COLUMBUS, Ind. – Landmark Columbus Foundation (LCF) has partnered with Patronicity to launch “The InterOculus Update: Lighting Up the Crossroads of Columbus” campaign. The initiative will raise funds to ensure the 40-foot-tall structure, InterOculus, remains in great condition for the foreseeable future.
Donations will be used to repaint the structure, complete a structural engineer report, and launch the annual “Rock the Block” on September 6. It will allow the artwork to remain a vibrant civic landmark at the center of the city.
InterOculus was a J. Irwin and Xenia S. Miller Prize installation at Exhibit Columbus 2023. PAU (Practice for Architecture and Urbanism) created a dome that sits at the intersection of Washington and Fourth Streets, the crossroads of Columbus, encouraging pedestrians to linger, meet neighbors, and host events.
InterOculus was originally intended to be a temporary installation, but community enthusiasm led to it being a long‑term structure. The success of the pavilion also means its lights, fabric canopy, and projection equipment have endured use. The InterOculus Update seeks to raise $50,000, and if it does, LCF will receive an Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority match of $50,000.
LCF Executive Director Richard McCoy said, “This campaign is about maintaining the sense of wonder and pride that brought this artwork into existence. Every contribution keeps this beacon glowing and ensures that future generations experience the magic of meeting under this new Columbus icon.”
Contributions to the InterOculus Update campaign can be made through the Patronicity crowdfunding platform. For more information or to donate, visit the Patronicity campaign page here.
Funds will accomplish the following tasks:
- Structural assessment and maintenance upgrades
- Repainting and protective coating
- Support for producing the 3rd annual “Rock the Block” festival on September 6
