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Chaffee Annual Photo Contest

Chaffee Annual Photo Contest

The Chaffee Art Center, Your Center for Creativity, invites the community to enter our Annual Photo Contest, FACES IN HARMONY. Contest Guidelines: Open to:  Amateur photographers, all ages welcome. NEW this year…a Professional Category. DEADLINE JANUARY 18. Photos must be 8”x10”and taken by the person 

Featured Artist: Ethan B. Nelson

Featured Artist: Ethan B. Nelson

By Phoebe Wood “I have always created,” Ethan shares. “But I wasn’t comfortable calling myself an artist until 2022 when a friend casually lumped me in with ‘artists’ in a general statement about how frustrating it is that we all have a huge stash of 

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 

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

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. Winners will be 

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 

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