Butler, IN
The Art Depot can be found inside the Butler Public Library in Butler at 340 S. Broadway Street.
Donated by Garrett Museum of Art, Garrett IN; designed and built by Patrick Hunter.
Co-Managers: Sarah Dempsey and Angela Green.
Any medium of art is acceptable, no larger than 6×8 for 2D.
Art can be sent to:
Sarah Dempsey, Butler Public Library, 340 S. Broadway Street, Butler, IN 46721
Eckhart, IN
Eckhart Library Art Box in Auburn, Indiana
Find the Eckhart Library Art Box inside the Eckhart Public Library at 603 S. Jackson Street, Auburn, IN.
Send art by mail to: Luke Martin, Eckhart Public Library, 603 South Jackson Street, Auburn, IN 46706.
This little FLAG’s design takes its inspiration from the building that it’s in! The hosts write, “Tiles on the roof of the replica of the library are the original roof tiles from 1911; the windows are replica Art Deco designs of the original windows that still exist.”
What kind of art do they accept? Paintings, drawings, pottery, jewelry, etc. No larger than 5 x 7 for 2D art.
This FLAG is among the ones sponsored by the Garrett Museum of Art, find the museum on Instagram @_gmoa and at www.garrettmuseumofart.org. Find the library at www.epl.lib.in.us.
Chesterton, IN
Furnessville FLAG is at 278 E 1500 North, Chesterton, IN (to the right of the Schoolhouse Shop door). Find them online: https://www.instagram.com/FurnessvilleFLAG
Garrett, IN
Find this FLAG on the sidewalk in front of the Garrett Museum of Art in Garrett, Indiana, at 100 S. Randolph Street, Garrett, IN 46738. This one is in a recycled newspaper box, with added base and roof.
Send art by mail to: Angela Green, 7024 Hawksnest Trail, Fort Wayne, IN 46835.
All mediums welcome; largest 2D size – 6×8”
Sponsored by Garrett Museum of Art and dedicated to The Garrett Clipper newspaper, which was founded in 1885.
Find the museum on Instagram @_gmoa and at www.garrettmuseumofart.com
Kendallville, IN
It’s another amazing build, donated and sponsored by the Garrett Museum of Art, Garrett, IN. Designed and built by Pat Hunter, Corunna, IN.
Find this one, the “Salute to KHS” FLAG inside the Community Learning Center at 401 E. Diamond Street, Kendallville, IN 46755
Inside the building and open to the public: Mon- Thurs 8AM – 8 PM, Friday 8 AM – 5 PM. Closed Saturday and Sunday
Send art by mail to: Angela Green, 7024 Hawksnest Trail, Fort Wayne, IN 46835. All mediums accepted in sizes no larger than 6″ x 8″ for 2D and similar for 3D.
Find the museum on Instagram @_gmoa and at www.garrettmuseumofart.org.
Louvre Art Gallery in Auburn, Indiana
Can’t make it the to La Louvre art museum in Paris? You can visit the miniature version in Auburn, Indiana, and add your own art to it too! Find it in the lobby of the 106 W. 6th Street building in Auburn, IN. This arts building is home to an art school, gallery, and more. Building hours: T- Fr 10:30-5:30 PM, Sat 10- 3 PM Closed Sundays and Mondays.
What kinds of things do they accept? Small paintings, photos or cyanotypes, ceramics, jewelry , 2D no larger than 5″ x 7″.
Yes, they accept art by mail, send it to: Angela Green, 7024 Hawksnest Trail, Fort Wayne, IN 46835.
This FLAG is among the ones sponsored by the Garrett Museum of Art, find the museum on Instagram @_gmoa and at www.garrettmuseumofart.org.
Here are two more views of this amazing build by Patrick Hunter.
9th Street Brew Art Box, Garrett, Indiana
I think this is the first indoor FLAG in a coffee shop! What a great idea!
Find the 9th Street Brew Art Box at 101 E 9th Street, Auburn, IN 46706. And online at https://www.instagram.com/9thstreetbrew and https://www.instagram.com/_gmoa
Send art by mail to: 7024 Hawksnest Trail, Fort Wayne, IN 46835
Guidelines: Art no larger than 5 x 7 for 2D, All mediums welcome. Hours: Mon. – Wednesday: 6:30 am-6 pm, Thur. & Fri : 6:30 am – 9:30 pm, Saturday: 7:30 am – 2 pm
This FLAG was donated by the Garrett Museum of Art and built by Hector Gonzalez of Grand Rapids, MI. The design replicates the corner of their building! Stop in and check it out when you grab some coffee at 9th Street Brew!
Tree of Life FLAG at the Tall Rabbit Cafe in Ft. Wayne, IN
Head inside at the Tall Rabbit Cafe to visit the Tree of Life FLAG, which is Ft. Wayne, Indiana’s first Free Little Art Gallery!
Both can be found at 2001 Calhoun Street Fort Wayne, IN 46802 and online at
https://www.instagram.com/tallrabbitcafe and https://www.instagram.com/_gmoa
Send art by mail to: Angela Green 7024 Hawksnest Trail Fort Wayne, IN 46835.
Current hours: Mon-Fri 8AM-3PM , Saturday 9AM-2PM 2D any medium, no larger than 5 x 7, 3D any medium of “little” art.
FLAG Goshen, in Goshen, IN
Find this FLAG at 117 East Washington Street, Goshen, Indiana 46526. Send any art by mail to: Linda Wilson 518 Carter Road, Goshen, Indiana. No social media yet, so enjoy this one in person!
Send any art by mail to: Linda 518 Carter Road, Goshen, Indiana 46526
Lucky Troll FLAG in Martinsville, IN
Visit the corner of Walnut and Crawford Street in Martinsville IN 46151 for this FLAG and find them online at: https://www.instagram.com/luckytrollflag
If you’d like to send art by mail, DM them on Instagram for where to send it.
Take a book with you, because this FLAG is also a Little Free Library!
The host writes, “This gallery is open 24/7 and has lighting for night visits.”
LCA Little Gallery in Michigan City, IN
This hybrid structure is sometimes a view-only micro gallery and is sometimes a FLAG! It is hosted by Lubeznik Center for the Arts, find both at 101 W. 2nd Street Michigan City, IN, and all mediums are welcome!
If you see the lock on the door, that means it’s an exhibit. Watch their Instagram for announcements of free exchange days!
Send any art by mail to:
Attn: Emily Graves
Lubeznik Center for the Arts
101 W. 2nd Street, Michigan City, IN 46360
Find the gallery on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lca_littlegallery
and on its own website: https://mcplacemaking.my.canva.site/little-gallery
Make & Take Nashville FLAG in Nashville, IN
Find this FLAG at 20 N. Van Buren, Nashville, IN 47448, where it’s located inside Our Little World Studio within our Make & Take Makerspace. Yes, they accept art by mail! Send it to: 195 W. Franklin St. Nashville, IN 47448. Find them online: https://www.instagram.com/makeandtake.nashville
The Booked Gallery in Ligonier, IN
The Booked Gallery is appropriately, at the library! It is located at Ligonier Public Library in the flower bed to the north of the front door.
Find this FLAG and send art by mail to: 300 South Main Street Ligonier IN 46767.
Send any art by mail to the address above.
Sycamore Microgallery (FLAG) in Terre Haute, IN
Find the Sycamore Microgallery at 221 N. 6th Street Terre Haute, IN 47809 and online https://www.instagram.com/sycamoremicrogallery
Send any art by mail to: Alicia Jay c/o Sycamore MicroGallery 221 N 6th St Terre Haute, IN 47809.
The host writes, “The FLAG is in the Lobby of Dreiser Hall and is accessible 24/7. All art is welcome, but we suggest no larger than 5″x5″x5″.”
Waterloo Woodland Fairy Garden FLAG in Waterloo, IN
Find the Waterloo Woodland Fairy Garden FLAG inside the Waterloo Grant Township Public Library, 300 S. Wayne Street, Waterloo, IN 46793.
Hosted by: Jenny Buchs and Angela Green
Library hours: M-Th: 9-8, Fr- 9-5, Sat – 9-1, Closed Sunday
Art can be no larger than 6″ x 8″ for 2D, 5″ h for 3D
Send any art by mail to Jenny Buchs/ Library Director at the above address.
Sponsored by Garrett Museum of Art, Garrett, IN
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