It was just a few months ago when the City of Fishers applied to the State of Indiana, asking the the downtown Nickel Plate District receive a special designation.  The Indiana Arts Commission wasted no time in approving the Fishers area a state-wide Cultural District.

This is on the heels of Nickel Plate Arts recognizing Fishers as the Emerging Arts Champion of the Year.

“We are thrilled to receive this recognition from the Indiana Arts Commission,” said Leah McGrath, Fishers’ Deputy Mayor in a city news release. “This is such an exciting moment for our community. This designation signifies not only our commitment to advancing arts and culture in Fishers, but is also recognition of the vibrancy and cultural significance of the Nickel Plate District. The Statewide Cultural District designation helps to further root the Nickel Plate District and will guide decisions with community programming, architecture, public art, and more.”

Last August, the Fishers City Council adopted an ordinance to create a local Arts & Culture Commission, which will partner with city departments on arts events.  The commission will begin operations next month.