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.

Reception Celebration + Awards Ceremony
Saturday, December 5, 12-2PM

This annual tradition showcasing our amazing CAC Members is back—and this year, we’re inviting our member artists to participate with a new, streamlined submission format.

Member Exhibit Guidelines

Shop your spooky hearts out at the final Chesterton Third Friday of the year! Spooky Pop-Up is a free event. Light bites served alongside a cash bar!

Third Friday: Spooky Pop-Up
Friday, October 16, 4–7 PM

Adult Classes + Workshops

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

4th Street Print Exhibition
October 2–November 28, 2026

4th Street Print Exhibition invites viewers to explore the many ways artists can transform an idea through the process of printmaking. 

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 Fall Newsletter

Rinse/Repeat
October 2, 2026–January 4, 2027

An exhibition presented in partnership with Westchester Public Library & Indiana University Northwest 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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