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SOLD OUT: The May 2026

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Location

The Indianapolis Propylaeum
1410 N Delaware Street
Indianapolis, Indiana 46202
United States
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Date & Time

Thursday, 05/07/2026
8:30am EDT - 10:00am EDT
Add to Calendar 05/07/2026 08:30:00 AM 05/07/2026 10:00:00 AM America/New_York SOLD OUT: The May 2026 This inspiring morning honors extraordinary women whose sustained leadership strengthens Indianapolis and communities across Indiana. Together, we will celebrate this year’s finalists and formally recognize the recipient(s) of The May — our highest institutional distinction. Named for visionary educator, suffragist, and civic leader May Wright Sewall, The May recognizes women who build institutions, uplift communities, and leave a lasting mark on public life. Event Includes: Breakfast Finalist recognition Awards presentation Community celebration The Indianapolis Propylaeum was founded in 1888 by renowned suffragist and activist, May Wright Sewall, with the intention to “create a building to be used for literary, artistic, scientific, industrial, musical, mechanical, and educational purposes — particularly for the women of Indianapolis.” In addition to founding our organization, Sewall is credited with founding the Herron School of Art and Design, The Art Association of Indianapolis — which became the Indianapolis Museum of Art | Newfields, The Indianapolis Woman’s Club, and The Contemporary Club, to name a few. Sewall established a national and international reputation through her fight to grow women’s role in society, women’s right to an education, and women’s right to vote. The Indianapolis Propylaeum 1410 N Delaware Street Indianapolis, Indiana 46202

Price

$25 - $5,000
This inspiring morning honors extraordinary women whose sustained leadership strengthens Indianapolis and communities across Indiana. Together, we will celebrate this year’s finalists and formally recognize the recipient(s) of The May — our highest institutional distinction.

Named for visionary educator, suffragist, and civic leader May Wright Sewall, The May recognizes women who build institutions, uplift communities, and leave a lasting mark on public life.

Event Includes:

  • Breakfast

  • Finalist recognition

  • Awards presentation

  • Community celebration

The Indianapolis Propylaeum was founded in 1888 by renowned suffragist and activist, May Wright Sewall, with the intention to “create a building to be used for literary, artistic, scientific, industrial, musical, mechanical, and educational purposes — particularly for the women of Indianapolis.” In addition to founding our organization, Sewall is credited with founding the Herron School of Art and Design, The Art Association of Indianapolis — which became the Indianapolis Museum of Art | Newfields, The Indianapolis Woman’s Club, and The Contemporary Club, to name a few. Sewall established a national and international reputation through her fight to grow women’s role in society, women’s right to an education, and women’s right to vote.

This inspiring morning honors extraordinary women whose sustained leadership strengthens Indianapolis and communities across Indiana. Together, we will celebrate this year’s finalists and formally recognize the recipient(s) of The May — our highest institutional distinction.

Named for visionary educator, suffragist, and civic leader May Wright Sewall, The May recognizes women who build institutions, uplift communities, and leave a lasting mark on public life.

Event Includes:

  • Breakfast

  • Finalist recognition

  • Awards presentation

  • Community celebration

The Indianapolis Propylaeum was founded in 1888 by renowned suffragist and activist, May Wright Sewall, with the intention to “create a building to be used for literary, artistic, scientific, industrial, musical, mechanical, and educational purposes — particularly for the women of Indianapolis.” In addition to founding our organization, Sewall is credited with founding the Herron School of Art and Design, The Art Association of Indianapolis — which became the Indianapolis Museum of Art | Newfields, The Indianapolis Woman’s Club, and The Contemporary Club, to name a few. Sewall established a national and international reputation through her fight to grow women’s role in society, women’s right to an education, and women’s right to vote.

Getting There

The Indianapolis Propylaeum
1410 N Delaware Street
Indianapolis, Indiana 46202
United States

Get Directions

Location

The Indianapolis Propylaeum
1410 N Delaware Street
Indianapolis, Indiana 46202
United States
Get Directions

Date & Time

Thursday, 05/07/2026
8:30am EDT - 10:00am EDT
Add to Calendar 05/07/2026 08:30:00 AM 05/07/2026 10:00:00 AM America/New_York SOLD OUT: The May 2026 This inspiring morning honors extraordinary women whose sustained leadership strengthens Indianapolis and communities across Indiana. Together, we will celebrate this year’s finalists and formally recognize the recipient(s) of The May — our highest institutional distinction. Named for visionary educator, suffragist, and civic leader May Wright Sewall, The May recognizes women who build institutions, uplift communities, and leave a lasting mark on public life. Event Includes: Breakfast Finalist recognition Awards presentation Community celebration The Indianapolis Propylaeum was founded in 1888 by renowned suffragist and activist, May Wright Sewall, with the intention to “create a building to be used for literary, artistic, scientific, industrial, musical, mechanical, and educational purposes — particularly for the women of Indianapolis.” In addition to founding our organization, Sewall is credited with founding the Herron School of Art and Design, The Art Association of Indianapolis — which became the Indianapolis Museum of Art | Newfields, The Indianapolis Woman’s Club, and The Contemporary Club, to name a few. Sewall established a national and international reputation through her fight to grow women’s role in society, women’s right to an education, and women’s right to vote. The Indianapolis Propylaeum 1410 N Delaware Street Indianapolis, Indiana 46202

Price

$25 - $5,000