Indianapolis’s arts budget has remained stagnant for years, despite continued acknowledgments about the importance of art in public places.

The Monumental Gestures initiative partners with the city and other public and private organizations to help plan potentially monumental art projects in Indianapolis.

The Indy Arts Council announced during its annual Start with Art fundraiser that the nonprofit art scene in Indianapolis alone has an economic impact of approximately $440 million annually. From Naptown African American Theatre Collective to Indy Dance Council to GANGGANG, Indianapolis’ art scene shows no sign of slowing down, said Julie Goodman, president and CEO of the Indy Arts Council.

A new public space featuring art, entertainment and sports is open in Indianapolis.