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Author Archives: Mesgana Waiss
Alma mater: Ball State University
As Mirror Indy’s arts and culture reporter, I write stories and create reels highlighting the innovative and creative projects, performances and events that residents, artists, and organizations are bringing to life across Indianapolis.
I want to champion and affirm the essence of humanity. For two summers, I was an Indianapolis Press Club Foundation fellow, interning at Indiana Landmarks and the Indianapolis Recorder, where I focused on community stories that highlight and celebrate local voices and Black heritage.
Beyond bylines and storytelling, I love to watch playoff basketball, consume fashion content and nurture my knowledge of music history.
I joined Mirror Indy to help restore trust and integrity in journalism and address the local news desert crisis.
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No topic is taboo at this political art show
“The Art of Politics” promises free speech with over 60 artworks and a fundraiser on Sept. 26.
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We sat down with Gary Gee and FITZ ahead of BUTTER Fine Art Fair
“BUTTER was spread.” The artists talked to Mirror Indy about flying out to LA, life as a “starving artist” and the ways BUTTER has helped their careers.
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34 things to do in September in Indy
Inside you’ll find an organic paper making workshop, Indy Jazz Fest, a circus and a Halloween-themed family marathon race.
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Fashion designers created tiny, fabulous outfits for paint brushes
Anthony Radford’s “Royal Brush Takeover” celebrates creativity in fashion design.
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Chreece turns 10
How Indy’s ‘Rap Christmas’ was born, its growing pains and what comes next.
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5 things not to miss at the 5th BUTTER Fine Art Fair
As the Trump administration uses the arts to push its agenda, GANGGANG co-founders promise ‘no censorship’ of local, national artists.
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Buddy Red to headline new ‘juke joint’ party for BUTTER 5
See art from Black artists and get a side of sweat and rhythm and blues from Buddy Red and local musicians.
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Babyface and Mike Epps newest board members at Madam Walker Legacy Center
The entertainers were elected to help increase the center’s national programming and visibility as a cultural destination.
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City launches $500,000 cultural districts fund
Community organizations can apply for a grant until Aug. 31.
