Public Art

The Indianapolis Cultural Trail: A Legacy of Gene and Marilyn Glick connects the vibrancy of the five downtown Cultural Districts. Along the 8 mile path, Cultural Trail users will pass by and pass through the many cultural destinations that make Indianapolis a recognized leader in the arts community.

Currently $2 million (over 4% of the construction budget) has been allocated to public art -- a major design component of the Cultural Trail. The Arts Council of Indianapolis leads the Public Art Team to oversee selection of artists and outdoor site-specific public art.

Through a Curatorial Advisory Committee comprised of local curators of contemporary art, local artists, and relevant design professionals, the Public Art Team will work with neighborhood stakeholders to commission projects that reflect the unique characteristics of each of the five downtown Cultural Districts.

Guiding the team's effort is a mission to create a world-class, 21st century icon and an unprecedented model for multi-modal transportation systems in urban areas. The goal is to enhance existing art and interpret the established artistic flair of the districts with the new art.

Curatorial Advisory Committee members:

Lisa Freiman, PhD, Senior Curator of Contemporary Art, Indianapolis Museum of Art
Sarah Green, Assistant Curator of Contemporary Art, Indianapolis Museum of Art
Greg Hull, individual artist
Jennifer Complo McNutt, Curator of Contemporary Art, Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians & Western Art
Jennifer Geigel Mikulay, Public Scholar/Assistant Professor of Visual Culture, Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI)
Mario Mirelez, Marketing Creative Director, TTE Technology, Inc.
Eric Nordgulen, individual artist & Fine Art Chairperson, Herron School of Art & Design, Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI)
Jay Parnell, individual artist
Rachel Perry, Fine Art Curator, Indiana State Museum
Fred Shields, Primary Colours, a local not-for-profit artist collective and art organization
David Thomas, Vice President, Indianapolis Art Center
Christopher West, Curator, Indianapolis Museum of Contemporary Art

For more information on the art and culture of the Indianapolis Cultural Trail, send your comments and questions to contact@indyculturaltrail.org or visit the Trail office in the English Foundation Building.

First permanent art installation illuminated January 22, 2008

A new animated artwork by internationally renowned artist Julian Opie, titled “Ann Dancing,” now has a permanent home in the Mass Ave Cultural District. The four-sided light emitting display (LED) is installed outside the Old Point Tavern.