Munster, Chicago (April 6, 2022) – The Munster Civic Foundation (“MCF”), an organization dedicated to supporting projects and events that promote, foster and encourage community spirit and pride, and RX Health & Science Trust, Inc. (“RXHST”), a private real estate investment trust (REIT) focused on the acquisition of outpatient medical facilities across the U.S., today announced the scheduled delivery of 37 fiberglass tulips to RXHST’s Northwest Indiana Medical Complex at 9200 Calumet Avenue. The delivery of the tulips marks the formal commencement of MCF’s Tiptoe Thru Town initiative – a new public art project aimed at creating a town-wide exhibit for Munster residents and visitors to explore and enjoy. Upon completion of the project, the decorated 5-foot-tall tulip sculptures will adorn the Town of Munster from May 30, 2022, through September 5, 2022.

“When the Munster Civic Foundation Board of Directors committed to revitalizing the organization last year, a public art exhibit emerged as the perfect project to renew enthusiasm and highlight the Foundation's dedication to enhancing the quality of life in Munster. After collaborating with resident volunteers, MCF board members, the Munster Chamber of Commerce, and outside art experts from IU Northwest and the South Shore Arts, a tulip was identified as the ideal subject. Tulips represent a new season and fresh beginnings, and, for Munster, also give a cheery nod to being founded by Dutch farmers,” said Lee Ann Mellon, Board Member and Art Committee Chair for the Munster Civic Foundation. “The MCF is thrilled to launch this colorful initiative that will provide town-wide enjoyment for our residents and visitors throughout the summer.”

As part of the initiative, MCF is pleased to be partnering with RXHST, who will be offering space within the Munster medical office complex for local artists to use as art studios. Here, community members are invited to view the art in progress as a few of the local artists design their tulips inside suite N404 (please use entrance B and follow building signage). To ensure those with medical needs have access to the closest parking, visitors to the exhibit are free to park in the southern parking lot adjacent to South Suburban Surgical. Directional signage will be present to assist walking to the exhibit.

"RXHST strives to be a global leader in the management and operations of outpatient medical facilities, and as part of that goal, we are committed to giving back to each of those communities we enter,” said Russell Brenner, President of RX Health & Science Trust. RXHST is grateful for the opportunity to partner with MCF in lending our Class A space to local artists and community members to support the execution of this outstanding community initiative. We look forward to watching the success of this initiative come to life inside the walls of our Northwest Indiana Medical Complex, as well as many more years of successful partnership with the Town of Munster.”

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