Category Archives: Art

As long as there’s been sand in the dunes, there have been folks molding it, pushing it, stacking it into basic castles guarding the water’s edge or more elaborate dragons and their slayers.  Sand sculpture art can be dated back to the ancient Egyptians making sand models of their great … Read More →

“Art of the Dunes: An Enduring Tradition,” is the title of the new summer exhibit at the Westchester Township History Museum. The exhibit opened June 15 and will continue through August 28. The museum, an educational and cultural service of Westchester Public Library, is located at 700 W. Porter Ave., … Read More →

Taltree Arboretum and Gardens (site #44 along the Beyond the Beach Discovery Trail) will host its third annual Art in the Garden event from noon to 5 pm (CST) Sunday May 22, 2011. Enjoy perusing art this spring among the 360 acres of gardens, woody plant collections, and preserved native … Read More →

Learn how to take fabulous outdoor pictures at Taltree (site 44 along the Beyond the Beach Discovery Trail) this Sunday, October 10, 2010 10 am – 2 pm. WHAT? Participants will learn outdoor photography techniques from professional and experienced amateur Taltree Photography Club members who will assist seasoned hobbyists and … Read More →

As the sassafras and oak splash the dunes in fiery orange, bright crimson, and golden hues, visitors to the Indiana Dunes State Park can relax amongst fall’s splendor this upcoming weekend to enjoy some of northwest Indiana’s finest storytelling.  October 9th brings the annual Northwest Indiana Storytelling Festival to the … Read More →