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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.

Reimagined, The Art of Recycling

Reimagined, The Art of Recycling

The Chaffee Art Center, Your Center for Creativity, announces a new Exhibit “Reimagined, The Art of Recycling” The exhibit will be both inside the mansion and outside with sculptures on our historic property. Artists of all mediums whose work includes recycled materials will be part 

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 

New at the Chaffee!

The Chaffee Art Center welcomes kids and teens to explore all of our galleries, but we have created one with you in mind! CreativeStudioSpace has FREE open studio hours for kids and teens (see schedule below). There are lots of art/craft activities to choose from including 

4th Annual Holiday Artisan Gift Show

4th Annual Holiday Artisan Gift Show

November 1 & 2 The Chaffee Art Center, Your Center for Creativity, invites the community to our4th Annual Holiday Artisan Gift Show at the Chaffee Art Center on Friday, Nov. 1, 4–7pm, and Saturday, Nov. 2, 10am–4pm featuring items that are unique, handmade, and affordable! FREE