YOUR HOME FOR ARts & entertainment
Located in the heart of Plainfield, Hendricks Live! was conceived and built by the Town of Plainfield to promote tourism, enhance the quality of life for residents, provide a professional home for local artists and generate economic impact for the region. Featuring a state-of-the-art theatre, event space, and public gallery, Hendricks Live! is the premier venue in west central Indiana for year-round performances, events and exhibits for all ages and interests.
GUIDED BY OUR MISSION
At Hendricks Live!, we’re committed to creating memorable experiences for central Indiana’s diverse communities by presenting, producing, and hosting exceptional art, entertainment, and community events.
DRIVEN BY OUR VISION
We’re here to serve as a unifying force for Hendricks County and the surrounding communities, igniting hearts, opening minds, and celebrating the human experience.
INSPIRED BY OUR ASPIRATIONS
We strive to be the premier arts and entertainment venue in west central Indiana, provide a world-class home for local artists and arts organizations to grow and prosper, and to be a welcoming space for creativity, self-expression, dialogue, and learning.
PROUD OF OUR HISTORY
Hendricks Live! was conceived and developed by the Town of Plainfield beginning in 2017 as part of the town’s Strategic Downtown Redevelopment Plan to protect the long-term sustainability of its historic downtown as the civic, commercial, and cultural core of the community. It was developed in collaboration with the Hendricks County Community Foundation and community arts partners led by the Hendricks County Arts Council.
Bringing THE Best to Hendricks County
From local, regional, and nationally touring productions, to comedians, concerts, films, and family shows, we’re here to engage our friends and neighbors through inspiring visual arts, community events, and performances.
Guiding Principles
We believe that the arts are a positive, unifying force for a community, bringing people together through shared experiences, new perspectives, and mutual respect.
Local
We believe that art is for everyone and that a community-oriented arts center should seek relevance for all of its members.
INCLUSION
We believe that success is a result of strong relationships, and strong relationships are grounded in integrity and ethical conduct.
VALUES
We believe in exceeding expectations and delivering exceptional experiences for our guests.
EXCELLENCE
We believe in living these values… with emphasis!
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Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Accessibility (DEIA) Promise
The Hendricks Live! Board of Directors adopted the following promise statement to affirm our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and to acknowledge our imperative to uphold DEIA values as vital to our mission-driven work. It is incumbent upon the board, staff, and volunteers of Hendricks Live! to pursue our mission with the foundational belief that the arts belong to all people. Hendricks Live! is committed to presenting exceptional performances, exhibits, and programs that reflect the diversity of Hendricks County. As a newly formed cultural institution, Hendricks Live! aspires to lead by providing meaningful opportunities for the community to gather, connect, and celebrate together. It is the policy of Hendricks Live! to ensure equal opportunity for all without discrimination or harassment.