Exhibit Columbus is partnering with the Community Foundation of Indianapolis to establish a design competition to identify a centerpiece for the vacant, 103-acre former GM Stamping Plant site, called Waterside, southwest of downtown Indianapolis near the White River.
The Indianapolis-based Lilly Endowment Inc. announced the project Wednesday morning as one of $49 million in grants for wide-ranging work under the initiative Strengthening Indianapolis Through Arts and Cultural Innovation. That initiative supports efforts to beautify public places, revitalize historic landmarks, and increase access to the arts.
The design competition is receiving $300,000 from Lily, plus $50,000 donated by site owner Ambrose Property Group to fund the competition, according to organizers.
Current plans call for organizers aim to have a satellite architectural installation in Indianapolis highlighting the property and the design competition sometime during Exhibit Columbus 2019 in late summer and fall.
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