The IU Center for Rural Engagement, in partnership with Accelerate Rural Indiana (ARI) and the READI 2.0 initiative, is hosting Community Input Sessions to gather ideas, celebrate creative assets, and co-create a vision for community-centered, arts-driven development.
These sessions are designed to be open, inclusive, and deeply rooted in the unique identities of each place—and we believe your voice and network could help amplify their reach.
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Input Session Dates & Locations:
Tuesday, July 15 – Shelbyville, IN
Intelliplex Conference Center (2154 Intelliplex Dr, Shelbyville, IN 46176)
5:00–6:30 PM
Wednesday, July 23 – Decatur County
Decatur County Annex Building, Door #14 (315 S. Ireland St, Greensburg, IN 47240)
5:00–6:30 PM
Tuesday, July 29 – Batesville, IN
Romweber Party Place (7 S. Eastern Ave, Batesville, IN 47006)
5:00–6:30 PM
Wednesday, July 30 – Rushville, IN
Love Community Center (1850 N. Main Street, Rushville, IN 46173)
5:00–6:30 PM
RSVP here: events.iu.edu/rural
These sessions will:
- Highlight progress on ARI + READI 2.0 regional collaboration
- Celebrate local arts, culture, and creative assets
- Gather input on placemaking priorities across the region
We would love your presence at any session, especially if you work closely with communities in Shelby, Rush, Decatur Counties or Batesville.
If you or your colleagues are unable to attend in person, we’ve also created a quick online survey:
bit.ly/ari-input
More about the initiative:
www.accelerateruralindiana.com