Accelerate Rural Indiana Arts and Culture Strategic Plan

Abstract

The ARI Arts and Culture Strategic Plan is a comprehensive, community-driven framework designed to integrate arts, culture, and placemaking as essential components of the region’s long-term prosperity. It builds directly on ARI’s development momentum and elevates creativity as infrastructure—vital to attracting residents, supporting employers, and defining a shared sense of place.

This plan’s recommendations will be implemented and advanced by the Accelerate Rural Indiana Regional Development Authority. The ARI READI Steering Committee, ARI Arts & Culture Steering committee—consisting of leadership from: the city/town leadership of the ARI region, HWC Engineering, Batesville Area Arts Commission, Blue River Community Foundation, Economic Development Corporation of Greensburg/Decatur County, the Arts and Cultural Council of Decatur County, and others—will assist with implementation of the plan in partnership and under the purview of the ARI RDA. Beyond the steering committees, many others have dedicated their time to this process and will be involved in its implementation.