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111 West Main Street Suite 140
Carmel, Indiana 46032
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Located in the heart of Old Town Carmel, the Arts & Design District is home to interior designers, art galleries, showrooms, specialty shops and restaurants.

Experience the wonder of the holidays in the Arts & Design District with elves and reindeer, strolling carolers from the Midwest School of Music, carriage rides, a visit from Santa and Mrs Claus, special activities and more!

Be sure to stop by our heated entertainment tent sponsored by ADDBAC, our local merchant association.

Festive carols from the students of Carmel Elementary school.

4th and 5th grade choir of Woodbrook Elementary.

Fabulous local artist, R. Carol Skinner will be on hand with her delightful new coloring book, "a Victorian Christmas in the Carmel Arts District"


You are welcome to print these 2 pages of the delightful new coloring book. They are just two of the twelve pages which Carol has drawn to highlight the beauty of the area during the holidays. She will have the whole book for sale at the December 10th Holiday in the District. She will be located in the lovely yellow building at the corner of Range line and Main St. For more information about the availability of this coloring book, please email any questions to info@carmelartsanddesign.com

Students from the Midwest School of Music will be caroling both in our tent and as strolling carolers throughout the district.

The Museum of Miniature Houses will be hosting their annual Candlelight Tour from 5-8. See wonderful Christmas collections and be amazed by their huge collection of dollhouses, ready for the holidays. The Tudor Rose Players will also be entertaining with their beautiful Victorian Carols.

Don’t forget our 2nd Saturday IU Health North Hospital Gallery Walk will continue from 5-10 pm with pieces created just for the holiday season and available for purchase.

Be sure to stop by Santa’s mailbox sponsored by ArtSplash Gallery at 111 W. Main Street. Each child who posts a letter to Santa will be receiving a personalized, hand-written letter from Santa! December 3rd – 18th.

*We'll be frequently updating this page so please check back soon for more information!

Heather Ramsey CD
As a special treat, we'll be featuring Heather Ramsey. She will be performing music from her brand new holiday Christmas CD, Peace Like a River.

Heather Ramsey CD
The Tudor Rose Players will bring you into the holiday spirit with their musical Christmas reading in full Victorian costume.

Heather Ramsey CD
Silly Safari

Holiday in the Arts District