the Uptown Project of Francesville
An Indiana Main Street Organization Member Since 2016.
“There is no power for change greater than a community discovering what it cares about."
— Margaret J. Wheatley
Join us for the annual Outdoor Holiday Market in downtown Francesville hosted by UPTOWN.
We look forward to kicking off the holidays with vendors, food, entertainment, and activities for whole family!
The Uptown Project is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation, promotion, and perpetuation of Francesville as a strong and vibrant community. Learn more about the impact we have and join us in bringing about a positive change.
Vision Statement
The vision of the Uptown Project is to create a unique and vital downtown that enriches the business community, embraces our heritage and culture, encourages artistic expression, and promotes quality activities/events that instill a “sense of place” in our community.
Past Projects
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The Opera block park
In 2022, the Opera Block Park was constructed with the help of a grant from the Community Foundation of Pulaski County allowing us to transform a vacant downtown lot into a pocket park available to the community.
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Jenna Morello Flower Mural
In 2021, through partnerships with Wabash Heartland Innovation Network, Tippecanoe Arts Federation, and the Community Foundation of Pulaski County, a beautiful mural was completed on the Neihouser Building by New York artist, Jenna Morello.
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Uptown Music/Sound System
A Community Foundation of Pulaski County Grant in 2017 made it possible to complete the "Music on the Streets" project. A sound system with microphones was purchased for Francesville community use.
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Park Improvements
In 2019, a Carrol White REMC-CoBank Grant was used to purchase musical instrument activities and two trash containers for the Francesville Town Park.
