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Public Arts Commission reports on Illuminate Indianola mural; organizers seek roughly $2,900 to complete funding
Summary
The Indianola Public Arts Commission updated the council on the Illuminate Indianola mural project: the $50,000 project lost an $8,000 city allocation and now has an estimated $2,900 shortfall; organizers plan fundraising and volunteer painting events and will bring details on how the public can contribute.
The Indianola Public Arts Commission briefed the council on the Illuminate Indianola mural project and funding plans for the coming months.
Commission representatives said artist Laurie Hebner will be on site in August to install lighting integrated into the mural; the lighting will serve both artistic and safety functions for a narrow, dark alley. IPAC members said the project budget is $50,000; they had anticipated a $25,000 Bravo Greater Des Moines grant and $8,000 in city support but the city allocation was reduced, leaving a current shortfall of about $2,900.
Commissioners described ongoing fundraising and public participation opportunities for painting under-abled areas (artists will use lifts for higher work). Council members discussed coordinating presence at local art fairs to raise funds and asked staff to provide information to the clerk's office about donation mechanisms. IPAC requested that staff help publicize volunteer and donation opportunities ahead of the artist's scheduled August visit.
