OPPORTUNITY ENTERPRISES
OPPORTUNITY ENTERPRISES
![or].png](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/fca4e8_d6d07bd3c9614688b2879b40de9aff67~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_101,h_26,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/or%5D.png)
We partner with Opportunity Enterprises (OE), well established in the community for serving adults with disabilities. The program provides weekly art classes at Art Barn which rotate on a quarterly basis, serving a different group of 10 adults each rotation (up to 40 adults a year). A culminating exhibition of student work is held annually during developmental disabilities awareness month in March.
Inquiries about participating in this program can be directed to Payton Summers / Social Services Specialist at Opportunity Enterprises Payton.summers@oppent.org
219.464.9621 (x261)
IN DUNES NATIONAL PARK
IN DUNES NATIONAL PARK
Art in the Park
Second Saturdays 2023 - MAY, JUN, AUG, OCT & NOV
2:00-4:00pm
$15 per session
​
The "Art in the Park" series of events is hosted by the Indiana Dunes National Park in partnership with the Art Barn School of Art. Classes are open to beginners, and accessible to those with physical limitations and each session features a different theme related to the National Park or dunes.
Art Barn instructor Dori Huber will guide students through the process of painting a scene inspired by the dunes. By coming together our organizations are collectively able to accomplish a common goal of reaching more individuals through cultural programming that links art and nature together.
Ages 18+
INDIANA ARTS COMMISSION
INDIANA ARTS COMMISSION
FY24-25 Arts Organization Support
Activities are made possible in part by the South Shore Arts, Indiana Arts Commission, a state agency, and the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency.
CREATIVE AGING PROGRAMS
ART EDUCATION FOR AGES 65+
In Partnership with Pines Village &
Opportunity Enterprises
Art Barn School of Art, in cooperation with Pines Village Retirement Communities and Opportunity Enterprises, will begin weekly art classes focused on drawing and watercolor skills for older adults of all levels.
This class is open to Community Members 65 and over, who will be in a combined group with residents of Pines Village/Meridian Woods and adult learners with disabilities through Opportunity Enterprises.
SHIRLEY HEINZE LAND TRUST
SHIRLEY HEINZE LAND TRUST
Nature in the Arts
Shirley Heinze Land Trust is offering several “Nature in the Arts” programs at their various nature preserves. Art Barn will lead free walk-up art projects inspired by the flora and fauna found at the preserve. We anticipate reaching several hundred people at these events
HUMANE INDIANA WILDLIFE
HUMANE INDIANA WILDLIFE
9th Annual Festival of the Owls
Saturday, November 16, 2024
9:00 AM- 4:00 PM
Porter Country Expo Center
215 E Division Rd., Valparaiso, IN
​
Humane Indiana, which rehabilitates wildlife and provides advocacy programs, offers live animal models during selected events and we offer art activities at 2 of their major public events during the year.
VALPO PARKS
LA PORTE COUNTY LIBRARY
INDIANA AUDUBON
INDIANA AUDUBON
Guided Bird Hike at the Art Barn
Saturday, May 18, 2024 from 2:00pm - 5:00pm
We'll explore the trails on the property, looking for birds and learning about the history of the habitat. Then we'll do a bird craft that's easy for everyone!
​
​
Free Bird Themed Drop-in Crafting at the Art Barn
Saturday, May 18, 2024 from 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Admission is free for ages 5 and up with a parent, no registration required.
​
​
Thank You
We are grateful for our many partners who help us deliver programming and reach a broader and diversified audience.
Additional Partnerships
In-kind Media: Town Planner, WIMS & WHFB radio; Michiana PBS WNIT
Tourist and Business: IN Dunes Tourism and South Shore Visitors Authority as well as the Duneland and Valpo Chambers of Commerce.
Artist Groups: Duneland Plein Air Painters, Duneland Photography Club and the Duneland Weavers Guild.
Volunteer: Rebuilding Together Duneland and United Way Day of Caring providing 240 volunteer hours with a fair market value of $2900.