INDIANAPOLIS— Indianapolis residents will soon have new pieces of contemporary art if this crowdfunding campaign raises $12,500 by Sept. 19, 2024.
If successful, the project led by BRIDGE Collective and the Broad Ripple Village Association will receive a matching grant as part of the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority’s (IHCDA) CreatINg Places program.
“This proposed artwork will recognize the legacy of two Indianapolis icons,” said Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch, Indiana’s Secretary of Agriculture and Rural Development. “It will serve as a fitting tribute to individuals whose work touched the lives of so many, and I am excited to see this project come together through the collective work of the community.”
Funds from this campaign will be used to create two pieces of public art honoring and preserving the memories of Mpozi Tolbert and Ron Miner, key figures in Indianapolis arts and culture.
“BRIDGE Collective is thrilled to be partnering with the BRVA and IHCDA’s CreatINg Places Program to commemorate Mpozi Tolbert and Ron Miner (aka Indiana Jones), two larger-than-life individuals who left an indelible mark on our Indianapolis community,” said Jordan Dillon, executive director of the Broad Ripple Village Association.
Since the CreatINg Places program began in 2016, projects have raised more than $11.1 million in public funds and an additional $9.5 million in matching IHCDA funds. The program is available to projects located in Indiana communities. Non-profit entities (with 501c3 or 501c4 status) and local government units can apply. Eligible projects must have a minimum total development cost of $10,000, where the recipient will receive $5,000 in IHCDA matching funds should it successfully raise $5,000 through Patronicity. IHCDA will provide matching grant funds up to $50,000 per project.
