There is a Yahoo! group for Indy-area designers, check it out:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/aiga-indy/

You have to get a Yahoo! account to join, but it's worth it (great place to ask for advice, and sometimes there are job oppotunities posted.)

Also, there are several AIGA events coming up (Portfolio Day!) Check out the AIGA Indy website for more information. If they sound interesting and you'd like to get invovled, let me know! There are always ways for people to help.