The Indianapolis Art Center’s largest fundraiser, the Broad Ripple Art Fair, would not be possible without the support of corporate sponsors. Fifth Third Bank is back as the Title Sponsor for the fourth year and the Art Center is grateful to have such a wonderful community partner. Generous support from Fifth Third with other Art Fair sponsors helps the Art Center defray the expenses of putting on such a large-scale event. As a result, the Art Center is able to generate income from the Fair in excess of $300, 000 each year; the Art Center uses this income to underwrite its programs, including outreach programs for underserved youth and more than 50 free exhibitions.
Nancy Huber, president and CEO at Fifth Third Bank, is a believer in the value of the arts to a community. Her daughters are both artists. Ellen, a ceramicist, teaches art in an inner-city high school in San Diego and Annie, a culinary artist, is the chef and owner of a bistro in Beaufort, South Carolina.
“I’m very creative myself,” says Huber. “But my daughters have chosen to live their lives through the arts,” she says.
Huber loves the Art Fair and thinks it’s a good partnership for Fifth Third. “Access to and support for the arts is key to the quality of life in any community – the arts play an important role in attracting and retaining employees and businesses,” she says.
“The Art Fair is a major showcase of the best central Indiana has to offer. I’ve got my ticket…and can’t wait to shop!”
So, how do you, or your business, support the arts in your community?
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This year’s Broad Ripple Art Fair will be May 15 and 16. Tickets are on sale now at the Indianapolis Art Center’s Guest Services Desk, Marsh Supermarkets, the Indianapolis Artsgarden and of course, Fifth Third Banks for just $12 ($15 at the gate).
–KO
