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Chesterton Art Center is a vibrant hub of artistic and cultural activity in the Duneland area. CAC widens access to art, arts education, and outreach to build a creative community that includes everyone.

 

CAC Updates

Polly and Her Dad: Billy + Polly Pozzo

Exhibition: January 16, 2025 - March 1, 2025
Artists’ Reception: Saturday, January 25 from 12-2 PM
Artists’ Talk + Screening of “Billy and Polly Paint” by Leslie Nuss:
Saturday / February 8, 2025 / 12 PM
More Information HERE

Art After Dark UnGala

Food + Drinks + Live Music + Art Demos + Silent Auction
Friday, May 9, 2025 / 7 -10 PM
More Information HERE

Chesterton Art Fair Applications are Open!

About CAC

Watch to learn more about us, our work, and the amazing community we call home.

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About Us

We offer quality arts education for children and adults as well as a popular venue for regional emerging and established artists to display and sell their work.

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Exhibitions

Our exhibitions help artists through the entire process of making bold work that enriches their careers and spurs public discourse on important subjects.

Current & Past Shows
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Programs

Explore the arts with stimulating, supportive, and cutting edge classes. Refine studio skills, build on the basics, and venture into new mediums. We offer classes for all ages.

EVENTS

Art After Dark Gala

April 27, 2024

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Chesterton Art Fair

August 3-4, 2024

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 Thank You to Our Sponsors!

Meijer Community Fund | Luella DeWulf | Vinay and Suman Das Fund | Duneland Resale Fund | Luella Cline DeWulf Fund | Chesterton Duneland Kiwanis | Chesterton-Porter Rotary Club | 18 Artists

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Testimonials

“After the first class, you’re hooked,” and that creating at CAC has given her freedom. “You can do no wrong and can always learn from it.” - Susie Cook on finding a creative home and sense of community at CAC.

“A treasure in the Duneland community of Chesterton. Don't miss the annual Chesterton Art Fair in August.”

— Carolyn S.

“Chesterton Art Center is run well. I'm hoping to have a fun and wonderful selling experience.”

— Keith G.

“Great friendly staff, very good collections and selections of available art for sale. Also a great gallery space for exhibition.”

— Linda L.

“The Chesterton Art Center offers much to the artist and non-artist alike. A great place with great programs!”

— Stephen B.