Innovation Week: Arts Day & Block Party

Creativity in Motion: A celebration of Bloomington's artists, makers, and imaginative spirit. Features Amplify Sessions from arts innovators, keynote from Secretly Group Co-Founder Ben Swanson, panel on Art & Entrepreneurship with Indiana Humanities CEO Keira Amstutz. Closes with the Trades District Block Party from 5-8pm sponsored by Indiana University, celebrating innovation, entrepreneurship, art, and community.

Event Details

Date: Friday, November 6, 2026
Time: 11:50 AM - 8:00 PM EST
Location: The Mill & Trades District, BloomingtonBloomington, Indiana
Price: Free

Target Audience

Artists

Creatives

Entrepreneurs

Community Members

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The Dimension Mill

Accelerator

Host

The Dimension Mill is Bloomington's innovation hub supporting entrepreneurs at every stage of their journey. Programs include: Crossroads pitch competitions for cash prizes and investor exposure; ReBoot for entrepreneurship exploration; 90 Days to Scale accelerator for teams already building; PROPELS Accelerator to commercialize NSWC Crane technology; Sales Accelerator for 25% revenue growth; Indiana Uplands 8-week accelerator; and Cohorts focusing on product-market fit and financials. Partners include Elevate Ventures, gener8tor, IU Ventures, and Flywheel Fund.

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