Join us at this free artist reception at Valpo Creates Center where the mic is turned on and TURNED UP for the ARTS!

Artist Reception: Wednesday, September 16, 2026
5:00 – 7:00p

Valpo Creates Center
256 Indiana Avenue, Valparaiso

Featuring:

Melissa Griffin
@indigoinkinteriors

Leah Romano McMeen
@leah.romano.mcmeen.art

Michael Pancini
@michaelpancini

Wes Thorn
@bmwthornartwork

Beth Vottero
@the_saged_brush

Teneia Dilosa
@hearttocanvasllc

This exclusive exhibit introduces six local artists to downtown Valpo! Their talent extends into a variety of mediums. Each artist encapsulate diverse styles, perspectives, as well as attention to abstract and realism, which provides a lovely summer curation.

David L Arreola with Duneland Pottery will be our featured speaker.

We will also feature works from Mural Walk by five Duneland Plein Air Painters: Deborah Stipanovich, Laura Krentz, Kris Cook, Kuhn Hong, and Christine Newton.

Attendees can enter to win our Art + Innovation giveaway!

This event is part of our Third Wednesday series.

Exhibit on display 7.22.26 – 10.16.26