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The Chesterton Art Center—Then and Now THE TM 911 Franklin Street Weekly Newspaper Michigan City, IN 46360 Volume 21, Number 37 Thursday, September 22, 2005 The Chesterton Art Center—Then and Now by Paula McHugh It used to be called the Art Gallery. Now it’s called prised to learn that the Art Center has a separate, but the Art Center. attached building dedicated solely for classrooms. And for good reason, because in the growing town The classroom addition was added to the south side of Chesterton, it’s a place where there’s always been of the gallery building back in 1994. much more than an ever-changing display of lovely But the history of the arts organization known as paintings on the walls. On any given day, a hum of the Association of Artists and Craftsmen of Porter County activity floats up and down and in and through one (AACPC), and its current home, goes back much far- or more of the six major “rooms” that fill the proper- ther in time. Even before the AACPC officially came ty located at 115 South Fourth Street. into being in 1959, informal groups of artists from the Take a typical Duneland area were Tuesday: Yoga in the meeting in one anoth- early morning. er’s homes to Watercolor class in exchange ideas and the afternoon. Bridge for fellowship. In the lessons, and draw- late 1930’s the Porter ing, and digital imag- County Art ing instruction in the Association, spon- evening. Sandwiched sored by the between the murmurs Chesterton Retail of students immersed Merchants group, pre- in their aesthetic sented its first studies, the office Midwinter Exhibit. buzzes with phone A few years later inquiries, class sched- (1941), a uling, exhibit prepa- Businessmen’s Sketch rations, accounting, Club formed. Tent troubleshooting—all shows popped up in the general business the 1950’s and in that goes along with 1959, David Sander Town residents, new and long established, visitors, and artists from Northwest Indiana managing and main- and far beyond have walked through the Chesterton Art Center’s welcoming red double chaired the first taining a nonprofit doors to become immediately charmed. Chesterton Arts & membership organization. Crafts Fair, held around the bandstand in Railroad “This place is a community center,” observed Long Park (now Thomas Memorial Park). The following year, Beacher Michelle Wiser as she arrived for a Photoshop the AACPC was incorporated and members met in class among a separate group of Bridge players. homes, churches, at the library, or at local restaurants. Indeed, the two-story building that sits quietly The AACPC continued to grow. Three years after around the corner and on the edge of the downtown the town’s first art fair, members began jurying business district is a hub of creativity and diversity. artists’ works. They moved the growing art fair to the Town residents, new and long established, visitors, grounds of St. Patrick’s School in 1964, a time when and artists from Northwest Indiana and far beyond framed paintings were hung from clotheslines strung have walked through its welcoming red double doors between pairs of trees. And increasing recognition of to become immediately charmed. And often, sur- Chesterton Art Center Continued on Page 2 THE Page 2 September 22, 2005 THE 911 Franklin Street • Michigan City, IN 46360 219/879-0088 • FAX 219/879-8070 In Case Of Emergency, Dial e-mail: News/Articles - [email protected] email: Classifieds - [email protected] http://www.bbpnet.com/ PRINTED WITH Published and Printed by TM Trademark of American Soybean Association THE BEACHER BUSINESS PRINTERS Delivered weekly, free of charge to Birch Tree Farms, Duneland Beach, Grand Beach, Hidden 911 Shores, Long Beach, Michiana Shores, Michiana MI and Shoreland Hills. The Beacher is also Subscription Rates delivered to public places in Michigan City, New Buffalo, LaPorte and Sheridan Beach. 1 year $28 6 months $16 3 months $10 1 month $5 Chesterton Art Center Continued from Page 1 In the autumn of 1967, the AACPC purchased the the artist’s “colony” and its many distinguished mem- former Johnson-Bradley Machine Shop building on bers led to the leasing of space for the first Chesterton Fourth Street, which became the “Esther Gilbert Art Gallery in 1965. It was located on the upper level Gallery.” The Gilbert Gallery was named after a local 1 of the Main Street building (119 ⁄2 Calumet Road) artist who was vocal about finding a permanent and offered classes, a rental gallery, and exhibits. home for the AACPC, according to Gloria Rector. Members conducted outdoor painting classes, spon- Gloria, who served as the AACPC’s first Executive sored a traveling art exhibit in county schools, and Director when the gallery opened on Fourth Street, donated art lessons to patients at (the former) Beatty noted that William Mullin could be considered an unsung Memorial Hospital in Westville and Whispering Pines hero in finding a permanent place for artists to gath- Home for Senior Citizens. er. “Mr. Mullin found that the Johnson building was The classroom addition was added to the south side of the gallery Children have fun as they learn about art with Marsha Demkovich. building back in 1994. (photo provided) (Photo provided) The loft was once used as a chair making operation before the AACPC An early picture of the art gallery with its wood floors and old doors and bought the building. Today, members’ works for sale fill the upper story of windows. (photo provided) the historic building. THE September 22, 2005 Page 3 for sale, and urged the others to jump in and purchase it,” Gloria said. William and Selma Mullin had been Open ‘til 6 p.m. key supporters of the growing AACPC. Today, John Evenings Mullin serves as President of the Association’s Board of Directors, following in the footsteps of his par- ents. Gloria Rector served as Executive Director for ten years, during which time one of her most vivid mem- www.littlehousefashions.comElegant Apparel for the ories was an exhibit by Jack Denst of Beverly Shores. [email protected] Conscious Woman Women’s Apparel “Jack Denst was a wallpaper designer, and he came in and transformed our gallery,” she said. “It was an incredible show.” Tent Sale Blow Out! Take an Extra 20% Off the Last Sale Price Pendleton Border Skirt Soft and easy. Gentle-on-the skin, premium merino wool gives this sophisticated skirt a soft touch. Effortless comfort in a pull-on- style with deep jacquard border. Unlined. Dry clean. Imported, 100% merino Gloria Rector served as the AACPC’s first Executive Director when the wool, $128. gallery opened on Fourth Street. Her husband, Walter, serves as Washable Suede Shirt Treasurer of the Board of Directors, a position he has held for many Jacket - The suede is years. (photo provided) so soft, supple and Gloria also described how the former machine lightweight you'll shop looked when she took over the helm of the have trouble believ- AACPC. “The floor was made up of wood and concrete blocks ing it's leather - and that had supported the machines. Before carpeting even more trouble believing it's machine washable. was put down, the oil seeped up and members would The gorgeous Southwest inspired colors are wonderful take paper towels to mop up the oil,” she said. with denim or khaki. Leather bound buttonholes and dyed-to-match buttons. Secured with hand sewn back Chesterton Art Center Continued on Page 4 button. Machine wash. $188 Be sure to use your Fun Fall Discounts on New Fall Arrivals! FUN FALL FUN FALL DISCOUNTS DISCOUNTS 30% Off 25% Off One Regular Priced Item One Regular Priced Item Expires September 30th, 2005. Not Valid with Expires September 30th, 2005. Not Valid any Other Offer. Cannot be combined with any with any Other Offer. Cannot be combined other coupons or sale. with any other coupons or sale. Meet Us For Lunch And A Style Show WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 - HANNAH’S, NEW BUFFALO 409409 Alexander StreetStreet, LaPorte, IN 326-8602 Vivian Twait, who retired recently, had been a familiar face at the Art On Hwy 35 - 5 Blocks South of Lincolnway Center, where she served as gallery secretary and hostess. Vivian and TurnTurn Rightright on AlexanderAlexander her husband, Leo, also are early founders of the AACPC. Monday-FridayMonday - Friday10 am 9:30to 6 pmto 7 Saturday Saturday 9:30 9:30 am to to5 5 pm (photo provided) THE Page 4 September 22, 2005 Chesterton Art Center Continued from Page 3 mostly oil-free, yet another piece of history—this one The property on Fourth Street actually has a his- chalky—is carefully preserved. On purpose. In the loft tory that leads all the way back to Civil War days. The area of the Art Center, where AACPC members exhib- John Coalter family ran a dairy at the location in 1850, it their works for sale year round, a beam holds a sen- and a cow barn sat where the Art Center now is. timent dating back to World War II. In 1941, Carl Couch, The cow corral had been located on land east of the assumed to have been employed by the Bradley building, now comprising a new library parking lot. Machine Company, scratched out in chalk, “Victory The cow barn, converted by cabinet maker James for the U.S.A.” The chalk graffiti could easily be Bradley, saw numerous uses over the early years, includ- wiped clean, and is often overlooked by those search- ing a carpentry operation that made porch columns ing for art to purchase. On its own, the sentiment rep- and gingerbread trim on the main floor and a chair resents an aesthetic of history that needs to remain manufacturing operation upstairs in the loft area.
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