Normally, I am a big fan of Carl Leck's mural work. He has a great collection throughout the City…read moreof Indianapolis. This was one of his early large works and it was coordinated with the annual Lilly Day of Service in 2011. Leck designed and laid out the template for this massive space so that Lilly employees could come by on their LDoS and do a "paint by number" mural. Once they had done their best, Leck followed up by evening out the paint job and cleaning up the spills, the lines, and any other adjustments he felt necessary to finish the project. The mural is also part of the SuperBowl mural project "46 for XLVI". The odd fact about this mural is that due to its size, it was counted as five of the 46 murals. I don't think anyone other than Leck knows where the actual boundaries are for each piece. The name Trivergence was selected to represent the merging of three public trails that meet in this location: The Cultural Trail, the Monon Trail, and Pogue's Run. The site is a difficult one to maintain as there is a lot of ground water runoff from the interstate overpasses which tend to wash out the color and sometimes, discolor patches that need maintaining more frequently. Review #1405

This is my one of my favorite murals. The train bridge has really been hard on it over the years…read moreso I appreciate the touch up in the last year or so! Beautiful addition to this area!

When this mural was created back in 2011 (part of the SuperBowl 46 for XLVI mural program), it was…read morevibrant and was positioned on the rooftop of the Fraternal Order of Police to greet visitors as they came into downtown on I-65/70. But there are two things that knock this mural for me. First, if you want to see it, you have to either get on the interstate and take your eyes off one of the most congested areas of the city for traffic; or have to go a couple blocks away and view it from a distance. Second, the bright colors have faded rapidly to where all the reds, yellows, and purples are gone, leaving only pastel shades of blue and pink that look washed out. If this mural is going to be left to greet visitors and citizens, can we get a fresh paint job with colors designed for outdoor use? The mural was done by local artist William Denton Ray who has a space at the Harrison Center for the arts. Review #1459

This is a place for local artist and beyond to feature their work. It is made possible by a…read moresponsorship with the Hendricks County Arts Council, Hendricks County Community Foundation and ASH Interactive, a branding and marketing company. The spaces mission is to "create and foster an accessible space in Hendricks County where residents and visitors can explore a diverse collection of large-scale contemporary visual art works, by local and regional artists." In the current iteration of the East Wall you will see a piece by Dan Cents Thompson from Indianapolis, depicting a young kid with an Afro looking through a magnifying glass lying next to some graffiti writing that I cannot decipher. Next to that there is a graffiti writing piece (that I also cannot decipher) by Zach "ZMed" Medler from Lafayette and then another piece depicting two racoons peeking over a green wall by Thompson and Nick "Abstract" Smith from Whitestown. On the West Wall you will find the work of Kevin "Scraps" Burdick from Flint, Michigan. It depicts a creative futuristic Wizard of Oz piece that you just have to see to believe. All these pieces are very detailed and the artwork is very, very nice. They got some really talented and established artist on this go-round. The artist rotates usually every year to give more artist a chance to spotlight their work which I think is awesome. I love the concept and I love the way the community has come together to bring this project together. This is nice idea and is the brainchild of Pete Brown, founder of ASH Interactive. So, If you are in Brownsburg be sure to check this spot out and remember that it does change annually, so it stays fresh.

This mural is part of the 2017 Color the County Mural Program. I love that program. It brings the…read morecommunity together, under the direction of a local artist, to bring a mural to life. This mural's artist is Danny Causey. This mural covers three of the building's walls and fittingly is of the town's namesake Benjamin Franklin. The mural depicts an image of Franklin on one wall and and colorful flights on the walls on each side. The mural is not actually painted on the wall, but was painted on boards that were put together to form the completed mural. I really love that the image of Franklin is monochrome blue and has some green glasses on that just comes out at you. It is very detailed and has an uncanny resemblance to Franklin. The kites are pretty basic, but most community murals have to be, but the colors and design still works. I just wish that they could have made the sky stormy, to depict Franklin's famous discovery of electricity, but oh well. Getting a closer look at the mural is easy. There is free street parking located across the street (that is where I parked). There is also a little strip mall parking lot next door and a free parking lot within a reasonable walking distance. As with most murals that I visited, this is not a long stop. I was there maybe 5 minutes tops. I recommend visiting here on your way to somewhere else or making this part of a larger itinerary. Depot park, an antique store and an awesome candy/ice cream are very close by.

In 2017, one of the Color the County murals for Johnson County was added to east Jefferson Street…read morenear the railroad tracks in Franklin. Artist Danny Causey was responsible for the design and installation of the mural. After community members helped fill in the basic design, Causey had to come back to complete the finished work. There are two main components to the mural. The walls facing east on the ends of the mural are covered with multiple colored kites being flown over rolling hills in a partly cloudy sky. The image is simple, much like a child might draw, but large in scale and generally appealing due to its relatability. The center of the mural which is on a north facing wall features Ben Franklin's portrait done in a deep blue color over a black background. It takes on the look of someone standing under a blacklight. To add whimsy, Causey added florescent green glass frames to Franklin to further the effect. As the city's namesake, it seems fitting that the connection to Franklin is immediate between his image and the story of his flying a kite to determine that lightning was electricity (though no storm is painted on the wall.) Review #1263

A center named after one of the most influential people in our country's history, the MLK Center…read moreaims to replicate the vision of Dr Martin Luther King Jr in today's world. On the city's east side, the community center has so much to offer the Tarkington, Meridian area. I received a tour today and it was so inspiring to see the work that's being accomplished here. A center of education-they offer after school programs for school aged children for nearby school #43. They also offer childcare services. They have an amazing opportunity for teens to learn about technology in their Best Buy sponsored work lab. They offer teens who are interested in music and opportunity to learn about producing their own music! Such an awesome gem right here in the city! I wish they could spread their impact beyond the Tarkington-Meridian area, because so many more children could benefit from the work this center is doing!

This is a basic, but very nice mural, especially considering it was not painted by a professional…read moremuralist. It was actually painted by Butler student volunteers as part of the 2018 Bulldogs in the Streets. They worked in conjunction with Keep Indianapolis Beautiful. The mural was painted on the side on the MLK Center in Indianapolis and wraps around the side. It is definitely an upgrade from the mural that was there before. It has become the Center's trademark and is used in a lot of the Center's advertisements and marketing. The mural consists of the Words "MLK Center" in huge white block lettering and there is a black & white image of MLK waving. That is all against a bright red background, which draws your eye. The colors used by the students really complement each other and it is rally hard to miss. There is no wonder why the mural has been adopted as the face of the Center. The mural has a small bench centered right in the front of it and overlooks an area that they have made into a peace garden. If you want to park to get out and take a closer look, you can either park at the Center, once the construction is done, or you can do what I ended up doing and park across the street at the Park's parking lot. You should have no problem parking here. As with most murals that I have visited and reviewed, this is probably not a very long stop. I was there less than 5 minutes. So, you may want to consider planning out additional stops at many of the other wonderful murals in the area, or making this stop part of a larger itinerary to maximize your time and trip.

We're open if you are is a massive public art piece that you can't miss when entering the broad…read moreripple neighborhood of Indianapolis Indiana. My family and I on a weekend trip from louisville was dining in the area when we decided to explore the local art in Thai vibrant area. As soon as you cross another public art piece called rainbow bridge you look up and can't miss this fun little piece for the area. Proudly boasting of you are open then they are as well. A perfect Motto for a vibrant little neighborhood such as itself. Overall a very fun and cool photo op and a very fitting slogan for This town.

This is a nice 3D mural that welcomes visitors as they cross over the world famous Rainbow bridge…read moreleaving the Art District towards the Business District, the heart of Broad Ripple Village. It is located on the side of the Red Room Night Club. The mural incorporates the areas seal and motto and depicts a white shopping bag with the words "Broad Ripple Village" on it in a decorative/artsy font (the Broad Ripple Seal). The bag has thin pink hand straps on each side. Coming out of the top of the box you will find a row of house in broad ripple architectural style. Above the row of house are items that are significant to the area including a flower, a guitar with a musical note, a steaming hot coffee cup, a bottle of wine, and a paint brush. This houses and the significant objects are divided by a banner that reads "we're open if you are" (Broad Ripple's motto). This motto has a dual meaning. It refers to the bustling nightlife the are has to offer, with the bars closing at 3AM. It also refers to the areas diversity and open mindedness. Is it by coincidence that the mural faces the Rainbow Bridge, a beacon of the area's inclusiveness. The mural overlooks a small commercial parking lot, so parking to get a closer look is easy. There are also metered parking spots within a short walk that you can park as well. The third option is to view the mural from the comfort of your vehicle, doing a safe and strategic slow rolling drive-by. However, for this to work, you will have to approach from the Rainbow Bridge. As with most murals that I have visited and reviewed, this is probably not a very long stop. I was there less than 5 minutes. So, you may want to consider planning out additional stops at many of the other wonderful murals in the area, or making this stop part of a larger itinerary to maximize your time and trip. If you come here you must also check out the Rainbow Bridge and look up its history and interesting backstory.

On the south side of the Concord Farm on South Meridian, a mural called "Urban Harvest" was painted…read moreby Amy Rheinhardt and a group of volunteers from the Lilly Day of Service in 2011. The mural was also included in the SuperBowl mural project "46 for XLVI". On the north wall of the building, a mural of a field stretches towards the horizon with Indianapolis' skyline in the back. In the forefront of the mural is a tree branch with ripe red apples hanging from it. Review #1475

This mural overlooks the back patio of the Half Liter restaurant. It is the work of Jules…read more"MuckRock" Muck and is one of her many murals that she completed during her 2019 visit. The mural depicts a steer skull, MuckRock has an affinity towards skeletons and skulls it appears, with colorful flowers growing from the horns. Of course the artist has her signature "MuckRock" tag along the top of the skull. The mural is flanked by a bicycle on each side. I guess those are a nod to the Monon Trail, which it is located along. It is a very detailed mural but the wall that it is painted on is not the greatest. It is a ratty gray brick wall that is deteriorating, one of the window sill has fallen off, and a lot of the motar is missing. I am not exactly sure of the meaning of the mural, or MuckRock's inspiration, but it is rumored to be a reference to the meat served at Half Liter. Muck Rock's work is hit or miss with me, but mostly hits. This one is the middle of the road for me. Since this mural is located at Half Liter, parking here is easy. They have thier own private lot for you to park, get out and take a closer look. As with most murals that I have visited and reviewed, this is probably not a very long stop. I was there less than 5 minutes. So, you may want to consider planning out additional stops at many of the other wonderful murals in the area, or making this stop part of a larger itinerary to maximize your time and trip. You can start with the Monon Love Train, which it is located right in front of.

MuckRock has been completing a ton of different art work around the city and I think it's awesome…read more Art is beautiful and gets people talking. Muck rock first came to the city and painted on the side of beholder, that art wasn't met with the most positive reception. But I'm glad to see her back and adding to the city! there are several pieces around, fountain square, Kokomo, and some in Broadripple, I was having dinner at literhouse and happened to see this piece on the wall. It's very pretty and makes me thing of Texas, it's a nice addition to the beer garden at half liter.