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.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to noon and by arrangement with the CAC office.

IN THE BALENTINE GALLERY
Exhibit March 1-April 12, Photography of Deb Perry exhibiting a narrated show “Unscene” sites in Wells County, sponsored by Coldwell Banker and Alexin, LLC.

STUDENT ART—Wells County student artwork April 18-May 21 sponsored by Bluffton Tri Kappa, reception Sunday, April 18 at 2 to 3:30 p.m.

Calls for entries:
• Anyone’s additional photos of “Unscene” Wells County! Send your photo of out-of-the-way spots to CAC email above; selected photos posted on Bluffton website
• Works due May 28 for “The Garden” florals, landscapes, critters may be entered
• 2010 Focus on Photos award exhibit sponsored by Ossian State Bank

CAC SCHOOL OF BALLET
Now in session for all levels.
“Cinderella” performance May 2 at Life Auditorium at 3:30 PM

LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES
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.
Bright & Breezy Bebop for toddlers on Mondays in April from 10-10:45 with Cindy Lemmen. $35 for youngster and adult together

EVENTS
BREAKFAST FOR SUPPER—Thursday, April 8, $8 per guest, recipes by Fancheon Resler, everyone welcome. Reservation required.

THE FIRST LADIES: THEIR LIVES & LEGACIES—Sunday, April 11, 3 p.m., presented by the CAC Readers Circle. A display of inaugural gown reproductions displayed on dolls from a collection by Melvine Zink.
And review of a book by Deborah Jones Sherwood about first ladies.

BENEFIT AUCTION—Friday, April 23, dinner and auction, $30 per guest with reservations due by April 16.

POETRY JAM—Monday, April 26, open mic poetry jam, public welcome.

ROAD TRIP—Saturday, June 5, “Vintage Indiana,” food, wine and entertainment fest at Military Park in downtown Indy. Reservations needed.
Ongoing Activities:
• CAC board of directors, Carolyn Coleman presiding, Mon. April 12, at 5:15 fundraiser initiative
• Photographers Forum will meet in May. Beginners welcome. Open to the public. Free of charge.
• Readers’ Circle: April 13 Jane Meyer reports on “Tony” a biography of her cousin. Brown bag lunch meetings at noon to 1:30 p.m. on the second Tuesday each month at CAC
• Artists in Action Fridays at 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., work space by arrangement with CAC office