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Bigfoot Painting Party at the Chaffee Art Center

Bigfoot Painting Party at the Chaffee Art Center

Part of WINTERFEST 2025Date: Saturday, Feb. 22Time: 1–3pmCost: FREE Note: Those under 8 years old must be accompanied by an adult who is also painting or sharing one chair. Min 5; Max 30 MUST PRE-REGISTER  https://chaffeeartcenter.square.site/ Join us for this fun art experience and paint Bigfoot 

Kids’ FUN WITH FOOD!

Kids’ FUN WITH FOOD!

Saturday, Dec. 1411am–NoonFREEMin: 5 Adults can shop while the kiddos have Fun with Food!  Create marshmallow snow people and enjoy hot chocolate!  MUST PRE-REGISTER, limited seating

Chaffee Art Center Holiday Exhibit and Shoppe

Chaffee Art Center Holiday Exhibit and Shoppe

Holiday Gallery & Shoppe Hours: Wednesday: 10am-5pmThursday: 10am-6pmFriday: 10-5pmSaturday: 10am to 3pm.  Extended hours for classes/events

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 

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