Spirit & Place

06/04/2026

Thanks to the amazing team at The Center for the Study of Religion and American Culture for inviting Spirit & Place to be part of last night's conversation, "Revolutionary Religion: How Voluntary Action and Religion Shaped the American Revolution."

Whether you joined us in person or couldn't make it, you can continue exploring the ideas from the evening through this digital resource guide. Discover opportunities to learn more about the American Revolution, reflect on the role of civic engagement in our communities, and find ways to build meaningful connections right here at home.

Lake Institute on Faith & Giving, WFYI
https://lakeinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/The-Revolutionary-Religion-Digital-Resource-Guide.pdf

06/02/2026

Collaboration is at the heart of everything we do at Spirit & Place, and our Executive Director Erin K. Kelley captures why beautifully in her latest reflection.

We think you'll find something worth reflecting on in it.

Read more ⬇️
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/collaboration-creativity-work-connection-erin-kelley-qaezc

06/01/2026

Happy Pride Month🏳️‍🌈✨

At Spirit & Place, we believe the arts and humanities have the power to connect us and remind us of our shared humanity. This month, we celebrate the LGBTQ+ community and the artists, storytellers, activists, and everyday people whose courage, creativity, and joy have made our community more vibrant and more whole.

05/28/2026

Every festival event is a dance between individual creativity and collective support. Spirit & Place thrives because independent creators, volunteers, and audiences feed one another’s energy to spark new ideas, collaborations, and civic growth.

How have you experienced the balance between personal creativity and community support in your life?

05/27/2026

Where do you go when you need to feel connected to something larger than yourself?

A forest path? A piece of music? A long conversation? A good cry?

Brandy Whitaker, Associate VP of Daily Guest Experience at Conner Prairie, calls these "thin spaces": moments where the sacred suddenly feels less far away. Her guest essay is a beautiful invitation to notice them.

Read her full article below.
🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/you-walking-thin-space-spirit-and-place-xgf0f

05/27/2026

What holds a democracy together?

As the United States approaches the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, join Spirit & Place and community partners for a thoughtful evening examining how religion, moral imagination, and voluntary action shaped the American Revolution and continue to shape civic life today.

We are proud to collaborate with The Center for the Study of Religion and American Culture, Lake Institute on Faith & Giving, and WFYI to bring together scholars and community members for this timely conversation inspired by the documentary, The American Revolution.

Come reflect on the role belief, responsibility, and shared ideals play in shaping the American experiment.

📍 June 3 | Light refreshments at 6:00 PM | Program at 6:30 PM
📍 Eskenazi Hall in the Herron School of Art + Design | 735 W. New York St.
📍Free Parking in Lot 86 (SW corner of New York & Blake)

Register here for Revolutionary Religion: How Voluntary Action and Religion Shaped the American Revolution:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/revolutionary-religion-tickets-1988790726600?aff=oddtdtcreator

05/25/2026

“After presenting at Spirit & Place, new relationships and opportunities began to open—grants, collaborations, and even a new book project.” — 2023 Festival Event Creator

We’re honored to support artists and creators who are shaping Indiana’s cultural future.

Which local artist or storyteller inspires you right now?

05/20/2026

What does volunteering have to do with the American Revolution?

More than you might think.

From the Sons and Daughters of Liberty to faith communities organizing around shared moral purpose, voluntary action and lived religion helped shape the Revolutionary movement—and the nation that emerged from it.

Spirit & Place is excited to partner with The Center for the Study of Religion and American Culture, Lake Institute on Faith & Giving, and WFYI for a timely conversation about religion, civic responsibility, and the enduring power of volunteerism.

Featuring scholars responding to themes from the documentary, The American Revolution.

📍June 3 | Light refreshments at 6:00 PM | Program at 6:30 PM
📍 Herron School of Art + Design, Eskenazi Hall | 735 W. New York St.
📍Free Parking in Lot 86 (SW corner of New York & Blake)

Register here for Revolutionary Religion: How Voluntary Action and Religion Shaped the American Revolution:

Discover how religion and volunteering shaped the American Revolution.

05/18/2026

At Spirit & Place, we see this truth every year. Festivals and events are opportunities to build relationships, share stories, and explore ideas together. Meaning emerges not in isolation, but in the space between people, ideas, and communities.

Who in your life helps you discover meaning through connection?

05/14/2026

Join Storytelling Arts of Indiana for a fun night of "Rom-Com" themed storytelling at Cholita Tacos in Broad Ripple🌟

Even if you don't choose to share a story, this is a great opportunity to connect with others in the community!