Support our Work
Your generosity makes it possible for Spirit & Place to connect people and strengthen community life through the power of the arts, humanities, and religion. We invite you to support our work in the way that feels the most meaningful to you either through our Spirit & Place (General Operating) Fund, Endowment Fund, or the new Pam Blevins Hinkle Creative Catalyst Fund which supports creativity, collaboration, and capacity-building across the Spirit & Place network.
What is Spirit & Place?
Description of the video:
For the past 30 years, Spirit and Place has helped shaped community life in central Indiana by working alongside the people, organizations, and places that
0:08
8 seconds
make it special. Together, we've created space for difficult conversations, amplified overlooked voices, and sparked creative ideas and solutions for the
0:16
16 seconds
challenges that face us. Housed on the campus of IU Indianapolis, we believe in the power of the arts, humanities, and religion to strengthen and build
0:25
25 seconds
community, foster deeper connections, and heal the world around us. Our programming is never done in isolation.
0:32
32 seconds
Rather, it is co-created with the community and for the community. We rely on our partners' expertise, insights,
0:39
39 seconds
wisdom, and talents to design events that invite the public to engage with each other so that new connections can be made. Our signature offering is an
0:47
47 seconds
annual multi-day festival held in November that showcases the power of the arts, humanities, and religion. We provide a yearly theme to anchor events
0:56
56 seconds
and provide staff support to help community creators think about audience, collaborative possibilities, event design, and promotions. Together, we
1:04
1 minute, 4 seconds
leverage our unique strengths to unite central Indiana residents and creative experiences aimed at highlighting our shared humanity and civic values. Events
1:12
1 minute, 12 seconds
range from exhibitions and performances to workshops and panel discussions that all center around that year's unique theme. But we don't stop there. Spirit
1:21
1 minute, 21 seconds
and Place also offers compelling and intentional events throughout the year.
1:24
1 minute, 24 seconds
Our year-round programming is designed to address what's on the community's mind, keep conversations going, and to allow for the public's continuous
1:32
1 minute, 32 seconds
engagement so that together we can build and strengthen the places we call
The event was one of the most thought provoking and thoughtful conversations I've participated in recently. That's what I've come to expect from Spirit & Place and I'm so grateful for it.
We Believe . . .
We are shaped by the places we come from and shape those places in turn.
We believe in the power of the arts, humanities, and religion to strengthen and build community, foster deeper connections, and heal the world around us. Taking a people-centered approach, we invest time into building authentic relationships and co-create programming and capacity-building opportunities that address and reflect community needs and values. Housed on the campus of IU Indianapolis, Spirit & Place is a radically unique platform based on an ethos of fairness, hospitality, and equity.
Learn more about our beliefs and values on our Who We Are page.