Community Partners

Types of Organizations We Partner With
Types of Organizations We Partner With

Our events regularly host a  wide range of community partners, including (but not limited to):

  • Healthcare and Support Services
    • Damien Underground
    • Planned Parenthood
    • Gender Nexus
    • Kaleidoscope Indy
    • BU Wellness Network
  • Counseling and Mental Health Services
    • Changing Tides Counseling
    • Irvington Counseling Group
    • Julian Center
    • Catalyst Indy
    • Big Brothers Big Sisters Indianapolis
  • Education and Literacy Resources
    • Loudmouth Books
    • Indy Reads
    • Indy Liberation Center
    • Y’all for All
    • AAPI Pride
    • Renegate Pride
    • Indy Pride

These partnerships help ensure that our markets reflect the diversity, resilience, and brilliance of the community that gathers here.

When you engage with Indy Gay market as a community partner, you can expect:

  • A welcoming, affirming, sober event
  • Access to local LGBQ+ artists, makers, and attendees.
  • Clear communication and logistical support from our volunteer based team of community partner coordinators .
  • Alignment with an organization that prioritizes racial equity and accessibility.

Community partners are never expected to sel good or generate revenue at our events. Your presence and impact are the value you bring!

We are always excited to welcome new partners to our events!

To participate in an upcoming event:

  • Submit a community partner interest form using the link below
  • Our community partner coordinators will review your submission for alignment of our values and reach out about upcoming opportunities
  • Partners will be contacted with event dates, asked to confirm attendance, and provide booth details and next steps for attending an event.

If you can any questions and would like to start a conversation before submitting a form, we’d love to hear from you!

Contact us at [email protected]

Is your organization is looking to expand your impact or support Indy Gay Market in a bigger way? Community partners are also invited to explore our Sponsorship Packages, which help fund future events, accessibility programs, and artist support initiatives 

View our customizable Sponsorship Packages Here!  

By centering LGBTQ+ voices and prioritizing racial equity in every collaboration, Indy Gay Market is cultivating an arts community that is connected, empowered, and visible. Help us make sure artists thrive, resources are accessible, and everyone belongs. 

We can’t wait to build with you!

Submit Your Interest Form Here!

At Indy Gay Market, our work goes beyond providing economic opportunity to local artists! We intentionally partner with and host organizations that provide vital services, education, and advocacy for LGBTQ+ individuals in our community. Through these partnerships, our markets become morethan a shopping event. Our events become welcoming bridges to care, connection, and collective empowerment. 

Our community partners help ensure that artists and attendees can access trusted resources in spaces that are affirming, inclusive, and joyful. By showing up together, we strengthen the fabric of the LGBTQ+ community. 

What is a Community Partner?

Community partners are nonprofits, grassroots organization, service providers, and advocacy groups whose missions align with Indy Gay Market’s values for LGBTQ+ support, racial equity, accessibility, and community care. 

Partners are invited to participate in our markets and events through a limited number of complementary booth spaces at no cost where they can: 

  • Share information about services and programs
  • Provide educational material or outreach
  • Connect directly with LGBTQ+ community members in a trusted environment
  • Build relationships with artists, attendees, and other organizations.