Commission discusses public-art placement, master-plan update and Fishers Art Center programs
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Summary
Staff outlined plans to update the art and culture master plan, solicit signal-box artwork with a March 1 submission deadline, improve accessibility for public-art identification, and reported growth at Fishers Art Center including internships and increased class enrollment.
Commissioners and staff discussed multiple public-art and art-center initiatives. Staff proposed updating the art and culture master plan (work done in 2018–19) and expanding input beyond the commission to include local art organizations. They also described a signal-box art program: artists have been asked to submit designs by March 1 so staff can evaluate sites and potentially assign boxes via a lottery or review process.
The commission discussed ways to improve identification of public art and expand accessibility — including online interactive maps in partnership with Hamilton County Tourism and features to make art information usable for visually impaired residents.
Fishers Art Center staff reported growing program activity: class enrollment is up more than 25% year over year, summer camp and spring registration timelines were announced, and a new internship program with Hamilton Southeastern Schools will place student interns at the art center. Staff cited a recent gallery night with over 200 attendees and a kindergarten visit that served more than 100 children.
Staff asked the commission to provide feedback on updated public-art designs at a future meeting and to review artist submissions once received.