Sneak Peek gala

Ray De LaRosa, left, and Luz Arciniega get a tour from Deborah Walker, back to camera, the St. John branch library manager, during a Sneak Peek Gala at the newly remodeled Lake County Public Library branch in Merrillville.

Sneak Peek gala

Lawrence Acheff, center, is applauded as he is honored during a dedication for the new Lawrence A. Acheff Gallery during a Sneak Peek Gala at the newly renovated Lake County Public Library branch in Merrillville.

Sneak Peek gala

Guests look a the new Lawrence A. Acheff Gallery during a Sneak Peek Gala at the newly remodeled Lake County Public Library branch in Merrillville.

Sneak Peek gala

Guests look a the new Lawrence A. Acheff Gallery during a Sneak Peek Gala at the newly remodeled Lake County Public Library branch in Merrillville.

Sneak Peek gala

Marti Ross, center, vice president of the Lake County Central Library Foundation board, jokes with friends during a Sneak Peek Gala in Merrillville.

IU Northwest gallery features Bonnie Zimmer exhibit; reception planned for Feb. 21

GARY | The Indiana University Northwest campus and the greater Northwest Indiana community are invited to view the work of Bonnie Zimmer in the Gallery for Contemporary Art. The exhibit, “Objects of Contemplation: Rural Hybrids,” runs through March 8. A reception is planned for 3-5 p.m. Feb.…

Library holds surprise gallery opening for Hammond artist

People who attended an art opening for Levee Cunningham on Thursday at the Hammond Public Library had the chance to add their own messages to his work.

Library holds surprise gallery opening for Hammond artist

Levee Cunningham, of Hammond, and his caregiver James Stokes read messages written on a piece of his artwork during an opening Thursday at the Hammond Public Library. Cunningham has minimal use of his arms and legs because of a childhood accident.

Library holds surprise gallery opening for Hammond artist

Renee Ramon-Doughman, of AccessAbilities Inc., adds a note to a piece by artist Levee Cunningham on Thursday during an opening at the Hammond library. AccessAbilities, an agency that helps people with disabilities, hosted the surprise gallery opening.

Hobart Arts League hosting All Members Exhibit in April

HOBART | The Hobart Arts League will be hosting an All Members Exhibit, during the month of April.

Filmmaker Brian Kallies

Brian Kallies

Gift shop and gallery features handmade arts and crafts from Northern Indiana

MICHIGAN CITY | Buying something made locally, is an important part of the tourist experience, and for local people, a connection to their roots . People like to be reminded of a special moment or place in their lives, and to hold evidence of that moment or place.

Pop to it: New South Shore Arts exhibit showcases classics of pop art

During the holidays in 2003, Andy Warhol's famed pop art greeted guests at the galleries of the Center for Visual and Performing Arts in Munster. But this time around, the master of pop art is sharing the spotlight with his contemporaries for a new exhibit called "American Pop," which runs u…