Help pick the new Tamika Catchings mural
Why it matters: The Indy Arts Council wants your help choosing the final design for a mural of Tamika Catchings that will be painted along Mass Ave this summer.
Driving the news: The council and WNBA All-Star 2025 Host Committee, with funding from the Marion County Capital Improvement Board, are collaborating to create the new mural ahead of the All-Star game coming to town July 18 and 19.
Catchings is co-chair of the host committee for the event.
How it works: The council is asking for public input on four design concepts, from which the council will ultimately choose a winner.
An international call for artists last year resulted in the designs from finalists Aziza Andre (Atlanta), Nate Baranowski (South Bend), Lula Goce (Galicia, Spain) and Desiree Kelly (Detroit).
An online survey is available through April 13.
Catch up quick: Catchings played all 16 seasons of her professional career for the Fever.
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