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Summer Whimsy Watercolor Class

Spots are still available! Click “Register Here” to sign up. Summer Whimsy 8‑Week Summer Art Class | $50 Art is leaning into the playful—and we’re happily embracing it! Summer Whimsy is an 8‑week art course devoted to quirky, imaginative, and delightfully unexpected projects inspired by the joy of summer. Students will explore whimsical themes, experiment […]

Pinhook Painters 2026 Session 2

Spots are still available! Click “Register Here” to sign up. Pinhook Painters welcomes artists of all abilities and mediums for studio time each Wednesday from 9:30 am – 12 pm. Artists pursue their own work in a friendly, supportive atmosphere. Tables and chairs are provided, artists supply their own art materials and table cover.

Addicott Summer Music Festival Showcase

Spots are still available! Click “Register Here” to sign up. Enjoy a free concert at the Howard Park Events Center featuring participant ensembles of the Addicott Summer Chamber Music Festival! Some of the finest young artists have come from across the country to participate in this festival — you can hear them live in South […]

Fusion Fest

South Bend Fusion Fest is happening this September! The two-day festival will be filled with food vendors, music, demonstrations, and artisans from every region of the world. Fusion Fest will take over the entirety of Howard Park and surrounding streets and will be separated into global regions with stages and vendors located at each corresponding [...]

“The Exploration of…” with Willie Hilton

Spots are still available! Click “Register Here” to sign up. Join the Equity in the Arts program in a 90-minute workshop titled “The Exploration of…” based on structured improvisation with Willie Hinton. Mr. Hinton is on the staff at City Ballet of Raleigh, Graceful Expressions Dance Education, and the School of the Carolina Ballet. Live […]

Riverview Art & Open Mic Night (21+)

Spots are still available! Click “Register Here” to sign up. Ages: 21+ Join us for an evening of creativity, collaboration, and community at Riverview Art & Open Mic Night at the Raclin Murphy Encore Center from 7:00 – 9:00 PM | Raclin Murphy Encore Center (Second Floor). This welcoming open jam session is open to the public and […]

South Bend High School Music Festival

Spots are still available! Click “Register Here” to sign up. Over 250 students from the bands, choirs, orchestras, and jazz ensembles from Adams, Riley, and Washington high schools, will perform for the second annual High School Music Fest at the Morris on March 31, at 7:00pm. This event is free and open to the public. […]

“Feeling Blue” African American Fashion Art Exhibit

Spots are still available! Click “Register Here” to sign up. Sponsored by the Equity in the Arts program, “Feeling Blue,” a fashion art exhibit, will open on February 6 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Equity in the Arts Gallery in the Raclin Murphy Encore Center. From the artist: "I crafted this ''Feeling Blue'' theme during a personal low point, […]

South Bend Sole Art Competition

Accepting Applications from April 13th - April 29th Join us on May 1st, 2026, as part of DTSB First Fridays for the 3rd South Bend Sole Art Competition, a creative showdown for middle and high school students. Participants will have one hour to transform a high-top canvas sneaker using materials provided by Venues, Parks & Arts. [...]

Made Art Showcase

Join us for the fourth annual MADE ART Showcase, a celebration of creativity and community expression! Taking place at Howard Park on April 27th, from 4 PM to 8 PM, this year’s exhibit revolves around the powerful theme of transforming dreams into reality. At MADE ART, we recognize the importance of providing a platform for […]

Shows & Events at our Venues

Morris Performing Arts Center – Upcoming Shows & Events Experience the vibrant cultural scene at the historic Morris Performing Arts Center in South Bend. From Broadway musicals and symphony performances to comedy acts and family-friendly shows, the Morris offers a diverse lineup of entertainment for all ages. Discover what’s coming up and plan your next […]

Pinhook Painters

Pinhook Painters welcomes artists of all abilities and mediums for studio time each Wednesday from 9:30 am – 12 pm. Artists pursue their own work in a friendly, supportive atmosphere. Tables and chairs are provided, artists supply their own art materials and table cover.

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