Brookville, IN — More than 40 public arts projects in 33 counties across the state funded by the Indiana Destination Development Corporation (IDDC) were recently completed by local organizations.
One of the projects is in Brookville, where a piece of art consisting of more than 2,500 pieces of wood to represent each of the town’s residents is hanging next to the Franklin County Youth Football Field on Mill Street (pictured).
Ross Tuggle of Tuggle’s Timber completed the artwork.
“These public art projects help tell the stories of our local communities in beautiful and enriching ways,” Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch said. “I hope first-time visitors and long-time residents alike will be able to enjoy these new assets and feel a sense of pride and belonging in Indiana.”
Cities, towns, destination marketing organizations, chambers of commerce, private businesses, and more applied for a non-matching grant of up to $5,000 to fund a public art project in their community.
More than $200,000 in grant funding was awarded in May.
“It has been so rewarding to see each project reach completion,” said Elaine Bedel, Batesville native and IDDC Secretary and CEO. “Indiana has a plethora of talented artists, and it has been such a privilege to connect them to local communities to promote what makes each corner of our state special.”
Projects were selected based on location and visibility to Indiana residents and visitors, with preference given to locations in high-view areas and places that create potential photo opportunities.
To view all the final murals, go to VisitIndiana.com/murals.
