Color the County
Our Color the County is an artful collaboration that connects people who care with causes that matter. And in this case, what matters is improving the cultural fabric of our community through public art.
The Johnson County Community Foundation (JCCF) launched the countywide mural program in 2016 to celebrate our Foundation’s 25th Anniversary. Coloring the county was the perfect way to party and the mural program was our gift to the community.
We developed the initiative to live on through future artistic efforts, and our goal is now a reality. Each year we invite local artists to participate in a design competition and the designs are brought to life through Community Painting Days.
Want to visit all our Color the County murals? Check out their locations on the map below:
2024 Mural
JCCF'S Color the County Mural Program added a mural on Tom's Barbershop in Greenwood, Indiana.
Greenwood
338 Market Plaza, Greenwood, Indiana (Tom's Barbershop) • Artist Mandy Freshour
Mandy Freshour is a freelance graphic designer and homeschool mom who has called Johnson County home for over 20 years. She enjoys all sorts of creative pursuits but this is her first mural. Inspired by a summer evening and the Indiana state insect, a scene of glowing lightening bugs and blowing dandelions was chosen. Certainly a summer scene that everyone can relate to.
2023 Mural
JCCF's Color the County Mural Program added murals at the Book Barn at the JCPL Franklin Branch. The murals have touching beginnings that were brought to life by two artists and the community.
See photos from our community painting day here.
401 State St., Franklin, Indiana • Artists Chrissy Robertson and Gabriel Yaden
The artwork of artists Chrissy Robertson and Gabriel Yaden is featured on the Book Barn.
Chrissy is a graduate of Herron School of Art and Design and is a creative professional with a passion for the arts and design. Chrissy's love for the arts extends to her active involvement in the local community.
Gabriel is an international award-winning figurative painter from downtown Franklin, Indiana. Much of his work can be seen throughout downtown Franklin.
2022 Mural
Our 2022 mural, located in Edinburgh, Indiana, helped commemorate Edinburgh's 200th Anniversary! See photos from the Community Painting Day here.
Edinburgh
592 W Center Cross St., Edinburgh, Indiana • Artist Chelsie Liberati
"The artist's ability to combine the location of the river and dam with the fish and a secondary, almost subliminal, attachment to Camp Atterbury with the topographical lines mimicking a camouflage pattern is outstanding. This piece will become a landmark for many Edinburgh visitors and locals,” said Dave Windisch, JCCF’s mural design artistic lead and Color the County Mural Program committee member.
Artist Chelsie Liberati is a muralist, author and children’s book illustrator with a passion for sharing art with the community.
2021 Mural
Our 2021 Color the County Mural Program added a mural in Greenwood, along the new I-69 route. See photos from the Community Painting Day here.
Greenwood
100 Bluffdale Rd., McCarty Mulch • Artist Leah Pinney
2020 Mural
Bargersville was the location of our 2020 Color the County Mural Program. See photos from the Community Painting Day here.
BARGERSVILLE
89 S. Baldwin Street, Taxman Brewing Co., • Artist Stacie Drane
FRANKLIN
249 S. Main Street, Richards Brick Oven Pizza • Artist Shannon McKeon
TRAFALGAR
800 S. Indian Creek Drive • Artists: Creative Council of Franklin Artists including Chrissy Robertson, Meredith Pierson, Patrick Tisdale, and Elissa McKee
FRANKLIN
South Main Street Bridge Underpass • Artist Erin Davis
EDINBURGH
100/102 East Main Cross Street • Artist Andrea Light
FRANKLIN
315 E. Jefferson Street • Artist Danny Causey
WHITELAND
530 Main Street • Artist Dave Windisch
2016 Color the County Launch
JCCF identified three mural-worthy locations in Bargersville, Franklin and Greenwood, invited local artists to participate in a design competition and brought the designs to life through Community Painting Days. Color the County engaged the community in a beautification event for all ages, decorated our communities and set the stage for future mural-making efforts. If you want to see how much fun you can have, view the 2016 Color the County slide show.
BARGERSVILLE
10 S. Baldwin Street • Artist Amber Berninger
FRANKLIN
86 W. Court Street • Artist Gordon Strain
GREENWOOD
189 W. Main Street • Artist Amy Hommel
Support for the 2017-2020 murals provided by Indiana Arts Commission.
QUESTIONS?
Contact JCCF today.
Email: Kim Kasting, President & CEO | Call: 317-738-2213
