Come and celebrate summer with “Chairs of a Different Color” this Saturday. Students with Carmel High School’s TechHounds program have been working over the last several months designing, building and painting Adirondack chairs. Several local businesses have sponsored chairs including Pedcor, Teresa Chapman – State Farm, Sherwin Williams and the City of Carmel. The TechHounds were mentored by Kim Greene of Carmel Art on Main and Amanda Wallace Mathis of Indiana Artisan. Attendees will be able to vote on their favorite chair for the People’s Choice Award during the Gallery Walk.
Dine at one of your favorite local eateries then stroll through the beautiful new exhibits at nine different galleries. Begin your evening by picking up a Scavenger Hunt Clue Sheet at All Things Carmel for your chance to win great prizes. The Gallery Walk takes place from 5 to 9 p.m.
Special gallery exhibits will be featured throughout the Gallery Walk including:
- CCA Gallery features Colors of Summer with John Salamone and Linda Wesolowski throughout the month of June. The public is invited to an artist reception during the Gallery Walk from 6 to 8:30 p.m. 111 W. Main St., #135)
- During the Gallery Walk, the Carmel Clay Historical Society and Pedego are hosting a Bike Show on 2nd Avenue NW and Main Street. Bring your old, fancy or unusual bike and try one of Pedego’s electric bikes. Then take the Monon Greenway to the Monon Depot Museum to view an exhibit on the history of bicycles.
- Magdalena Gallery will feature works from Mary Johnston and Magdalena H Segovia. Both painters do shows around the country and will showcase their new collections for the season. (27 E. Main St.)
- It’s almost magical to watch Bev Larson turn an array of colorful broomcorn sticks into fanciful, functional brooms and whisks. Meet Bev and watch her work at Indiana Artisan during the Gallery Walk. Her handy dusters include specialty whisks to pop in your car or golf bag, an Indiana Sweet Corn Silker that will rid ears of fresh-from-the-farmers-market corn of those pesky silks, a flicker whisk to use wherever crumbs or flecks collect and the handsome turkey wing whisk. Broom-making is a traditional art handed down through the ages. Kids of all ages will enjoy watching a masterful broom-maker at work during the Gallery Walk. (111 W. Main St., #120)
- Visit Art on Main Gallery & Gifts during the Gallery Walk for their Indoor Art Show featuring the artwork of Nancy Keating and Lynne Medsker. Both artists will be at the gallery on Saturday for a meet and greet. (111 W. Main St., #140)
- Beauty in Bloom: Two Women Artists at Home and Away will be on display at Hoosier Salon from June 9 to July 7. The show features artists Diane Lyon and Beth Clary Schwier. (22 N. Range Line Road)
- Visit the Digital Media Lab (DML) to explore the digital creativity resources, workshops and classes available to all Carmel Clay Public Library card holders. Learn about 3D printing, graphic design, digital photography, audio recording and more. The DML will also be proudly displaying the finalist photos from the “Carmel in Bloom” photography contest, sponsored by Roberts Camera. (23 E. Main St.)
- The Carmel Arts Council presents “The Carmel Arts Council’s 2018 CAC Visual Arts Scholarship Show.” This show will feature the portfolios of the first and second place winners, Hannah Martin and Chelsea Dai. Both artists will be at the Gallery Walk for a “Meet the Artist” night. (40 W. Main St.)
- Soori Gallery features paintings, bronze and acrylic sculptured works by leading American and international artists. Featured sculptors include Michael Wilkinson, Frederick Hart, Jerry Joslin and more. (33 E. Main St.)
Additional activities taking place during the June Gallery Walk include:
- CHIP IN Community Mosaic returns with Nancy Keating of Mosaic Gardens and Art on Main Gallery & Gifts. Attendees can participate in a community mosaic tile project in the breezeway near Sub Zero Ice Cream. You can start “chipping in” at 4 p.m.
- Free caricatures and face painting by Custom Eyes Design (by Carmel Digital Media Lab, 23 E. Main St.)
- Entertainment by Dianna Davis, Molly Jones and Kassey King will take place throughout the District.
Be a part of the Scavenger Hunt that will lead you to find select pieces of art or items of interest in each of the participating galleries and businesses. Begin the hunt at All Things Carmel (110 W. Main St., #104). Your completed Scavenger Hunt clue sheet will enter you for a chance to win one of several great prizes sponsored by Carmel Health and Living during the Gallery Walk, including:
- Original Acrylic Artwork from Deb Slack of Art on Main Gallery & Gifts
- Collage print from Susan Kline Designs ($20 value)
- Handmade Journal from Lynne Medsker of Art on Main Gallery & Gifts
- Sylvia Gray Designs one-of-a-kind scarves ($100 value each)
- Original Acrylic Wooden Artwork from Deb Slack of Art on Main Gallery & Gifts
A map of the gallery locations and more information about the IU Health North Hospital Gallery Walk 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 Avenue NW), Indiana Design Center parking garage (200 S. Range Line Road) or on-street. The Arts & Design District parking map may be downloaded at this link.
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.