Anderson, Logansport, Indianapolis crowdfunding for beautification efforts
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The Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority is offering support to beautification efforts in Anderson, Logansport and Indianapolis through grant-matching crowdfunding campaigns.
The CreatINg Places program provides up to $50,000 in grant matches to not-for-profits and local governments pursuing projects costing at least $10,000.
Anderson’s Artist Alley
The city of Anderson and local not-for-profit A Town Center is hoping to meet its $38,750 crowdfunding goal to create a new outdoor exhibition space by July 15.
The project will turn an alleyway into it into an outdoor space with a rotating selection of about 10 pieces of local artists’ work. It will include purchase of two archway gates and overhead LED lighting.
“The power of public art is that it is transformative by nature in how it can rejuvenate a given space,” said Levi Rinker, A Town Center’s Artistic Director, in a news release. “By taking artwork off the gallery walls and making it accessible to everyone all year round, we can further inspire our neighborhood and transform our shared spaces through creativity and connectivity.”
The project had raised $15,755 from 14 donors as of Friday. If the partners meets their goals, the program will double the funding amount to at least $77,500.
Logansport’s Bark Park
The city of Logansport will open its first dog park if the city’s parks & recreation foundation raises $35,000 by Aug. 13.
The project will turn an unused softball field at Muehlhausen Park into the new dog park. It will join the park’s seasonal aquatic center, playground and basketball and cornhole courts.
The bark park will have water fountains for people and dogs, benches, small and large dog areas and pet waste stations. If more funds are raised, agility equipment, lighting, restrooms and a splashpad may be added.
“Creating the Wright Street Bark Park at Muehlhausen Park will bring many like-minded people together that love and care for all dogs,” said Parks Administrator Janet Fawley in a news release. “The bark park will influence and improve the conditions in which our canine friends live. Dogs bring people together!”
The project had raised $300 from 5 donors as of Friday. If it meets its goals, the program will double their amount to at least $70,000.
Indianapolis alley activation
The Harrison Center, a local art studio, is asking for crowdfunding help to raise $50,000 by July 13 to deck out its alleyway with public art and a permanent art scavenger.
Lights, improved utility screen fencing and ramp railings would also be added. It would also be used to host community events.
“We want our alley to be an asset for the neighborhood,” said Joanna Taft, Executive Director of The Harrison Center. “It should be a place of activity, discovery and joy.”
The project had raised $125 from 2 donors as of Friday. If it meets its goals, the program will double their amount to at least $100,000.
Since 2016, the IHCDA said projects through the program have raised over $8.5 million in public funds with $6.9 million matched by the agency.