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Hip-Hop Anthology: Volume 6

Two Exhibitions. One Culture. All Vibes.

2025-06-03 10:00:00 2025-06-03 20:00:00 America/Indiana/Indianapolis Hip-Hop Anthology: Volume 6 Hip-Hop Anthology: Volume 6 returns with a powerful two-part exhibition celebrating visual narrative, community, and the living legacy of hip-hop. Curated by Gary Gee, this year’s installment spans two landmark venues in the city: the Indianapolis Central Library and the Indianapolis Artsgarden. Central Library -

Tuesday, June 03
10:00am - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-06-03 10:00:00 2025-06-03 20:00:00 America/Indiana/Indianapolis Hip-Hop Anthology: Volume 6 Hip-Hop Anthology: Volume 6 returns with a powerful two-part exhibition celebrating visual narrative, community, and the living legacy of hip-hop. Curated by Gary Gee, this year’s installment spans two landmark venues in the city: the Indianapolis Central Library and the Indianapolis Artsgarden. Central Library -

Hip-Hop Anthology: Volume 6 returns with a powerful two-part exhibition celebrating visual narrative, community, and the living legacy of hip-hop. Curated by Gary Gee, this year’s installment spans two landmark venues in the city: the Indianapolis Central Library and the Indianapolis Artsgarden.

This exhibit blends contemporary art, music, storytelling, and cultural history, Volume 6 continues the series’ mission to document, honor, and elevate hip-hop’s impact through the visual arts — inviting both established artists and rising youth voices to contribute to the ever-evolving cultural archive.

SIDE A: “Intro & Interlude”

Central Library (Indianapolis Public Library)
June 3 – June 28, 2025
40 E. St. Clair St., Indianapolis, IN

Join us for a curated walkthrough and artist conversation during the Opening Event: Intro & Interlude, on Tuesday, June 10 from 5:00 to 7:45 — an intimate activation of the exhibit’s themes, voices, and visual storytelling.

SIDE B: “Glass House Jam Sessions”

Indianapolis Artsgarden
July 29 – September 1, 2025
Above the intersection of Washington & Illinois in downtown Indianapolis

This immersive exhibit continues with two dynamic community events:
• Back to the Foundation – Sunday, August 10
A tribute to hip-hop’s origins, honoring 1520 Sedgwick Ave. with music, visuals, and intergenerational celebration.
• New School Sunday – Sunday, August 24
A youth-led showcase and closing celebration spotlighting student artists, live performances, and creative community energy.

THE VISION

From the library to the glass house, Hip-Hop Anthology: Volume 6 offers a stage for reflection, recognition, and radical imagination. This dual-site exhibition is rooted in authenticity and access — keeping the culture alive and accessible for everyone from seasoned pros to next-up creatives.

Artists are invited to contribute their “visual narratives” — stories shaped by hip-hop’s aesthetic, its rhythm, its resistance, and its roots.

AGE GROUP: | All Ages |

EVENT TYPE: | Exhibit/Display |

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Central Library

Phone: 317-275-4100

Hours
We're closed Friday July 04
Mon, Jun 30 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jul 01 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jul 02 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Thu, Jul 03 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Jul 04 Closed
Sat, Jul 05 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jul 06 1:00PM to 5:00PM

About the branch

As the hub of the Indianapolis Public Library system, Central Library showcases renowned architecture and services. The original 1917 building, designed by Paul Cret and constructed of Indiana limestone in the Greek Doric style, was considered one of the most outstanding secular buildings in the U.S. Its six-story glass and steel-framed addition, designed by Evans Woollen, opened in 2007.

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Indianapolis Special Collections Room

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