People painting a colorful mural on a brick wall outdoors.

painting

the city with

purpose

Every project is created in community, made by many hands, for everyone to see.

We partner with neighborhoods, brands, and organizations to turn blank walls into colorful landmarks that sparkle pride, joy, and connection.

work with us
Two women painting a paint-by-number mural on a white brick wall, with the words "Together we can create something beautiful" written in black cursive at the top. One woman is painting with blue paint, and the other is painting with yellow paint.
A woman with long curly hair smiling and holding a cup with blue liquid, standing at an outdoor paint-by-number event table with colorful cups, brushes, and supplies, while a girl with a blue cap and gray shirt looks on.
A group of diverse adults posing for a photo outdoors in front of a wall with colorful paint-by-number mural of bubbles, a pink butterfly, and green grass, many smiling and making peace signs or waving.

our process

Our why

Our dynamic, women-led team is built on creativity, collaboration, and community.

kIERRA gRAY

Founder

Kierra Gray is an Indianapolis-based artist, muralist, and creative visionary who founded Free Mind Studio to merge art with purpose. With a background in community-centered design and large-scale public art, she believes creativity can build connection, strengthen faith, and bring beauty to everyday spaces.

A woman with dark hair styled in dreadlocks smiling, wearing a turquoise long-sleeve shirt with a logo that reads 'freeMIND' and holding a paintbrush in her right hand, standing against a brick wall.

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THE PURPOSE

Five women wearing matching turquoise shirts painting a colorful paint-by-number mural on a brick wall outdoors. They are smiling and raising paintbrushes or tools in the air, standing in front of a mural with abstract shapes.

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