You are invited online or in-person to meet-up with fellow creatives to learn a new skill or improve one you have always enjoyed! Books, e-books, magazines, video tutorials, and more will keep your creative muse flowing all year long!
Upcoming Art Exhibits
2025 Meet the Artists XXXVII
Wednesday, January 29 - Saturday, March 29
Central Library | 40 E. St. Clair Street
View the works of prominent local African American artists during one of the city’s premiere cultural events, Meet the Artists XXXVII "Pearl Experience" celebrating 30 years of fashion. Works are on display throughout Central Library during regular Library hours. The exhibit was created to provide an avenue for local, talented African American artists to show off their creative works. Learn more about Meet the Artists.
Scholastic Art & Writing Awards Exhibit - Alliance for Young Artists & Writers
Wednesday April 2 - Monday, April 28
Central Library | 40 E. St. Clair Street
The nation’s longest-running, most prestigious recognition program for creative teens will hold an exhibit during Central Library's open hours. This specific exhibit highlights artists and writers from around the state of Indiana.
The Art and Spirit of KP Singh Exhibit
Wednesday April 2 - Tuesday, April 29
Central Library | 40 E. St. Clair Street
Explore KP Singh's architectural drawings from Indiana, India, and other places. The exhibit will be at Central Library from April 2 - April 29. For an opportunity to meet KP Singh and learn more about his work and life, join us on April 27 from 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. in the Simon Room at Central Library.
Mariposa de Jade
Tuesday, April 29 - Tuesday, May 27
Central Library | 40 E. St. Clair Street
Mariposa de Jade (Jade Butterflies) is a group exhibition of women artists of Latina heritage. This group exhibition will connect the audience with diverse styles and influences. Each artist showcases their unique way to express themselves using their preferred medium. This exhibition is curated by Gissela Montoya. A reception for this exhibition will take place May 4, 2025 from 1:30 - 4 p.m.
"Mariposa de Jade" es una exposición colectiva de mujeres artistas de ascendencia latina. Esta exposición colectiva conecta al público con diversos estilos e influencias. Cada artista muestra su forma única de expresarse utilizando su medio preferido. Exposición curada por Gissela Montoya y Arte Mexicano en Indiana.
Art Programs for Adults
Paper Bead Making
Michigan Road Branch
In this one-time workshop, students will learn how to create unique paper beads using simple techniques and tools. We’ll explore different ways to roll, shape, and seal the paper beads for a variety of styles and sizes.
Cricut Design Space for Beginners
Glendale Branch
This class will guide you step-by-step through Design Space, the software for designing Cricut projects. Explore the Design Space canvas and the functions and tools bringing your designs to life. Learn about the material prep screen and unloading and assembling a beginner-level cut project.
Fiber Arts Club at Lawrence
Lawrence Branch
Knitters, crocheters, and fiber artists of all kinds are welcome to join a monthly group of like-minded people who love to knit and crochet; no matter the level of proficiency or the age. Please register. Walk-ins welcome when space is available. We are not able to accommodate large groups.
Meet Local Artist & Teacher Esayas Zerazion
Local scratchboard artist Esayas Zerazion found the ideal spot for his artistic expression, and it just so happened to be a study room at The Indianapolis Public Library's Central Library. From honing his craft to displaying his work at Central Library and later leading free scratchboard classes around the library community, the Library has become a home for Esayas's artistry.
Digital Creativity Workstations
Eagle
East 38th Street
Looking to edit photos, videos, audio or make a new graphic design? Or want to use The Library's learn-on-demand collection to learn how? The Digital Creativity Workstations have specialized software to support multimedia projects including Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Vegas Pro Video Editor, and more. A reservation is required. Learn more and make a reservation.
Art Programs for Kids & Teens
Paper Bead Making
Michigan Road Branch
In this one-time workshop, students will learn how to create unique paper beads using simple techniques and tools. We’ll explore different ways to roll, shape, and seal the paper beads for a variety of styles and sizes.
Cricut Design Space for Beginners
Glendale Branch
This class will guide you step-by-step through Design Space, the software for designing Cricut projects. Explore the Design Space canvas and the functions and tools bringing your designs to life. Learn about the material prep screen and unloading and assembling a beginner-level cut project.
Fiber Arts Club at Lawrence
Lawrence Branch
Knitters, crocheters, and fiber artists of all kinds are welcome to join a monthly group of like-minded people who love to knit and crochet; no matter the level of proficiency or the age. Please register. Walk-ins welcome when space is available. We are not able to accommodate large groups.
Book List: Igniting and Sustaining Creativity
Creativity flows in many different facets of life. This collection of books offers insights from musicians, producers, actors, dancers, writers, physicists, psychologists, and more. I hope they help you find inspiration and delight in your creative process.
See all our Staff book lists about art, artists, and creativity.
Your Idea Starts Here
77 Mind-expanding Ways to Unleash your Creativity
Looking for ways to help spark and grow your creativity? Dip in to any of the 77 approaches in this book to give your creative process a boost. Also available as an eBook.
The Shape of Ideas
An Illustrated Exploration of Creativity
Flip open the book to any page and allow the illustrations, humor, and insights to wash over you. Also available as an eBook and a Downloadable Graphic Novel.
The Remembering Process
A Surprising (and Fun) Breakthrough New Way to Amazing Creativity
What a great approach to creativity! Track forward into the future and then look back to remember the process of creating whatever it is you're looking to bring into being. Give it a try. I find this has a lot of merit.