On March 5, the Old Northside will be teeming with “foodies,” as they make their way to Food Con, an unconventional convention that features art exhibitions, poetry, films and lectures, hand-on activities, and, of course, food. In a joint project between the Harrison Center for the Arts and the Indiana Humanities Council’s Food for Thought program, Food Con will be a first-of-its-kind showcase and exploration of the art and culture of food in Indianapolis.

When: Friday March 5 Friday, March 5th, 6 to 10pm
Where: Harrison Center for the Arts 1505 N. Delaware Street Indianapolis, IN 46202
Admission Free

“Food Con will be to foodies what GenCon is to gamers,” said Joanna Taft, director of the Harrison Center for the Arts. “If you’re interested in food—how it grows, how it makes you feel, what to do with it—then Food Con is the place for you.”

FoodCon will be held at the Harrison Center for the Arts from 6-10 p.m., during IDADA’s popular First Friday tour. In the gym, representatives from local farmer’s markets, urban gardens, neighborhood supper clubs and more will be on hand to answer questions, share recipes and discuss their passion for food. Artists exhibiting that night include Bruce Campbell, Kyle Ragsdale, Carolyn Springer, Penelope Dullaghan, Leah Gauthier and more. Attendees can also explore the Harrison Center’s 21 artist studios.

The Indiana Humanities Council, located across the street from the Harrison Center, will host a “pre-party” event from 5-6 p.m. This event is just one of many Food for Thought programs taking place across the state. A two-year program developed by the Indiana Humanities Council, Food for Thought will address issues of hunger, nutrition, food production, obesity, food security and safety.