# Event Details - **Event Name**: Art on the Ave Talkback Featuring Dana Powell-Smith & Juan the Artist - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 17 Dec, 2025 at 06:30 pm – Wed, 17 Dec, 2025 at 08:00 pm - **Event Description**: Art lovers, join us Dec. 17, 6:30–8pm at MWLC for Art on the Ave Talkback! Free and open to all.About this EventJoin us on Wednesday, December 17 from 6:30–8 PM for an Art on the Avenue Talkback featuring Dana Powell-Smith & Juan the Artist.Art on the Avenue is a quarterly program that brings local artists and the community together, offering a chance to explore, connect, and purchase original artwork.Dana Powell-Smith – Lines of Meaning: The Art of Simplicity (4th Floor Gallery)Dana, following in the footsteps of her grandmother Georgette Seabrooke Powell, continues a family legacy of artistry. Her work explores the resilience of Black and Brown communities across the nation, using deceptively simple mixed media pieces to spark reflection on identity, culture, and everyday life. Dana’s art has been featured in galleries including Newfields/Indianapolis Museum of Art and in public spaces around Indianapolis.Juan – Something Simple (1st Floor Gallery / Coffee Pot Lounge)Juan is an emerging Indiana artist who discovered his love for creating in the first grade. His work is a celebration of the creative process, simple yet full of feeling. He has shown his art in Philadelphia, Cincinnati’s Contemporary Art Center, and during downtown Indianapolis NBA All-Star Weekend.Register for free, and join us for an evening of art and conversation. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/0775bc90-d2b7-11f0-996b-d59fe40bb918-rimg-w592-h740-dcaa5a1a-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/indianapolis/art-on-the-ave-talkback-featuring-dana-powell-smith-and-juan-the-artist/100001976672755422 - **Event Categories**: art, sports, fine-arts - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 1 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Indianapolis - **state**: IN - **country**: United States - **location**: Madam Walker Legacy Center - **lat**: 39.776207 - **long**: -86.16718829999999 - **full address**: Madam Walker Legacy Center, 617 Indiana Avenue, Indianapolis, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Art on the Ave Talkback Featuring Dana Powell-Smith & Juan the Artist - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/2aa35119602965d1e3cb6cc01f963ced0f76adc09a43a67f87ffdbcd86e70cd8-rimg-w1200-h600-dc30515f-gmir.jpg?v=1765034427 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Art on the Ave Talkback Featuring Dana Powell-Smith & Juan the Artist being held? - **A:** Art on the Ave Talkback Featuring Dana Powell-Smith & Juan the Artist takes place on Wed, 17 Dec, 2025 at 06:30 pm to Wed, 17 Dec, 2025 at 08:00 pm at Madam Walker Legacy Center, 617 Indiana Avenue, Indianapolis, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Art on the Ave Talkback Featuring Dana Powell-Smith & Juan the Artist? - **A:** Art on the Ave Talkback Featuring Dana Powell-Smith & Juan the Artist is organized by Madam Walker Legacy Center. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Art on the Ave Talkback Featuring Dana Powell-Smith & Juan the Artist is ideal for art lovers, trade professionals, collectors, and exhibition enthusiasts exploring the latest in their field. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Indianapolis, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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