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CITY OF CARMEL NEWSLETTER - Sept. 5, 2025 |
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Carmel on Canvas and Artomobilia - this weekend!
Watch art created before your very eyes at the annual Carmel on Canvas Plein Air event happening around the city, this weekend.
The open-air painting exhibition and competition will be held on the sidewalks throughout the Carmel Arts & Design District, Midtown, Carmel City Center, the Japanese Garden and Carmel’s Central Park, with its 161 acres of green space. More than three dozen artists from around the country and a few from around the world will be at the event, which is free to spectators.
This year Artomobilia will take place on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., alongside Carmel on Canvas merging the vibrant world of plein air painting with the sleek beauty of an array of cars. It will be an epic weekend that brings together art lovers and automobile enthusiasts for an unforgettable experience in Carmel.
For more details about both events, this link takes you to the news release.
This link takes you to more information about Artomobilia, including the map below.
Event map, courtesy of Artomobilia.
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Welcome to Carmel!
The Carmel Street Department has installed 28 new “Welcome to Carmel” signs throughout the city. This was a fiscally responsible approach that prioritized long-term value, efficiency and city-wide consistency over a more limited and costlier alternative.
Of the 28 original “Welcome to Carmel” signs, 11 have gone missing over time due to road construction. The remaining 17 wooden signs had deteriorated from weather exposure. Replacing only the 11 missing signs with the original wooden design was estimated to cost more than $52,000. Instead, the City chose to replace all 28 signs with a new aluminum design for roughly $32,000, resulting in cost savings of $20,000.
The new aluminum signs are more durable, offer longer-lasting performance than the original wooden versions and include a separate section that can be adjusted to highlight special events and messages. The newly-installed signs say "SwimCity, USA" in honor of our national champion swimmers and to prepare for the 2025 World Aquatics Swimming World Cup, taking place in Carmel in October.
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Session tickets now available for World Aquatics Swimming World Cup
Session tickets are now on sale for the first leg of the 2025 World Aquatics Swimming World Cup at the Carmel High School Natatorium Complex.
Carmel Clay Schools, Carmel Swim Club and Hamilton County Sports Authority collaborated to bring this prestigious international event, scheduled for Oct. 10-12, to the state-of-the-art facility, showcasing Carmel's commitment to aquatic excellence and bolstering the city's economic vitality.
Read the full news release at this link.
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ARTOMOBILIA
To accommodate set-up, the event and then tear-down time, the following streets will be closed starting Saturday, Sept. 6 at 6 a.m. until Sunday, Sept. 7 at 7 a.m.
- W. Main Street - 3rd Avenue SW/NW to 1st Ave SE/SW
- Range Line Road - Smoky Row to Walnut Street
- Monon Boulevard - Main Street to Walnut Street
- 2nd Avenue NW - Main Street to 1st Street NW
- Veterans Way - Main Street to the north entrance of Old Town on the Monon parking lot
- 1st Avenue NW - Main Street to the south entrance of the small lot adjacent to the Children's Art Gallery
- 1st Street SW - Range Line Road to the east side of the Lauck parking lot
- Indiana Design Center (IDC) Porte-cochères - Range Line Road to IDC underground parking entrance
- Indiana Design Center south parking lot (small west lot will be open)
View the event map using the City's public GIS viewer.
TOWNE ROAD UPDATES (weather- and progress-permitting):
- 136th Street is closed through September
- 141st Street will close after 136th Street opens
- Towne Road Bridge over I-465 is an INDOT project that has an expected completion of early 2026
CLAY CENTER BRIDGE
The bridge south of Main Street and north of the Claridge Farm neighborhood entrance is closed through November.
NEWS FROM HAMILTON COUNTY HIGHWAY
The Hamilton County Highway Department is responsible for all roads, bridges and small structures (less than 20-foot span) within Hamilton County which are not state highways and which are not within the corporate limits of a city or town.
RAMP CLOSURE - 146TH STREET AND ALLISONVILLE ROAD
Beginning on or after Saturday, Sept. 6 at 8 a.m., drivers should expect the southeast ramp at 146th Street and Allisonville Road to be closed. Drivers will not be able to access eastbound 146th Street from Allisonville Road and the closure is expected to be in place until 8 p.m. See map below.
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Map of 146th Street and Allisonville Road closure.
126TH STREET BRIDGE REHABILITATION
126th Street between Brookshire Parkway and Royce Court is closed for bridge rehabilitation with an expected completion date of mid-late October.
Local traffic will continue to have access to their homes, while thru traffic is asked to utilize the posted detour of Keystone Parkway – 131st Street – Gray Road.
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Carmel Fire and Police Departments
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The public is invited to attend the annual 9/11 Ceremony in remembrance of the fallen men and women who lost their lives saving others on Sept. 11, 2001.
Thursday, Sept. 11, 8:46 a.m.
Veterans Memorial Plaza
3rd Avenue SW across from Carter Green
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Carmel and Noblesville Partner for 31st Annual
White River Clean-Up
The City of Carmel Stormwater Department is partnering with the City of Noblesville to host the 31st Annual White River Clean-Up on Sunday, Sept. 14, from 8 a.m. to noon. This annual event brings volunteers together to help make an immediate, positive impact on the White River by removing trash from the water and its banks.
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Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation is hiring
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Save the Date: Community Engagement Day for Seniors
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The Carmel Climate Action Committee is tasked with advising and making recommendations regarding the implementation of the Carmel Climate Action Plan (CAP). Strategy PE-1 of the CAP involves public education about sustainability and the environment. This section of the newsletter helps to meet this goal by providing useful information, tips and resources for residents.
The month of September's focus is "Rain Barrels." Click here or on the box above to take the Rain Barrel Quiz for a chance to win a prize.
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On the big screen in Midtown Plaza
Enjoy a movie on the big screen each week in Midtown Plaza. Thank you to our sponsor, Allied Solutions, for making this fan-favorite series possible!
"Up"
Tuesday, Sept. 9, 6 p.m.
Thursday, Sept. 11, noon and 6 p.m.
This link takes you to the full movie schedule.
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Ready to get involved? Sign up now!
Want to give back and have fun? We're looking for volunteers to help with upcoming City events. It's a fantastic way to meet new people, build skills and directly contribute to the vibrant spirit of our community.
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Bike Carmel presented by IU Health, encourages everyone to participate in events for all ages and all levels of comfort on two wheels.
Roundabout Ride
Saturday, Sept. 13
Join us for Bike Carmel’s Roundabout Ride, starting and ending at Midtown Plaza. Choose a 25-mile or 50-mile route, both showcasing Carmel’s bike-friendly streets and scenic views.
Learn more about the Roundabout Ride and register at this link.
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Chinese Mooncake Festival
Saturday, Sept. 20
6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Midtown Plaza
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Carmel High School Planetarium
Big Astronomy!
Sept. 13, 5 p.m.
Purchase tickets to the Carmel HS Planetarium
Christkind Scholarship Program
The Carmel Christkindlmarkt is accepting applications from high school and college students for the Christkind Scholarship Competition! This long-standing tradition is a fantastic opportunity to get involved in the Carmel Christkindlmarkt and carry the honor of bringing a beloved German holiday tradition to Carmel, Indiana.
Learn more about the Christkind and how to apply.
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Summer Family Concerts at
the Gazebo
Blue River Band
Wednesday, Sept. 10
7 - 9 p.m.
The Nauti Yachtys
Wednesday, Sept. 24
7 - 9 p.m.
Carmel International Arts Festival
Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 27 & 28
Impact your community and volunteer at this year's Carmel International Arts Festival. For more information, this link takes you to CIAF's news release.
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Calling all creatives!
Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts invites Indiana-based artists, organizations to submit proposals for New Works
New Works is an initiative to promote and sustain local artists and arts communities by supporting the creation of new works in various disciplines.
A panel of judges will select one winner in the visual arts and three winners in the performing arts, which can include music, dance, theater and other fields. The four winning proposals will receive $2,500 each to create and premiere the works during a livestreamed public event May 30 in Allied Solutions Center’s Tarkington theater. The winning visual arts piece, which can be two- or three-dimensional, will be displayed for one year in the main lobby of the Payne & Mencias Palladium concert hall.
The submission deadline is Friday, Sept. 12 at 11:59 p.m. Further details and application instructions are available at this link.
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Carmel has much to offer in the way of the performing arts. From world-class venues like The Palladium to more intimate theatres like The Cat. For details about all performances, be sure to visit the websites listed below.
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Budget Presentation to City Council - Monday, Sept. 8, 9 a.m.
Mayor's Advisory Commission on Veterans and Military Families - Monday, Sept. 8, Carmel VFW Post 10003
All public meetings take place in the Council Chambers in City Hall, unless otherwise indicated. Public meetings are broadcast live on Carmel TV and YouTube.
To view archived Government Meetings with Closed Captioning, visit the City's video archives.
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About the City of Carmel, Indiana
A thriving community acclaimed for its distinct amenities, robust business environment and excellent schools, the City of Carmel was named the #2 Best Place to Live in the U.S. by U.S. News & World Report. Highly regarded by its residents as a safe community offering an exceptional quality of life, Carmel is home to an award-winning parks system and a wealth of cultural options. Carmel is built for big dreams. Find out more at www.carmel.in.gov.
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