Anyone who’s driven down 61st Street in the last few years has probably noticed a street sign for “Flower Alley” just past Carrollton Avenue. But those who turn down the narrow alleyway discover a community art project in full bloom.
In 2019, Broad Ripple resident Deborah Jacobs banded together with several neighbors to hire traveling mural artist Jules Muck to paint their garages. These original murals included the “Be free” poppies and the “Be love” roses.
The rest is art history. News of the murals spread like wildflowers through the neighborhood, with the alley eventually expanding on both sides of 61st Street and beyond.
Each mural encourages viewers to spread positive values, with appeals like “Be joyful” and “Be brave.” Many of the murals were painted by Muck over several trips back to Indy, while a few were contributed by talented local artists, including @hooplaletters and @megsj1art.
Click the arrows for a tour of the full Broad Ripple Flower Alley bouquet.
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Which mural is your favorite? We’d love to hear.
