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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

It’s All About the Square: Area Artists Association

Exhibition: November 2-30, 2024
Artists’ Reception: Saturday, November 9 from 12-2 PM
Free Family Art Day: Saturday, November 16, 10 AM-2 PM

Calling CAC Members! Info for Members’ Exhibit

Loan Agreement and Guidelines

About CAC

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

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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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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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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

Apr 28, 2022

Apr 28, 2022

“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.

Apr 28, 2022

Jan 14, 2021

Jan 14, 2021

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

— Carolyn S.

Jan 14, 2021

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Jan 14, 2021

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

— Keith G.

Jan 14, 2021

Jan 13, 2021

Jan 13, 2021

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

— Linda L.

Jan 13, 2021

Jan 13, 2021

Jan 13, 2021

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

— Stephen B.

Jan 13, 2021

Make memories and art this season at CAC! We have some fun new AND returning holiday themed workshops this December that you won't want to miss ❄

🔴 To register, visit www.chestertonart.org, call our office at (219) 926-4711, or use the link in our

UPCOMING TEEN WORKSHOPS ➡️ Swipe through to learn more!

🟡 To register, visit www.chestertonart.org/youth-and-teen-classes, call our office at (219) 926-4711, or use the link in our bio on Instagram.

🟢 Scholarships are available for students of al

Cozy up with some hot cocoa while creating a custom Modern Shapes Ornament at CAC on Sat, Nov 30 from 10 AM-5 PM, right before the downtown Hometown Holiday parade begins!

This event is free, and all are welcome. We hope to see you in your favorite

Join us at our next upcoming meeting, THIS THURSDAY from 6-8 PM at the Center!

We are bringing you an opportunity to create freely during this open studio session of EAS, so bring your markers, paint brushes, drawing pads, and anything else you use

Thanks to everyone who joined us for another wonderful free Family Art Day! We had a great time making art with everyone and enjoying our current exhibit, It’s All About the Square.

Make sure to sign up for our monthly newsletter at www.chest

Our FREE Family Art Day is THIS SATURDAY! We welcome all to join with drop-in hours from 10 AM-2 PM.

🔴 What to expect:
With guidance from the CAC team, families will explore the current exhibition where the artists push the boundaries and interpret

Shop CAC to pick up the perfectly unique, locally made gift for all your holiday, gift-giving needs 🎁 And if you would rather gift an experience, purchase a gift certificate at our front desk!

🟣 Gift Shop Hours: Mon-Fri 11 AM-4 PM, Sat 10 AM-2 PM

Experiment with how YOU push the boundaries of "the Square", as did the Area Artists Association, in THIS WEEKEND'S Free Family Art Day! Draw inspiration from these hanging works and explore the artists’ varying interpretations.

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December at CAC is a whirlwind of wintery workshops, both for adults AND families! These offerings are perfectly bite-sized, for when you're looking to find time to unwind during this busy season. Swipe through to learn more ➡️

🟣 For more informati

"I was born and raised in Chicago and grew accustomed to having the arts be readily available to me. When I moved to Chesterton years ago, I searched for a place to fill that void, and found that here, at the Chesterton Art Center. Being my age