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The $440 million nonprofit arts industry expects major damage. Here's how to help.

Indianapolis' nonprofit arts sector supports about 30,000 jobs. The closures forced by coronavirus are causing damage to theaters, artists and more.

      




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A group is giving arts workers $500. It has enough money for at least 450 more to apply.

Musicians, artists and other creatives who live in Central Indiana can get $500 each through a coronavirus relief program worth almost $400,000.

      




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Indianapolis Contemporary art museum shuts down, citing economic damage from coronavirus

Indianapolis Contemporary is closing permanently, almost a year after changing its name and a few months after hiring a new executive director.

      




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Indy art historian's 'You Are an Artist' book supplies ideas, and readers supply effort

Indianapolis art historian Sarah Urist Green presents more than 50 do-it-yourself projects in 'You Are an Artist' book

       




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How 2 Hoosiers are helping artists impacted by the coronavirus pandemic

Here's how two Hoosiers are helping feed local artists and creatives impacted by the coronavirus pandemic.

       




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Here's how Indianapolis artists impacted by coronavirus can get help

Artists who wish to apply for a free food box can visit the websites or social media pages of Gravesco Pottery or Urban Awareness Gardens.

       




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Arts venues will be among the last to reopen and must overcome some of the toughest hurdles

Social distancing and people's potential discomfort sitting in auditoriums have given Indianapolis venues several problems to solve amid coronavirus.

       




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Black History: Famed Indiana artists have a shared heritage at Manual High School

William Edouard Scott and John Wesley Hardrick both studied under famed Impressionist painter Otto Stark at Manual High School.

      




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Downtown apartment fire with $500,000 in damage ruled accidental

The fire broke out on the roof of the 800 Cap Apartments, 800 N. Capitol Ave., at about 1:30 a.m. Tuesday, IFD Battalion Chief Rita Reith said.

       




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IMPD targets illegal parties where virus may spread. One, some fear, ended a girl's life.

A bullet struck 16-year-old Nya Cope in the head just a short distance from a gathering that attracted large groups to an east side parking lot.

       




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How a canoe trip started Butler basketball's comeback year

Before any Kamar Baldwin buzzer-beaters, the Butler Bulldogs laid groundwork for a historic season.

      




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Butler 2010 rewind: Bulldogs out-tough Spartans to reach title game

The Bulldogs reached the title game with a 52-50 victory over Michigan State

      




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What Rob Reiner said on the red carpet at the Heartland Film Festival

Reiner directed the movie "LBJ," which was being screened at the film festival.

      




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7 movies made in Mexico are focus of Heartland mini-festival

"Cultural Journey: Mexico" is sequel to India-themed event presented last summer by Heartland Film.

       




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'Sick as I had ever felt': Indiana first responders adjust as some start to get COVID-19

All across Indiana, first responders are getting sick from the novel coronavirus, even as agencies strengthen precautions.

       




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This non-essential business owner had to close, so he started bottling hand sanitizer instead

When coronavirus precautions forced Shadi Khoury's non-essential business, Indy E Cigs, to stop production, he began bottling hand sanitizer instead.

       




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Fishers announces coronavirus recovery plan, would become 3rd city with health department

Fishers Mayor Scott Fadness announced Thursday that the city will seek to establish its own health department.

       




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Hamilton Town Center begins to reopen as coronavirus-related restrictions start to ease

Some stores opened today, some will open soon at Hamilton Town Center. Each store has its safety precautions ready, shoppers work to stay safe, too.

       




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Carmel partners with company to test residents' feces for coronavirus

How many people have coronavirus in Carmel? The city soon may soon get a better picture — by testing residents' feces.

       




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Indy 500 2019: Amazing photos from start to finish

From pre-race festivities to that sweet swig of milk.

      




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Organizations participating in #GivingTuesdayNow; Tony Kanaan fundraising for Riley

The people behind GivingTuesday launched the #GivingTuesdayNow campaign to ask people to be kind and generous during the novel coronavirus outbreak.

       




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Cartoonist Gary Varvel: Trump's magic wand

Obama downplays Trump's economic successes

      




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Cartoonist Gary Varvel: Politics of a foreign kind puzzle voters

Donnelly and Braun campaigns focus on personal attacks

      




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Cartoonist Gary Varvel: What's powering Indiana's Senate race

Braun and Donnelly tout their support for Trump's policies

      




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Cartoonist Gary Varvel: Early voters

A caravan heads to the polls. Voter turnout is already at record levels nationally.

      




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Cartoonist Gary Varvel: Pittsburgh synagogue shooting

Hate cannot destroy faith.

      




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Cartoonist Gary Varvel: Negative campaign commercials

Many voters are turned off by political attacks.

      




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Cartoonist Gary Varvel: Voter alert

An important reminder to exercise your civic duty

      




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Cartoonist Gary Varvel: Super heroes

Exercise your super power by voting today.

      




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Gary Varvel's cartoons about voters

A collection of cartoons depicting what voters experience every election.

      




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Cartoonist Gary Varvel: A history of voter cartoons

The importance of voting as seen in Varvel's cartoons.

      




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Cartoonist Gary Varvel: How Mike Braun won

Trump carries GOP challenger to victory

      




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Cartoonist Gary Varvel: Thousand Oaks bar shooting

America mourns another mass shooting.

      




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Cartoonist Gary Varvel: A blue wave in the U.S. House

Could a Trump investigation wash up?

      




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Cartoonist Gary Varvel: Thank a veteran today

Honoring those who serve

      




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Cartoonist Gary Varvel: Another Florida recount

A sequel to the 2000 election

      




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Cartoonist Gary Varvel: California firefighters

A great crisis produces great people and great courage

      




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Cartoonist Gary Varvel: Political script

The minority party may change but the rhetoric stays the same

      




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Cartoonist Gary Varvel: The count in Florida

The Sunshine State could use some help counting votes.

      




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Cartoonist Gary Varvel: Happy Thanksgiving

Remember those less fortunate and give

      




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Cartoonist Gary Varvel: Marijuana snake oil

Will the benefits outweigh the risks?

      




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Cartoonist Gary Varvel: GM workers losing jobs

General Motors announces 14,000 job cuts

      




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Cartoonist Gary Varvel: George Bush 41

Reunited with Barbara and their daughter Robin

      




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Cartoonist Gary Varvel: Trump is Tariff Man

The president claims to have super trade powers

      




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Cartoonist Gary Varvel: What Democrats want for Christmas

Will the Mueller investigation deliver?

       




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Cartoonist Gary Varvel: Mayor Hogsett's 12 days of Christmas

A reelection campaign song

       




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Cartoonist Gary Varvel: Democratic Scrooge

Funding for Trump's border wall is met with resistance

       




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Gary Varvel Christmas-themed cartoons

       




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Varvel: IndyStar's cartoonist says thank you and farewell

I am leaving my dream job to pursue new dreams.

       




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Tully: Yet another heartless, senseless move by Trump

President Trump's latest immigration decision shows a lack of heart and common sense.