Your memory matters.
Help preserve the experiences that shaped Indianapolis arts. We are preparing a secure participant intake process to collect leads before interviews and archival materials are considered for publication.
Ways to be involved
Share a memory
Tell us how Professor Truedell or another local creative mentor influenced your artistic or personal growth.
Identify an item
Help locate a program, photograph, rehearsal tape, recording or flyer and identify who holds the rights to it.
Nominate an artist
Suggest an Indianapolis cultural leader whose story deserves careful documentation.
Planned memory form — preview only
The actual form will have informed consent, contact/privacy information, spam controls and a secure submission destination.
Respecting artists and archives
Owning a physical photograph or recording does not always mean owning the copyright. We'll ask for creator information, approximate dates and the appropriate rights holder before using archival works. Participation is voluntary, and no submitted contribution automatically guarantees inclusion in the film.
For the initial pilot, our priority research circles include Broad Ripple High School, Indiana State University's Ebony Majestic Choir, Sounds of Aquarius and Jones Tabernacle A.M.E. Zion Church.
Read the pilot concept →