Brushstrokes and Brick Streets: Zionsville, An Artistic Gem in Indiana

Nov 23, 2025
3 min read

Updated: Dec 16, 2025

Have you heard of this quaint town located 15-18 miles northwest of Indianapolis? Zionsville, Indiana, provides an enchanting setting ideal for artists and art enthusiasts. If you have a love for art and enjoy visiting art-friendly towns, this blog post will explain why it could be a fantastic addition to your road trip itinerary.

Snippet of a Map showing Zionsville, Indiana is 15 miles Northwest of Indianapolis — Yellow Arrows point to Zionsville, Indiana on the Google Map snippet

Discovering Art Galleries in Zionsville

The first thing to note is the pedestrian-friendly locations of the art studios in Zionsville. I'll touch on a few of these creative spots.

A King's Art Studio and Gallery

Established in 2001, A King's Art Studio and Gallery showcases original artwork by artists who have won awards at juried shows. If you're aiming to explore a top 10 art gallery in Zionsville, consider visiting this one during the week. The gallery is open from Tuesday to Friday, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. I suggest you call in advance to verify the hours.

Google Map of a handful of key Art Galleries located in Zionsville, Indiana — Some of the Art Galleries locations in Zionsville

Out of the Blue Studios

Following that, Out of the Blue Studios showcases the renowned Indiana artist Amy Carroll. The studio welcomes walk-ins from Wednesday to Saturday, between 12:00 PM and 4:00 PM. Amy also conducts workshops and art classes.

Art IN Hand Gallery

Another notable gallery to visit is Art IN Hand Gallery, which marked its 25th anniversary in April 2025. This gallery is a cooperative, owned, operated, and staffed by a community of local artists. It features art from various artists skilled in a variety of mediums, such as photography, woodworking, painting, jewelry, fused glass, and more. The gallery is open from Monday to Saturday, 10 AM to 5 PM, and on Sunday, it closes at 4 PM. (source: Art IN Hand Gallery website)

The Perfect Time for a Road Trip to Zionsville

Mark your calendar for June 26th, 2026! Why? Mainstreet Zionsville is hosting its yearly Art Walk. During the Main Street Art Walk Festival, the street turns into a hub where local artists create and display their masterpieces. Mainstreet is in the center of the Brushstrokes and Brick Streets: Zionsville Artisan Community.

Restaurants and businesses welcome artists and musicians, giving you a chance to visit and engage with them. The art walk last year took place from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM.

Zionsville, Indiana Artist Scott Miller painting a picture during the 2024 Mainstreet Art Walk Festival — Zionsville Artist Scott Miller paints out on the sidewalk during the Art Walk in Zionsville. (Snippet of a Photo by Marney Simon)

Murals, Murals on the Walls...

Where can we find the murals in Zionsville? Where could they possibly be? Might there be some on Mulberry Street? Indeed, there is a new Mulberry Street Mural on the Big-4 Rail Trail in Zionsville! Paid for through a grant from The Community Foundation of Boone County, or CFBC. You can read all about it here: New Mulberry Street mural unveiled

Exterior view of the Mulberry Street Tunnel Mural

Inside view of the Mulberry Street Tunnel Mural painting — A look inside the Mulberry Street Tunnel (Photo courtesy of the CFBC)

More murals are to be found at the Big-4 Rail Trail. Did you know Zionsville was historically known as Dahlia City in the late 1920s to early 1940s due to two local nurseries that succeeded in growing the flowers that fueled the national dahlia craze? (Source: Wikipedia).

Oak Street Big-4 Rail Tunnel Mural featuring Dahlias in honor of the Dahlia City moniker given to Zionsville, Indiana in late 1920s to early 1940s — The Oak Steet mural on the Big-4 Rail Trail commemorates Zionsville's Dahlia City honorific title (Photo Courtesy of Zionsville-In.Gov)

Where does the Big-4 Rail Trail begin? At the Zionsville Road Trailhead, of course. Check out this beautiful mural painting while you sit on the bench and tie your hiking shoes before heading out:

3-D Mural at Zionsville Rd Trailhead for the Big-4 Rail Trail in Zionsville Indiana — Front view of 3-D Mural at Zionsville Rd Trailhead

Side view of the Zionsville Big-4 Trailhead 3-D Mural — Find out more information about this wonderful trail project here: The great outdoors: Zionsville Parks Foundation celebrates habitat

Brushstrokes and Brick Streets: Zionsville— Where the Road Meets Art

This concludes our exploration to determine if Zionsville is Indiana's secret art haven. It certainly ranks among the top hidden art treasures worth visiting!

What’s Next?

What city or town would you like me to feature? Next up is a town that starts with a B that is not in Georgia or Indiana. Any suggestions? Let me know in the comment section below.