De Colores Arts Collective, Inc. A 501(c)(3) Public Non-Profit · Shelbyville, Indiana

Where culture
lives in color.

Celebrating Hispanic cultural arts, music, craft, and community in Shelbyville, Indiana and beyond. Rooted in heritage. Open to everyone.

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Founded in memory of Juan & Maria Poblete · Est. 2026

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August 9, 2026 Announcement

IT’S OFFICIAL

A couple of weeks ago De Colores Arts Collective became an official 501c3, tax-exempt organization. Which means donations and sponsorships are tax-deductible. It also means we are able to independently apply for funding through…

July 30, 2026 News

Connected

Hey everyone! Not much is happening other than the realization I have too much too to do and not enough time to do it. I have been actively networking, meeting some of the most…

July 6, 2026 Announcement

So… I did a thing.

This is Claudia. De Colores Arts Collective, Inc. became a legally incorporated entity on June 1, 2026. The ByLaws are in place, the vision is mapped out on a calendar, and now we are…

Who we are

In the fabric of our DNA.

De Colores Arts Collective takes its name from the beloved folk song, and honors Juan and Maria Poblete, parents to Claudia Heidelberger, our founder.

Our Core Values

Authenticity

We celebrate our culture as it truly is, not as others expect it to be.

Inclusion

Our Hispanic identity is our foundation, not our fence. Everyone is welcome.

Legacy

We honor those who came before us and build for those who come after.

Community

Art is an expression of everything that is real. It belongs in open spaces for all to see and experience.

Excellence

Our community merits recognition for their skills and talents. We pursue quality in everything we do.

Craft

Handmade, hand-grown, authentically sourced. That's the golden rule.

Our founder

Claudia M. Heidelberger.

Claudia was born in Miami in 1972 into a world of culture, faith, community, and creativity. While she spoke Spanish first, spoke English before kindergarten, and spent her young days crafting and creating. Claudia has built a career in marketing, communications, graphic and web design, driven by a love of helping others. After nearly 20 years in the Northeast, Claudia and her family relocated to Indiana to be closer to her husband's family. After living in Franklin for almost 10 years, they relocated to Shelbyville where Claudia noticed the growing Hispanic community and thought, How can I help?

De Colores Arts Collective is her answer. A lifetime of resilience through adversity, creativity, and career have led to this. Claudia is passionate about her culture and the community she lives and works in. Some of the causes that Claudia is passionate about include nature preserveration, animal welfare, and well-fed kids. Through programming, guild memberships, sponsorships, community collaborations, and other fund raising efforts, she hopes to both give support to local animal rescues and pay down lunch debts so no child has to go hungry or be denied food in the lunch line.

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