Who are the Festival Partners?
Festival Partners are the 100+ community organizations that design and present festival events each year. Take a look at the 2010 Festival Partners here.

How do we apply?
Application guidelines are available on our website in December, applicant information meetings are held in January, and the online applications are due in early March for the following November festival.

Who's eligible to apply?
Cultural, congregational, educational, health and human service, libraries, community centers, and other civic institutions are welcome to apply. Individual presenters wishing to participate must find an organizational partner.

How do events get selected?
Festival events are reviewed by a community panel and selected based on the following criteria:(1) originality and creativity, (2) opportunities for civic engagement, (3) strength of collaboration, (4) connection to the theme, (5) opportunities for audience interaction, and (6) connection to the Spirit & Place mission.

Need help with your idea?
Festival Director Pam Blevins Hinkle is available to advise on program design and facilitate meetings with your staff and/or potential partners. Contact her at pbhinkle@iupui.edu or (317) 278-2644.

Have questions?
Contact Program Coordinator Jennifer Gilles at (317) 278-3623 or gillesj@iupui.edu.

 

2010 Partner Resources:

Spirit & Place Logos: 

  • Festival Partners are required to use one of the three Spirit & Place logos, shown below, on their website and in all their printed materials when referencing their festival event.
  • To download the full-size image in a new window, left click on the image below. In the new window, right click on the image and "save picture as..."