Creative Placemaking

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What is Creative Placemaking?

We asked a few neighborhoods and here’s what they had to say.

“Creating a resourceful neighborhood that is open to everyone.”
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“Making something beautiful.”
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“A creative marker that highlights your community.”
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“A uniquely developed entity utilizing their crafts for the betterment of the community.”
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“Diverse group using talents and skill sets to meet needs of that community.”
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“Creating a resourceful neighborhood with new innovative ideas to make change.”
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“Where a group of people with different gifts, talents, resources and skill sets come together and strategically impact their community.”
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“Help people find within themselves a place to discover their talents.”
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“A collaboration linking together groups of individuals commonly divided.”

How many funds were distributed?

Over $170k

How many projects were completed?

Over 20 projects!

How many neighbors were affected?

Over 90k

How Did They Do It?

Placemaking Program How-To

A Great Big Thanks to…

Lilly Endownent Inc. LogoINRC’s Creative Placemaking program, made possible by Lilly Endowment’s Strengthening Indianapolis through Arts and Cultural Innovation grant, works with neighborhoods to establish a sense of place and increase vitality in Indianapolis neighborhoods.

Harrison Center LogoWe’ve partnered with the Harrison Center, a community-based, nonprofit arts organization that seeks to be a catalyst for renewal in Indianapolis. This collaboration connects residents to each other and their community while working collaboratively to address community challenges, using arts and culture strategies to bridge neighbors and neighborhoods.

If you want to learn about another way we support community-led change, check out our Neighborhood Grants Program! Learn more.