ADVOCACY
On Behalf of Indiana's Creative Economy
We show up and speak out, to build consensus and shape policy.
Indiana is rich with creative talent. Yet our state lacks the systems, policies, and support for turning that talent into sustained economic opportunities.
Enter Pattern, a growth engine for all things Creative Economy.
We connect legislators, business owners, philanthropists, creative entrepreneurs, and community members. We meet and educate. Build coalitions and collaborate. We advocate and obsess because a strong creative economy benefits all of us.
The Creative Economy is a Team Sport
We work with likeminded partners on behalf of industries like film and music. We held the Indiana State of Film gathering and teamed with Huntington University’s Film Department to garner support for SB306, enhancing Indiana’s Film Tax Credit. We cohosted the Indianapolis summit of the National Independent Venue Alliance. And we manage the digital hub for Indiana Music Alliance. Always more to do!
SEPT 15-16, 2026 VISION LOFT @ THE STUTZ
The 4th Annual Creative Economy Summit
Once again, we convene thought leaders, decision makers, and fellow visionaries to dream big and advance our mission to support, empower, and grow Indiana’s Creative Economy.
National GDP
Arts and cultural industries contributed $1.1 trillion to the U.S. economy in 2022. This is larger than many other major industries, including construction, transportation, utilities, and educational services.
Billion
From arts and culture industries added to Indiana’s economy in 2023.
Below the National Average
The arts and cultural production industries make up 2.0% of Indiana’s gross state product ranks Indiana 47th nationally.
