Chesterton Art Center

Chesterton Art Center Chesterton Art Center is a vibrant cultural hub serving our Duneland community and beyond.

Mark your calendars for CAC's September Third Friday on September 18, when we will welcome David Hoppe and Andy Fry for ...
09/03/2026

Mark your calendars for CAC's September Third Friday on September 18, when we will welcome David Hoppe and Andy Fry for a special performance of Electric Haiku. CAC Third Fridays are from 4-7 PM. The Electric Haiku performance will begin at 6 PM.

David Hoppe's most recent book, Snapshot Lightning, is a collection of contemporary American haiku. Hoppe resides locally and has written several other books and a memoir. Electric Haiku weds a reading of the pieces in Snapshot Lightning with live music performed by Andy Fry on electric guitar. Don't miss this really special experience!

CAC Third Fridays are free events! All are welcome!

"Midwestern Vernacular: Jesus Salome, Jonathan Borton, and Kay Westhues," runs August 6–September 30, 2026.The landscape...
09/02/2026

"Midwestern Vernacular: Jesus Salome, Jonathan Borton, and Kay Westhues," runs August 6–September 30, 2026.

The landscapes of the American Midwest are often understood through familiar narratives—vast fields, small towns, roadside landmarks, and the rhythms of agricultural life. Yet beyond these broad impressions exists another vernacular: a visual language embedded in overlooked places, quiet margins, and spaces that are easily passed by. “Midwestern Vernacular” brings together the work of photographers Jesus Salome Arriaga, Jonathan Borton, and Kay Westhues, whose images examine these interstitial landscapes and the stories they beautifully and quietly contain.

Artist Panel:
Thursday, September 24, 6:30–8 PM

All CAC exhibition events are free and open to the public, and all are welcome!

The September Family Art Day is being offered alongside our current exhibition “Midwestern Vernacular.” Participants are...
09/01/2026

The September Family Art Day is being offered alongside our current exhibition “Midwestern Vernacular.” Participants are invited to explore the exhibition and create artwork inspired by the photographs on view. During Family Art Day, visitors will enjoy a variety of visual storytelling projects designed to spark creativity and conversation. Activities are appropriate for all ages and experience levels, and everyone is welcome in CAC’s accessible studio and gallery spaces.

CAC’s Free Family Art Day will take place on Saturday, September 19, from 10 AM–2PM. Registration is requested, and registered participants can drop in anytime during the program. Family Art Days are generously supported by Urschel Giving.

For more information about Family Art Day and all CAC youth classes, visit www.chestertonart.org/youth-and-teen-classes/p/family-art-day

Becoming a Chesterton Art Center member helps widen access to art, arts education, and outreach in Northwest Indiana. Wi...
08/29/2026

Becoming a Chesterton Art Center member helps widen access to art, arts education, and outreach in Northwest Indiana. With your help, we can expand our mission’s impact and build a creative community that includes everyone.

In addition to supporting CAC's vision of a more equitable and inclusive Chesterton Art Center, membership comes with associated member benefits, such as tuition discounts and the opportunity to sell artwork in the CAC gift shop!

For more information about CAC Membership, call (219) 926-4711 or visit www.chestertonart.org/membership

CAC believes that arts programming should be accessible to all students. Scholarships are available for students of all ...
08/28/2026

CAC believes that arts programming should be accessible to all students. Scholarships are available for students of all ages who wish to attend CAC classes, camps, or workshops.

Visit www.chestertonart.org/scholarships for more information about CAC scholarships and to complete an application!

We want to thank everyone who visited CAC last week during our impromptu Drop-In Art Days that we scheduled during the s...
08/27/2026

We want to thank everyone who visited CAC last week during our impromptu Drop-In Art Days that we scheduled during the storm recovery. We were happy to be able to provide space for the community to make art, have a snack, and charge their phones.

We hope to see you all again!

Listen to CAC Executive Director Hannah Hammond-Hagman talk to Art On The Air hosts Larry Brechner and Ester Golden abo...
08/26/2026

Listen to CAC Executive Director Hannah Hammond-Hagman talk to Art On The Air hosts Larry Brechner and Ester Golden about CAC's current photography exhibition "Midwestern Vernacular: Jesus Salome Arriaga, Jonathan Borton, and Kay Westhues." Hannah also shares some information about CAC's upcoming 4th Street Print Fest on Saturday, October 3, from 1-4 PM.

The episode aired on Lakeshore Public Media and WVLP 103.1 earlier this month, but you can listen now at https://brech.com/aota/video/AOTA_Spotlight_8-14-2026.mp4

"Midwestern Vernacular: Jesus Salome Arriaga, Jonathan Borton, and Kay Westhues" is up at CAC until September 30, 2026, and can be viewed during CAC's normal business hours. An Artist Panel will be held on Thursday, September 24, from 6:30–8 PM.

CAC's September studio art classes for adults are open for registration! In addition to our standard offerings, like Art...
08/25/2026

CAC's September studio art classes for adults are open for registration! In addition to our standard offerings, like ArtsConnect + Ceramic Wheel Throwing, there are a bunch of exciting workshop opportunities during the second half of September.

Visit www.chestertonart.org/adult-classes-and-workshops to register and for complete details on all upcoming CAC classes open for registration!

You can also stop by CAC to grab a print copy of the September Class Bulletin!

Thank you to everyone who joined us to celebrate the photos on display in "Midwestern Vernacular" by Jesus Salome Arriag...
08/24/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us to celebrate the photos on display in "Midwestern Vernacular" by Jesus Salome Arriaga, Jonathan Borton, and Kay Westhues. We had a great time in the company of such wonderful people.

As always. CAC would also like to thank Jane Cooperman for providing a spread of delicious snacks for the reception.

"Midwestern Vernacular" will remain on view at CAC until September 30 and can be viewed during CAC's normal business hours. An artist panel will be held on Thursday, September 24, from 6:30–8 PM.

Thank you to everyone who joined CAC and Shirley Heinze Land Trust at Meadowbrook Nature Preserve for Nature in the Arts...
08/21/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined CAC and Shirley Heinze Land Trust at Meadowbrook Nature Preserve for Nature in the Arts. We had a great time making art with you!

Thank you to the Indiana Arts Commission for making this program possible!

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115 S 4th Street
Chesterton, IN
46304

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 4pm
Tuesday 11am - 4pm
Wednesday 11am - 4pm
Thursday 11am - 4pm
Friday 11am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 2pm

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(219) 926-4711

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