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Indiana Black Expo-Indianapolis Chapter, Inc.

Indiana Black Expo-Indianapolis Chapter empowers the Black community through cultural events, education, and advocacy, fostering economic growth and social justice while promoting awareness of local resources and opportunities.

Join Indiana Black Expo &ndash; Indianapolis Chapter for the Dream Builders Scholarship Event, presented by Just Wing&rsquo;n It. 🕊️ The community is coming together to help upcoming graduates follow their dreams with the Dream Builders Scholarship. With your help, we can open doors, create opportunities, and help turn their dreams into reality. Just Wing&rsquo;n Bar and Grill, with the help of The Rathskeller and their amazing sponsors, is hosting a two-day event featuring live music, great food, vendors, and more to raise funds and support hardworking graduates as they take the next step toward their future. Your Support Is Appreciated!

Dream Builders Scholarship Event Presented By Just Wing'n It

The BBQ Community Cook Out is a friendly event designed to raise funds and awareness for the Indianapolis Chapter IBE while promoting fellowship, good sportsmanship and great &quot;CUE&quot;. Hosted by the Indiana Black Expo&ndash;Indianapolis Chapter, this event supports local programs that uplift youth and families in our community. Your participation helps us strengthen social and economic opportunities for across Indianapolis.

Smoke House Community Cook Out

Art Appreciation for Grown Folks: Culture, Creativity &amp; ExpressionArt Appreciation for Grown Folks is an engaging 8 week experience designed for adults 50 and older who want to explore art in a welcoming, relaxed environment. No previous art experience is required.The class meets eight consecutive Monday evenings from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., beginning August 3, 2026, and concluding September 21, 2026. The program will culminate with a participant art exhibition showcasing the work created throughout the course. Exhibit date and details will be announced.Each Monday evening, we&#39;ll discover the stories behind influential Black artists, explore a variety of artistic styles and mediums, and create our own artwork inspired by what we&#39;ve learned. Through collage, drawing, painting, photography, printmaking, sculpture, and more, you&#39;ll build confidence, express your creativity, and connect with others who simply enjoy making art.This is not a traditional art class filled with lectures or grades. It is a space for conversation, creativity, laughter, and discovery. Whether you&#39;ve always wanted to learn more about art or you&#39;re looking for a meaningful creative outlet, you&#39;ll leave each class with new knowledge, new skills, and artwork of your own.Come create, connect, and discover the joy of art one Monday night at a time.&nbsp;

Art Appreciation for Grown Folks

Free AI Training: Cognitive Interface Method offers clearer thinking related to AI, better AI results and a repeatable interaction method. Think Different. Interact Different. Create Different. &nbsp;💻 Who&#39;s This For: Community members curious about AI, students, creatives, professionals wanting better results and anyone ready to thing differently. No prior tech experience is required&mdash;just a willingness to learn and participate. The Indiana Black Expo&ndash;Indianapolis Chapter supports this training as it reflects our commitment to social and economic advancement for youth and families.&nbsp;

Free AI Training: Cognitive Interface Method [Cohort #2]

Vendor Registration for Motorcycle Mondays on Michigan Road, ONLY 10 SPOTS AVAILABLE!&nbsp;SORRY, NO FOOD VENDOR SPOTS ARE AVAILABLE.&nbsp; This event brings riders and neighbors together for an evening of connection, culture, and conversation 🏍️. Your registration helps us plan a safe, welcoming space for everyone and brings additional awareness of your brand to attendees. By signing up, you support Indiana Black Expo&ndash;Indianapolis Chapter&rsquo;s work to expand educational, economic, and cultural opportunities for OUR community. ✊🏾

Vendor Registration for Motorcycle Mondays On Michigan Road

🎉 Excitement is in the air! Get ready to be part of something extraordinary as Indy Chapter of IBE and Flanner House collaborate for this awesome event.🎉 Advance Tickets - $15.00. Door Tickets - $25.00. We will also be offering discounted memberships only at the event. Every ticket purchase will bring us closer to achieving our goal of bringing awareness to the resources that Flanner House offers and learning about the Indy Chapter of IBE. Thank you for purchase, your support is invaluable.

Charcuterie & Cocktails

Join the Indy Chapter of Indiana Black Expo, Inc. Your membership helps create real opportunities in Indianapolis through cultural events, education, and economic empowerment for the community. As a member, you:<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Support youth and adult educational programs 📚</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Help grow Black-owned businesses and entrepreneurs</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Stay connected to local events that celebrate our heritage</li></ul>Complete this form to become an active part of this work.

Join the Indy Chapter of Indiana Black Expo, Inc.Your membership helps create real opportunities in Indianapolis through cultural events, education, and economic empowerment for the community.As a member, you:Support youth and adult educational programs 📚Help grow Black-owned businesses and entrepreneursStay connected to local events that celebrate our heritageComplete this form to become an active part of this work.

IBE-Indy Chapter Memberships

Purchase an ad in our Annual Gala Souvenir Book.&nbsp;Your ad helps the Indiana Black Expo&ndash;Indianapolis Chapter, Inc. promote and implement programs that support youth, strengthen families, and expand social and economic opportunities here at home. Please complete the form and submit your ad details and artwork so we can include it in this year&rsquo;s book. 📘

Annual Gala 2026: Gala Patron Ads

Join us for our Annual Winter Fundraiser Gala 🎉 Theme: Black Excellence: Yesterday, Today &amp; Forever, an evening that uplifts African American culture, embraces the community where it stands and advances educational with economic opportunities in Indianapolis. Your ticket purchase supports local programs, cultural events, and Black-owned &nbsp;/ minority-owned businesses in our community. Together, we celebrate our heritage, build new connections 🤝, and invest in long-term community growth. Thank you for standing with the Indiana Black Expo-Indianapolis Chapter in empowering our people and city&rsquo;s future.

Annual Winter Gala 2026 - Tables & Tickets

ICIBE Annual Winter Gala: Partnerships 🎉 The Indianapolis Chapter of Indiana Black Expo, Inc. (ICIBE) cordially invites you to partner with us for our Annual Winter Fundraising Gala. This prestigious evening celebrates our collective journey and supports the vital community programs driving our future. As you support us, we are able to support others. This partnership brings together community leaders, neighbors, and partners who believe in cultural pride, educational opportunity, and economic empowerment for all members of our community. The Evening Features: Dinner, dancing, and a night of true distinction honoring the past, celebrating the present, and supporting the future of our community. Complete this form to confirm your participation 🤝 Your partnership helps us uplift heritage, build real connections, and supports year-round programs in education, culture, and economic advancement.

Annual Winter Gala 2026: Partnerships

VENDOR REGISTRATION FOR OUR ANNUAL GALA 2026. ONLY 15 SPOTS AVAILABLE!PRICE: $100 This celebration is one of our most anticipated events of the year &mdash; a spectacular evening honoring the achievements, culture, and contributions of the Black community in Indianapolis and beyond. Bringing together community leaders, business professionals, elected officials, and supporters for an unforgettable night of recognition, inspiration, and celebration. VENDORS UNDERSTAND:<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">That once officially approved as a vendor by the Committee, that the vendor fee is NON-REFUNDABLE FOR ALL REASONS EXCEPT CANCELLATION OF EVENT.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">That by paying the vendor fee associated with the event, you agree to following Release of Liability:<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">The vendor participant, whether business, business representative or individual, waives their right to sue the Indianapolis Chapter of Indiana Black Expo, Inc. (ICIBE) for negligence or harm in the event of an accident. As well as waive their right to sue for loss or damages for items, inventory and/or materials, whether physical, digital or intellectual that may occur due to participation in event.</li></ul></li></ul> By signing up, you support Indiana Black Expo&ndash;Indianapolis Chapter&rsquo;s work to expand educational, economic, and cultural opportunities for OUR community. ✊🏾

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