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A public art and literacy project of artist-designed book stations, developed to increase free & equal access to books and art.
The Public Collection book stations are open and available to everyone, for free. Our vision is to improve literacy, foster a deeper appreciation of the arts, and promote social justice through free access. The Public Collection is a public art and literacy project developed by Rachel M. Simon, with support from the Herbert Simon Family Foundation.
04/06/2021
“Playbook” is now at Bankers Life Fieldhouse! Thanks to Pacers Sports & Entertainment & artist, Brose Partington.
03/17/2021
Excited to announce that we’ve created a new installation for ! “Playbook” by artist, Brose Partington, mimics a reclaimed basketball floor and reflects the gathering of teams from different courts, while acknowledging the importance of arts & literature in college athletics.
Big thanks to Indiana Sports Corp, and NCAA March Madness!
01/11/2021
Knowledge is power and truth matters. We’ve deployed 95,000+ books into the community with the help of our partner, Indianapolis Public Library! Keep reading, Indy, (& check your sources).
09/02/2020
Why Indianapolis Must Re-Think Its Public Art. Now. – Indianapolis Monthly Outside of Washington D.C., no American city other than Indianapolis devotes as much acreage to monuments—many of which are problematic.
12/22/2019
Happy Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa, Solstice, New Year and everything in between!
“There is no envy, jealousy or hatred between the different colors of the rainbow. And no fear either. Because each one exists to make the others’ love more beautiful.” - Aberjhani
Fissure by Owens + Crawley
10/25/2019
Our installation at Horizon House was built for and with neighbors experiencing homelessness. As the colder months approach, let’s all recommit to being better neighbors who build longer tables, not higher fences.
// Table of Contents by Stuart Hyatt and S+Ca //
10/03/2019
Never a better time to slip into a rainbow and read.
09/16/2019
I have the audacity to believe that peoples everywhere can have three meals a day for their bodies, education and culture for their minds, and dignity, equality and freedom for their spirits.
~ Martin Luther King Jr.
// The Mind Sails by Atsu Kpotufe at MLK Memorial Park
09/10/2019
Thanks, Visit Indy!
The Public Collection's Newest Additions The Public Collection combines public art installations with free book sharing in Indianapolis. Don't miss two new amazing art and literacy destinations now open to those who Visit Indy!
09/02/2019
This is your last week to enjoy the iconic and beloved Monument by Brian McCutcheon at Monument Circle. We commissioned this as a temporary 2 year installation; due to popular demand, it’s been deployed in the elements for 4 years. It has served our community so well.
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"A public library is the most enduring of memorials, the trustiest monument for the preservation of an event or a name or an affection; for it, and it only, is respected by wars and revolutions, and survives them." - Mark Twain
@ Monument Circle Indianapolis
08/28/2019
As some of our original temporary installations are being deinstalled, it’s heartwarming to hear from many of you who’ve grown so attached to them over the years. Thanks for the love. 💞
// Nautilus by katie Hudnall
08/26/2019
Next time you’re near Mass Ave INDY after dark, head to The Athenaeum Foundation, Inc. to see Fissure aglow.
// Fissure by Owens + Crawley
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1702 N Broadway St
Indianapolis, IN
46202