The Opera House Mural
Artist: Carrie Johns
Location: 400 Pearl Street, New Albany

“The Story Behind the Mural” is an ongoing series that provides a behind-the-scenes dive into some of SoIN’s well known (and lesser known) public art pieces.

The sprawling opera singer mural that lives in Downtown

Creativity blossoms in Southern Indiana. With magnificent murals, striking statues and local galleries, SoIN is an art lover’s paradise!

Don’t know where to start? The free Inspired SoIN digital passport makes it easy to explore SoIN’s eclectic arts scene. Simply sign up and pick from any of the 20

This is Southern Indiana. We are lucky to have mild winters and plenty of outdoor activities making Clark and Floyd Counties a great winter getaway or cabin fever trip.

Top 3 Winter Outdoor Activities

With or without snow, outdoor winter activities can keep you traveling this winter. Let’s

Whether you’re seeking shelter from the elements, or you’re looking to experience the local arts, when you head indoors in Southern Indiana, you get to bring the fun with you. These SoIN attractions give you plenty of options for indoor entertainment throughout all four seasons.

HANDS-ON FUN

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Mark Priest giving a public lecture at Carnegie Center. Photo by Scott Recker.

For more than 20 years, Louisville-based artist Mark Priest has deeply researched The Underground Railroad, uncovering powerful and poignant narratives surrounding slavery and retelling those stories through his

When driving through downtown Jeffersonville, it’s hard to miss the colorful water tower watching over the city. What you might miss are the whimsical art installations and cultural attractions located just below the tower in the NoCo Arts & Cultural District. "NoCo" is short for North of Court,

Hawkins, Indiana, the setting of Netflix series "Stranger Things," may be fictitious, but you can find plenty of odd goods, unique restaurants and magical encounters in SoIN.

Here’s a round-up of can’t-miss, quirky experiences.

J&B Magic Shop and Theater
Owner Brent Braun has been performing,

Spring is around the corner! With the warmer weather, thoughts turn to the outdoors and people start getting creative. Jeffersonville’s NoCo Arts & Cultural District has released its schedule of events for the entire year.

From stand-up comedians to Shakespeare in the Park and a variety of on-hands

Update on 'NoCo'

Jeffersonville's Arts & Cultural District

If you've been following the development of the Arts & Cultural District, this is an exciting development. The Indiana Arts Commission approved NoCo as a Statewide Designated Cultural District. (If you're wondering where the name "NoCo"

Local artist Al Gorman uses objects washed ashore to create art works. Want to know more about the sculptures? Visit the banks of the Ohio River.