June 7, 2019

A Sloth Inspires Fundraising For Public Art


The sloth mural in Franklin

The sloth mural in Franklin

Crowdsourcing on platforms like GoFundMe, IndieGogo, and Patreon have become a popular way for artists to support their crafts by asking donors to give monetarily on a monthly or project basis. Two sculptors in Franklin, Indiana are giving online fundraising a try. WFYI's Curious Mix contributor Emily Metheny tells us why. 

Tags:FranklinCurious Mix
Support independent journalism today. You rely on WFYI to stay informed, and we depend on you to make our work possible. Donate to power our nonprofit reporting today. Give now.

 

Related News

Interview: The late Beach Boys' founder Brian Wilson on Indianapolis' The Four Freshmen
Arts & Culture / June 12, 2025

Interview: The late Beach Boys' founder Brian Wilson on Indianapolis' The Four Freshmen

Brian Wilson, the visionary composer and producer behind the Beach Boys died on June 11th. He was 82 years old. Wilson leaves behind a legacy of music that reshaped the soundscape of American pop.
Read More
Interview: ISO debuts new work from Indianapolis composer Hanna Benn
Arts & Culture / June 11, 2025

Interview: ISO debuts new work from Indianapolis composer Hanna Benn

This June, the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra will premiere a new work from the Indianapolis composer, vocalist and musician Hanna Benn.
Read More
Interview: 'Beyond el Barrio' explores the history of Indianapolis' first Mexican American neighborhood
Arts & Culture / June 2, 2025

Interview: 'Beyond el Barrio' explores the history of Indianapolis' first Mexican American neighborhood

In March of 2020, historian Nicole Martinez-LeGrand published an article on the Indiana Historical Society’s blog, titled The Lost Barrio of Indianapolis. The story shared the history of a small community of Mexican immigrants living on the east side of downtown Indianapolis during the mid-20th Century.
Read More