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2 hours ago
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Art Spaces to dedicate newest sculpture Thursday
Art Spaces is excited to announce the newest sculpture in its collection celebrating and honoring the Lost Creek Settlement, A View from the Porch by artist Reinaldo Correa Díaz, will be dedicated in Deming Park on Thursday. The program begins at 5:15 p.m. with remarks from Art Spaces, state and local officials, the Indiana Arts Commission, the artist and descendants of Lost Creek. It will take place at the sculpture located just past the stone bridge before the large pond. The event is free and open to the public. This sculpture will be the 22nd sculpture in the Art Spaces collection and the fourth sculpture on the Cultural Trail, which was formed in 2008 when Art Spaces and other arts and cultural organizations collaborated to honor individuals, groups and icons that have had a noteworthy impact on the community and beyond. The Lost Creek Settlement was formed beginning in the early 1800s, when a small group of free African Americans traveled from Maryland, Virginia and North Carolina to settle in what is now Vigo County to escape the racial violence and systemic oppression of the pre-Civil War South. They established a thriving farming community with churches, cemeteries, general stores, blacksmiths and schools, employing their own teachers and supplies when it was forbidden to educate African American students in Indiana public schools. This sculpture has been made possible in part by the National Endowment for the Arts, the CreatINg Places Program created by the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority, The Larry Paul Foundation, Terre Haute Rotary Club, 100+ Women Who Care Vigo County, the Wabash Valley Community Foundation and generous donors. For more information, call 812-235-2801 or email info@
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a day ago
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New sculpture honoring Lost Creek Settlement dedicated in Deming Park
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV)— Art Spaces is having their new sculpture honoring the Lost Creek Settlement dedicated in Deming Park on June 12. The piece, titled 'A View from the Porch,' was created by artist Reinaldo Correa Díaz. The dedication program will begin at the park at 5:15 p.m. and will include opening remarks from Art Spaces, state and local officials, the Indiana Arts Commission, Díaz, and descendants of the Lost Creek. The program will take place at the sculpture located past the stone bridge but before the large pond. The sculpture will be the 22nd in Art Spaces' collection and the fourth on what they call the Cultural Trail. The trail was established in 2008 and honors individuals, groups, and icons who have had a lasting impact on the community and beyond through works of art. The Lost Creek Settlement was formed in the early 1800s by a small group of free African Americans who came from Maryland, Virginia, and North Carolina and settled into what is now Vigo County to escape racial violence and systemic oppression in the pre-Civil War South. For generations, these individuals owned and farmed their lands and established a community with churches, cemeteries, general stores, blacksmiths, and schools. They also employed their own teachers and gave them supplies when it was forbidden to educate African American students in Indiana public schools. For more information on the project or if you need accommodations, you can contact Art Spaces at 812-235-2801 or email them at info@ The event is free and open to the public. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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05-03-2025
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Pulaski County Tribe secures grant to help creative vision for arts in Winamac
The Pulaski County Tribe recently secured a $10,000 Creative Convergence Early Action Grant awarded by the Indiana Arts Commission in partnership with Ball State University's Indiana Communities Institute. The PCT hopes the grant will be the beginning of a new experience for arts and culture in the community, and is asking the public for feedback. The PCT is inviting the community to a Creative Community Gathering from 6-8 p.m. March 20 at One Eyed Jack's Celebration Station, 102 E. Main St., Winamac. The event will feature light refreshments, live music and an opportunity to shape what's coming next for arts and culture in Pulaski County. 'This isn't just another community meeting. It's an invitation to be part of something bigger,' said Brandi Larkin, president of Pulaski County Tribe. 'We don't have all the answers, but we know that the best ideas come from within our community. This gathering is about imagining, experimenting, and setting the stage for what could be.' PCT encouraged all residents, artists, organizations and business owners to take part. 'Whether you're an artist, an advocate for local culture, or simply someone who believes in the power of community, your piece of the puzzle matters,' a press release from the PCT said. To RSVP, visit For more information or to get involved, contact pulaskicountytribe@
