MLK Day: Mission Possible

11AM–4 PM

Join us for an inspiring day honoring the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. through art, music, and reflection. Create your own masterpiece in hands-on workshops led by local artists and explore the Indianapolis Museum of Art while enjoying the vibrant sounds of Deckademics DJ & Production School.

Enjoy story time in Star Studio, Bruce Ford’s powerful spoken word performance and The Audacity to Believe I Am Free in Deboest Lecture Hall. Complete the day with a special screening of Mission: Joy—Finding Happiness in Troubled Times, a film that celebrates the power of compassion and joy in challenging times (2021, dirs. Louie Psihoyos & Peggy Callahan, 90 mins, NR).

Sunday, January 19, 2025

Newfields

Free for Members & Public

Advance registration recommended

Schedule:

11:30 AM–3:30 PM: Art making activities | Studios 3 & 4

11:30 AM–3:30 PM: Deckademics performances | Pulliam Family Great Hall– learn to scratch

Noon: Story Time | Star Studio

12:30–1:15 PM: Bruce Ford The Audacity to Believe I Am Free | DeBoest Lecture Hall

2 PM: iibada Dance performance | Pulliam Family Great Hall

2–3:30 PM: Screening of Mission: Joy | DeBoest Lecture Hall

(2021, dirs. Louie Psihoyos & Peggy Callahan, 90 mins, NR)

All films are screened with closed captioning when available.