Creative Arts Council Programs

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—Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Monday and Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and by arrangement with the CAC office (CAC@adamswells.com).

In Balentine Gallery
• Exhibit March 1-April 15 Photography of Deb Perry exhibiting a narrated show “Unscene” sites in Wells County, sponsored by Coldwell Banker and Alexin, LLC. Listen to the story of these unique natural, architectural and environmental vistas with the artist- photojournalist at a dessert reception Sunday, March 14 at 1:00-2:30 PM in the gallery
• Exhibit of Wells County student artwork April 18-May 21 sponsored by Bluffton Tri Kappa, reception Sunday, April 18 at 2:00 to 3:30 p.m.

Learning
• “Bright & Breezy Bebop” for toddlers for Mondays in April 10-10:45 with Cindy Lemmen. $35 for youngster and adult together.

CAC School of Ballet
• Now in session for all levels
• Mark 2010 calendars for selection from “Cinderella” performance May 2 at Life Auditorium at 3:30 p.m.
• Rehearsals as scheduled by ballet teacher
• Painting Workshop with Joe Harbert April 10 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., you’ll finish a painting of hollyhocks, Fee $75. List of supplies you’ll need when you register. Sign up by April 1.

Events:
• March 14, 1 p.m. Narrated photos of “unscene” Wells County, public welcome, lite fare.
• April 11, 3 p.m. CAC Readers Circle presents The First Ladies Their Lives and Legacies, a book
by Deborah Jones Sherwood and a display of inaugural gown reproductions displayed on dolls from a collection by Melvine Zink.
• April 18-- Open House and Awards for area students’ art exhibit with Tri Kappa
• April 23--Annual Benefit Auction dinner
• April 26--Annual Open Mic Poetry Jam – recent original writings, public welcome.
• May 2--3:30 p.m. classical ballet performance at Life Center, free of charge, public welcome.

Ongoing Activities
• CAC board of directors, Carolyn Coleman presiding, Monday, March 8 at 5:15 p.m. fundraiser initiative
• Photographers Forum, Thursday, March. 25 at 6:30 p.m. Bring one of your photos. Beginners welcome. Open to public, free of charge.
• Reader’s Circle March 9. Any book by Suze Orman for group. Brown bag lunch meetings from noon to 1:30 p.m. on the second Tuesday each month at CAC
• Culinary artists: March 11 “Slow Down Dinner” Cooks share a crockpot recipe with a table of friends, $3 per guest; April 8 featuring guest cook Fancheon Resler offering “Breakfast for Supper” $8 per guest.
• Artists in Action Fridays from 9 a.m to 2 p.m. Work space by arrangement with CAC office.