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17 murals around Indianapolis
2024-07-11
We all know that the Circle City has a vibrant art scene — and we’re not just talking about Newfields or The Circle City Industrial Complex . One of our all-time favorite galleries ? Indy itself.
Naptown is home to a number of meaningful murals and street art pieces. Today, we’re sharing where to find pieces that really paint a picture of our city.
Caitlin Clark and Tyrese Haliburton , 1825 W. 18th St. | By Kwazar Martin A mural of Caitlin Clark went up on the city’s west side ahead of the draft in April and is among other portraits of people who inspire the local artist. Clark’s mural is next to one of Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton.
The 43 legends are surrounded by plants, flowers, and animals that have symbolic connections to each person and Indiana.
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Legendary , Bicentennial Unity Plaza | By Anna Murphy This mural, unveiled in 2023 around the completion of Bicentennial Unity Plaza next to Gainbridge Fieldhouse, features the portraits of 43 Indiana legends. Faces include Calvin Fletcher, Madam C.J. Walker, Kurt Vonnegut, and Mayor Richard Lugar.
Murals on the wall outside of Black House were created by Pamela Bliss.
Photo by the INDYtoday team.
Black House Cafe , 1122 Shelby St. | By Pamela Bliss In the heart of Fountain Square lies the Black House Café — a spooky deviation from ordinary coffee shops. It’s sure to draw in caffeine lovers + horror fans with its haunting exterior murals, local horror-themed artwork, and the Chucky doll.
People gather for a special dedication of the new mural as part of the kick off to GANGGANG’s BUTTER Fine Art Fair in September 2021.
Photo by WTHR
Keepers of Culture , Stutz Building | By Ashley Nora The 90-by-40 ft, 3D mural at the corner of Senate Avenue and 11th Street is a monument to Indianapolis’ Black culture. It features the faces of eight Black Hoosiers and was unveiled as part of the first BUTTER Fine Art Fair by GANGGANG.
Has this mural tricked you with its illusion?
Photo by INDYtoday team
Indy’s Always on a Roll , 44 Virginia Ave. | By Michael Cooper The three-dimensional illusion pictured above pays homage to the architectural heritage of the Circle City and is an reference to the urban updates that have been controversial in city planning circles.
Who are you posing with the next time you’re in the CityWay area?
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Indy Butterflies , 338 S. Delaware St. | By Kelsey Montague Snap a selfie with this art at the CityWay development downtown and the art can interact with you if you download Kelsey’s app, “ WhatLiftsYou .”
Indiana Avenue Jazz Masters , 322 N. Capitol Ave. | By Pamela Bliss The mural depicts iconic musicians from the 1950s-60s, including David Young, Jimmy Coe, David Baker, JJ Johnson, Slide Hampton, Freddie Hubbard, Larry Ridley, and Wes Montgomery.
Mari Evans was a major figure in the Black Arts Movement.
Mari Evans , 448 Mass Ave. | By Michael Jordan, aka ALKEMI Big Car Collaborative chief curator Shaunta Marsh met with the Indy-based poet and artist Mari Evans during the process of the mural’s creation. Learn more about Mari and her fellow mural mates.
Reggie, Reggie, Reggie! Boom, Baby! , 127 E. Michigan St. | By Pamela Bliss Standing at 60 ft tall, this is the tallest of the Hoosier icon murals downtown and depicts Reggie Miller, one of the Pacers’ most renowned players.
An iconic mural of an iconic Hoosier.
Photo by INDYtoday team
My Affair with Kurt Vonnegut , 345 Mass Ave. | By Pamela Bliss The internationally-known writer, who’s famous for his novel “Slaughterhouse Five,” was born in the Circle City and has a whole museum dedicated to his work.
The iconic “Fountain Square Larry” passed away on August 29, 2019.
Photo by INDYtoday team
Fountain Square Larry , 1043 Virginia Ave. | By Brian Presnell, BRIDGE Collective, Dan Cents The larger-than-life portrait depicts neighborhood legend Larry Mires, who owned a record store in Fountain Square even though he was hard of hearing.
Have you checked out the “Eva Kor from Auschwitz to Indiana” exhibit at the Indiana History Center yet?
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Eva Kor , 21 Virginia Ave. | By Pamela Bliss Eva’s son painted the first stroke of this mural , which honors the legacy of the international figure who moved to Terre Haute after surviving the Holocaust and Dr. Josef Mengele.
This mural is one of the more recent additions to the downtown area.
Photo by INDYtoday team
World’s Fastest (Major Taylor) , 11 S. Meridian St. | By Shawn Michael Warren The bicyclist with a reputation as the world’s first Black sports superstar won a number of international records and titles.
This is just one of the many flower murals in Flower Alley.
Broad Ripple Flower Alley , 6109 Carrollton Ave. | By Jules Muck, Abigail Staffelbach, Megan Jefferson, and other artists These murals are growing like weeds in an alley on the north side of Indy. They started popping up in the summer of 2019 thanks to a couple of neighbors looking to spread a little joy.
You can find this mural behind the fountain in Fountain Square.
Photo by INDYtoday team
Creation of Adam , across the street from 1063 Virginia Ave. | By Dan Handskillz This mural was restored after being vandalized with paint and is a modern interpretation of the work by Michelangelo.
This mural is the perfect backdrop for that latte art pic.
Photo by INDYtoday team
Love , 236 E. 16th St. | By Alicia Zanoni You can visit this mural anytime you’re jonesing for a cup of coffee — it’s located in the courtyard of Foundry Provisions .
You can find this mural on the side of Cleo’s Bodega & Cafe.
Photo via Rokh Co.
Gatekeepers , 2432 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. St. | By Tasha Beckwith The art is an Afrofuturistic statement focused on a Black queen and mother spirit guarding the Flanner House neighborhood, with male figures providing security.
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