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From community collaborations to exciting activations, this is where you can be the first to learn news about our city’s bicentennial and connect with the community leaders working to tell the story of Indianapolis.
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Bicentennial Youth Art Contest Deadline Extended Until February 21st
February 2, 2021 INDIANAPOLIS – Today the Bicentennial Commission announced the deadline for Marion County youth artists to design and submit their entries for the city’s Bicentennial Youth Art Contest had been extended until February 21. Mayor Joe Hogsett and …
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Indianapolis Marks Founders Day as part of Bicentennial Celebration
January 6, 2021 INDIANAPOLIS – Today marks the two hundredth anniversary of Founders Day, the day on which the Indiana General Assembly approved the location for our state’s new state capital and approved the name Indianapolis. To celebrate the historic …
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Committee Endorses Indianapolis Airport Mural Celebrating Madam C.J. Walker
October 5, 2020 INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Bicentennial Commission has recognized the Indianapolis Airport Authority’s “Madam Walker Legacy Mural” as an Official Bicentennial Community Project. The mural, a project in partnership with the Arts Council of Indianapolis and the Madam …
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Marshall “Major” Taylor To Be Honored With First Mural In City Of Indianapolis Bicentennial Legends Series
September 23, 2020 INDIANAPOLIS – Internationally recognized cyclist and racial justice advocate Marshall “Major” Taylor (1878-1932) will be honored with the first public mural in the City of Indianapolis Bicentennial Legends mural series. The murals will recognize Hoosiers who have …
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Indiana Historical Society Celebrates Indianapolis Bicentennial with New Exhibit
September 18, 2020 INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Historical Society (IHS) celebrates the Indianapolis bicentennial with a new exhibit inviting guests to step back in time to a scene featuring characters who worked on the city’s centennial pageant. You Are There …
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Local Distillery Launches Commemorative Bicentennial Bourbon
August 24, 2020 INDIANAPOLIS – Today West Fork Whiskey Co. announced the release of a Commemorative Bicentennial Bourbon in honor of Indianapolis Bicentennial. This limited release is a completely unique blend of West Fork’s bourbons and will be a piece …
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Mayor Joe Hogsett, Bicentennial Commission Encourage Residents to Participate in City’s 200th Birthday Celebration
June 26, 2020 INDIANAPOLIS – Today Mayor Joe Hogsett and the Indianapolis Bicentennial Commission reminded area residents that the city’s 200th birthday kick-off will be aired on WISH-TV on Sunday, June 28 beginning at 6:30 p.m. Additionally, the commission encouraged …
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Mayor Joe Hogsett Announces Bicentennial Design Contest “People’s Choice” Winner
February 14, 2020 INDIANAPOLIS – Following a two-week long voting process, Mayor Joe Hogsett announced today that local artist Aaron Stillerman is the bicentennial design contest’s “People’s Choice” winner. Stillerman, a graphic designer at GreenLight Collectibles, received over 430 votes …
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Mayor Joe Hogsett Announces Bicentennial Design Contest Winner
January 29, 2020 INDIANAPOLIS – Mayor Joe Hogsett announced that local designer Mandy Walsh was the winner of the Bicentennial Commission’s art and design contest. Her experience as a graphic designer at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway helped her to create …
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Indianapolis Bicentennial Commission announces first set of city-community partnership projects for 200th celebration
October 15, 2019 INDIANAPOLIS – Mayor Joe Hogsett and the Indianapolis Bicentennial Commission are seeking partners within the community to help the city celebrate its 200th birthday. The commission has already approved four partner projects and is requesting additional applications …
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Calling all Marion County artists: Only 20 days remain to submit original designs for Indy’s Bicentennial Logo Contest
September 9, 2019 INDIANAPOLIS – Marion County artists have a little less than three weeks to design and submit entries for the city’s Bicentennial Logo Contest. Mayor Joe Hogsett and the Indianapolis Bicentennial Commission issued the call last month for …
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Indianapolis Bicentennial Commission now accepting entries for logo design contest
August 14, 2019 INDIANAPOLIS – Mayor Joe Hogsett and the Indianapolis Bicentennial Commission are now accepting submissions from local artists for the 200th anniversary logo design contest announced earlier this year. Original artwork will play a key role in marking …
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Mayor Joe Hogsett, Bicentennial Commission Launch Art Contest for City’s 200th Anniversary
May 15, 2019 INDIANAPOLIS – On Wednesday, May 15, Mayor Joe Hogsett joined members of the Bicentennial Commission and representatives from the local art and design community to launch the Indianapolis Bicentennial Design Competition. Setting the stage for upcoming programming, …
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Mayor Hogsett names Indianapolis Bicentennial Commission
December 20, 2018 INDIANAPOLIS – Mayor Joe Hogsett announced a bipartisan commission that will lead the planning, programming, and initiatives surrounding Indianapolis’ bicentennial celebration in 2020 and 2021. The commission is also tasked with engaging community organizations and fundraising for …