Indiana University’s Rural Placemaking Studio is partnering with thirteen rural Indiana organizations to develop new placemaking and public art elements in their communities. Selected projects include murals, wayfinding signage, architectural and park design, and downtown revitalization efforts. The Rural Placemaking Studio will engage IU faculty and students in working with communities to develop these projects. 2024 Rural Placemaking Studio projects include:
The Daviess County Economic Development Corp. will create a photo-op station in front of the newly finished “Greetings from Washington” mural.
Discover Downtown Washington, which will map and design renderings of wayfinding signage to connect people to attractions throughout the cities and towns of Daviess County.
The Martin County Alliance for Economic Development, which will design a splash pad along the riverfront and create cohesive signage and storefront branding for businesses, This will include innovative signage downtown to promote local business in Shoals, Indiana, as well as a welcome sign for the town of Crane.
INergize Linton in Greene County, which will activate an alley to provide a walking path from First Street to Main Street. The goal is to connect the Linton Public Library and the Carnegie Heritage & Art Center to the downtown business district of Main Street.
