It was a nice day in January so, I decided to take advantage of it and go for a stroll. There was…read moreno better place to do it than the Cultural Trail. That is when I stumbled across this gem. This is part of the 12-part series Glick Peace Walk. It was made possible by the generosity of Gene and Marilyn Glick and was installed in 2010. With the exception of two, the walk runs along a section of the Indianapolis Cultural Trail on Walnut Street, between Meridian Street and Capitol Avenue. There is metered street parking of the streets that run perpendicular to the walk and you may be able to find some areas to pull into, if you are not going to be long. The walk celebrates the lives of individuals who made peaceful contributions to humanity. It honors luminaries that made peaceful contributions to humanity. This luminary garden, as it is referred, is dedicated to Jonas Salk. Salk is one of the lesser known honorees on the walk, but still is very important. He was a virologist and medical researcher who developed the polio vaccine, which almost completely eradicated the disease (99%). The garden was designed by Rundell Ernstberger Associates, RLR Associates and Circle Design Group. The garden also has an informational placard that has a brief summary of the Salk's accomplishments, a small bench to sit on and a curved surfboard shaped piece, made of glass, aluminum, with Anthony's face on it that illuminates at night. It is eye catching, especially with it lined up with the other 10. I really like these luminaries and what they stand for. They are eye catching, ascetically pleasing, and educational. Definitely worth a peek. It looks great for being almost 15 years old and the area is adequately maintained. This is definitely a spot to check out. I would not make a special trip for it, but if you are in the area, traveling on the cultural trail or at the Main library branch, it is definitely worth a peak. It not only gives you the opportunity to stretch your legs and get some fresh air, but you can also learn a little too.

The Glick Peace Walk (Cultural Trail) has a collection of ten islands that are located on Walnut…read moreStreet between Meridian Street and Capitol Avenue including a luminary & information kiosk about Jonas Salk.  The installation was added in 2010 as one of twelve (total) to celebrate the achievement through peaceful means by contributors to our country. The installation uses glass, aluminum, and lighting along with an informational kiosk about Salk and a timeline embedded in the concrete beneath.  Instead of writing about all the great things Salk has done, I will simply direct you to the kiosk. Review #1807

It was a nice day in January so, I decided to take advantage of it and go for a stroll. There was…read moreno better place to do it than the Cultural Trail, That is when I stumbled across this gem. This is part of the 12-part series Glick Peace Walk. It was made possible by the generosity of Gene and Marilyn Glick and was installed in 2010. With the exception of two, the walk runs along a section of the Indianapolis Cultural Trail on Walnut Street, between Meridian Street and Capitol Avenue. There is metered street parking of the streets that run perpendicular to the walk and you may be able to find some areas to pull into, if you are not going to be long. The walk celebrates the lives of individuals who made peaceful contributions to humanity. It honors luminaries that made peaceful contributions to humanity. This luminary garden, as it is referred, is dedicated to Booker T. Washington. He is the only person of color honored on the walk. Washington is known for his advocacy for education and racial equality. He started Tuskegee University and once walked 500 miles to attend Hampton Normal Agricultural Institute in Virginia. The garden was designed by Rundell Ernstberger Associates, RLR Associates and Circle Design Group. The garden also has an informational placard that has a brief summary of Washington's accomplishments, a small bench to sit on and a curved surfboard shaped piece, made of glass, aluminum, with Anthony's face on it that illuminates at night. It is eye catching, especially with it lined up with the other 10. I really like these luminaries and what they stand for. They are eye catching, ascetically pleasing, and educational. Definitely worth a peek. It looks great for being almost 15 years old and the area is adequately maintained. This is definitely a spot to check out. I would not make a special trip for it, but if you are in the area, traveling on the cultural trail or at the Main library branch, it is definitely worth a peak. It not only gives you the opportunity to stretch your legs and get some fresh air, but you can also learn a little too.

The Glick Peace Walk (Cultural Trail) has a collection of ten islands that are located on Walnut…read moreStreet between Meridian Street and Capitol Avenue including a luminary & information kiosk about Booker T Washington.  The installation was added in 2010 as one of twelve (total) to celebrate the achievement through peaceful means by contributors to our country. The installation uses glass, aluminum, and lighting along with an informational kiosk about Washington and a timeline embedded in the concrete beneath.  Instead of writing about all the great things Washington has done, I will simply direct you to the kiosk. Review #1802

It was a nice day in January so, I decided to take advantage of it and go for a stroll. There was…read moreno better place to do it than the Cultural Trail. That is when I stumbled across this gem. This is part of the 12-part series Glick Peace Walk. It was made possible by the generosity of Gene and Marilyn Glick and was installed in 2010. With the exception of two, the walk runs along a section of the Indianapolis Cultural Trail on Walnut Street, between Meridian Street and Capitol Avenue. There is metered street parking of the streets that run perpendicular to the walk and you may be able to find some areas to pull into, if you are not going to be long. The walk celebrates the lives of individuals who made peaceful contributions to humanity. It honors luminaries that made peaceful contributions to humanity. This luminary garden, as it is referred, is dedicated to President Franklin and first Lady Elanor Roosevelt, who has the distinction of being the first Chairperson of the Commission on Human Rights and played an instrumental role in drafting the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. President Roosevelt Roosevelt was the country's 32nd President and directed the federal government during most of the Great Depression, implementing his New Deal domestic agenda in response to the worst economic crisis in U.S. history. He has the distinction of being the longest serving US President, being elected to 4 terms and served from 1933 to 1945. The garden was designed by Rundell Ernstberger Associates, RLR Associates and Circle Design Group. The garden also has an informational placard that has a brief summary of the Roosevelt's accomplishments, a small bench to sit on and a curved surfboard shaped piece, made of glass, aluminum, with Anthony's face on it that illuminates at night. It is eye catching, especially with it lined up with the other 10. I really like these luminaries and what they stand for. They are eye catching, ascetically pleasing, and educational. Definitely worth a peek. It looks great for being almost 15 years old and the area is adequately maintained. This is definitely a spot to check out. I would not make a special trip for it, but if you are in the area, traveling on the cultural trail or at the Main library branch, it is definitely worth a peak. It not only gives you the opportunity to stretch your legs and get some fresh air, but you can also learn a little too.

The Glick Peace Walk (Cultural Trail) has a collection of ten islands that are located on Walnut…read moreStreet between Meridian Street and Capitol Avenue including a luminary & information kiosk about Franklin & Eleanor Roosevelt.  The installation was added in 2010 as one of twelve (total) to celebrate the achievement through peaceful means by contributors to our country. The installation uses glass, aluminum, and lighting along with an informational kiosk about the Roosevelts and a timeline embedded in the concrete beneath.  Instead of writing about all the great things the Roosevelts have done, I will simply direct you to the kiosk. Review #1806

It was a nice day in January so, I decided to take advantage of it and go for a stroll. There was…read moreno better place to do it than the Cultural Trail, That is when I stumbled across this gem. This is part of the 12-part series Glick Peace Walk. It was made possible by the generosity of Gene and Marilyn Glick and was installed in 2010. With the exception of two, the walk runs along a section of the Indianapolis Cultural Trail on Walnut Street, between Meridian Street and Capitol Avenue. There is metered street parking of the streets that run perpendicular to the walk and you may be able to find some areas to pull into, if you are not going to be long. The walk celebrates the lives of individuals who made peaceful contributions to humanity. It honors luminaries that made peaceful contributions to humanity. This luminary garden, as it is referred, is dedicated to the man's whose face is on the $100 bill, Benjamin Franklin. Franklin was a politician and inventor. In addition to being a signer on the Declaration of Independence, the Treaty of Alliance with France, the Treaty of Paris establishing peace with Great Britain and the U.S. Constitution, Franklin invented the lightning rod, and bifocals. He happens to be the name sake of the town just south of Greenwood. The garden was designed by Rundell Ernstberger Associates, RLR Associates and Circle Design Group. The garden also has an informational placard that has a brief summary of Franklin's accomplishments, a small bench to sit on and a curved surfboard shaped piece, made of glass, aluminum, with Anthony's face on it that illuminates at night. It is eye catching, especially with it lined up with the other 10. I really like these luminaries and what they stand for. They are eye catching, ascetically pleasing, and educational. Definitely worth a peek. It looks great for being almost 15 years old and the area is adequately maintained. This is definitely a spot to check out. I would not make a special trip for it, but if you are in the area, traveling on the cultural trail or at the Main library branch, it is definitely worth a peak. It not only gives you the opportunity to stretch your legs and get some fresh air, but you can also learn a little too.

The Glick Peace Walk (Cultural Trail) has a collection of ten islands that are located on Walnut…read moreStreet between Meridian Street and Capitol Avenue including a luminary & information kiosk about Benjamin Franklin. The installation was added in 2010 as one of twelve (total) to celebrate the achievement through peaceful means by contributors to our country. The installation uses glass, aluminum, and lighting along with an informational kiosk about Franklin and a timeline embedded in the concrete beneath.  Instead of writing about all the great things Franklin has done, I will simply direct you to the kiosk. Review #1798

Glock Peace Walk Liminary of Abraham Lincoln is a decorative public art mile marker in downtown…read moreportion of Indianapolis Indiana. My family and I were in town for the weekend my daughter cheer Competition held inside the Convention center. Over the two days while waiting between performances and awards ceremonies me and sometimes my family walked the surrounding areas and explored as the public art scene here is plentiful and creative. We came across This piece while finding a parking garage. Pretty unique way of honoring the former president of the United States.

The Glick Peace Walk is dedicated to individuals who achieved greatness through peaceful means…read more There are 12 luminaries honored in all and they each have their own small sculptural gardens. Ten of the luminary gardens are located along the cultural Trail. This is one of the remaining two that are not. It is located at the southwest corner of Washington and Illinois streets, out side of a cafe window. It is a nice little set up. The luminary was designed by Rundell Ernstberger Associates, RLR Associates and Circle Design Group. It has an informational placard, a small bench to sit on and a curved surfboard shaped piece, made of glass, aluminum, with Lincoln's face on it that illuminates at night. It is awesome looking and the area is well maintained. I really like these luminaries and what they stand for. They are eye catching, ascetically pleasing, and educational. Definitely worth a peek. There is metered street parking available in a reasonable walking distance and there is also commercial garages nearby. This is not a long stop. So, to have the best use of your time, I would recommend making this part of a larger itinerary or checking it out as a secondary stop on your way to another downtown attraction or appointment.

A lovely promenade that connects the Indy Zoo to the downtown area, this bridge is a landmark in…read moreand of itself. It has a few sculptures worth seeing and makes for a nice view of the White River. It's a really wide and smooth path so it's good for pedestrians and cyclists alike. When the White River State Park has events, they will sometimes have food trucks along the way.

This is an awesome collection of public art located in the White River Park. The exhibits run along…read morethe Washington Street Bridge from the entrance to the Zoo. It is well maintained and the area has meticulous year-round landscaping. The pieces that you will find as part of collection include: Reflections of Tzolk'in by James K. Johnson Harmony by Don Lawler Linear V by Jarrett Hawkins Don't Forget Us by Nathan Pierce Counterpoint by Dale Enochs Skyward By Ben Pierce Cape Girardeau Finish By Terrence Karpowicz American Bison by William Arnold Most of the art on temporary and are on loan. They are periodically rotates after usually a couple of years of being on display. The American Bison is one of the few permanent pieces. I have gave most of the pieces their own review page that you can check out. They must have learned from Ken N's previous review and have since added information plaques for each of the sculptures. You can also find information about them on the White River State Park website This pieces are located in the center of the park, so viewing them from your vehicle is not an option. You have to park to check them out. There is limited street parking within walking distance of the sculpture and there is the White River Park parking lot and garage that are available to park so you can get out and take a closer look. The bridge is awesome for running and you can get an awesome view from there. It is pretty straight and smooth and connects the Park with the Zoo. This is an awesome trip to see free art in a beautiful park, surrounded by fresh air and gorgeous greenery. I highly recommend checking this out. I must admit, that I will probably not be a long trip, you could probably get about 30 minutes to an hour out of it. So, you may want to consider planning out additional stops at many of the park's other wonderful attractions or making this stop part of a larger itinerary to maximize your time and trip. There are 3 Awesome Museums (Indiana State Museum, NCAA Hall of Champions, and Eiteljorg Museum), that you can check in the area that could easily fill an itinerary up.

"Homage to Hoagy" is one of my favorite sculptures in the Carmel round-about series. The sculpture…read morehonors Indiana's musical genius, Hoagy Carmichael. The sculpture itself is timeless with a huge victrola gramophone that spews sculpted musical notes. The sculpture was created by British-born artist, Arlon Bayliss in 2018. Bayliss is currently an art professor at Anderson University. His profound works of public art have put him on the map. Bayliss has sculptures at the Indianapolis International Airport, as well as several in Carmel. The sculpture is beautiful by day, but also is lit up at night. The sculpture is surrounded by pristinely manicured foliage. We found nearby free street parking to visit the sculpture. There are several sculptures nearby that make the trip memorable and educational.

This interactive steel sculpture is a dedication to Hosier Native musician and song writer Hoagy…read moreCarmichael and is located in the center of a roundabout. It is right in the heart of the city and right off of the Palladium. It is 40 feet tall and depicts stars, moons and musical notes. It sits on a limestone base. It is an abstract piece, but makes a lot of sense when you know its backstory. The sculpture is rumored to be inspired by Carmichael's hit song "Stardust", bursting out of an antique gramophone horn. It was dedicated in 2020 and is the work of Arlon Bayliss. If you look across the street, near the back of the Palladium, you will see the other part of the sculpture, a four foot kiosks that has a mini gramophone horn on top of it. You will see an informational plaque on the front on the kiosk that talks about Carmichael. It also has a hand crank on its left side that when actuated play songs written by Carmichael as recorded by artists such as Bing Crosby, Ella Fitzgerald, Michael Bublé and Kristin Chenoweth. The kiosk playlist includes songs like 'Georgia On My Mind,' 'Heart and Soul,' 'Can't Get Indiana Off My Mind,' 'The Nearness of You,' 'Skylark,' and of course, 'Stardust'. The sculpture is extra cool at night when it is Illuminated by multicolored LED lights. Unfortunately, I visited it during the day and was not able to get the full effect of the sculpture. This is definitely a must see. You have to experience it at least once. There is free street parking within a reasonable walking distance of the statue, if you want to get a closer look. You can get a decent look from the windshield of your vehicle doing a safe and strategic, slow rolling drive by. however, you will miss the interactive kiosk feature of the sculpture As with most sculptures that I have visited and reviewed, this is probably not a very long stop, even though you can play with its interactive feature for a bit and listen to music. I was there less than 10 minutes. You may want to consider planning out additional stops at many of the other attractions in the area, or making this stop part of a larger itinerary to maximize your time and trip. The Veteran's Memorial Park would be a great start.

This mural is located in what I refer to as the public art hub, Fountain Square. There is no…read moreshortage of public art in this area. This mural is the work of Alicia Zanoni, who was commissioned by the Southeast Neighborhood Development. It was originally painted in 2019 on two 8' x 14' boards. Zanoni's goal was to have the mural show the spirt and character of Fountain Square. The mural has overt imagery like the cardinal and peonies, the State's bird and flower, respectively. But there is also so hidden images that you have to look closely to see like the reflection of the fountain across the street from the mural, in the cardinal's eye, the Indianapolis skyline, as seen from Fountain Square, and several distinct houses from the neighborhood are hidden in the peonies' petals. The mural has kind of a smokey appearance and I really love how the incorporated the supporting beams of the structure the mural is under, into the mural. Zanoni had help from passerbys with the mural. She allowed people just passing by the mural to join in the fun and help paint it. She intended that gesture to provide a connection with community members and the mural. Hoping that every time they walk past the mural they will be able to spot their contribution. The mural was hit with graffiti in 2020 and the vandal was identified. The tipster, however, turned down the $1,000 reward and just asked that the money go toward rehiring the two artists come back and fix their work, if possible. Zanoni fixed the mural in 2020 and it looks as good as the original. There is street parking available right in front of the mural or you could probably not even have to leave your vehicle and do a slow rolling drive-by. As with most murals that I have reviewed, though, this is probably not a very long stop. I was there less than 5 minutes. You may want to consider planning out additional stops at many of the other wonderful murals in the area, three are right across the street from it and one is behind it, to maximize your time and trip.

In the fall of 2019, local artist Alicia Zanoni added a site specific mural to the backdrop of the…read moreoutdoor performance area next to Pioneer. Two large panels (8'h x 14'w) display a beautiful island paradise in deep reds, blues, and greens. But what makes this mural special is that it has lots of local connections. Sure, there are the obvious ones of the state bird and flower (cardinal and peony), but if you look closer, you will find more. A silhouette of downtown Indianapolis if viewed from the fountain has been added on the distant horizon of the mural. If you look in the eye of the cardinal, you will see a reflection of the fountain! The artist who knows the history of the neighborhood was historically German, has studied famous German artists (Ernst, Nussbaum, & Cramer) to incorporate their styles into the mural. Very Cool! The mural was commissioned by SEND (Southeast Neighborhood Development) and while painting, visitors were encouraged to help paint the mural to foster a sense of involvement/connection to the space. Review #3361