About the Propylaeum Historic Foundation

The Indianapolis Propylaeum connects and celebrates women, by offering a welcoming place for women to use their voice, inspire leadership, and continue the legacy of women supporting women; providing arts & cultural programs to the diverse community of Indianapolis; and preserving and maintaining our historic home. The Propylaeum has been the place for women since 1888.

We have been located at our historic home at 1410 N. Delaware St. for 100 years in 2023. We look forward to continuing our legacy of supporting women leaders, arts & culture, and historic preservation for the next 100 years. Will you join us?

Our Mission

The place that connects and celebrates women.

Our Goals

  • A welcoming place for women to use their voice, inspire leadership, connect with others and continue the legacy of women supporting women.

  • Programs that offer opportunities for enrichment, education, exploration, culture, and community.

  • Preserve and maintain the place that has been the home for women since 1923.

Our Values

  • Collaboration – We believe that the sum of the whole is greater than its individual parts, and working together inspires creativity and community.

  • Inclusivity – We invite all people to experience our programs and facilities. We are enriched by people from different backgrounds and life experiences.

  • Leadership – We support women’s potential for leaderships in all their spheres of influence.

  • Stewardship – We are an important part of the cultural life of our community. We know and honor the legacy that came before us, foster the deep attachments to the Propylaeum, and embrace change for the future.

  • Integrity – We take our fiduciary responsibility seriously and are transparent in our communications, interactions, and intentions. We act in good faith and honor our commitments.

Meet the Propylaeum Staff

  • Ali Brown

    Executive Director

    ali.brown @ thepropylaeum.org

  • Julia Lozano

    Events & Marketing Director

    julia.lozano @ thepropylaeum.org

Meet the Board of Directors

  • Susan Fasig

    President

  • Barb Richardson

    Vice President

    Fund Development Committee Chair

  • Althea Cooper

    Treasurer

  • Angela Stephens Tarter

    Secretary

    Membership Committee Chair

  • Megan Anderson

    Delaware St. Derby Committee Chair

  • Jetta Vaughn

  • Jill Curtis

    Governance Committee Chair

    May Wright Sewall Leadership Award Committee Chair

  • Julie Petr

    DEI Committee Chair

  • Kara Kavensky

    Marilyn K. Glick Women’s Enrichment Series Committee Chair

    External Relations Committee Chair

  • Laura Davenport

  • Marjorie Kienle

    Historic Preservation Committee Chair

  • Dr. Colette Pierce Burnette

  • Chelsea Thompson

  • Dr. Matt Stegemiller

    Facilities Committee Chair

Careers & Internships

Employment Opportunities

The Indianapolis Propylaeum does not have any job openings at the moment. We are always seeking out volunteers & committee members - if you are interested in becoming involved with our organization, please reach out to Ali.brown@thepropylaeum.org.

Internship Opportunities

If you are interested in internship opportunities at the Indianapolis Propylaeum, please email our Executive Director, Ali Brown, at Ali.brown@thepropylaeum.org.

Areas of interest:

  • Nonprofit management

  • Fundraising and development

  • Program & event management

  • Marketing & Communications

  • Public relations

  • History and Women's studies