What’s not to love in the Carmel Arts & Design District? Mosaics in the breezeways, sculptures on the sidewalks and mixed media art by local artists seen in display windows in the 10 galleries on Main Street.
Take a chance on love this weekend as the City of Carmel presents Meet Me on Main from 5 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 13, an event that will feature “to go” art projects, gift card giveaways and special offerings at many District stores. The wearing of masks and proper physical distancing is encouraged inside shops and along crowded sidewalks.
Feeling hungry? Main Street’s culinary offerings include everything from tasty burgers at Bub’s to savory Thai dishes at Pad Thai and coastal cuisine at Juniper on Main. For date night, try Anthony’s Chophouse or Donatello’s, and to satisfy a sweet tooth, the Chocolate Café has plenty of sweet treats.
Don’t forget to bring the kids to Indiana Artisan (22 N. Range Line Road) for the complimentary Pom Pom Monster craft. This fun “to go” art craft will be available from 5 to 8:30 p.m. (while supplies last).
The Meet Me on Main monthly giveaway will be hosted on the Carmel Arts & Design District’s Facebook page. Each month, three $100 gift cards to businesses in the Arts & Design District are given away. Please visit the Arts & Design Facebook page for more information. There is no purchase necessary to participate.
If you’re not quite ready to venture out to an event, please check the Carmel Arts & Design District’s Facebook page for virtual interviews featuring with Deb Slack from Art on Main, Matt Frey with Bub’s Burgers and Marissa Hendrickson with Bask on Main. Interviews will be streamed at 5 p.m. on the Carmel Arts & Design District’s Facebook page.
February’s special gallery exhibits include:
- Indiana Artisan Gifts & Gallery: February is the month of love, and you will love meeting wood artist Tim Kennedy at Indiana Artisan Gifts & Gallery, 22 N. Range Line Road. Tim will talk about his art and techniques as he works on some of his beautiful, functional wood bowls which make the ideal Valentine gift. (22 N. Range Line Road)
- CCA Gallery invites you to peruse the annual Indoor “Sidewalk” Sale through the end of February for deals on one of a kind artwork. (111 W. Main St., Suite 135)
- All Things Carmel will celebrate Valentine’s Day with lots of things they love to share with the community – not just their Carmel-themed shirts and gifts, but this month you can learn more about some award-winning Carmel wines along with a taste of chocolates. (110 W. Main St., #104)
- Bask on Main is hosting a ‘love yourself’ Valentine’s event from 4 to 7 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 13. There will be 25 $50 Visa Gift Cards given away, along with goodie bags. Additional features also include: Skincare – Buy one signature facial and receive one at half off; Massage – Moisturizing Mud Wrap followed by a Hot Stone Massage with your choice of aromatherapy; Lashes – $119 full set of classic lashes and 25 percent off first fill; Karma Candles and Kind – 10 percent off. (336 W. Main St.)
- Sub Zero Nitrogen Ice Cream is offering a buy one, get one deal. Stop by and purchase one drink and get one free all weekend long. (111 W. Main St., Suite 130)
- The Rusted Window will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday. Stop by early to get your Valentine a one of kind gift, which includes floral bouquets and plants, unique gift baskets, and Valentine’s Day cards. (200 S. Range Line Road, Suite B)
- Xchocol’Art has it all. Truffles, chocolate filled with crème pistachio ganache, gollipops and a Lego chocolate gift set. (228 W. Main Street)
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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.