accommodations, please contact event organizers no later than 48 hours prior to an event.

For future (post-pandemic!) reference, most events are free and located in ADA compliant facilities, but a few of our partners operate historic structures and you may need to call ahead to confirm your needs. For questions about accessibility or to discuss accommodations, please contact the event hosts, festival@iupui.edu, or 317-274-2462.

TitleDateTimeLocation
Opening Night Preview! Virtual Sneak Peek of EventsThursday, November 5, 20207:00 PM - 8:00 PMVirtual Event  
Indy Parks Throughout the Years: First Friday Speaker Friday, November 6, 20206:30 PM - 7:30 PMVirtual Event  
The Origin of Fascism: Divide & Rule TacticsFriday, November 6, 20206:30 PM - 8:00 PMLimited In-Person Seating & Virtual Event 
In the Beginning: Three Spirits, Three Myths, Three FaithsFriday, November 6, 20207:30 PM - 9:30 PMVirtual Event  
Indy Art & Seek: The ExperienceSaturday, November 7, 20201:00 PM - 3:30 PMFour dates & multiple locations. Click on event title to learn more. 
A Giant in her Field: Storied Botanist E. Lucy Braun Joins a Literary Walk Through One of Indiana's Last Old Growth ForestSunday, November 8, 202011:30 AM - 1:30 PMMeltzer Woods 
OM: The Origin of AllSunday, November 8, 20201:00 PM - 3:00 PMVirtual Event  
What Was and Will Be: Life in the Time of COVID-19Sunday, November 8, 20202:00 PM - 3:30 PMVirtual Event  
Film: Our National Family AlbumMonday, November 9, 20207:00 PM - 8:30 PMVirtual Event  
The Origins of Creativity: Channeling Creativity Under ConstraintsMonday, November 9, 20207:00 PM - 9:30 PMVirtual Event  
Living the Legacy: Creating Housing Equity Today in IndianapolisTuesday, November 10, 20207:00 PM - 8:30 PMVirtual Event  
Deep Roots: Origin Stories from our Sacred Traditions to Care for the World Around UsWednesday, November 11, 20203:00 PM - 5:00 PMVirtual Event  
100 Years & Fighting: The American Civil Liberties UnionWednesday, November 11, 20206:30 PM - 7:30 PMVirtual Event  
Clockwork: A Multimedia Concert Constructed in 24 Hours Wednesday, November 11, 20208:00 PM - 10:00 PMVirtual Event - ENCORE PERFORMANCE 
Since the Beginning(s): Native American Oral Traditions and ArtThursday, November 12, 20205:30 PM - 7:00 PMVirtual Event  
Global OriginsThursday, November 12, 20206:30 PM - 8:00 PMVirtual Event  
Interfaith Understanding Through the Art of StorytellingThursday, November 12, 20207:00 PM - 8:30 PMVirtual Event  
Beyond the Big ChopFriday, November 13, 20205:30 PM - 7:00 PMVirtual Event  
Beautiful ParadoxFriday, November 13, 20206:30 PM - 7:30 PMVirtual Event  
Revolution of the Heart: The Dorothy Day StoryFriday, November 13, 20206:30 PM - 8:00 PMVirtual Event  
Spirited ChaseSaturday, November 14, 20208:30 AM - 2:00 PMVarious stops around the city 
My Toys, Our StoriesSaturday, November 14, 202010:00 AM - 11:30 AMVirtual Event  
Get a G.R.I.P. Get Connected to Resources, Information, and Professional Mental Health CareSaturday, November 14, 202011:00 AM - 4:00 PMVirtual Event  
25th Annual Spirit & Place Public Conversation Pádraig O’Tuama and Manon VoiceSunday, November 15, 20204:30 PM - 6:00 PMVirtual Event