Department of Public Words

The Department of Public Words is an Indianapolis-based organization dedicated to creating positive messages in public spaces through both art and public speaking. Dave and Holly Combs began working with You Are Beautiful in 2007 to create their first public art installation, a 30-foot wide plywood You Are Beautiful sign on the Murphy Art Center building in historic Fountain Square. Since that time, they have produced several other positive message murals and installations in the Indianapolis area and in other cities.
They are currently seeking other organizations with which to partner to create more inspiring words.