Monumental Gestures partners with cities, cultural institutions, and organizations to imagine and realize ambitious projects in public spaces. Our work brings together art, design, research, and engagement to create experiences that resonate—now and over time.
Services
Public Art Integration
We embed art and design elements into public space projects from the earliest stages—identifying opportunities where creative thinking can enhance design, solve challenges, and create meaningful experiences.
Civic Planning & Visioning
We collaborate with planners, agencies, and stakeholders on long-term initiatives that shape public space—developing concepts, frameworks, and strategies that align art with broader goals.
Community Engagement
We create frameworks for meaningful public participation—ensuring that projects reflect multiple perspectives and facilitate dialogue across communities.
Storytelling & Interpretation
We design ways for people to engage with place—through narrative, archives, and emerging technologies—creating experiences that deepen understanding and connection.
Art Programs & Strategy
We support the development and evolution of public art programs through research, planning, and community engagement—helping organizations define priorities, processes, maintenance, and long-term impact.
Monumental Gestures seeks partners who share our aspiration to create world-class, transformative cultural amenities for the city of Indianapolis.
We offer partners a deep curiosity about what makes our city’s spaces and neighborhoods distinct, historically and today. We bring with us an awareness of the political nature of public space, along with a desire to listen to the many stakeholders and communities who are impacted by our work.