The Tippecanoe Arts Federation is the
umbrella organization and arts council for fourteen counties. TAF
provides educational opportunities in the visual, performing, and
literary arts, outreach programs for both underserved communities and
at-risk youth, and funding for capital and operational expenses to
fellow arts organizations region-wide. Established in 1976, the
Tippecanoe Arts Federation serves as a model for arts advocacy by
promoting the role of arts.
The Wells Community Cultural Center, the home of TAF, offers three
galleries, the Wells Reception Hall, meeting rooms, rehearsal rooms,
and performance space. TAF is host and sponsor to many community events
and arts groups. The Tippecanoe Arts Federation serves as the Region 4
Arts Partner of the Indiana Arts Commission. Through this partnership,
TAF provides grants, information and referral services, cultural
assessment planning, and technical assistance to individuals and
organizations.