Art Exhibit
The works of prominent local African American artists were on display at Central Library through April 18, 2026 during Meet the Artists XXXVIII "Love in Action". Access to the exhibit was limited this year due to a lengthy interior repair closure at Central Library. We look forward to a return to the full event next year for Meet the Artists 2027.
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.
Meet the Artists XXXVIII Opening Reception Video Highlights
Artists:
- Art by Quiana Marie
- Esayas Zerazion
- Kassa Bekele
- Mlou
- Anthony Wayne Snow
- Natalie Smith
- Kwazar Martin
- Milly the Shooter
- Damonn P. Burns
- BetsCo
- Makwolf
- Rozell Jordan
- Kierra Gray
- Ayanna Tibbs
- TheKreatiff
- Brooke McGee
- Kionde Lorenza
- Monica Mitcham
- Miracle
- Traevon Johnson
- Lance C. Parker of Atlancian Arts
- Monroe Bush of AniMotion Photography
Textile Artists:
- Earth & Fire
- Sneakers by Davis
- JMorris_Arts
- Olanike Olaniyi
- Shawn Kimbrough
Large Sculpture Artists:
- Nikki Blaine of Nikke Blaine Couture
- Sonny Bates
- D. Del Reverda-Jennings
Reclaimed Art:
- World Changers School of the Arts, Inc.
Youth Artists:
- McKenzie Atkins
- Adama Ouattara
Authors:
- Dr. Sheila Kenny
- Athena Salisbury/Ranada Dalton
- Dana La'On
- Tom Bailey
- Ceysha Anah
Youth Authors
- Chelsea Grace Yeakey
- Landon Spurlin (Lan-DonE-It)
Sponsors
Presented by The Indianapolis Public Library African American History Committee. Made possible by Friends of the Library through gifts to The Indianapolis Public Library Foundation.
