Exhibit Columbus

Landmark Columbus Foundation (LCF) is a public resource and thought leader for Progressive Preservation in Bartholomew County; an advocate and educator for and about cultural heritage; and a source of inspiration to advance good design for public benefit.

LCF’s mission is to care for, celebrate, and advance the cultural heritage of Columbus and likeminded communities.

To fulfill its mission, LCF works in three key program areas intertwined in building the organization’s vision.

Columbus Design Institute is a technical service effort that promotes the value of good design which built Columbus and was defined by Heritage Fund. Collaborative projects and events are completed with partners to encourage meaningful investments in the sustainable and equitable development of communities.

Exhibit Columbus is an exploration of community, architecture, art, and design that activates the modern legacy of Columbus, Indiana. It creates a two-year cycle of programming that uses the context of Columbus to convene conversations around innovative ideas and then commissions site-responsive installations to create a free, public exhibition that demonstrates the power of art and architecture to make cities better places to live for everyone.

Progressive Preservation efforts assist in caring for buildings, landscapes, and art in Bartholomew County. Through research, conservation, fundraising, and documentation, it educates and advocates for the stewardship of cultural resources. This work demonstrates a community-based approach to addressing some of the country’s most complex heritage challenges.