Electric Works is commissioning a 40,000-square-foot mural on the facade of the campus’s parking garage. Local, national, and international artists are invited to submit their qualifications for consideration through May 31.
While Electric Works does not outline a specific theme for the mural, project leaders have shared inspirational notes and parameters.
The project’s goals are to enhance quality of place, communicate the vision of Electric Works, attract visitors to campus, and assist with wayfinding.
Competitive applicants should display a capacity for large-scale work and a portfolio that reflects consistent style and skill.
Electric Works’ re-use of the 730,000-square-foot former General Electric campus includes a range of office and co-working spaces, a public market and food hall, primary care clinic and pharmacy, retail and dining, and numerous collaborative and public spaces hosting a range of events, and more.
The campus already displays more than 12 murals from local artists, and this project is meant to further enliven the property with public art, engaging residents, tenants, and visitors alike.
For more info, go to fortwayneelectricworks.com.
Live butterflies return to Conservatory
Live butterflies have landed at Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory as part of the Color in Motion exhibit.
Having opened April 16, visitors can observe exotic butterflies emerging from their chrysalises right before their eyes through June 23 with the price of admission.
Wheelchair national championships in town
The 2024 Women’s and Military Division Wheelchair Basketball National Championships will be held April 26-28 at Turnstone’s Plassman Athletic Center.
This is the first time the nationals will be held in Indiana with more than 300 athletes competing.
The 2024 Women’s Division National Championship is set to be the largest women’s wheelchair basketball event in the organization’s history.
For more information, go to turnstone.org.
Arena, First Pres theaters announce seasons
Local theater companies Arena Dinner Theatre and First Presbyterian Theater recently announced their upcoming seasons.
While tickets go on sale at a later date, you can mark your calendars for some upcoming local shows.
Arena Dinner Theatre
- Murdered to Death: Oct. 25-26, Nov. 1-3, and Nov. 8-9
- Christmas My Way: Dec. 6-7, Dec. 13-5, Dec. 20-22
- The Last Quiz Night on Earth: Jan. 17-18, Jan. 24-26, Feb. 1
- I Hate Hamlet: March 14-15, March 21-23, March 28-29
- Girls’ Weekend: May 1-2, May 9-11, May 16-17, 2025
- Big Fish: June 13-14, June 20-22, June 27-28, 2025
First Presbyterian Theater
- “Musical Fantasy” revealed June 16: September
- 5 Lesbians Eating a Quiche: Jan. 24-26, Feb. 2-4
- 26 Pebbles: March 14-16, March 21-23
- Jesus Christ Superstar: Opens May 9, 2025
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