INDIANAPOLIS — The City of Indianapolis recently launched the #MaskUpIndy initiative to encourage residents to wear face coverings in public and promote the City’s free face covering program for Marion County residents. Partnering with the Arts Council of Indianapolis, the City commissioned six local artists to create public artwork to be utilized as a public service announcement illustrating the importance of wearing face coverings. Commissioned pieces will be showcased as public art installations within Indianapolis’ cultural districts and posters will be available for businesses, organizations, and residents to display.
The $20,000 engagement was made possible through Federal CARES Act funding, which was approved by the Indianapolis City-County Council on Monday, June 8.
Posters will be printed and distributed to merchants associations, community centers, and businesses to help remind residents to wear their face coverings. Organizations and businesses wanting to request a poster can reach out to their Mayor’s Neighborhood Advocate. Contact information can be found at indy.gov/MNA. Residents can also obtain a free poster during regular business hours from the following locations: Indianapolis Artsgarden (110 W Washington), City-County Building (200 E Washington), Indianapolis City Market (222 E Market St), or the Original Farmers Market (every Wednesday at Monument Circle).
The artists chosen for the posters are Tasha Beckwith, Mirvia Sol Eckert, Shaunt’e Lewis, William Denton Ray, Aaron Scamihorn, and Israel Solomon.
