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City of Carmel
Carmel Public Art Advisory Committee (CPAAC)
Art Installation Proposal to CPAAC
Submission Date: April 13, 2021
Proposed Public Art Information:
Title: Indiana Black Heroes and Heroines Artist: Israel Solomon
Medium: Mural Artist Location: 769 Daybreak Drive, Avon,
IN 46123, www.israelsolomonart.com
Cost: $15,000 Dimensions: 50’ wide by 25’ high
Anticipated Maintenance Required, Schedule and Cost:
Maintenance will be performed as-needed.
Was this specific art installation competitively bid?
No
Proposed Public Art Location:
Location: Drs. Lauck and McLean Optometry, 30 1st Street, SW, Carmel, 46032, north side (alley
side) of building – private property.
Modifications Needed to Location (including pedestals and hardscape):
Camera will be installed in area to watch for possible vandalism of mural.
Statement supporting chosen art, artist and location:
Two Carmel High School graduates, Lily McAndrews and Izza Khurrman, recommended to
Mayor Brainard that a mural by Indiana black artist Israel Solomon be installed in the Arts &
Design District to promote a message of inclusion and racial diversity in the community. The
city had already been considering adding works by black artists to the inventory of public art.
Brad Subrin agreed to the placement of a mural on the back side of a privately-owned building
in the Arts & Design District. The building is located at 30 1st Street, SW, and is owned by Drs.
Lauck and McLean Optometry of which Dr. Subrin is part owner. Brad requested that a
cardinal, Indiana’s state bird, and a likeness of a family friend who died in 2019 be included. The
following people are featured in the mural:
Spenser Wilson – Family friend (deceased) of Brad Subrin
Mike Epps – Comedian/Actor
Janet Jackson – Pop star/Singer/Actress
Tamika Catchings – Retired Indiana Fever Player/ General Manager of the WNBA
Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds – Singer/Music Producer/Writer
Madam C.J. Walker – Entrepreneur/Businesswoman
Mr. Solomon’s vision: “To shed light on these amazing black leaders and to present them using
vibrant color to reflect the great energy that they brought to the State of Indiana and our
America. I believe that this can create a strong message of recognition, and inclusion without
being overtly political or ‘heavy’. The mural would be visually appealing to the eye and draw
people in to view it.”
Please submit photo or sketch of proposed art, artist bio, and location photo along with any
plans for area around location if changing. Attached
Please also provide information and pictures or sketch of other art considered for this location
including artist bios.
Submitter Information:
Name: Sharon Kibbe Department: Mayor’s Office
Title: Executive Office Manager Phone Number: 317-571-2483
Contact Information for More Information:
Name: Henry Mestetsky Department: Redevelopment
Title: Director Phone Number: 317-571-2492
Contact is highly encouraged to attend next CPAAC meeting to discuss this submission.
Meetings are held third Tuesday of each month at 7PM in the City Hall Caucus Room.
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Received by CPAAC by: Entire committee
Date Received: Original version of mural art on 1.19.21 without intake form; New
version of mural art with intake form on 4.13.21
Carmel Public Art Advisory Committee (CPAAC)
Feedback
Meeting Date: June 15, 2021
Proposal representative present: Sharon Kibbe during January and April meetings; Henry
Mestetsky during May meeting; no one at June meeting
Is submission complete? Yes ____X___ No __________
If not, what other information is needed?
CPAAC individual member vote on proposed location:
Acceptable __X_ Not Acceptable ____ Abstain ____ Not Present __2_
Full CPAAC recommendation on proposed location based upon member vote:
Support _X___ Undecided ____ Does Not Support ____
CPAAC Comments on art and location:
Recommend having a plaque adjacent to mural describing the mural’s title and artist as well as
identifying all of the individuals represented/depicted in the art.
Approved by majority based on submitter’s representations there were no intellectual property
or privacy concerns. Submitter also confirmed that City’s other relevant departments were
consulted relative to signage ordinance. One committee member was supportive of the piece
itself but undecided based on her desire for a more prominent location for the piece and the lack
of clarity of whether CPAAC should even be advising the City as the City was equivocal as to
whether the piece was privately or publicly funded. More complete discussion comments can be
found in committee meeting minutes of April 20 and May 18, 2021.
Final Resolution on Proposal by City of Carmel:
Date Resolution Entered: