When walls become canvases: Subsurface Street Art Expo returns  

Behind the new wall art is the Subsurface Street Art Expo., an event that started in 2016 to showcase mural and graffiti artists from Indiana to Japan, according to Dan Thompson, one of the event’s original founders. Colorful murals of figures, shoes and even a goldfish now coat various walls in Fountain Square. After taking years off the annual event, the Subsurface Street Art Expo is back, and, like the murals, it’s here to stay. “To me, I think that a modern city that’s growing and thriving needs to have this stuff,” Thompson said. “It’s signs of life for a city.” Thompson said the love and support he’s gotten from the community is important to him, and that he’s been able to help create a similar sense of community among artists.“For us to get together and paint, I love that, and we’re all grateful, and we all respect each other,” Thompson said. “But I’m proud of being able to do it here because when I was a kid, I didn’t even know you could.” “It’s breathtaking. I didn’t think it would be this mesmerizing,” said Nala Miller, an attendee. “This is just very neat, an experience that you would have...