Fairy Doors
Magical Mystical Tour of Enchanted Dwellings and Fairy Doors
Sponsored by University of Evansville Friends of Art
This is a community art project led by the University of Evansville Friends of Art, a board run organization that supports the art students at the University of Evansville.
Area artists have created one of a kind Enchanted Dwellings and Fairy Doors - tiny whimsical entryways installed at local businesses. Curious and interested residents and visitors can explore and discover the Enchanted Dwellings and Fairy Door trail at the listed locations.
Where to Find the Dwellings and Fairy Door Installations
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University of Evansville Supporting Businesses
- Krannert Gallery
University of Evansville Campus South Rotherwood Avenue - Mel Peterson Gallery
University of Evansville
Lincoln and Weinbach - Neu Chapel
University of Evansville Campus South Rotherwood Avenue - The Slice
2011 Lincoln Avenue - Juniper Jade Boutique Salon
606 S. Weinbach Avenue
- Krannert Gallery
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Main Street Installations
- Your Brother’s Bookstore
504 Main Street - Emerald Design
427 Main Street - FC Tucker Emge
120 Main Street - Posh on Main
330 Main Street - Piece of Cake
210 Main Street - Sixth and Zero
425 Main Street - Turley Mfg. Jewelers
14 NW 3rd Street - Just Rennies
100 SE Fourth Street - CMOE - Children’s Museum of Evansville
22 SE Fifth Street
- Your Brother’s Bookstore
Enchanted Dwellings and Fairy Door Inhabitants
Krannert Gallery
University of Evansville Campus
South Rotherwood between Walnut and Lincoln Avenue
Fairy Evie is the ‘Protector of Art.’ Look for her Enchanted Dwelling hiding amongst the beautiful art on display in the Krannert Hall of Art and Music gallery. Both the Wheeler Concert Hall and the Krannert Gallery have received major recent improvements. Evie is so happy to be living here with the student and guest artist works!
Fairy Door Dwelling “Creating Magic” by Janice Greene
Neu Chapel
University of Evansville Campus
South Rotherwood between Walnut and Lincoln Avenue
Fairy Angelina’s Enchanted Dwelling can be found on the outside of Neu Chapel where the sunshine meets the beautiful Indiana limestone. It is an inclusive house of prayer and worship. Neu Chapel is a very active place of spiritual formation, gathering and worship for the University of Evansville. Listen closely to hear Angelina’s fairy bells.
Fairy Door “Magical Dwelling Place” by Janice Greene
Melvin Peterson Gallery
University of Evansville Campus
Weinbach and Lincoln Avenue
Come on in to the Melvin Peterson Gallery to find Fairy Melonia’s Enchanted Dwelling. The gallery can be found at the corner of Lincoln and Weinbach across from the UE main campus. Once inside Melvin Peterson Gallery you can enjoy the exhibits by UE students, alumni and local and regional artists while you are searching for Melania’s hiding place.
Fairy Door Dwelling “Magical Creations” by Janice Greene
Sixth and Zero
425 Main Street
Fairy Mary’s Enchanted Dwelling is inside Sixth and Zero on Main Street where you can see and try on all of the natural skin and body creations. Mary has beautiful skin and she spends lots of time creating products that are kind to our planet Earth. Come on in to Sixth and Zero to see, feel and smell her lovely creations. Be sure to spread kindness everywhere!
Fairy Door “Bubbling Over and Up” by Connie McConaughy
Emerald Design
427 Main Street
Fairy Whitney’s Enchanted Dwelling is in a ‘Gem of a Place’ overflowing with lovely flowers and floral arrangements. When you walk in to Emerald Design on Main Street you might find Fairy Whitney flitting among the flowers and creating beautiful things for her friends. Weddings are her specialty and she loves designing big and small arrangements for everyone. Come in and enjoy the wonderful sights and aromas at Emerald Design.
Fairy Door Dwelling “Gem of a Place” by Connie McConaughy
The Slice
2011 Lincoln Avenue
Fairy Mirabella is just like you, she loves pizza! So you will find her Enchanted Dwelling inside a gourmet pizza shop....The Slice....near the University of Evansville. There are so many pizza flavors to choose from, but Mirabella’s favorites are Spinach Feta and Baked Potato. The Slice has been serving its yummy pizza for 35 years!
Fairy Door Dwelling “A Slice of Magic” by Janice Greene.
Piece of Cake
210 Main Street
Fairy Cate and Fairy Kristi work together at Piece of Cake on Main Street. They create custom cakes and cookies for weddings and birthdays and all special occasions. You can find their Enchanted Dwelling inside the shop, and while you are there, pick a favorite cookie or cupcake. But remember, Piece of Cake always closes at 2:00 pm.
Fairy Door Dwelling “Sweets For The Sweets” by Connie McConaughy
Turley Mfg. Jewelers
14 NW 3rd Street
For one of a kind custom jewelry visit Fairy Mabelina’s door at this jewelry store that sparkles and shines with diamonds and precious stones of all shapes and sizes. Mabelina works diligently to help her master craftsman Bryon create new pieces or re-purpose older jewelry. People come from afar to see the incredible sparkly creations. Mabelina’s door is sparkly too!
Fairy Door “Magical Diamond Door” by Sarah Rhoades and Janice Greene
Your Brother’s Bookstore
504 Main Street
Fairy Adelina’s Enchanted Dwelling is in an exciting place for anyone who loves to read...Your Brother’s Bookstore on Main Street. As you look for Adelina’s Enchanted Dwelling, you will see lots of books about fairies and a notebook for you to leave a message for her. She even has a special corner of twinkling lights where you can enjoy a fairy book. Your Brother’s Bookstore is the center for lots of magical surprises.
Fairy Door Dwelling “Enchanting Pugs and Books” by Janice Greene
Juniper Jade Boutique Salon
606 S Weinbach Ave
Fairy Aubrey’s Enchanted Dwelling is in the perfect place for a girl who always wants to look her best...Juniper Jade Boutique Salon...on Weinbach near the University of Evansville. Come on in and look for Fairy Aubrey hiding among the hair and skin products that can turn back the clocks of time. Juniper and Jade will be delighted to help you at Juniper Jade Boutique Salon.
Fairy Door “Magic in the “H”air” by Janice Greene
Posh on Main
330 Main Street
Fairy Victoria has so much to see and so much to do when she leaves her Enchanted Dwelling to play among the many unique outfits, jewelry and handmade soaps, lotions and oils at Posh on Main. Stop in to see where Victoria has chosen to live and where many local artisans have chosen to show off their creations at Posh.
Fairy Door Dwelling “Magical Threads” by Janice Greene
Just Rennies
100 SE Fourth Street
Fairy Maria is always busy creating her gourmet dishes and cookies at Just Rennies. From her exquisite catering menus to lunch from her cafe menu you are sure to find a favorite. While you are there, delight in her Mound of Dough cookies of many different flavors. Search for Maria’s Enchanted Dwelling inside Just Rennie’s unique cafe.
Fairy Door Dwelling “Magically Scrumpcious” by Janice Greene
FC Tucker Emge
120 Main Street
Look around the mini park next to FC Tucker Emge on Main Street. When you look closely, you will find Fairy Kathy’s Enchanted Dwelling. At night the trees are filled with twinkling lights...could one of the lights be Fairy Kathy? Her realtor friends at FC Tucker Emge can help you find the perfect home for your family.
Fairy Door “Magically Sold” by Janice Greene
CEMO - Children’s Museum of Evansville
22 SE Fifth Street
Look in the lobby at the Children’s Museum of Evansville on Fifth Street. Can you find the door to Fairy Louisa’s Enchanted Dwelling where she sleeps during the day? At night she comes out to play and to spiffy up the museum for all of the children who will visit CMOE the next day. Louisa makes sure all of her exhibits are interactive so they can inspire the young visitors.
Fairy Door “Pieces of Your Heart” by Eleanor Freitag
Magical Mystical Tour of Enchanted Dwellings and Fairy Doors Committee
- Web Design: Martha Klueh, Chair
- Web Banner: Amy Musia
- Graphic Designer: Janice Greene
Where to Find the Dwellings and Fairy Door Installations
University of Evansville Supporting Businesses
- Krannert Gallery
“Fairy Evie”
University of Evansville Campus
South Rotherwood Avenue - Mel Peterson Gallery
“Fairy Melonia”
University of Evansville
Lincoln and Weinbach - Neu Chapel
“Fairy Angelina”
University of Evansville Campus
South Rotherwood Avenue - The Slice
“Fairy Mirabella”
2011 Lincoln Avenue - Juniper Jade Boutique Salon
“Fairy Aubrey”
606 S. Weinbach Avenue
Main Street Installations
- Your Brother’s Bookstore
“Fairy Adelina”
504 Main Street - Emerald Design
“Fairy Whitney”
427 Main Street - FC Tucker Emge
“Fairy Gretchen”
120 Main Street - Posh on Main
“Fairy Victoria”
330 Main Street - Piece of Cake
“Fairy Kristi”
210 Main Street - Sixth and Zero
“Fairy Mary”
425 Main Street - Turley Mfg. Jewelers
“Fairy Mabelina”
14 NW 3rd Street - Just Rennies
“Fairy Maria”
100 SE Fourth Street - CMOE
Children’s Museum of Evansville
“Fairy Louisa”
22 SE Fifth Street
Sponsor
- Garrett Printing
Office Phone
812-488-2043
Office Email
art@evansville.edu
Office Location
Room 212, Krannert Hall of Art and Music
