Look for the artwork on Main Street in Speedway, the Indianapolis International Airport, Indianapolis Artsgarden, The Amp at 16 Tech and Clay Terrace Mall, among other locations. Snap a photo and share it on your social media pages with #WelcomeRaceFans to help welcome fans to Indy.
Welcome Race Fans
The greatest spectacle in racing meets the greatest art in racing. Each spring, central Indiana artists create colorful art to capture the excitement of the “month of May.” The artworks are turned into banners, billboards and posters–and the original pieces take a lap around the city.
Welcome Race Fans became a #ThisIsMay tradition in 2016 to celebrate the 100th running of the Indy 500. That year, 33 artists–reflecting the number of cars that raced–created original artworks. Nearly 70 artists since have made iconic artworks using everything from dyed fabric to salvaged car parts.
This program is a collaboration between the Indy Arts Council and the Indianapolis Motor Speedway to connect visual art and artists to the historic race.
See the Art
Welcome Race Fans
Free posters featuring the 2024 Welcome Race Fans artwork can be picked up at the following locations. Collect all five while supplies last!
- Indianapolis Artsgarden
- Indianapolis International Airport (guest services desk)
- Indianapolis Motor Speedway Administration Building
Collect a rare piece of racing history. And do it fast–because Welcome Race Fans original artworks sell quickly.
Our staff can guide you through the art-buying process. Please email koberreich@indyarts.org for more information.