COLUMBUS A large, white canopy rose over downtown Columbus in 2023, but it was intended as a temporary art project. The community just raised enough money to make sure the architecture stays for as long as possible.

Landmark Columbus announced it met its $50,000 fundraising goal for InterOculus, the canopy which first covered 4th and Washington streets for the Exhibit Columbus architectural showcase. It received a matching $50,000 grant from the Indiana Housing Community Development Authority and transferred control of the artwork to the City of Columbus.

"This is a place in town to contain people, which inspires people to come together," said Richard McCoy of Landmark Columbus.

The money will make sure the project has the architectural strength and artistic merit to remain over Columbu

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