The Philippines Cultural Community Center was awarded a grant through the Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) and the Indy Arts Council to create an exterior mural that reflects their culture and heritage. Artist Andrea Haydon worked with founder Philip Smith in designing the mural which now stands on their south-facing wall.

The mural has two parts: On the left, a depiction of the road from the rice fields of the Philippines to the skyline of downtown Indianapolis, paying homage to the journey of Filipino Hoosiers who immigrated from their homelands. On the right, portraits of six Filipino icons from around the world, past and present — Jose Rizal, Lea Salonga, Lapu-Lapu, Tan dang Sora, Manny Pacquiao, and Pia Wurtzbach — are prominently aligned side-by-side, each with their own distinctively colored backdrop.

Andrea Haydon is an artist located in Garfield Park. She has been studying and creating art for almost 20 years. Along with the many murals she has created, she works in a diverse array of mediums such as oil pastel, watercolor, graphic design, and charcoal/graphite.

The Philippines Cultural Community Center was founded in 2020 and seeks to create a “home away from home” that represents the culture and heritage of Filipinos while creating community, friendship, and family. Their services include free classes, free events, and free trainings.