Carmel’s Meet Me on Main returns virtually this month

Meet Me on Main returns virtually on Saturday, June 13 on the Carmel Arts & Design District Facebook Page, City of Carmel YouTube, and Carmel TV. The fun begins at 5 p.m. with a virtual sculpture unveiling at the Carmel Clay Historical Society. Stay tuned for more virtual entertainment as local artists feature new exhibits and answer audience questions.

Live appearances will include Bub’s Burgers & Ice Cream, Evan Lurie Gallery, Indiana Artisan, and the Carmel Clay Historical Society.

Once again, there will be bonus content Beginning Monday, June 8, the Carmel Arts & Design District will host daily premieres at 5 p.m. with additional merchants and artists.

How to watch

Follow the Carmel Arts & Design District Facebook page, City of Carmel YouTube channel or on Carmel TV.

“Comment to Win” a $100 gift certificate

  • Watch the live segment on Saturday, June 13
  • Let us know you are watching by commenting
  • Three winners will be randomly selected from all the individuals who comment

The Art Lab is back. Have a lot on your mind? Can’t stop worrying? Maren, with The Art Lab, invites you to make a Monster Worry Box. Gather the family and design your very own family Monster Worry Box to acknowledge and eat away your worries. The crafting begins virtually at 5 p.m. on Monday, June 8. (254 Veterans Way)

Crafting supplies:

  • Small box or packaging envelope of any kind (cereal/pop tart box)
  • Magazines/construction paper
  • Markers
  • Scissors

Featured Merchant Saturday Live Segments

  • Matt Frye will stream live from Bub’s Burgers & Ice Cream. Matt will showcase favorite menu items and grilling tips for this summer. Viewer discretion is advised – you will be hungry after watching. (210 W. Main St.)
  • The Evan Lurie Gallery will showcase multiple artists during their live segment. Artists include X-ray imagery artist, Nick Veasey, contemporary artists, Angela and Kris Gebhardt, and abstract artist, Susan Brewer. (30 W. Main St. #1939)
  • Indiana Artisan will feature local jewelry designer, Lily Pai and leather crafter Kerry Moncrieff. Lily Pai is an architect; many of her jewelry designs are tiny architectural beauties. Her work is also featured at the CCA Gallery in addition to Indiana Artisan.  Moncrieff holds true to his Scottish heritage by making sporrans. Tune in to learn how his journey began.  (22 N. Range Line Road)
  • Carmel Clay Historical Society Depot will unveil the new Butterfly Garden Sculpture. Join Deborah Gangstad, Executive Director of Carmel Clay Historical Society as she showcases Scott Osborne’s newest sculpture. (211 1st St. SW)

Featured Merchant Recorded Segments

  • Tap into your creative side and join The Art Lab for crafting at 5 p.m. on Monday, June 8. Maren Bell, owner of The Art Lab, will teach viewers how to make a Monster Worry Box. Art Lab is now located at The Cat Theater. (254 Veterans Way)
  • The Indiana Design Center hosts Lauren Taylor with Holder Mattress and Brian Adams with Godby Hearth & Home. Follow along to get sneak peeks of the showrooms and the insider knowledge. (200 S. Range Line Road)
  • Feeling a little theatrical? The Cat Theatre will highlight future workshops and theatre productions. (254 Veterans Way)
  • CCA Gallery & Gifts features the gallery’s talented photographer, Robert Wallis. (111 W. Main St. #135)

Other fun features include Music from Artist Development Co.

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.