The City of Carmel begins a new three-year partnership with Allied Solutions this weekend as sponsor of many of the city’s events, including this month’s Meet Me on Main. The Saturday evening gallery walk will feature the love of art experienced in shades of Irish green, along with virtual interviews and a special online gallery of art to celebrate National Disability Awareness Month.
If you’re planning to venture out to Main Street, don’t forget to bring the kids to the Chocolate Café (43 W. Main St.) for the complimentary St. Patrick’s Day craft. This fun “to go” art craft will be available from 5 to 8:30 p.m., while supplies last.
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You are still urged to wear a mask as you enter galleries and stores or when you are walking in a crowded group. Please try to maintain proper physical distancing as well.
If you’re not quite ready to venture out to an event, but still want to experience the District, you can tune in to the Carmel Arts & Design District’s Facebook page for virtual interviews with Matt Nichols from Carmel Chocolate Café, John Einsfeld with SubZero, and Diane Cannon with Juniper on Main. Interviews will be streamed at 5 p.m. on the District’s Facebook page.
Celebrate National Disability Awareness Month virtually. Visit the Carmel Arts Council’s website to view the amazing artists’ contributions to the virtual gallery, including “Wonder,” by the artist Emily, shown above.
The Meet Me on Main monthly giveaway will be held on the District’s Facebook page. Each month, three $100 gift cards to businesses in the District are given away. Please visit the Arts & Design Facebook page for more information. There is no purchase necessary to participate.
March’s special gallery exhibits include:
- Indiana Artisan Gifts & Gallery: A hot flame, a lot of talent and a great eye for design is the winning combination Fran Carrico uses to create her delicate glass jewelry. “I try to capture themes of nature in my pieces, as well as that range of glass color,” says the artist from Pendleton. “We are surrounded by nature’s beauty in our Indiana countryside and I try to interpret that in glass.” Meet Fran and be mesmerized as she creates wearable art at Indiana Artisan Gifts & Gallery. (22 N. Range Line Road)
- Evan Lurie Gallery: The Evan Lurie Gallery will feature two boutiques Come check out Karma Candles & Kinds and Carter Greenwalt Jewelry. The gallery also has a Red Price Sale on several works of art. (30 W. Main St.)
- Carmel Art on Main: Carmel Art on Main will hold the “Emerging Artists Show,” showcasing student work by gallery artists and instructors Randall Scott Harden, Deb Slack, and Nancy Keating. The gallery also announces the permanent addition of emerging artist Marcie Couet and accomplished blown and fused glass artist Lisa Pelo. The gallery continues to feature the works of approximately 20 Indiana artists, including jewelry, pottery, fine art photography, purses, textiles, greeting cards, candles, soaps, and more. (111 W. Main St., Suite 140)
- CCA Gallery: March featured artists include Susan Bertocci (contemporary expressionist) and Jennifer Barnett (illustration artist). The gallery also extends a warm welcome to the newest gallery member, Cathy Patrick, an interior designer whose talents spill over into the world of painting. The CCA Gallery is now accepting applications from 2D and 3D artists. Stop by to learn more. (111 W. Main St., Suite 135)
- All Things Carmel: Time to celebrate the green of St. Patrick’s Day with several new seasonal offerings at the store, which features local artists and crafters who produce exclusive gift items for sale. In conjunction with the Carmel Brews & Barrels Trail, the store will sample some of the best Danny Boy brews along with some assorted snacks. (110 W. Main St., Suite 104)
- Bask on Main: Specials include: Lashes, $119 classic lashes extensions; massage, free wellness consultation; microblading, $150 off services; skin, $125 for microdermabrasion with a glycolic or lactic peel; injections, $50 gift card with $300 injection purchase. (336 W. Main St.)
- Papa Fattoush Restaurant: Free appetizer with a purchase of $25 or more. Valid 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday, March 13. No code needed, just mention the offer. (15 E. Main St., Suite 100)
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A map of the gallery locations and more information about Meet Me on Main activities can be found at CarmelArtsAndDesign.com.
Public parking is available in the Carmel Lions Club lot (141 E. Main St.), Sophia Square parking garage (entrance off of 1st Ave. NW), Indiana Design Center parking garage (200 S. Range Line Road) or on-street. Click here to download the Arts & Design District parking map may be downloaded.
About the Carmel Arts & Design District
The Carmel Arts & Design District is the Midwest’s premier arts and design destination. Home to more than 200 businesses, including art galleries, restaurants, antique dealers, design showrooms, boutiques and creative service providers, the Carmel Arts & Design District promises to stimulate the senses. The Indiana Design Center is housed in the Carmel Arts & Design District. In addition, hundreds have taken advantage of the wide variety of housing opportunities and call the Carmel Arts & Design District home.