The Arts Council of Indianapolis will kick off the fall arts season at the 35th annual Start with Art benefit this week.

A larger than life mural of cyclist and racial justice advocate Marshall Major Taylor will be the first in a series to grace downtown Indianapolis buildings.

Race fans won't be in the stands for this year's Indianapolis 500, but they can get collector's items that mark the first time the race will run in August, and seed a new relief fund for local artists.

The COVID-19 pandemic paused the installation of new art in many places, including the Indianapolis International Airport.

COVID-19 paused many aspects of the arts and culture world, including fellowships and grants. Visual artist Mirvia Eckert was one of 40 local creatives to receive a Creative Renewal Grant from the Arts Council of Indianapolis. She hopes to use her $10,000 fellowship this summer for a trip to Puerto Rico to study her familys heritage through dance.

The Arts Council of Indianapolis celebrates Black History Month with free performances of dance, music and theater during the noon hour at the Artsgarden.

A faded downtown mural is at the center of an examination of the modern era of public art in Indianapolis and some hope a restoration is on the horizon.