University of Indianapolis Arts

UIndy's own Dr. Jon Noworyta conducted 1,000 young students in the INpact Band as a part of the World Championship Drum Corps International weekend at Lucas Oil Stadium in front of a crowd of over 20,000 people! Current students and alumni assisted with the event which brought fans from across the globe. In addition to alum, Morgan Knight-Snyder, who works with DCI throughout the year, Senior Music Industry major, Noah Maple served as the Event Operations Coordinator for the summer season helping the events team manage a 70+ show nationwide Summer Tour, ending here in Indianapolis.

The word is out! The official lineup for this year's Kellogg Writers Series is here. Check out which incredible writers we'll be welcoming to campus ⬇️ https://bit.ly/4fVs6K5

University of Indianapolis Announces 2026-2027 Kellogg Writers Series The Kellogg Writers Series at the University of Indianapolis announced its 2026-2027 season. The series features four critically acclaimed writers from across the country who represent a variety of genres and works. “A hootenanny is what we’ll be having,” said Barney Haney, associate professor...

UIndy Music Therapy student, Joselyn Golliher, attended her first International Mu Phi Epsilon convention this summer, representing the UIndy Beta Psi chapter in Ft. Wayne where she served as a business delegate and sang in the Convention chorus. Music Chair, Dr. Rebecca Sorley, performed with baritone Matthew Hoch, from Auburn University and also was a judge for the Mu Phi Epsilon Foundation International Competition featuring four incredible musicians. UIndy Music was well-represented!

Ever wanted to join a book club but couldn't fit another meeting into your schedule?

Communiversity is back! This fall, UIndy's online, book-club-style course will read "Dracula" by Bram Stoker. Whether you're a lifelong horror fan or simply curious about the classic that shaped today's vampire stories, Communiversity offers a fun, flexible way to connect with fellow readers and UIndy faculty.

Need another reason to sign up? We'll give you five: https://bit.ly/3TnkzLi

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5 Reasons to Read “Dracula” by Bram Stoker with Communiversity 2026 Communiversity – the University of Indianapolis’s online, book-club-style course – returns this fall to explore the Gothic horror classic, “Dracula” by Bram Stoker. Why should you register for Communiversity this year? 1. Because you’re a fan of vampires and want to read the novel that s...

Congratulations to University of Indianapolis Collegiate National Association for Music Education (cNAfME)! Our chapter earned national recognition for its commitment to professional development, advocacy and student success for the third year in a row. Read more on : https://bit.ly/4w2bbdz

UIndy Collegiate National Association for Music Education Earns National Awards The UIndy Collegiate National Association for Music Education (cNAfME) chapter earned national recognition for its commitment to professional development, advocacy, and student success. The chapter has received national honors at the annual National Association for Music Educators (NAfME) conference...

Wow, what an amazing summer of music camps at UIndy! Music for All Abilities, Summer Piano Camp, UIndy Piano Institute, Jazz and Recording camps were joined this year by Exploring Early Music and UIndy Fusion String camps enriching the lives of young musicians from age five through college.

Twelve UIndy students explored Hungary and Austria this May on a life-changing trip organized by Dr. Meredith Smith, Assistant Professor of Choral Music Education, and Dr. Ryan Behan, Associate Professor of Music and Director of Keyboard Studies. Nine music majors were able to participate in classes at the Kodály Institute in Kecskemét, Hungary where music teachers from all over the world come to learn how to teach children with the Kodály Concept. In addition, rising senior Music Performance major, Cassidy Rexroad, was able to have a lesson with László Borbély, faculty at the famous Liszt Academy. To top it off, Dr. Ryan Behan performed an all-Liszt piano concert at the Liszt Academy. The students returned home inspired by their experience.

Today, UIndy Jazz students performed for the Women's Executive Leadership Institute. Their performance demonstrated 6 important lessons for good leadership, including listening, giving feedback, and building trust within your team.

The power of art 🎨

UIndy's partnership with Noble is helping community members benefit from creative processes and empowering the next generation of art therapists.

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UIndy Art Therapy Partnership Creates a More Colorful Future for All Creativity is bursting from the seams at Noble Art, Noble’s newest location in Speedway for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The space features an art studio and gallery to promote sales of individual art. Inside a room filled with about a dozen artists, each person is focu...

ICYMI: The Knight by Cade Tabit '25 is one of the latest additions to the UIndy Sculpture Walk! Check it out on the north side of the Christel DeHaan Fine Arts Center.

The Knight by Cade Tabit '25 (Studio Art) is one of the newest additions to the UIndy Sculpture Walk! Check it out on the north side of the Christel DeHaan Fine Arts Center.