This large mural was created to honor DJ, promoter, and community organizer Ron Miner, a.k.a. DJ Indiana Jones (1970-2020). The mural is on the side of the Casba in Broad Ripple, where Miner hosted Reggae Revolution Sunday for over two decades. Details in the portrait include the names of many of the projects Miner spearheaded and contributed to in his career.

Ron Miner was a talented creator, an influential leader, and a true cultivator of culture. His passion for life and music
united individuals of all backgrounds and nationalities; his gift for helping people see and believe in their own ability made him a foundational mentor for countless individuals.

Born on the west side of Indianapolis, he was a graduate of both Ben Davis High School and Indiana University. In 1984, he began his career deejaying at the iconic Melody Skateland, which was owned by his family. In the early 1990’s he moved to New York City, working as an A&R representative for EMI Records to establish himself in the music industry. After returning to Indiana he co-founded Crush Entertainment, a management group representing artists across the Midwest, including
Indianapolis’s well-known Mudkids. In the early 2000s he started to deejay more, taking on the name DJ Indiana Jones. “Wherever I go, I take a little Indiana with me,” he said. “And I’m always Jonesin’ for it, too. I can’t wait to get back to town to say, ‘Did I miss anything?” Loyalty, hustle, hip hop personified, and the Number One Party Motivator: Ron Miner will be remembered as a legendary icon of Indianapolis arts & culture.

The project was commissioned by BRIDGE Collective and and produced through an IHCDA CreatINg Places grant. The artwork was created by TJ Reynolds, an Indianapolis-based visual artist, musician, and educator.