Indianapolis Public Art Bicycle Tours

Overview

Art is all around us every time we head out into downtown Indianapolis! Join us as we take a casually paced bike ride through the city to search out and discover a variety of public art installations along the way.

During the tour we’ll be joined by experts from the Arts Council of Indianapolis and when we pause our pedals we’ll share stories about the murals, sculptures, buildings, monuments and other pieces of art that adorn our city. This year’s lineup is as follows:

Saturday July 27 – Mile Square Art Tour

Saturday August 17 – Fountain Square & Fletcher Place Art Tour

Saturday September 21 – Canal District & IUPUI Art Tour

Thursday October 3 – Public Art at Night Tour

All proceeds from this series of tours are donated to our friends at the Arts Council! And we couldn’t do this without our great sponsors!

2019 Tours

Mile Square Art Tour – Saturday July 27 – Sun King Brewery

We don’t think that even Alexander Ralston would have ever imagined Indy looking this good! We’ll be spending nearly all of our time within the portion of Indy that he designed back in 1821 as we check out art that spans over 100 years of our city’s history.

Artworks on the tour include murals, sculpture, electronic art, civic art on and around the Statehouse, and, of course, the iconic monument in the heart of it all. Arts Council Director of Public Art Julia Muney Moore will be our guide as we meander through the Mile Square.

Tour starts & finishes at Sun King Brewing (135 N College Ave, Indy 46202). After the public art bike tour we’ll chat about what we’ve seen over a complimentary pint courtesy of Sun King!

Fountain Square & Fletcher Place Art Tour – Saturday August 17 – Metazoa Brewery

Join us as we roll into the southeast side of downtown and beyond to discover both traditional and unexpected gritty art installations in and around the Virginia Street corridor.

Artworks on the tour include graffiti, sculpture and commercially themed murals. Arts Council Director of Public Art Julia Muney Moore will be our guide as we meander down the Cultural Trail and through off the beaten path alleyways discovering it all!

Tour starts & finishes at Metazoa Brewing (140 S College Ave, Indy 46202). After the public art bike tour we’ll enjoy a tour of the brewery & a private tasting session!

IUPUI & Canal District Art Tour – Saturday September 21 – Two Deep Brewery

Experience striking architecture, verdant spaces and cool waters as we explore the collections of art on the Canal, in White River State Park and on the IUPUI campus.

Artworks on the tour include murals, sculpture, and highlights of the expansive 92 County Walk at the Indiana State Museum. Arts Council Public Art & Artist Services Coordinator Lindsey Lord will be sharing stories along the way.

Tour starts & finishes at Two Deep Brewing (714 N Capitol Ave, Indy 46204). After the public art bike tour we’ll enjoy a tour of the brewery & a private tasting session!

Indy Art at Night Tour – 8:00 to 10:00 PM Thursday October 3 – English Foundation Building

Indy art is pretty amazing during the day – but there are pieces all over downtown that come alive after dark!. This brand new tour offering will have us rolling around downtown as the sun goes down!

From the Canal Walk to the Indianapolis Cultural Trail we’ll find sculpture, murals & memorials that integrate lighting into their design. Arts Council Director of Public Art Julia Muney Moore will be our guide as we meander through the Mile Square.

Tour starts & finishes at the Saffron Cafe (621 Fort Wayne Ave, Indy 46204). Riders should plan on arriving by 8:00 pm and we’ll be wrapped up by 10:00 pm. Front & rear lights are required on this tour.

Tour Schedule

9:15 AM – Rider check in begins

9:30 AM – Tour departs

12:00 PM – Tour concludes with post ride beverages & conversation

Cost

Advance Registration is $20 if you bring your own bike and $30 including a rental bicycle & helmet. Tour capacity is limited so on-site registration is not guaranteed.

Tours are held rain or shine, but should we determine that dangerous weather conditions are likely we’ll be in touch to either offer you the opportunity to reschedule or receive a refund.