Be Indypendent

Are you ready for the holidays? Go local this year by checking out the where you can give experiences and memories that last a lifetime!

Arts Council of Indianapolis The Arts Council of Indianapolis fosters meaningful engagement in the arts by nurturing a culture where artists and arts organizations thrive.

Calling all Indiana-based artisans, artists, and food/beverage entrepreneurs! The Indiana Artisan logo placed on your work could be just the thing you need to reach a new level. The application is open now through August 1st to get the official designation as an Indiana Artisan! Check it out:

Indiana Artisan Indiana Artisan identifies and recognizes Indiana's highest-quality art and food artisans and helps expand their businesses by promoting the mastery of their craft to those who want to connect with Indiana culture and appreciate its finest.

Indypendent Bookstores! Thanks Lou Harry!

Independent bookstores create worlds where print is alive and well Here’s a rundown of some of the independents still pushing paperbacks, offering honest staff recommendations and otherwise keeping local lit alive.

New Study Shows One Way that Locals Crush Amazon

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Coming soon: April 28th is Independent Bookstore Day! Check out Do317's list of Indypendent Bookstores for yourself or for the librocubicultarist in your life!

Indypendent Bookstores Independent Bookstore Day is the last Saturday of every April - the perfect time to get out to support our many "Indy"pendent shops around town.

We visited Crafted Taste in Irvington last night. They offer a subscription service for craft cocktail kits. Sign us up!!

Here are a few promotions and shopping events planned in the Indy area for Small Business Saturday:

Your guide to Small Business Saturday Here are just a few ways you can shop local this holiday season.

Here are a few shopping events that feature local vendors! this holiday season.

The Best 12 Holiday Shopping Events - Indianapolis Monthly It’s never too early to start holiday shopping. Here are a dozen cool spots where you can get started well before gift-giving season begins.

We've been looking all over Etsy for Indianapolis artists and artisans to feature! What's your favorite Indy-based online store?

For those of you looking for gifts for new moms, check out Kitten and Acorn:

Curiously Cute Apparel for Baby & Toddler by kittenandacorn Browse unique items from kittenandacorn on Etsy, a global marketplace of handmade, vintage and creative goods.