Last Updated on August 10, 2022 by Logan's Landing
SOURCE: News release from Logan’s Landing
Now that COVID-19 restrictions are being eased and life is starting to return to normal in Logansport and Cass County, Logan’s Landing is happy to announce that they are the recipient of a Quick Impact Placebased (QUIP) Grant from the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs and the Indiana Arts Commission. This matching grant program is designed to fund transformational projects that spark community-wide conversations and creativity.
Logan’s Landing will receive $5,000 funded by the Indiana Arts Commission to help execute a quality of place project across two Cass County Government buildings on 6th St. This was only possible with help from partners including the City of Logansport, Cass County Commissioners and Community Corrections, Logansport High School and a local artist. The mural project, entitled “see yourself in Logansport” and “mírateen Logansport” will be created and implemented by Logansport High School Art Teacher Amy Werner, local artist Mollie Graybeal, and 30 high school students in Downtown Logansport. During this project all appropriate PPEs and social distancing will be taken seriously.
“Creating a place where people want to live is a critical element to creating a sustainable, interconnected community and strong economic development strategy,” said Jodi Golden, Executive Director of OCRA. “I’m excited to see how these communities will become better connected and filled with such beauty through these grants.”
This is the fourth year for the competitive matching grant program designed to fund placemaking and quality of life projects that spark community-wide conversations and creativity. This year, a new partnership with the Indiana Arts Commission was formed to earmark additional funding for arts focused projects.
“We’re excited to partner with OCRA to provide even more communities in our state with funds that focus on the arts,” said Lewis Ricci, Executive Director of IAC. “Cultural vibrancy attracts employers and employees and drives more economic development in communities and in the state.”
For more information, visit in.gov/ocra/quipgrant.