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What are you doing on Black Friday?

What are you doing on Black Friday?

Stop by for a hot chocolate or tea and sweet treats while you browse. It’s the perfect time to start your holiday shopping! Plan to meet a friend and cozy up in one of our many seating areas with free Wi-Fi available, then explore the wide 

Kids’ Gingerbread House Workshop

Kids’ Gingerbread House Workshop

Saturday, Nov. 3011am–1pm$10 donation per kid includes all suppliesMin: 5Kids under 8 must be accompanied by an adult to help if neededLimited seatingMUST PRE-REGISTERhttps://chaffeeartcenter.square.site/ LEAVE YOUR MASTERPIECE AT THE CHAFFEE!Creations from this workshop will be on display in an upstairs gallery until ourANNUAL GINGERBREAD CONTEST 

Santa Claus is Coming to Town

Santa Claus is Coming to Town

Join us Sunday, Nov. 24. Limited Space, Registration Onlyhttps://book.usesession.com/s/Gls7BqpZb

HOLIDAY EXHIBIT & SHOPPE OPENING RECEPTION

HOLIDAY EXHIBIT & SHOPPE OPENING RECEPTION

The Chaffee Art Center, Your Center for Creativity, invites the community to our Annual Holiday Exhibit & Shoppe Opening Reception on Friday, Nov. 22, 5–7pm. Enjoy holiday music, wine, hot cocoa bar and holiday sweets while you explore the one-of-a-kind handmade treasures that are perfect 

Annual Gingerbread Contest

Annual Gingerbread Contest

Interested bakers, schools, businesses, organizations, families, individuals, and young people are invited to submit their imaginative gingerbread creations. The Gingerbread Designs will be on display in our historic 1890’s mansion starting at the Gingerbread Showcase on Dec. 7, 12–2pm, until Dec. 28. Please Pre-Register. Details, 

Chaffee Annual Student Exhibit March 8–April 4

Just wanted to announce our Annual Student Exhibit dates for your planning purposes. Can’t believe we have been showcasing student art with a special Exhibit since the 1970s and it’s still happening today … thanks to all of you! 2025 Annual Student Exhibit“An Artful Adventure”March 

Featured Artist: Anthony Surratt

Featured Artist: Anthony Surratt

by Janelle Faignant There isn’t necessarily a plan when it starts. Actually, “I prefer to start without a plan,” Anthony Surratt said, and two of his paintings in the recent Chaffee show ‘Connections’ started with newspapers from the 1980s. “My dad was a truck driver 

It’s All About the Arts, October 2024

It’s All About the Arts, October 2024

Check out the latest edition of It’s All About the Arts.

Connections & Interconnections of Life Weekly Group

Connections & Interconnections of Life Weekly Group

Friday, July 1912–1pm We are forming a new group that will meet weekly on Fridays at Noon at the Chaffee Art Center. The idea is to create a place to share with others (thoughts, philosophies, spirituality, cultures, and more) in a respectful way. All are welcome.  We