About This Festival

Artomobilia 2025 is a one-day event held on September 6, 2025, in the Carmel Arts & Design District, Hamilton County, Central Indiana. It celebrates the intersection of automotive design and artistic expression by showcasing nearly 500 original, period-correct, and enthusiast-owned automobiles, including vintage models, supercars, exotics, historic classics, and competition vehicles. The event is free to the public and handicapped accessible.

The atmosphere in the Carmel Arts & Design District combines the charm of an upscale arts neighborhood with the excitement of a vibrant collector car show. The streets are transformed into an immersive automotive art gallery, drawing enthusiasts, collectors, artists, and families alike. The event shares space with Carmel on Canvas, a plein air painting exhibition and competition that extends through the district, Midtown, City Hall Japanese Gardens, and Carmel Central Park, adding an artistic vibe beyond the cars.

Key activities and features at Artomobilia include:

  • Vehicle Displays: Nearly 500 cars spanning broad categories such as supercars, exotics, classics, historic racers, and pre-war automobiles, all carefully curated for authenticity and aesthetic appeal.
  • Featured Marque: The 2025 featured marque is Aston Martin, showcasing the brand’s British luxury and design excellence.
  • Artistic Integration: Integration with Carmel on Canvas brings live plein air painting and art competitions, enriching the cultural atmosphere.
  • Special Car Club Showcases: Events like BMW-Palooza and the Mercedes-Benz Club Concours present specialized displays focusing on particular marques.
  • Artistry & Elegance Ladies' Luncheon: A refined, ticketed event held from 12 PM to 2 PM at the 1933 Lounge by St. Elmo on Rangeline Road, featuring live music and a guest speaker for a relaxed, elegant experience during the event day.
  • Public Interaction: The event encourages casual admirers and car enthusiasts alike to engage with the automobiles as works of art, featuring opportunity for photography, conversation with collectors, and enjoyment of the arts district ambiance.

A rough schedule for September 6, 2025:

  • 8:30 AM: Load-in for vehicles
  • 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM: Main event open to the public featuring all cars and activities in the Carmel Arts & Design District
  • 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM: Artistry & Elegance Ladies’ Luncheon (separate ticketed event)
  • Various marque club showcases such as BMW-Palooza and Mercedes Monumental occur throughout the day within the district

History and founding details:
Artomobilia has been running for 18 years as of 2025, founded to celebrate the artistic and engineering craftsmanship of automobiles as more than mere transportation, but as collectible art pieces. It brings together automotive enthusiasts and renowned artists annually, boosting Carmel’s Arts & Design District’s identity as a cultural hub.

The event supports community engagement by celebrating automotive design, craftsman history, and artistic expression, making it unique in combining a traditional car show with an art district setting. It has expanded over time to include more diverse car categories, marque clubs, and integrated arts events like Carmel on Canvas.

Overall, Artomobilia 2025 presents a sophisticated yet accessible environment combining vintage and contemporary automobiles, artistic exhibitions, social events, and family-friendly activities within the elegant urban setting of Carmel’s famed Arts & Design District.