2026 Meet the Artists XXXVIII "Love in Action"

Art Exhibit

January 28 - March 28
The works of prominent local African American artists will be on display during one of the city’s premiere cultural events, Meet the Artists XXXVIII "Love in Action". The 2026 exhibit will take place from January 28 - March 28 at Central Library. This annual exhibit was created to provide an avenue for local, talented African American artists to show off their creative works, artists whose works might not otherwise have a chance to appear in front of such a large audience. Meet the Artists provides an opportunity to educate the community at large and promote the work of the artists.

Opening Reception

Saturday, February 14 from 5:30-10 p.m.

• 5:05-5:30 p.m.
  Free pre-show Red Carpet Experience with The Fabulous Mr. Patrick (live music,/interveiws/360 booth) on the steps of the Center for Black Literature & Culture.

• 5:30 p.m.
  Doors to the atrium will open. Special guest MCs are Steve "Scoop" Jefferson and Karen Campbell.

Performing Artists, Entertainment, and Workshop

• Light of The World Christian Church, Gospel
• Downstroke Band, Live music
• Gabrielle, Poet
• The Brown Four, Music
• DJISM, DJ
• Ambur James, Comedian
• Stephon Cole, Red Carpet Experience
• The Fab Mr. Patrick, Red Carpet Host
• Kalenna Baskin, Fashion Show Director “New Era of Sustainable Fashion”

Youth Workshops & Entertainment

• Décor by Dannie Canvas painting
• Face Painting with Cinamon the Clown
• Balloon Twisting by Tiphany Keyes
• Youth STEM Fun with The Indianapolis Public Library Staff from Kid & Teen Central

Chess Press Senior Writing Program Center for Black Literature & Culture: Delores Thornton
Photographer: Beyond the Focus
360 Photo Booth: Charkym Unlimited LLC
Food Vendor: T Street Eatz Café & Catering

4th Friday Closing Celebration

Friday, March 27 from 6-9 p.m
Come back and meet the artists, designers, and authors.