[9] During the New Deal era, Jessie Hull Mayer won a federal commission to paint a mural as part of the Section of Painting and Sculpture′s projects, later called the Section of Fine Arts, of the Treasury Department.

[citation needed] The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally cool winters.

[19] The largest industry sectors by employment in Jasper are manufacturing, retail, and health care and social services.

[citation needed] Jasper has the only municipally supported Arts Council in Indiana; it is part of city government.

[20] The Jasper Strassenfest is a four-day event held annually during the first weekend in August.

The street festival encompasses the city square, and features food stands, rides, a beer garden, parade, fireworks, golf tournament, beauty pageant (Miss Strassenfest), fishing tournament, and a network of German "Polka Masses" at the three Roman Catholic parishes.

[citation needed] In 2021, the Thyen-Clark Cultural Center and public lending library opened.

[21] Sites in Jasper listed on the National Register of Historic Places listings in Dubois County, Indiana include: Jasper has 18 city parks covering 355 acres (144 ha).