INDIANAPOLIS — As part of Jiffy Lube of Indiana’s award-winning “Every Part Matters” initiative and “Growing People Through Work” program, the Arts Council of Indianapolis has selected two emerging muralists to assist with the public art project as paid apprentices. Together, these young artists will assist in creating a mural at the Jiffy Lube store located at 8580 N. Michigan Road, which will become one of 14 murals to be completed in Indiana by fall 2019.
The apprenticeship is intended to increase the visibility of these emerging artists, giving them valuable paid experience and helping them grow in their careers.
Painters Jamahl Crouch, 28, and Matthew Cooper, 28, were chosen from a pool of applicants submitted through an open call-for-interest. Crouch and Cooper will be mentored by Hammond-based artist Ismael Muhammad “Ish” Nieves, who has been an active street artist and muralist for more than 30 years.
Crouch received his associate’s degree in fine arts from Vincennes University and briefly attended the Herron School of Art and Design, IUPUI. Cooper also graduated with a degree in fine arts from Vincennes University and studied at the Herron School of Art and Design.
