Chreece

Chreece is an Independent hip hop organization and annual festival that celebrates the vibrant culture and diverse artistry of the genre. Held in the Fountain Square neighborhood of Indianapolis, the festival showcases both national and local talent across the state of Indiana and beyond.

Chreece supports over 80+ local, regional artists every year and provides artist workshops, panels and professional resources to these artists in hopes to integrate the arts community and stimulate the creative economy.

In partnership with Central Indiana Community Foundation 501(c)(3)

Chreece at a Glance

• Established in 2015
• $478,621+ paid to artists
• 700+ local artists supported
• 8 years of festival & free community programming
• 2024 Recipient of the Downtown Indy Arts & Culture Award
• G-Note Artist Workshops & Panels
  • 75+ Indy artists in 2024
  • Past featured panelists: Talib Kweli (2019), Andrew Barber (2018), B Swift (2023), 3V Agency (2024)
• Community Collaborations
  • Big Car Collaborative & SPARK
  • GANGGANG
  • Deckademics
  • Rokh Placemaking
• NBA All-Star Weekend at the Cultural Corridor
  • 25+ artists supported
  • 3 Days of Free Locally Curated Hip Hop Acts
  • Cultural Corridor collaboration with GANGGANG
• WWE Royal Rumble Arts & Culture Activations
• WNBA All Star Arts & Culture Activations