Events at the Creative Arts
Council of Wells County,
428 S. Oak St. in Bluffton
260-824-5222
www.wellscocreativearts.com
creativeartscouncil@gmail.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/wellscocreativearts
Instagram: @creativeartscouncil
CAC office hours — Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Friday, 9 a.m. to noon.
Encouraging, presenting, and promoting the arts for the benefit of the entire community.
AUDITIONS FOR ‘LEADING LADIES’
Creative Arts’ newest theater production, “Leading Ladies” by Ken Ludwig, will be 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 27, at Life Community Church. Auditions are open to actors 16 years and up. Show dates are Oct. 7, 8, and 9, in the Life Community Church auditorium. Rehearsals will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, beginning Sept. 6. For more information, call the office at 824-5222
FALL CLASS REGISTRATION OPENS
Registration for our fall dance program is open! We have classes available for ages 4 through 18 in ballet, modern, tap, and a new offering: conditioning/kinesiology! For more information on our dance programs, see the following information online:
Schedule: https://www.wellscocreativearts.com/schedule
Tuition: https://www.wellscocreativearts.com/tuition-details
Registration: https://www.wellscocreativearts.com/registration
Any questions, give us a call at 824-5222
Registration online for CAC2 (children’s choir) is at https://www.wellscocreativearts.com/childrens-choir
THEATER CLASS with Gavin Drew
An Introduction to Acting class for children in Grades 2 through 5, will be held on Monday nights from 5 to 6 p.m. starting Aug. 15. Classes will conclude Dec. 12. The tuition is $204.
The class is for young aspiring actors. Students will build a foundation of basic acting techniques while working on their performance skills. This class is ideal for students interested in musical theater and dance or for those who just want to dip your toes in the art of acting.
The instructor, Gavin Drew, has been performing since he was five years old. He attended Oklahoma City University for musical theatre and directing. He is a nationally recognized director and performer. He has been involved with CAC since he was young. We are excited to welcome him back to help build our theater program into the school year!
To register, visit https://www.wellscocreativearts.com/theater-classes
VOICE LESSONS
Gavin Drew will also be offering voice lessons. Classes begin Aug. 14 and continue through Dec. 12. The tuition is $30 per 30-minute lesson. There is limited availability. Call the office at 824-5222 to learn more and see what lesson times are available on Monday nights.
FLOYD GAHMAN ART EXHIBIT
Floyd Gahman grew up on a family farm in Craigville. His paintings are inspired by everyday scenes of life, ranging from quarries, construction sites, and cityscapes to the tranquility of streams, mountains and forests. He painted in both oils and watercolor. He was a master woodcrafter, and often framed his paintings with reclaimed barn wood. His genuine artistic talent and determination enabled his achievement of the ultimate recognition for an American artist: Election to the National Academy of Design.
Floyd Gahman’s artwork will be on display in the foyer of Life Community Church from Monday, July 18, to Thursday, Aug. 18. The viewing hours are Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Fridays from 9 a.m. to noon.
PARLOR CITY FINE ARTS DAY SEPT. 10
Creative Arts is partnering with Bluffton NOW! to host a fine arts day at the Parlor City Market Saturday, Sept. 10. Stop by downtown at the Parlor City Plaza from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and see performances by the Performing Co, CAC2, excerpts from “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” chalk walk, Plein Air painting, and more.
SHAKESPEARE ON THE PLAZA
“A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” performed by Parlor City Shakespeare Company in partnership with Bluffton NOW! and the Creative Arts Council.
Shows will be Sept. 9, 10, and 11, on the Parlor City Plaza in downtown Bluffton. Gates open at 5:30 p.m. and performances start at 7:30 p.m. Admission is free.
Misbehaving fairies, lovers in turmoil, overbearing parents, and hapless towns-folk putting on a play within the play make up this classic Shakespeare comedy. Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy a night of hilarious theatre under the stars in beautiful downtown Bluffton!
Ongoing Activities
Artists in Action: Tuesdays from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Life Community Church. Paint and philosophize with the Brushing Broads+1.
Meet the Artist: Tuesdays from 11 a.m. to noon. This is an opportunity to meet with the artists who are a part of the Brushing Broads+1. Those who are interested may speak with the artists about commissioning artwork. For more information, email: brushingbroads@gmail.com.
Readers’ Brown Bag Luncheon: Meeting the last Tuesday of the month at noon at Life Community Church, Door 10. All readers are welcome. Call the CAC office for more information.
Important Scheduling Note: Changes can occur after the Creative Happenings column has been published. Please confirm dates and times before planning to participate in programs and activities.
Creative Arts Council activities are supported by memberships, sponsors and grants from funders including Arts United, a regional agency; the Indiana Arts Commission, a state agency; and the National Endowment for the Arts, a national agency.
