Regional Fine Art Exhibitions
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.
THE VILLAGE GALLERY JOINS THE INDIANA DUNES ARTS + CULTURE TRAIL
Beginning June 26, 2026, 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.
Momentum, Laura Gutzwiller, 2026
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.
The Arts + Culture Trail launches in conjunction with the 2026 Sand + Steel Arts Festival and encourages visitors to discover the diverse arts, history, and cultural experiences that make Northwest Indiana unique. We invite you to include The Village Gallery on your journey through the trail.
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
The Duneland Photography Club will showcase a collaborative exhibit at The Village Gallery with an opening reception on Sunday, November 8, at 2 pm at Pines Village Retirement Communities.
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. The exhibit features a diverse collection of images, highlighting landscapes, wildlife, nature, architecture, people, and creative photographic techniques.
The exhibit and gallery talk are free and open to the public. Artwork will be on display from Nov. 8 through Dec. 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
Artwork by Laurie Schirmer Carpenter, Lindsay Sandbothe, Susan Young, Jessica Haug, Ben Calvert, Peter Steeves, Zachary Johnston
The Village Gallery offers educational opportunities to local schools, including student field trips to view the rotating art exhibitions and our permanent art collections, which showcase some of the region’s legacy artists, including Vin and Hazel Hannell, Harriett Rex Smith, Margaret Burroughs, and more. We cordially invite you to attend our upcoming exhibits at The Village Gallery.