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.

4th Street Print Fest

October 3, 2026 | 1–4 PM

Join Chesterton Art Center for the inaugural 4th Street Print Fest. This free community event celebrates the art of printmaking and brings together artists from across Northwest Indiana and Chicagoland.

Meet printmakers, learn about a variety of printmaking techniques through live demonstrations, create your own prints, and purchase original artwork from local artists. 

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Free Family Art Day
Saturday, September 19, 10AM–2PM

CAC Family Art Days are free events where visitors of all ages are invited to see art in our galleries and make art in our studios.

Adult Classes + Workshops

CAC studio art classes + workshops provide a space for artists of every age + skill lever to learn.

Midwestern Vernacular
August 6–September 30, 2026

Photographs by Jesus Salome Arriaga, Jonathan Borton, and Kay Westhues that examine the interstitial landscapes of the American Midwest. 

Youth Classes + Workshops

Registration is open for youth + teen classes for December + January!

Chesterton Art Center’s quarterly newsletter containing information about exhibitions, outreach, and events.

CAC Summer Newsletter

Janel Borsos
July 1–September 30, 2026

This exhibition is presented in partnership with Westchester Public Library as part of the quarterly Exhibition Series CAC @ WPL

 Thank You to Our Supporters!

Chesterton Duneland Kiwanis | Chesterton-Porter Rotary Club
Duneland Resale Fund | Luella Cline DeWulf Fund
The June Wallace Looby Trust | Urschel Giving

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Testimonials
Testimonial 4

“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.

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Testimonial 5

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

— Carolyn S.

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Testimonial 3

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

— Keith G.

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Testimonial 2

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

— Linda L.

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Testimonial 1

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

— Stephen B.

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