Indianapolis Cultural Development Commission

The Indianapolis Cultural Development Commission supports and encourages an environment where arts and culture flourish, and lets the world know about Indy's vibrant cultural scene. The Commission partners with organizations such as the Arts Council of Indianapolis, Indianapolis Convention & Visitors Association, and Indianapolis Downtown, Inc. on various programs.

In Indianapolis we recognize that healthy and growing economies happen in cities with deep and diverse cultural scenes. Indianapolis has a wealth of cultural amenities, facilities, events and activities - but too few people are aware of them. The Indianapolis Cultural Development Commission is designed to help improve the quality of life for Indianapolis residents and enhance visitors' experience by capitalizing on the city's cultural amenities and attributes.

Goals

Stimulate increased local cultural participation by residents.
Maximize the cultural experience for existing and event visitors.
Strengthen Indianapolis and Central Indiana as a unique cultural destination to attract new tourists.
Build a sustainable infrastructure to support cultural development.

Commissioners

Justice Theodore Boehm, Chairman
Gerald Bepko, Indiana University
Alpha Blackburn, Blackburn & Associates
William Crawford, State Representative and Indiana Black Expo
Colleen Heeter, Indiana Black Expo (Proxy for William Crawford)
Walter Knabe, Artist
June McCormack, ITT Technical Institute
Brian Payne, Central Indiana Community Foundation
Yvonne Shaheen, Diversities Inc.
Al Smith, Chase

Cultural Tourism

Cultural Tourism is experiencing the diverse mosaic of places, traditions, arts, celebrations and experiences that the Indianapolis area offers to residents and visitors. It is an important component of an overall tourism plan that emphasizes the total Indianapolis Experience.