More About VCC's Art+Innovation: PNW Extension Exhibit

The Valparaiso Creative Council (VCC) continues to cultivate its Art + Innovation series as a cornerstone program, offering quarterly exhibits that showcase local artists at Purdue University Northwest (as well as downtown Valparaiso at Roots Café and Lower Lincoln).

This second series at PNW presents, “Seasons, Reasons, Thunder + Wonder” This exhibit will run 4/11/26 through 7/10/26 and features the following talented artists:

Ed Spelde Espelde@comcast.net
Jeff Baumgartner @BaumgartnerJeffrey
Thomas Cera Tcera@gmail.com


The exhibit will be displayed at the Purdue Northwest campus at PNW Mane Zone in the Classroom Office Building (CLO), 2200 169th Street, Hammond. Community members, students, faculty, and creatives alike can engage, learn, and inspire through QR Code scannable presentations featuring the artists stories and behind-the-scenes insight. The public is free to peruse this free exhibit during building hours.
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As the Valparaiso Creative Council continues to grow its impact, community support remains vital to ensure next year is an equal, if not even bigger, success! Please follow us at on Facebook and Instagram to stay up to date on all events. You can also visit our newly revamped website to access our event calendar, information on how to rent our center, mural walk tour information, and view current art activation projects.


About the Valparaiso Creative Council: The Valparaiso Creative Council serves as a vital support system for artists and creative professionals in the community. Through exciting events, projects and initiatives, VCC fosters artistic growth, connects artists to resources and nurtures a vibrant cultural scene in Valparaiso and beyond.


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Date & Time

May 1, 2026

Additional Dates

This event also occurs on:
05/02/2026, 05/03/2026, 05/04/2026, 05/05/2026 and 66 other dates

Location

PNW Mane Zone; Classroom Office Building (CLO)
2200 169th Street
Hammond, IN 46323

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