Michigan City Art League

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Classes & Membership

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The Art League offers both fall and spring classes for all skill levels, from beginner to advanced.


Classes are held at the Queen of All Saints School cafeteria (1715 E. Barker Ave. in Michigan City, IN 46360). Cafeteria is accessed via Esther St. lot.


Annual membership is $25 and each 12-week semester of classes costs $35.

Class Schedule: Spring 2024

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Classes run from 6 - 8:30 pm on the following dates:


March 7 - Gail Woolever: Ukrainian egg decorating

March 14 and 21 - Kristy Kutch: watercolor pencil


April 4 and 11 - Bunny Dimke : intro to oils

April 18 - Holly Beadles: neurographic art (bring watercolor paper, paint, fine-tip sharpie)

April 25 - Matthew Kubik: tbd


May 2 - Laura Krentz: mixed media for spring flowers

May 9 and 16 - Julie Kasniunas: gelli plate printing

May 23 - Jane Cowley: oil painting techniques

May 30 - Last class: auction, critique and fun

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Upcoming Exhibits & Events

Check back soon for more information.

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ArtWalk

The ArtWalk is a walking gallery of art created by the members for display and for sale. This program was initiated at Swingbelly's restaurant in the Fall of 2018 and has been very successful.


Participating locations are listed here. Businesses interested in joining the ArtWalk can contact us to get started.

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Lakeshore Cafe’

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Bartlett’s Base Camp

200 Heisman Harbor, Michigan City, IN 46360

Lakeshore Cafe’

444 Wabash St, Michigan City, IN 46360

Old Lighthouse Museum

100 Heisman Harbor, Michigan City, IN 46360

RS Physical Therapy

3710 Franklin St, Michigan City, IN 46360

Swingbelly’s Restaurant

3101 US-12, Michigan City, IN 46360

Unsalted No Sharks

523 Franklin St, Michigan City, IN 46360

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Swingbelly’s Restaurant

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Community Engagement

We are proud to partner with local schools in offering art appreciation and instruction for students.


Many thanks to the students and faculty at Pine Elementary School and Queen of All Saints School for welcoming us into their classrooms.


If you are interested in having representatives from MCAL visit your school, contact us.

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Pine Elementary School

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About Us

Since 1932, MCAL has been promoting and supporting artists in Northwest Indiana through continuing education in the fine arts with workshops and class work sessions.


We encourage and promote interest in art and provide creative opportunities. We are an educational organization dedicated to providing ongoing development of artistic abilities.


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A look at our previous classes.

Contact Us

Kadie O’Connor, Co-president

Email: kd3627@hotmail.com

Phone: (219) 214-2349


Betty Thomas, Co-president

Email: myblueonion@gmail.com

Phone: (219) 877-5343

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