Convergence Summer 2023

SOUTH SHORE ARTS’ 30TH ANNIVERSARY BEAUX ARTS BALL

Roundup for the Ar ts

Friday, June 2, 6pm

At the Center for Visual & Performing Arts 1040 Ridge Road, Munster, Indiana

RSVP by May 14, 2023

$185 person / $1,850 Table Sponsorship Sponsorships available at other levels

Call Sandie at 219 / 836.1849 x107 for more info

Proceeds benefit the South Shore Arts everykid program for education

Start Bidding May 26!

Preview, Register & Bid at ArtsBall.givesmart.com

Co-chairs

Sponsors

Ashley Halpern, Corey Hecht, Joanne Iwama, Amy Koufos

James & Theresa Dye The Sharpe Family

Convergence is a quarterly publication of South Shore Arts

The Center for Visual & Performing Arts

1040 Ridge Road

Munster, Indiana 46321

219 / 836.1839 phone

219 / 836.1863 fax

Gallery / Gift Shop Office

Mon–Wed, Fri 10–5 Mon–Fri 10–4

Thur 12–7

Sat 10–4

Sun 12–4

ART INSTRUCTORS

South Shore Arts is always seeking instructors to teach classes in the visual arts, such as drawing, painting, pottery and more.

An application form is available in PDF format at SouthShoreArtsOnline.org or by calling 219 / 836.1839, ext. 101.

ADVERTISING RATES

Interested in advertising in Convergence?

South Shore Arts reaches over 6,000 individuals and families every quarter with this publication. For more information, call Sandie Phalen, Director of Development, at 219 / 836.1839, ext. 107.

Annual Rate Ad Sizes

Quarter Page $500 5" x 3.5"

Half Page $1,000 5" x 7"

Full Page $1,700 10" x 7"

Inside Front Cover, Duotone $3,000 10" x 7"

We transform the South Shore through the arts.

Substation No. 9

435 Fayette Street Hammond, IN 46320

Substation No. 9, our satellite location in downtown Hammond, is open for classes and special events.

BOARD & STAFF

South Shore Arts

Board of Directors

President

Leane Cerven

President Elect

Danette Garza

VP Administration

Karen Raab

VP Development

Amy Koufos

VP Education

Denise Dillard

VP Exhibitions

Jenny Yalowitz

VP Governance

Jeremy Willett

VP Marketing

Judith Mayer

VP Regional Services

Karen Maravilla

VP Symphony

William Neff

Secretary

Heather Delgado

Treasurer

Monica Johnson

Immediate Past President

Carly Brandenburg

Andy Arnold

Christian Bartholomew

Bruce Cegur

Gus Galante

Carol Green-Fraley

Anne E. Gregory

Ashley Halpern

Corey Hecht

Joanne Iwama

David Klamen

Kimberly Modigell

Joseph Skibbie

Seda Turan

Liz Valavanis

Legacy Board Members

Suzanne Cooley

Jack Dietrich

Alex Gardner Riddle

Sandi Kozlowski

Eleanor Mirich

Louie Ortiz

Rita Ray

Judy Surovek

Legacy Directors are individuals who have served on the Board of Directors for at least ten years and who have made significant contributions to the success of South Shore Arts. Individuals are elected to the position of Legacy Director in recognition of their long and valuable service to South Shore Arts.

South Shore Arts Staff

Executive Director

David Mika, ext. 102

Director of Development

Sandie Phalen, ext. 107

Special Events & Development Coordinator

Cara Schmitt, ext. 103

Gallery Coordinator

Brandon Johnson, ext. 108

Managerial Accountant

William Schultz, 219/836.0525, ext. 202

Marketing Manager

Tammie Miller, 219/836.0525, ext. 203

Gift Shop Manager

Mara Clark, ext. 106

Social Media Manager/ Staff Photographer

Bridget Covert

Director Emeritus

John Cain

© 2023 South Shore Arts and its licensors. All rights reserved.

Printing: Accucraft Imaging, Inc.

Design: Judith Mayer Creative

South Shore Arts programs are provided with support from the Indiana Arts Commission, a state agency, and the National Endowment for the Arts.

A Message from the Executive Director

Spring is the time of year when South Shore Arts celebrates students. The season finds us wrapping up this year’s everykid arts and literacy enrichment programs that South Shore Arts provides at no cost to almost 3,500 first, second, and third grade students in 139 classrooms across the Region. We are getting ready to celebrate and recognize over 500 student artists from almost 30 high schools and middle schools in our 49th Annual Tri-County Jr/Sr High School Art Show. The exhibit runs April 14 through May 14, 2023, in our main gallery with the award presentation on Sunday, May 7, as part of our returning Family Arts Fest (read more on page 12). We are getting ready to put the final wrap on this year’s Teen Arts Board’s work and celebrated the completion of this year’s cohort of the Hammond Arts Scholarship program on Sunday, March 18, with the students’ very own art show at Substation No. 9, the first public exhibit we have presented at our downtown Hammond branch since before the pandemic. The program is supported by the City of Hammond and allows 20+ fourth and fifth grade students, nominated by their art instructors, to participate in an enriching Saturday afternoon program of guided art instruction throughout the school year.

Standing in the gallery at Substation No. 9 that day, I realized that this coming June will mark the 25th anniversary of the opening of this branch location as part of our South Shore Arts outreach.

Through the generosity of NiSource, Inc., the City of Hammond and many other community supporters, an old out-of-date utility substation became a beacon of culture and art on June 6, 1998, in an important but transitioning Hammond neighborhood. While we can’t say that we predate all our neighbors, we like to believe we sparked an artistic reawakening downtown. Following the opening of Substation

No. 9, the Towle Theater—100 years after its original opening in downtown Hammond—was reborn under the leadership of Jeff Casey and Kevin Bellamy in 2003 and is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year as well. And the Towle re-opening was followed in 2008 by the reimaging of Mueller’s Hardware Store, originally built in 1903, into Paul Henry’s Art Gallery by fourth generation owner Dave Mueller. While COVID clearly impacted all of us, these institutions located within a block of each other and devoted to providing artistic opportunities in downtown Hammond have weathered the storm and are all celebrating important milestones this year.

The timing of these milestones is important as downtown Hammond looks forward to new life with the total redesign of Hohman Avenue to provide better pedestrian walkways, almost 100 new residential units currently under construction in the converted Bank Calumet building, and two additional planned apartment developments along Hohman Avenue that will bring an additional 263 residences to downtown Hammond over the next few years. Combine that with the expanded South Shore Double Track Rail service expected to begin operations in spring of 2024, the new downtown Hammond train station planned, as well as a $1 million exterior renovation to the local Strack & Van Til grocery store on Sibley, and this historic neighborhood is on a course for its expected resurgence.

We would like to believe that the arts helped pave the way over the last 25 years for this community revival. More importantly, we believe the arts will play a crucial role in providing many of the quality-of-life factors that will entice new residents to chose Northwest Indiana, chose Hammond and chose its renewed downtown. So if you haven’t checked out the downtown Hammond art scene lately, come catch a show at the Towle Theater, take in an acoustic open mic night or gallery exhibit at Paul Henry’s, and take an art class or two at Substation No. 9. Help us celebrate our artistic investments in this community over the last 25 years. Cheers!

Dave Mika Executive Director

Lions & tigers & bears, oh my!

—from the 1939 film, The Wizard of Oz

This summer, South Shore Arts welcomes you to Animal House, a group exhibition of work by artists who examine various facets of the animal world curated by Dorman + Torluemke. The exhibition aims to inspire interest and illuminate details of the artists’ experience with animals as subject matter and raise awareness of the effects of man’s impact on the natural world.

Animals have appeared in art since the beginning of art history; frequently, they were used to help convey a story and represented as symbols of deeper allegorical meanings. Alongside each species’ unique beauty, we have learned much more about our animal friends: they are loving, intelligent, expressive, and playful. They are also industrious, lethal, powerful helpers, workers, congregants,

Victoria Fuller, Rope Trick, Resin, epoxy clay, acrylic

Jewlya Sturtevant, Untitled, Watercolor

couples, and parents. Does that sound like anyone you know? This knowledge brings more dimension to animals as subject matter in art.

Animals bring joy to our lives as companions and members of our families living in our homes. Many live so we can eat. Even still today, animals work alongside us, doing the heavy lifting. The more we learn about animals, the more we learn about ourselves.

All animals keep the balance of things. Extinction sets off a chain reaction that upsets that balance causing weakness and death to other living things. As living creatures, we are all together in a co-dependent world ecosystem. We must do more than love our pets and eat and

admire the rest from afar; as stewards of the earth, we have the responsibility to make sure the world is in the condition to support life, all life.

Participating artists include Jason Brammer, Jno Cook, Laura Cutler, Victoria Fuller, Brandon Johnson, Kristina Knowski, Nathan Mason, Billy Pozzo, Jewlya Sturtevant, James Sutton and Tom Torluemke.

The artists join James Herriot, author of All Creatures Great and Small, in his observation, “If having a soul means being able to feel love and loyalty and gratitude, then animals are better off than a lot of humans.”

EXHIBIT SPONSOR

Victoria Fuller, Extinct White Rhino, Life-size inflatable

Tom Torluemke, Mammal Maker, Watercolor

CURRENT EXHIBITS

CENTER FOR VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS

49th Annual Tri-County Jr/Sr High School Exhibition

April 14–May 14, 2023

Awards Ceremony: Sunday, May 7, 1–3pm

Animal House

Curated by Dorman + Torluemke

June 16–August 12, 2023

Opening Reception: Thursday, June 22, 5–8pm

ATRIUM GALLERY

Efflorescence: New Master Works by Ann Latinovich

Continuing through May 14, 2023

Artist Reception: Sunday, April 30, 1–3pm

Mokuhanga: The Art of the Woodblock Print

May 19–July 16, 2023

Nathan Mason, Untitled, Ceramic

Katsushika Hokusaic, Mice and Salmon, Woodblock, Meiji era, 1870s

Jason Brammer, Octopod Specimen, Watercolor

Ann Latinovich, The Weeds Belong There, Oil on Canvas

Jno Cook, Rottweiler, Camcorder

Laura Cutler, Johnnycake, Oil on panel

brings opportunities for learning & appreciation in Warm weather art & music

Save the Date! After a four-year hiatus, the FAMILY ARTS FEST is returning on Sunday, May 7 with the first activities beginning at 10am! You won’t want to miss it.

The Center for Visual & Performing Arts will come alive with artful experiences in a multitude of disciplines. Spend the day touring our galleries. Or invest time in our art studios participating in various workshops for all ages led by South Shore Arts instructors. Don’t miss the dance demonstrations

by the Indiana Ballet Theater and South Shore Dance Alliance; music performances by the Northwest Indiana Symphony Youth Orchestra and culinary arts demonstrations by Trama Catering. Attend a Stand-Up show and visit the hat museum presented by Theater at the Center. You can even watch an ice sculpture take form, get your face painted and more!

This year’s Family Arts Fest also pays special tribute to the next generation of artists. Join South Shore Arts in the gallery that afternoon for the 49th Annual Tri-county Junior/ Senior High School Exhibit awards ceremony, when we will be celebrating the incredible talent of student artists from across the region and awarding over $13,000 in prizes and scholarships. Then we will wrap the day with the Northwest Indiana Youth Orchestra’s spring concert at 3pm, featuring our region’s most impressive young musicians.

Get Creative with South Shore Arts this Summer!

Summer is just around the corner and South Shore Arts intends to make this the most creative summer ever! We are very excited to offer this year’s Summer Arts Camp line up, which is now open for registration on our website. Space is limited, so make sure your favorite artist gets a spot. For aspiring elementary school-aged artists, there are a variety of exciting week-long camps, each week featuring a new and delightful camp theme, including MineCrafting, Fantastic Fantasy, Llamas and Unicorns and many more! Each camp session will offer campers the opportunity to explore a variety of art materials and supplies to make completely unique and one-of-a-kind pieces of art inspired by the camp theme. See pages 18 and 19 for more information.

We are offering week-long camp opportunities for middle school-aged artists as well. LET’S DRAW: A CREATIVE 2D CLASS FOR TEENS offers camp participants the chance to spend a week exploring and refining their drawing skills. TREAD THE PATH OF FASHION is a chance for young fashionistas to get bold and make wearable art, including a personalized shoe project. Finally, the TEEN POTTERY WHEEL AND CERAMICS CAMP will allow artists to explore clay forms thrown on the pottery wheel and handbuilding techniques.

ART IN FOCUS CONTINUES WITH SPRING / SUMMER PROGRAMMING

Art in Focus, the popular art appreciation series founded in 1996 by retired educator Rita M. Ray, continues this spring and summer with free in-person sessions for adult learners of all ages. Sessions are held at the Center for Visual & Performing Arts and are led by South Shore Arts Gallery Manager Brandon Johnson and feature distinguished guests.

April 24, 2023 Ann Latinovich’s Efflorescence

ARTIST TALK & GALLERY TOUR

Professional artist Ann Latinovich offers personal insights into her newest body of master works on view in the Atrium.

May 8, 2023—The Power of Art: Van Gogh

FILM & CONVERSATION

A screening of Simon Schama’s award-winning BBC documentary.

May 22, 2023 The Teaching Artists of South Shore Arts

GUEST LECTURERS

Two South Shore Arts instructors discuss their own work.

June 12, 2023 Mokuhanga: The Art and History of Wood Block Printmaking

LECTURE & DEMONSTRATION

Brandon Johnson demonstrates the medium and discusses its fascinating history.

June 26, 2023 Animal House

ARTIST TALK & GALLERY TOUR

Guest curators Linda Dorman & Tom Torluemke present a lecture and tour of their current South Shore Arts exhibit.

July 10, 2023 The Curious Case of Washington

Crossing the Delaware

LECTURE & DISCUSSION

Learn how one of the most iconic paintings of American history is really German.

July 24, 2023—Avin Hannah-Smith and His Reality Bending Art

ARTIST TALK & GALLERY TOUR

Chicago-based artist and educator Avin Hannah-Smith discusses his artwork and history.

August 14, 2023—Jiro Dreams of Sushi

FILM & CONVERSATION

The story of 85-year-old Jiro Ono, the world’s greatest sushi chef

August 28, 2023—80th Annual Salon Show Preview

EXHIBIT PREVIEW & DISCUSSION

A sneak peak and history behind South Shore Art’s longest running tradition.

Art in Focus is made possible by generous support from Community Healthcare System.

Youth Orchestra Busy with Year-end Activities

The Northwest Indiana Symphony Youth Orchestra’s final concert of the 2022–2023 season will be held on Sunday, May 7, 3pm, in the theater at the Center for Visual & Performing Arts, Munster, under the direction of Maestro Benjamin Nadel. Featured with the Youth Orchestra will be the 2023 Concerto Competition winner, flutist Dominick Travis, who began asking for a flute in 7th grade just before his family moved to Indiana from Texas.

Being a kid who had to leave behind his home, family and school brought Dominick much sympathy, and a $200 Costco flute showed up for Dominick’s 13th birthday. A couple of weeks later he was already attempting Flight of the Bumblebee. In Indiana, Dominick began studying with Cindy Fudala.

In the 9th grade, Dominick was playing in the Advanced Band and Orchestra at Chesterton High School. He is now homeschooled and sits as Principle in the Northwest Indiana Youth Symphony, also playing the flute and piccolo

Dominick Travis

for the Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestra. He will be performing in the Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra Rising Star Showcase, and will participate in the Indiana All State Band weekend at Purdue this year. Dominick’s other interests include architecture, tennis, and learning to play the violin.

Auditions for the Youth Orchestra’s 2023–24 season will be held on Monday, May 22, and Tuesday, May 23, in the CVPA orchestra rehearsal room. Students entering grades 8 though 12 and up to age 22 are eligible to audition. Information is available at nisorchestra.org, under the Youth Orchestra tab. A fall audition will be held in August.

Thursday, May 4, 7:30pm

Friday, May 5, 7:30pm

Be transported to Mexico with this exciting and festive concert featuring the award winning Mariachi Acero de Las Vegas, led by East Chicago’s own Erik Ramirez, with the symphony for an unforgettable night of classic Mariachi music. The Symphony will also perform a variety of Latin orchestral standards.

Thursday, June 8, 7:30pm

Friday, June 9, 7:30pm

Take a musical journey through the magic of the movies! Featuring music from movies like Avengers: Endgame, James Bond, Who Framed Roger Rabbit, Star Wars, Maltese Falcon, and MANY MORE! Award winning, 16-year-old violinist Esme Arias-Kim, 2023 winner of the CSO Young Artist Competition, performs Korngold’s “Hollywood Concerto.”

KIRK MUSPRATT MUSIC DIRECTOR/CONDUCTOR

We are pleased to perform our concerts at the Auditorium at Living Hope Church 9000 Taft St. Merrillville / Crown Point

Tickets / Information

219 / 836.0525 x200 or nisorchestra.org

SOUTH SHORE SUMMER MUSIC FESTIVAL

FREE Concerts in Northwest Indiana Communities. Bring your friends and family!

Friday, July 21, 7:30pm Lansing, IL Fox Pointe

Saturday, July 22, 7:30pm Schererville Redar Park

Sunday, July 23, 5:00pm Hammond Wolf Lake Pavilion

Saturday, July 29, 7:30pm Crown Point St. Anthony—Majestic Care

Monday, July 31, 7:30pm Munster Centennial Park

Wednesday, August 2, 7:30pm Valparaiso Central Park Plaza

Saturday, Aug 5, 7:30pm Griffith Central Park

These concerts are sponsored by the John W. Anderson Foundation with additional support from Strack & Van Til

Featuring Mariachi Acero de Las Vegas

Featuring Esme Arias Kim, violin

Put on your own LIVE staged performance! Fridays, May 5–26, $120

This spring children ages 5–12 will enjoy creating posable puppets and learning the basics of simple set design.

SUMMER SESSION

art classes art workshops art camps

For

Registration now OPEN!

Arts

art classes

For Kids, Teens, Adults & Seniors

CERAMICS

Let’s Build a House

Fridays, 1–4pm, April 28–May 19

9 weeks, Munster, Instructor Cindy Schuldt

Ages 18+, $125

Learn about tools and basic techniques to make pinch bowls, coil vases, and slab mugs, which you’ll then combine to create a one-of-akind ceramic Tea House. All experience levels welcome.

Gnomes and Their Homes

Saturdays, 2:30-5:30pm, April 29–May 20

4 weeks, Munster, Instructor Cindy Schuldt

Ages 18+, $125

Spring has arrived in the ceramics studio! Create two unique handbuilt works of art—a Gnome and a Fairy Home, perfect for your indoor or outdoor garden; made from slabs of clay and creative embellishments with colorful glazing techniques. All experience levels welcome.

Animals Figures

Tuesdays, June–June 27, 6–9pm

9 weeks, Munster, Instructor Cindy Schuldt

Ages 18+, $125

Transform a ball of clay into whimsical animal figures! Handbuild, add textural detail, and glaze. All experience levels welcome.

Cheers! Beer Steins

Tuesdays, 6–9pm, July 11–Aug 1

4 weeks (no class July 4), Munster

Ages 18+, $125

Make a pair or matching (or not matching!) festive Beer Steins. Learn slab and coil building techniques. All experience levels welcome.

Jewelry

Tuesdays, 6–9pm, Aug 8–29

9 weeks, Munster, Instructor Rhonda Szymanski

Ages 18+, $125

Ceramics meets fashion! Learn an array of handbuilding and glazing techniques to create a multitude of unique one-of-a-kind pieces of jewelry. All experience levels welcome.

Level 1: Ceramics Clay Basics

Saturdays, 4–7pm, June 16–Aug 12

9 weeks, Munster, Instructor Cindy Schuldt

Ages 18+, $125

New to ceramics? Learn pinch, coil and slab building techniques, tool basics, and smallscale glaze experimentation. Leave with several one-of-a-kind pieces. All works will be both bisque- and glaze-fired.

Level 1: Ceramic Wheel Basics

Tuesdays, 6–9pm, June 13–Aug 15

9 weeks (no class July 4), Munster Instructor Pam Anderson Ages 18+, $125

Develop skills and learn techniques through a combination of instructor demonstration, whole group, and one-on-one instruction. Start simple and increase in complexity. Gain a new appreciation and understanding of functional pottery. Course fee includes clay, glazes and regular kiln firing for pieces created during class time. Understanding clay preparation for the kiln, proper glaze techniques, and tool usage is necessary prior to taking this class.

Level 2: Intermediate Handbuilt Ceramics

Mondays, 6–9pm, June 12–Aug 7

9 weeks, Munster, Instructor Rhonda Szymanski Ages 18+, $220

Improve your hand building skills while creating both functional and sculptural objects. Demonstrations focus on advanced techniques to manipulate clay. Decorate surfaces using mishima, sgraffito and more. Combine hand-building techniques and original design to create one-of-a-kind works. Completion of Level 1: Ceramic Clay Basics recommended prior to taking this class.

Level 3: Guided Advanced Ceramics for Handbuilding and the Wheel

Wednesdays, 6–9pm, June 14–Aug 9

9 weeks, Munster, Instructor Pam Anderson

Ages 18+, $220

Best suited for independent projects with guidance from the instructor. You’ll be introduced to advanced methods for creating three-dimensional forms and glazing techniques. Course fee includes a 25lb bag of clay, underglazes, dipping glazes, and regular kiln firing for pieces created during class time.

Completion of Level 2: Intermediate Handbuilt Ceramics recommended prior to taking this class.

Level 4: Ceramics Independent Study

Thursdays, 6–9pm, June 15–Aug 9

9 weeks, Munster, No Instructor

Ages 18+, $200

Work independently and at your own pace with access to all ceramic tools and the wheel. Course fee includes one 25lb bag of clay, glazes and regular kiln firing for pieces created during class time. Completion of Level 3: Guided Advanced Ceramics and written approval of instructor required to enroll.

PAINTING & DRAWING

Geometric Art: Painting Patterns in Nature

Saturdays, 1–4pm, May 13 & 27

2 weeks, Munster

Ages 16+, $125

A relaxing art experience. Explore geometry as a universal language and art form. Understand the symbolism and philosophy of geometry and flowers. Use a compass and ruler to create simple, geometric, floral patterns and design a composition using radial symmetry. Deconstruct traditional floral frieze patterns and create an original pattern or Islimi/ Arabesque motif using guided freehand drawing and translational and/or glide symmetry. Use dyes made from plants to stain paper, creating a visually dynamic painting surface. Demonstrations will be given on traditional watercolor painting techniques, but you’re welcome to use your medium of choice. All experience levels welcome.

Paint to Music Workshop

Saturday, 10–1pm, June 3

1 day, Munster Ages 18+, $75

Paint spontaneously to the tempo of music, creating paintings to reflect the feeling of the music. All experience levels welcome.

Emancipation! Juneteenth Painting Workshop

Saturday, 10–12pm, June 17

1 day, Munster, Instructor Albert Wortham Ages 16+, $50

Celebrate Juneteenth. This workshop creatively commemorates the moment when the last community of enslaved African Americans received word that they had been freed on June 19, 1865. You’ll create a one-of-a-kind painting that represents the impact of this historical and important day! All experience levels welcome.

Springtime Sketch: A Colored Pencil Class for Kids

Tuesdays, 4:30–6pm, May 9–30

4 weeks, Munster, Instructor Albert Wortham Ages 8–12, $125

Get ready to sketch and color your way into spring with our fun and interactive colored pencil class! Create beautiful art using a wide range of colored pencils. Perfect for kids of all skill levels, this class will provide a fun and exciting way to express creativity. Discover the magic of colored pencils this spring!

Drawing Basics

Tuesdays, 1–3pm, June 13–Aug 15

9 weeks (no class July 4), Munster, Instructor Kassandra Spence Ages 18+, $175

Learn to draw! Practice line, shape, form, color, texture and space. Explore mark-making and experiment with variety of 2-D media including graphite, charcoal and pastels. All supplies included.

* South Shore Arts

Members receive a 10% discount on classes.

Painting Basics

Tuesdays, 3:30–5:30pm, June 13–Aug 15

9 weeks (no class July 4), Munster, Instructor Kassandra Spence

Ages 18+, $175

Learn to paint in this painting basics class. You will learn art principles such as balance, contrast, emphasis and movement. Instructor Kassandra Spence will teach the basics of watercolor paints, acrylics, and ink. After playing with the mediums plan to create your finished artwork.

Manga for Teens

Wednesdays, 4:30–6:30pm, June 14-–Aug 9

9 weeks, Munster, Instructor Fawn Szymoniak

Ages 12–17, $160

Learn the popular Japanese art form of comics called Manga. Create an original story, character designs, and learn how to lay out pages. You’ll create 5–10 professionally printed Manga comics or zines.

SUMMER ART CAMPS

Held at the Center for Visual & Performing Arts in Munster

MONDAY–FRIDAY

Kids Ages 6–9............... 10–12pm

Kids Ages 10–12............... 1–3pm

Pets & Crafts

June 5–9, $175

This is the perfect class to express your love for animals! Make your own pet-themed artwork, pet portraits, clay sculptures, or paper collages. Learn about different pet breeds and have fun with pet-themed games and activities. This class is sure to be a pawsitively good time!

Mine-Crafting: Video Game Art

June 12–16, $175

PC gamers, console gamers, and newbies alike will have a blast making a video game-inspired art project. Utilize a variety of materials such as paint, markers, and paper to create characters and scenes from favorite video games.

Fantastic Fantasy: Magical Art

June 19–23, $175

Let’s get magical! Bring to life the magic wielded as an artist. Replace wands with a paintbrush and come ready to paint, collage, and sculpt magical-themed art pieces!

Under the Sea

June 26–30, $175

Create sea creatures out of paper, paint, and supplies like air-dry clay in a week themed Under the Sea! Decorate creations with colorful beads, shells, and other ocean-themed flare. Learn about sea creatures and the importance of preserving our oceans.

Drawing Basics for Teens

Thursdays, 6–8pm, June 15–Aug 10

9 weeks, Munster, Instructor Albert Wortham

Ages 12–17, $160

Observe the world around you while practicing all the art elements. Learn in-depth about all about line, shape, form, color, texture, and perspective in this art intensive that will set you up for success.

Drawing Basics at Substation 9

Saturdays, 11–1pm, June 16–Aug 12

9 weeks, Hammond, Instructor Albert Wortham

Ages 18+, $175

Learn to draw! Practice line, shape, form, color, texture and space. Explore mark-making and experiment with variety of 2-D media including graphite, charcoal and pastels. All supplies included.

Painting Basics at Substation 9

Saturdays, 10–1pm, June 16–Aug 12

9 weeks, Hammond, Instructor Albert Wortham

Ages 18+, $175

Learn to compose paintings with unique brush strokes and to describe composition and subject matter with your own personal style.

PHOTOGRAPHY

Smart Phone Photography

Thursdays, 6:30–8:30pm, June 15–July 13,

5 weeks, Munster, Instructor Gary Wilson

Ages 16+, $125

In this class you will learn the art of eye-level photography. Photograph unique places at different angles. Photography that captures the audience eye!

THEATER

Puppet Theater for Kids

Fridays, 4:30-6pm, May 5–26

4 weeks, Munster

Ages 5-12, $120

Characters of popular folktales come to life in this whimsical, afterschool introduction to theater, performance, and set design. Learn about, design, and construct several different types of simple puppets. The class ends with a live stage performance at the Theatre at the Center for Visual & Performing Arts in Munster to be seen by your families and friends.

10% OFF

The Art of Star Wars

July 10–14, $175

• when you register siblings in the same art camp

• or when you register for 3 or more art camps

MONDAY–FRIDAY Teens Ages 12–15............. 4–6pm

Join Baby Yoda on a journey through the cosmos. Create characters and adventures in space! Activities include papier-mache planets, painting, and action-inspired creations.

Little Foodies

July 24–28, $175

Feeling hungry? Explore a variety of art techniques to create unique food-themed projects. Use a variety of materials such as paint, clay, fabric, paper, and even REAL veggies to create one-of-a-kind art.

Gnomes & Nature

July 17–21, $175

Explore the natural world through the lens of gnomes! Create gnomes out of materials, like clay, fabric, and twigs. Play with natural elements like leaves, moss, and stones, to decorate gnomes and make them come to life. With lots of creative activities and exploration of the outdoors, this class will spark imaginations and foster an appreciation for nature.

Llamas & Unicorns

July 31–Aug 4, $175

Make llama- and unicorn-themed art using a variety of materials. Create animal sculptures while learning about the different characteristics and legends of llamas and unicorns. From imagination, customize unique and fun creations.

Pottery Wheel 101 for Teens

June 19–23, $200

Learn the basics of the pottery wheel in this one-week camp for teens. Learn how to center and pull pottery, while decorating works with painterly glazes.

Let’s Draw: 2D Drawing for Teens

July 10–14, $175

Are you an aspiring artist looking to explore your creativity? Join us for this fun drawing class for teens! Our experienced instructor will provide plenty of guidance and helpful tips to help you bring your artwork to life. With a variety of different drawing techniques and materials like charcoal, graphite, and colored pencils, you’ll be sure to have a blast and create something amazing and unique.

Tread the Path of Fashion: Shoe Design

July 24–28, $175

Calling all teen fashionistas! Are you ready to design your own shoes? Join us to create shoes that are unique to you! Unleash your creativity and make a statement, and at the end of the week, take home your very own personalized shoes. Get ready to make your mark in the fashion world!