Creative Arts Centre Events

Visit the Creative Arts Council’s Balentine Gallery at the Arts, Commerce & Visitors Centre, 211 West Water Street, Bluffton, Indiana 46714. (260)-824-5222 or wellscocreativearts.com Find event & membership information, view exhibits, purchase tickets, take classes, or volunteer.
Hours: Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., or by arrangement. Closed July 3, 4 & 5th.

IN THE BALENTINE GALLERY
Images of Native Americans: The Wanamaker Collection of Indiana University, a touring exhibit from Indiana University’s Mathers Museum, through July 12.
Opening reception and artists talk by Glenda Jones on Friday, July 17, 6 to 8 p.m. for her exhibit of Caribbean paintings to hang from July 26 to Aug. 30. Guest artist Laurel Steffen will also display her collection of African jewelry during the Caribbean exhibit.

SCHOOL OF BALLET
BALLET CAMP—Three sessions instructed by Jeni Meeks; for ages 3 1/2 to six at 9 to 9:30 a.m., $25; for new students 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., $35; and refresher for currently enrolled students at 10:30 to noon, $45. July 20-24.
FALL CLASSES—will begin in September. Registrations welcome! Ask for a registration packet to be mailed in August.

EVENTS.
OUTDOOR SUMMER SHOWCASE—Register an art project (full size garbage can) for the Outdoor Summer Showcase, $2, at the CAC.
KEHOE CONCERTS—Sundays from July 12 through Aug. 30, 7 p.m., free, JBG’s Ice Cream available for purchase. Spike and the Bulldogs will get the new season rolling and rocking on July 12. On July 26 the Eight Days a Week, a Beatles Tribute Band will play at 7 p.m., free.

LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES
PRIVATE ART LESSONS—Enroll now for private art lessons with Katie Vanderkolk for an hour a week during June and July..
DRAWING CAMP—Aug. 3-7, 11 a.m. to noon for ages 7, 8 & 9 or 1 to 2 p.m. for ages 10, 11 & 12+. Work with edges, spaces, relationships. lights & shadows, Gestalt.
BATIK—June 29, July 1-2, kids classes 1 to 3 p.m. and adults 6 to 8 p.m., also July 20, 22, 23 at same times with instructor Katie Vanderkolk.
HUMMINGBIRD FEEDER WORKSHOP—Tuesday, July 28, with Carol Riley, 6:30 to 8 p.m., $10, Requires registration by July 27th. Great “together” time for adult and child.
GROUPS

CAC BOARD OF DIRECTORS—Monday, July 20, 5:15 p.m., Carolyn Coleman, president.
READERS CIRCLE —Tuesday, July 20, noon to 1:30 p.m.
ARTISTS IN ACTION—Fridays, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. or by arrangement in Studio B.
WELLS WRITERS—All writers welcome! July 7, to write and discuss this month’s spotlight author; July 28 to review Paul Sell’s work; 5 to 6:30 p.m. Visit their new blog http://www.cacwww.wordpress.com Contact Davina at (260) 824-5222 or cac@parlorcity.com
CULINARY ARTISTS—Thursday, July 16, to visit Aunt Sue’s Tea Room in Marion and Quilters Hall of Fame, required registration, $22.

MARK THE DATE
May 30 was the art council’s 35th anniversary! Send wishes and gifts to 211 Water St., Bluffton, IN 46714 or write memories to artinfo@adamswells.com to be posted on the CAC website.