The Village Gallery at Pines Village Retirement Communities is a nonprofit art gallery dedicated to showcasing the works of regional artists and fostering artistic appreciation within the community. Established in 2009, the gallery provides 575 square feet of exhibition space designed to highlight the talents of artists from Chicagoland and beyond.

Exhibitions rotate every eight weeks and are open to the public free of charge. Each new exhibition begins with a “Meet the Artist” reception, allowing visitors to engage with the creators behind the art. Artists can exhibit and sell their work with no commission fees, ensuring they receive full recognition and support for their talent.

The Village Gallery is open to the public Monday through Friday, from 9 am to 4 pm. For more information or to connect with The Village Gallery, email thevillagegallery@pinesvillage.org.

Current Exhibit

Duneland plein air painters
Exhibit Opening Reception:
Sunday, September 13, 2026, 2 PM
September 13, 2026 - November 4, 2026

Experience the beauty of the southern Lake Michigan region through the eyes of artists painting in the open air. This exhibition features work by the Duneland Plein Air Painters, a welcoming community of artists who capture changing light, familiar landscapes, and fleeting moments throughout Northwest Indiana and Southwest Michigan.

The group’s story began when local artists Julie Kasniunas and Julia Holmaas attended a plein air paint-out in New Harmony, Indiana, and returned home inspired to create a similar opportunity in the area. As interest in painting outdoors grew, the group adopted the name Duneland Plein Air Painters in 2013. Its artists gather at beaches, dunes, woodlands, farms, towns, and gardens, supporting one another while responding to the beauty and unpredictability of painting outdoors.

Participating artists include Sandy Appleby, Deb Armstrong, Marcia Carson, Kris Cook, Dawn H. Duty, Sharon Goodall, Sandra Hass, Pat Herman, Kuhn Hong, Laura Krentz, CJ Lelek, Linda Monahan, Christine Newton, Nancy Petruska, Anita Phillips, Kirsten A. Renehan, Deborah Stipanovich, Margaret Sullivan, Ginny Takacs, Paula Wiese, Nicole Willbur, and Gail Woolever.

Join us for the opening reception at The Village Gallery on Sunday, September 13, at 2 p.m. The exhibition will remain on view through November 4, 2026. The opening reception and exhibition are free and open to the public.

UPCOMING EXHIBITS

Duneland photography club
Exhibit Opening Reception:
Sunday, November 8, 2026, 2 PM
november 8, 2026 - december 30, 2026

Discover the beauty of the natural world through Flora & Fauna, a collaborative photography exhibition featuring members of the Duneland Photography Club. Join us for an opening reception and gallery talk on Sunday, November 8, at 2 p.m.

Founded in 1946, the club brings together photographers of all skill levels who share a passion for capturing the beauty, character, and stories of the world around them. This exhibition celebrates plant and animal life through images of flowers, birds, wildlife, and seasonal landscapes.

Participating artists include Shirla Andes, Deb Armstrong, Steve Bensing, Lorelei Brown, Peggy Carter, Carol Estes, Paul Ewing, Dina Heijselaar, Patrice Lawson, Ken Lowe, Suzan Perry, Jim Rettker, Gillian Seter, Greg Stephan, Greg Stockman, and Krissy Whiteley.

The exhibition, opening reception, and gallery talk are free and open to the public. Artwork will remain on display through December 30, 2026.

Mark Zimmerman, watercolors, colored pencils
Exhibit Opening Reception:
Sunday, January 3, 2027, 2 PM
January 3, 2027 - February 24, 2027

Michael Janosky, oils
Exhibit Opening Reception:
Sunday, February 28, 2027, 2 PM
February 28, 2027 - April 21, 2027

Anthony Bianco, Water Based Media
Exhibit Opening Reception:
Sunday, April 25, 2027, 2 PM
April 25, 2027 - June 15, 2027

THE VILLAGE GALLERY IS PART OF THE INDIANA DUNES ARTS + CULTURE TRAIL

The Village Gallery is proud to be a participating location in the Indiana Dunes Arts + Culture Trail, a county-wide initiative highlighting arts and cultural destinations throughout Porter County.

As part of the trail, visitors can stop at The Village Gallery to explore our rotating exhibitions featuring regional artists and collect our exclusive Sand + Steel-themed postcard, Momentum, created by artist Laura Gutzwiller. We invite you to include The Village Gallery on your journey through the trail journey.