Indio Public Arts Commission updates plan for new interactive signage

The Indio Public Arts Commission received an update Tuesday regarding a new signage project designed to bring uniformity and digital connectivity to the city’s growing art collection.

During the meeting, city staff confirmed that Best Signs has been selected to fabricate the new signage. The project will include 30 new signs to be installed at various art sites throughout Indio. The commission was informed that the total cost for the fabrication is approximately $17,300. This bid came in significantly lower than a competing quote of roughly $37,000 from another fabricator.

The signage will feature aluminum posts standing 36 inches tall and one-quarter inch thick. For all the murals, a 30-inch by 15-inch plaque will be placed with the mural’s title, artist, and a QR code.

When scanned, these QR codes will direct visitors to a GIS map providing detailed information about the specific mural or sculpture they are viewing. The design was selected by the city manager to ensure the signage is branded consistently with the city’s visual identity, creating a uniform look for art appreciation across Indio.

The initiative aims to enhance the experience of the city’s robust public art collection. Indio’s official map of public art currently boasts a diverse array of works, including 15 murals and 17 sculptures. Among these are several large-scale pieces originally displayed at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival.

Fabrication of the signs is expected to begin shortly, with rollout following soon after.

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