We're Trying Collective collaborated with the staff of the Mark III Taproom to create the mural's design. We asked them for feedback on the type of symbols and colors they'd like to see, and they requested something bright and colorful with an interactive element. They also suggested including the pink and blue colors from the transgender pride flag.


In addition to their requests, we also wanted to create a design that included elements of downtown Muncie and the area around the mural. Our color palette includes teal (pulled from the downtown development campaign) and orange, inspired by the Caffeinery, the coffee shop across the street.

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Members of the Muncie community volunteered to help us get started painting the background colors, and the top of the mural includes a pattern of line work (a signature element of Jannell Summers' artwork), a confetti pattern made of small equal signs (to symbolize equal rights) and a stylized hand pattern, which encourages people to touch the hands and interact with the design.

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If you're looking for symbolism it's there-- but if you're not, it's a bright, playful design bursting with color that we hope people will enjoy looking at from the patio of the nearby Fickle Peach or from the Caffeinery!