Don’t miss the newest episode of Ball State’s monthly podcast "Our Call to Beneficence," hosted by President Geoffrey S. Mearns. This episode—available now—features Ball State Graduate Mali Jeffers—co-founder of GANGGANG, a cultural development firm.
Mali Jeffers, ’04, has committed herself to building culture and community in Indianapolis, where she was born and raised. Ms. Jeffers and Alan Bacon, her partner in life and in business, are “cultural entrepreneurs” who invest in artists and entrepreneurs, with an emphasis on people of color.
In 2021, GANGGANG curated over 200 works of public art and performances in conjunction with that year’s men’s NCAA Basketball Tournament, which was held in Indianapolis. A few months later, GANGGANG hosted BUTTER, a visual arts festival, inside Indianapolis’ historic Stutz Building. The success of BUTTER, and GANGGANG’s growing influence on Indianapolis’ community and arts scene, has received national coverage in publications, including Forbes magazine and The New York Times.
All "Our Call To Beneficence" episodes are available online, as well as on multiple platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Google Podcasts. Subscriptions and reviews are also encouraged to help grow the audience for this podcast.