Welcome Race Fans
Welcome Race Fans is a collaborative project, which began in 2016, of the Arts Council of Indianapolis and the Indianapolis Motor Speedway that connects art and artists to the history that surrounds the Indy 500. Five Indianapolis-based artists have created five new artworks that help welcome visitors to Indianapolis and celebrate the history, culture, and excitement of the month of May.
One of the more familiar and iconic visuals associated with May in Indianapolis is the blanketing of the city with “Welcome Race Fans” signs and banners. Our project builds upon and pays tribute to the annual tradition of Welcome Race Fans signs with original artwork created by Indiana artists. This year 5 Indiana artists were commissioned to create their own version of the beloved Welcome Race Fans signs, using their own unique style and materials. The result is an infusion of different artistic voices and imagery to welcome the world to Indianapolis and celebrate the month of May. Each sign is unique and represents the vast diversity of styles and artists in Indiana.
To view all the images, visit the 102nd Running Welcome Race Fans.
Artists:
- Derrick Carter
- Diana Porter
- Greg Potter
- Lisa Sears
- Artur Silva
Installation: 2018