Be Indypendent is a citywide movement that celebrates and supports all things unique to Indianapolis. From art to coffee shops, if it's original to Indy then it's Indypendent!

Join the movement by proudly displaying your Be Indypendent stickers and by supporting artists and Indypendently owned businesses.

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Happy Birthday Be Indypendent!

IDADA's Monthly First Friday Gallery Tour is this weekend. This First Friday is not only the 2nd anniversary of the Be Indypendent movement, but it also marks the end of an era. The Ruschman Art Gallery's final exhbition opens this Friday. "Our Farewell Exhibition" opens July 3 and closes July 31st. This is your last chance to purchase exceptional quality artwork from this legendery Indianapolis gallery. Don't miss this opportunity.

Looking for other Indypendent ways to spend your 4th of July weekend? Check out the Fountain Square Art of July Art Parade followed by live music and fire works!

 

What you'll find inside BeIndypendent.org...

- Check Out New and Updated Indy Artist Profiles
- Download Your Copy of the Visual Art Guide

- Download Your Copy of the Business Guide
- Search the Indypendent Restaurant Map

- Learn How to Buy Indy Art - patron guide

Find helpful guides for first time buyers and frequently asked questions.

Maps for Indypendent Supporters

Find locally owned and operated restaurants, galleries, and coffee shops. Maps are compiled from comments made by Indypendent thinkers.

Looking for the top arts picks in your mailbox each week? Sign up for the weekly indyarts e-news and recieve the Be Indypendent pick of the week as well!

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Be Indypendent.org is a concoction mixed by the Arts Council of Indianapolis, Indianapolis Cultural Development Commission and the artists of Indy to grow our own -- art. Please ingest irresponsibly. And Indypendently.