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Creative placemaking integrates arts, culture, and design to strengthen and connect communities. It includes and extends beyond art creation, involving partnerships across sectors, deep community engagement, and contributions from artists and culture bearers to advance local social, physical, and economic goals. Bloomington's creative placemaking efforts were previously focused in the South Loop District, recently our efforts have expanded citywide

Creative placemaking connects people to their city and to each other by making shared spaces more inviting, histories more visible, and futures more inclusive. Bloomington's Citywide Creative Placemaking Plan establishes five goals to move the community forward:

  1. Empower artists and culture bearers in Bloomington to thrive and contribute to the city’s creative, cultural, and economic vibrancy.
  2. Ensure equitable inclusion and representation of Bloomington’s diverse populations across social and aesthetic environments, public spaces, and cultural activities.
  3. Foster constructive and joyful relationships among and between residents, organizations, and with workers and visitors in Bloomington.
  4. Strengthen community members' sense of belonging and foster inclusive engagement through placemaking and other creative and cultural activities.
  5. Expand creative placemaking efforts citywide by growing resources, expertise, and partnerships.

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Creative Placemaking Events
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Wednesday, November 5, 2025 - 5–7 p.m.
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Wednesday, December 3, 2025 - 5–7 p.m.
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