Summer Art Camp
July 14 through July 18
9:30 am – 12:00 pm

Young artists will explore their imaginations through hands-on arts and crafts activities, experimenting with a variety of materials and techniques. Each day brings new projects, exciting discoveries, and a chance to make new friends in a
welcoming, museum-based setting. Come ready to get creative and have a blast! Scholarships available. Scholarships made possible by Joe Mayberry Memorial.

Ages 7-11 years
July 14-July 18 (Mon-Fri)
9:30 am – 12:00 pm
Members: $60
Non-Members: $75
**All materials included

Instructed by Emma Marsh, Assistant Curator of Education, Programming, and Exhibits with Andrea Cline, Art
Educator.

For more information or to register: r.roberts@midwestmuseum.us

Summer Art Camp
July 14 through July 18
9:30 am – 12:00 pm

Young artists will explore their imaginations through hands-on arts and crafts activities, experimenting with a variety of materials and techniques. Each day brings new projects, exciting discoveries, and a chance to make new friends in a
welcoming, museum-based setting. Come ready to get creative and have a blast! Scholarships available. Scholarships made possible by Joe Mayberry Memorial.

Ages 7-11 years
July 14-July 18 (Mon-Fri)
9:30 am – 12:00 pm
Members: $60
Non-Members: $75
**All materials included

Instructed by Emma Marsh, Assistant Curator of Education, Programming, and Exhibits with Andrea Cline, Art
Educator.

For more information or to register: r.roberts@midwestmuseum.us

Summer Art Camp
July 14 through July 18
9:30 am – 12:00 pm

Young artists will explore their imaginations through hands-on arts and crafts activities, experimenting with a variety of materials and techniques. Each day brings new projects, exciting discoveries, and a chance to make new friends in a
welcoming, museum-based setting. Come ready to get creative and have a blast! Scholarships available. Scholarships made possible by Joe Mayberry Memorial.

Ages 7-11 years
July 14-July 18 (Mon-Fri)
9:30 am – 12:00 pm
Members: $60
Non-Members: $75
**All materials included

Instructed by Emma Marsh, Assistant Curator of Education, Programming, and Exhibits with Andrea Cline, Art
Educator.

For more information or to register: r.roberts@midwestmuseum.us

Join us for an an exclusive conversation with Hoosier Native and celebrated Hollywood Photographer, Ronn Brown on Saturday, July 19.

Ronn Brown is the Guest Curator for the exhibition, “People & Places: 1873-2000,” a selection of photographs from the David Owsley Museum of Art at Ball State University on view at the Midwest Museum of American Art through August 10.

In this lecture, Ronn Brown will discuss the exhibit and highlights of his career as a celebrity photographer working in Hollywood. He will be joined by the Robert La France, Director, David Owsley Museum of Art, Ball State University.

Members: $10 // Non-Members: $15

Refreshments served. Doors open at 6:00pm. Lecture begins at 6:30pm. Limited to 100

RSVP to r.roberts@midwestmuseum.us or call 574-293-6660

Exploring the fantastic world of 2-D sketching with Emma Marsh.

Beginning Location: Midwest Museum of American Art

About the Club:

Welcome to The Midwest American Sketchbook Club, a creative community rooted in exploration and expression.

Meeting at the Midwest Museum of American Art, this class invites artists of all levels to draw inspiration from the museum’s collection and the surrounding landscape. We’ll sketch en plein air, study masterworks up close, dive into American art history, and experiment with various mediums and styles.

With group critiques, open discussions, and plenty of sketchbook time, this is a space to grow your practice, connect with fellow creatives, and celebrate the rich artistic heritage of our region. The Midwest American Sketchbook Club is a creative opportunity to be a part of a community of people who like to draw rooted in exploration, expression, and the rich artistic heritage of our region.

This club invites artists of all levels to draw inspiration from the museum’s collection and the surrounding landscape. At times, we’ll sketch en plein air or study masterworks up close. We will dive into American art history, and experiment with various mediums and styles. With group critiques, open discussions, and plenty of sketchbook time, this is a space to grow your practice, connect with fellow creatives, and celebrate the Midwest through art, one page at a time.

WEDNESDAYS, beginning on June 4th through September 3. Each meeting will be on Wednesday mornings from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. Sessions will be guided by Emma Marsh, Assistant Curator of Education, Programming, and Exhibits.

Cost: $10 members/ $15 non-members – For each class.

You don’t have to take consecutive sessions but drop in when you can. It’s flexible to your schedule!

Materials Needed: graphite pencils, charcoal, a drawing pen, and a sketchbook. These items are available for purchase at the museum if participants don’t have them.

Call 574-293-6660 for registration or email r.roberts@midwestmuseum.us

About the Instructor:

Emma Marsh is the Assistant Curator of Education, Programming, and Exhibits at the Midwest Museum of American Art. She is a practicing artist, but before joining the museum, she began her career as an educator.

Emma has had experience teaching art in the public school setting and has led drawing classes at the South Bend Museum of Art.

She currently teaches drawing and continues developing her personal art practice at Lang Lab in South Bend.

Emma is passionate about fostering creativity and community engagement by bringing a strong commitment to connecting people with the arts through her work at the Midwest Museum of American Art.

Starting April 18
Friday mornings, 9:15 – 10:15 a.m.

Bring your own mat and get ready to explore movement as art, honoring the present moment and the beauty that is present all around us. All levels are welcome.

Class Fee: $7 Museum Members | $10 Non-Members

Taught By: Jenny Nolan

Jenny is a 500 hour Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT) and is a Yoga Alliance Certified Education Provider (YACEP). She completed each of her trainings at Nexus Yoga Institute in Nosara, Costa Rica. In 2018 she established Pura Vida Popup Yoga and has over 1800 teaching hours completed in group, private, high school, athletic team, and retreat settings.

Exploring the fantastic world of 2-D sketching with Emma Marsh.

Beginning Location: Midwest Museum of American Art

About the Club:

Welcome to The Midwest American Sketchbook Club, a creative community rooted in exploration and expression.

Meeting at the Midwest Museum of American Art, this class invites artists of all levels to draw inspiration from the museum’s collection and the surrounding landscape. We’ll sketch en plein air, study masterworks up close, dive into American art history, and experiment with various mediums and styles.

With group critiques, open discussions, and plenty of sketchbook time, this is a space to grow your practice, connect with fellow creatives, and celebrate the rich artistic heritage of our region. The Midwest American Sketchbook Club is a creative opportunity to be a part of a community of people who like to draw rooted in exploration, expression, and the rich artistic heritage of our region.

This club invites artists of all levels to draw inspiration from the museum’s collection and the surrounding landscape. At times, we’ll sketch en plein air or study masterworks up close. We will dive into American art history, and experiment with various mediums and styles. With group critiques, open discussions, and plenty of sketchbook time, this is a space to grow your practice, connect with fellow creatives, and celebrate the Midwest through art, one page at a time.

WEDNESDAYS, beginning on June 4th through September 3. Each meeting will be on Wednesday mornings from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. Sessions will be guided by Emma Marsh, Assistant Curator of Education, Programming, and Exhibits.

Cost: $10 members/ $15 non-members – For each class.

You don’t have to take consecutive sessions but drop in when you can. It’s flexible to your schedule!

Materials Needed: graphite pencils, charcoal, a drawing pen, and a sketchbook. These items are available for purchase at the museum if participants don’t have them.

Call 574-293-6660 for registration or email r.roberts@midwestmuseum.us

About the Instructor:

Emma Marsh is the Assistant Curator of Education, Programming, and Exhibits at the Midwest Museum of American Art. She is a practicing artist, but before joining the museum, she began her career as an educator.

Emma has had experience teaching art in the public school setting and has led drawing classes at the South Bend Museum of Art.

She currently teaches drawing and continues developing her personal art practice at Lang Lab in South Bend.

Emma is passionate about fostering creativity and community engagement by bringing a strong commitment to connecting people with the arts through her work at the Midwest Museum of American Art.

The Midwest Museum of American Art will be open from 5-8 pm On Wednesday, July 30 with a discounted admission rate of $7.

 Art Walk Wednesdays Are Back! 
Presented by Ruthmere

Join us in Downtown Elkhart on the last Wednesday of the month—June through September—for a free celebration of creativity, connection, and community!

2025 Dates:
 June 25 | July 30 | August 27 | September 24
 5–8 PM
 Downtown Elkhart

Each Art Walk features local artists displaying their work in storefronts and along Main Street, live music, family-friendly activities, and delicious food from your favorite downtown spots. Whether you’re an art lover, music fan, or just looking for something fun to do, Art Walk has something for everyone!

 Artist and musician applications are now open at ElkhartArtWalk.com

 Presented by Elkhart Parks & Recreation in partnership with the Downtown Elkhart Merchants Alliance.

 Come for the art—stay for the vibes.