Pull Up a SeaT
1000 Words is growing. Our staff, interns, and workforce need a home base on Indianapolis's Near Eastside, a place to plan, collaborate, and build the programs that serve our artists and neighbors. Suite D is that space. It will have a big worktable for meetings and project work, and a lounge for breaks and conversation. Now we need to fill it, and every gift pays for a real piece in the room.
Sponsor a piece
Worktable: $425 (2 needed)
Bean bag: $237.50 (4 needed)
Stool: $100 (8 needed)
Pendant light: $250 (2 needed)
Storage room light: $150 (1 needed)
Round rug: $130 (1 needed)
Side table: $50 (2 needed)
All 20 pieces total $3,480. Gifts of any size count toward our $3,500 goal.
Your name on Suite D
Gifts of $400 and up: your name on the exterior windows, where every neighbor walking by can see it.
Every other gift: your name on the donor plaque inside the room.
Celebrate with us on February 11, 2027
Every donor is invited to our donor party, where we will unveil Suite D and thank everyone who made it possible.
1000 Words is a commission-free 501(c)(3) nonprofit gallery supporting BIPOC visual artists, creative placemaking, and arts leadership. We have worked with more than 100 local artists, and our team is growing to meet the demand.
1000 Words is a non-profit, Black-owned art space located in the heart of Indianapolis, deeply committed to uplifting emerging Black and Brown visual artists. Our mission is to offer a platform for our local artists, champion equity, and ensure art is accessible to all.
1000 Words has received recognition for our work in the community. We have won numerous awards four work in the commuity. join us as we implement programs that demonstrate collaboration, creativity, and community that enhance the quality of life in our city.
