DANVILLE, IN (May 22, 2025) – Renowned artists from across the country and world will begin transforming Hendricks County communities next month as part of the first-ever Hues of Hendricks County Public Art Initiative.
This ambitious project, a partnership between the Hendricks County Arts Collective and Visit Hendricks County, will bring five vibrant public art installations to communities across the county, enhancing cultural pride, fostering community engagement and revitalizing public spaces.
“This project is more than just public art — it’s about celebrating community identity, sparking curiosity and encouraging people to explore places they might not otherwise visit,” said Anne Johansson, project lead for the Arts Collective. “It’s been inspiring to watch these towns come together in support of creativity.”
Hues of Hendricks County marks the first county-wide art installation series of its kind in the county. It spans five towns and showcases five different artists and perspectives. Each work of art will be deeply connected to its location in unique ways.
Artists will begin painting next month. To celebrate this historic initiative, a public event called Hues Fest will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 21 at each site except Plainfield. This one-day, self-guided festival showcasing new murals will include opportunities to meet the artists, get autographs, enjoy music and more.
Project Locations
Artists will install murals or public art installations in the following Hendricks County communities:
- Downtown Danville East Alley on the back corner of the Gallery on the Square building, 51 S. Washington St.
- Downtown Plainfield – Center Street Parking Garage, 125 N. Center St.
- Lizton – Fire Station, 101 E Main St.
- Coatesville – A&D Hardware building, 7949 Main St.
- North Salem – 101-107 W. Pearl St.
About the Artists
More than 40 artists worldwide applied to be part of the program. The five artists selected have extensive experience and excellent examples from previous public art installations. They include:
- Anthony Brooks – A Serbian-American originally from Chicago, Brooks splits his time between Indiana and Germany. He’s spent the last decade creating public murals. He will paint the mural in Danville
- Angie Jerez – Hailing from Atlanta but originally from Columbia, Jerez leans into whimsical, abstract creations and has been creating public murals for more than nine years. She will paint the mural in North Salem.
- Andrey Kravtsov – Known as KeyDetail in the art world and on social media, Kravtsov grew up in Belarus and currently lives in New York City. He has created mural art for more than ten years in Europe, Asia and the U.S. including the popular grain silo murals in Putnum County. He will paint the mural in Coatesville.
- Andrea Myers – A native of Columbus, Ohio, Myers was chosen through a partnership with GANGGANG, an Indy-based creative agency striving to bring equity, beauty and culture to communities. Myers uses bright colors to create unique designs. She will create the art installation in Plainfield.
- Efren Rebugio, Jr. – Known as EverydayResearch on Instagram, Rebugio is a first-generation Filipino-American who lives in Austin, Tex. His murals draw from local flora, fauna and cultural narratives that reflect the communities they inhabit. He will paint the mural in Lizton.
About the Hues of Hendricks County Initiative
The Hues of Hendricks County Public Art Initiative represents a collective effort to celebrate its communities’ rich culture and diversity. The venture is made possible, in part, by a matching grant from the READI 180 in Color program, which is administered by the Arts Council of Indianapolis, Inc. (Indy Arts Council) to support transformative community projects through funding and collaboration.
The Hendricks County Convention and Visitors Bureau, Inc., d/b/a Visit Hendricks County enhances tourism and improves residents’ quality of life through leading destination development, fostering industry-community connections and promoting the county through trusted and impartial leadership. For more information, visit our website at VisitHendricksCounty.com or call (317) 718-8750.
