In light of the re-scheduling of Halloween to Friday, we've decided to jump on board too! The best vintage inspired attire for tomorrow nights Carmel Cocktail Kickoff will win fabulous prizes. Prizes for Customers, Vendors & Kids. See you tomorrow from 5-8.

THE PARTY STARTS FRIDAY EVENING, NOVEMBER 1ST

We're starting our winter season with a party! Bring your friends, sip a signature Carmel appletini and get a head start on some of the best shopping in Carmel.

Indie Arts & Vintage Marketplace Returns To Carmel

After concluding a whirlwind outdoor show season at our Glendale Towne Centre location, we're returning to the Fountains Conference Center in Carmel for the winter.  Shoppers can expect a few exciting holiday surprises at the upcoming November 1st & 2^nd show.   To begin with, this season opener will be a two day event with special hours.  Friday’s show hours will be 5p.m. – 8p.m. and Saturday’s hours will be 8a.m.-noon. 

“Why the Friday evening hours?”, you may ask.  For our vintage signature cocktail party, of course.  Join our very special guest and hostess-with-the-mostest, Sue Whitney, as she shows shoppers how to add a special touch of pure “glam” to their holiday tables using vintage cocktail ware.

Sue is the Editor-in-Chief and Founder of JUNKMARKETStyle as well as a noted author and national public speaker.  She’s been a frequent guest on the Today Show and is currently a columnist and editor for Better Homes and Garden’s Country Style.  Sue will be available both days of the show to offer ideas and share her passion for decorating with vintage.

Be sure to arrive early Saturday morning. There will be a special surprise for the first fifty people in line.  Sue Whitney will also be on hand signing her books, which, of course, make the perfect holiday gift.

Save the date for The Indie Arts & Vintage Marketplace at the Fountains Conference Center, 502 E. Carmel Dr., Carmel, IN, your source for original art, vintage clothing, great up cycled jewelry, mid-century décor and much more. Discover those truly unique items that will add style and individuality to your home, office, wardrobe and holiday. Explore the booths of 120 fine vendors, artist and artisans for fabulous finds that not only make stylish and unique holiday gifts, but also help support a small business owner and nurture entrepreneurship.

So, avoid the mall madness! The Indie Arts & Vintage Marketplace is the place to find those one of a kind items that aren't available at the mall.  Admission is $5.00. 

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Can anyone guess the name of our signature cocktail?

Special opportunity this Saturday!

Collectors, designers, rehabbers and fans of Art Deco architecture and Indianapolis automotive history will race to the Indie Arts & Vintage Marketplace this Saturday!

Dan Ripley’s Antique Helper announces a highlight sale to take place at the October 5^th Indie Arts & Vintage Marketplace.  Art and architectural elements from an important 1930s Art Deco mansion built by Louis Schwitzer, prominent businessman, engineer, philanthropist and decorated figure in Indianapolis Motor Sports history, will be on sale.  The home was designed by local architect Edwin Kopf, famous for designing the marquee of the Vogue Theatre. Schwitzer's own design and engineering abilities were on display in nearly every aspect of the massive home.

Louis Schwitzer was a legendary figure in the history of auto racing as well as automotive design and engineering.  In addition to winning the first automobile race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, he also pioneered advances that are the cornerstone components of automobiles today (6 cylinder engine, turbo-charger).  In honor of Schwitzer’s legacy, the Society of Professional Engineers presents an individual or group involved with the Indianapolis 500 with the annual Louis Schwitzer Award for Engineering Excellence.

Earlier this year the home was meticulously dismantled and important art installations, features and elements were salvaged for repurposing and museum display.  Most of these items will be offered for sale on October 5^th at the last outdoor Indie Arts & Vintage Marketplace. Fireplace mantels, aluminum door hardware, machine age lighting, designer plumbing fixtures, custom cabinetry, exotic limestone tiles, rare vitrolite panels, streamline railings, slab and panel doors, mirrored valances, chrome curtain rods, steel cased doors and windows, custom copper scuppers and guttering, and an amazing array of architectural design will be available for immediate sale.

The Schwitzer name created hundreds of comments on Facebook earlier this year when Indiana Landmarks posted information about the architectural salvage project.  Followers have been waiting for this opportunity to acquire rare elements from an historic local mansion.

In addition to the special Schwitzer event, join over 80 amazing vendors of everything vintage, antique, artisanal, re & up-cycled for a great day of shopping.  Enjoy food trucks, microbrews and the sounds of DJ Ryan Stroble in an event that has become the go-to source for adding unique items from the past to contemporary lifestyle.  The Indie Arts & Vintage Marketplace is held at Glendale Town Centre- 62^nd & Keystone- behind Lowes Home Improvement.  Show hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. For information, please contact jonjindpls@aol.com. 

Here's Our Line Up!

Our Saturday, October 5th, Marketplace will conclude our summer season at Glendale. Come out and shop from 9a.m.- 4p.m. Thanks to everyone who joined us for all the fun this summer.
Then, get ready for our winter Indie Arts & Vintage Marketplace events at the Fountains Conference Center, 502 Carmel Dr., in Carmel, IN.
New show dates are: 

• November 1&2, 2013

• November 30, 2013

• February 1, 2014

• April 5, 2014.

Show hours at the Fountains will be 9a.m.-5p.m.,
 *except for the Nov 1&2, Marketplace, which will be Friday 5p.m.-8p.m. and Saturday 8a.m. -noon.

October 5th, Save the Date!

You wont' want to miss our final show of the summer season at Glendale. That's right folks, this is your last chance (until next spring) to join us for great shopping, a fabulous food truck lunch, cold beer and some very cool music.  So, grab a jacket, wear your walking shoes and enjoy a beautiful fall day with us

at the Indie Arts and Vintage Marketplace, Glendale Towne Center, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

IAVM is at WARMFest today

Join us today at WARMFest in Broad Ripple Park. The weather's beautiful and all of your favorite vendors are here. It's the very best event in Indianapolis this Labor Day. You won't want to miss it.