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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

MLK Day: Art Builds Community

Monday / January 20, 2025 / 10 AM - 2 PM
More Information HERE

Teen Take Over: An Open House for Teens

Saturday / February 15, 2025 / 10 AM - 2 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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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

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“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

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

— Carolyn S.

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“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

The Annual CAC Members' Exhibit is on display starting TOMORROW! Our walls are filled to the brim with a unique array of works this year, all in celebration of our artist Members!

CAC Annual Members’ Exhibit
🔴 Exhibition: December 5, 2024 &nd

Shop for locally made gifts this holiday season at our upcoming annual Sip + Shop 🎁

🟣 Sip + Shop Info: Thursday, Dec 12 from 6-9 PM + Members Only Preview from 5-6 PM with EXTRA SPECIAL 20% Member discount.

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SUPPORT CAC'S TEENS THIS GIVING TUESDAY 💜

“Chesterton Art Center is a place I keep coming back to because, here, I find a sense of belonging. Its welcoming environment allows me to explore different ways of expressing myself through art and s

Create lasting holiday memories this December in one of our upcoming festive workshops ❄ Registration closes soon!

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

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REMINDER! Treat yourself, friends, and family to a night out at (219) Taproom THIS THURSDAY to help us raise funds for our Teen Arts Group, Youth Arts Outreach, and Family Art Days❤ All tips collected from 4-8 PM on Dec 5 go towards supporting these

Thank you to all the families who came out to escape the cold and make some beautiful ornaments! It’s always wonderful seeing your unique creations ❤️

Be sure to vote for our holiday window display created by CAC’s very own Teen Arts Gro

REMINDER! Our CAC Holiday Celebration is TOMORROW from 10 AM-5 PM ❄ Create a custom Modern Shapes Ornament while enjoying hot cocoa, right before the downtown Hometown Holiday parade begins!

ALSO check out our amazing window display that our very ow

Celebrate the holidays with us at our annual Sip + Shop on Thursday, Dec 12 from 6-8 PM, with an EXTRA SPECIAL Members Only preview from 5-6 PM where current members will receive 20% off all gift shop items!

🎁 Enjoy a delightful mix of holiday shop

Stop in this week for your last chance to view the explorative and colorful work of the Area Artists Association in their exhibit "It's All About the Square". It's always a joy seeing what this group creates ❤

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We wish you all a Happy Thanksgiving spent with family and friends and filled with gratitude. We thank you all for this support we've received from our community this past year and we can't wait to keep growing with you all!

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