Indiana Artisan

Indiana Artisan Indiana Artisan identifies and recognizes the state's highest-quality art and food artisans by promoting the mastery of their craft.

Big News: the Indiana Artisan store in Carmel is reopening Saturday (11am-8:30pm)! We’re incredibly grateful for the su...
05/22/2026

Big News: the Indiana Artisan store in Carmel is reopening Saturday (11am-8:30pm)! We’re incredibly grateful for the support, encouragement, and patience from the community as we worked to reopen our doors after the recent electrical fire next door. We can’t wait to welcome everyone back!

🏁 The Indy 500 race weekend is also officially underway, and we’re celebrating all things Indy 500 with race-inspired gifts, checkered finds, and handcrafted Indiana-made goods perfect for your weekend festivities.

Whether you’re headed to the track, hosting a watch party, or simply soaking in the energy of May in Indiana, stop by and celebrate with us while supporting the talented artisans who make our state shine.

While our Carmel store was lucky to escape major damage from the May 6 fire next door, restoration will be a long proces...
05/08/2026

While our Carmel store was lucky to escape major damage from the May 6 fire next door, restoration will be a long process. We remain closed, possibly through the end of May.

If you plan to treat Mom to handcrafted art for Mother’s Day, we recommend these wonderful galleries where you can find Indiana Artisan work:

• CCA Gallery, Carmel
• Art IN Hand, Zionsville
• Artists’ Own, Lafayette
• Orchard Gallery, Fort Wayne
• By Hand, Bloomington
• Indiana Artisan shop in the French Lick Hotel

Thank you for your understanding and support during this time!

Skip the basic graduation gifts…this is one she’ll keep!Whether she’s heading to Purdue University, Butler University, I...
05/08/2026

Skip the basic graduation gifts…this is one she’ll keep!

Whether she’s heading to Purdue University, Butler University, Indiana University, or just repping Indiana, Indy, Carmel, or Chicago…these neon signs are such a vibe.

Perfect for dorm rooms, apartments, and celebrating that “I did it” moment. 🎓

by Indiana Artisan Al Knight

05/06/2026

We are sorry to say our dear Carmel neighbor, Goodness Gracious, had a terrible fire today. Thankfully, no one was injured. Because smoke filtered into our store through the adjoining basement, we will be closed until a restoration company can clear out the bad air. Please keep the restaurant owners and staff in your thoughts, as will we.

Celebrate Mom with a little adventure…and you could win this gift basket! 💐✨Join Indiana Artisan for Mission Mom-Possibl...
05/05/2026

Celebrate Mom with a little adventure…and you could win this gift basket! 💐✨

Join Indiana Artisan for Mission Mom-Possible, a Mother’s Day art scavenger hunt happening this Saturday, May 9 from 1–5 PM in the Carmel Arts & Design District. Follow clues, discover beautiful handcrafted pieces, and enter to win a gift collection made by talented Indiana Artisans (many of them moms!).

Make it a fun, creative outing you won’t forget.

Nancy Lee is an Indianapolis-based jeweler who creates narrative, one-of-a-kind pieces using recycled silver and gold ...
05/04/2026

Nancy Lee is an Indianapolis-based jeweler who creates narrative, one-of-a-kind pieces using recycled silver and gold paired with responsibly sourced gemstones.

Grounded in craftsmanship and storytelling, her work blends precise fabrication techniques with a deep respect for materials - resulting in jewelry known for its intricate detail, distinctive textures, and lasting wearability. Inspired by nature, celestial symbolism, and a growing interest in Lithuanian heritage, Nancy’s process is hands-on and curiosity-driven, spanning design, science, and problem-solving.

An award-winning artist and author of The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Making Metal Jewelry, she finds her greatest fulfillment in creating meaningful pieces that help people mark life’s most important moments.

Get to know more about this Indiana Artisan here: https://indianaartisan.org/artisans/nancy-lee/

Studio open house at Kristy Jo Beber Stoneware Pottery this Saturday from 10am-6pm…one of 8 stops on the Fort Wayne area...
04/30/2026

Studio open house at Kristy Jo Beber Stoneware Pottery this Saturday from 10am-6pm…one of 8 stops on the Fort Wayne area studio tour. Road trip, anyone?
9719 Hosler Road. Leo IN

Thinking about applying to become an Indiana Artisan? Join our free Zoom info session on May 11 to learn what the jury l...
04/30/2026

Thinking about applying to become an Indiana Artisan? Join our free Zoom info session on May 11 to learn what the jury looks for, get application tips, and ask questions before you apply. Applications close June 2. Learn more here: https://indianaartisan.org/become-an-indiana-artisan/

You voted. Pluck won!To celebrate the nation’s 250th birthday, about 30 artisans at this year’s Indiana Artisan Marketpl...
04/29/2026

You voted. Pluck won!

To celebrate the nation’s 250th birthday, about 30 artisans at this year’s Indiana Artisan Marketplace created art, food or beverages that said “Americana” to them. Guests voted Pluck, a cartoon taxidermy bald eagle by Wendy Simon, for the We the People, For the People’s Choice award.

Watch for Americana pieces stocking the Indiana Artisan stores in French Lick and Carmel in coming months.

More award winners from this year’s show: Best First-Year Booth, Alan Larkin, lithographs and etchings; Best Food Booth, Skyler Majors, Wildflower Ridge Honey; Best Art Booth, Rai Peterson, High Class Booker; and Best of Show, Mark Waninger, MLW Quality Wood Crafts. Congratulations to all these exceptional makers.

Prize-winning Pluck almost didn’t make it to the Marketplace because Wendy’s husband wanted to keep it for himself! 🤣

If you missed the show, save the date now for next year’s, March 20 and 21 at the Indiana State Fairgrounds.

04/28/2026

Applications are open to become an Indiana Artisan - a designation reserved for the best in Hoosier craftsmanship. Apply by June 2! Info Session on May 11.

A family walked into the Carmel shop recently asking for “the turtle.”Their 15-month-old had seen it on a previous visit...
04/25/2026

A family walked into the Carmel shop recently asking for “the turtle.”

Their 15-month-old had seen it on a previous visit… and learned to say “turtle” because of it. When they came back, she pointed to the exact spot where it had been hanging and said it again!

Art speaks to us. And sometimes, we speak back to art - before we even have all the words.

Moments like this are a reminder of why Indiana Artisan exists:
To create connection. To spark something. To stay with people long after they leave the store.

To the artisan, Wendy Simon, who created that piece, thank you!
Your work made an impression far beyond what you could see.

Address

22 N. Rangeline Road
Carmel, IN
46032

Opening Hours

Tuesday 11am - 6pm
Wednesday 11am - 6pm
Thursday 11am - 6pm
Friday 11am - 8:30pm
Saturday 11am - 8:30pm
Sunday 11am - 6pm

Telephone

(317) 964-9455

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