Passport to Creativity: Explore Hamilton County One Art Stop at a Time

Art lovers and curious explorers have an exciting reason to get out and discover Hamilton County. An engaging initiative from Hamilton County Tourism is making it easier—and more fun—to explore the area’s vibrant arts scene. Their Doable and Viewable Art Pass is a digital passport designed to guide residents and visitors through more than 100 murals, sculptures, galleries, and studios scattered throughout the county.

The concept is simple but inspiring: check in at seven participating art locations using your mobile device, and you’ll earn a print by local artist Gabriel Lehman as a reward for your creativity and curiosity.

Hamilton County Tourism hopes the passport will ignite a deeper appreciation for the local arts while boosting visitation to creative spaces. “Hamilton County is home to a wide variety of art, from locally made goods and public artwork to the performing and culinary arts,” said Sarah Buckner, Assistant Director of Community Engagement. “We hope the Doable and Viewable Art Pass will inspire people to create their own masterpieces.”

The initiative comes at a time when Hamilton County is gaining state-level recognition for its arts culture. Carmel, Fishers, and Noblesville all boast Statewide Cultural District designations from the Indiana Arts Commission—specifically the Carmel Arts & Design District, the Nickel Plate District in Fishers, and the Noblesville Cultural Arts District.

Aili McGill, Executive Director of Noblesville Creates and Manager of Noblesville’s Cultural Arts District, sees the pass as a way to bring even more visibility to the creative community. “Our county continues to grow and evolve as a vibrant art destination,” she said. “This new art pass offers a fun, low-barrier way for people to engage with art, whether they're lifelong enthusiasts or just discovering it.”

Getting started is easy. Visitors can claim the Doable and Viewable Art Pass by heading to VisitHamiltonCounty.com/Art. The passport is entirely digital—save it to your smartphone home screen or bookmark it for quick access.

Participants are also encouraged to snap and share photos of their art stops on social media, tagging @VisitHamiltonCo or using #VisitHC for a chance to be featured on the county’s official pages.

With so many accessible and exciting ways to engage, the Doable and Viewable Art Pass is turning Hamilton County into an open-air gallery—and inviting everyone to be part of the picture.

Photo Credit: Hamilton County Tourism