POP UP ART ON LAKE STREET will temporarily change the look of empty storefronts into a walking avenue of creative art. This is to be the sampler for the coming of the Miller Beach Arts and Creative District. Launching this initiative of the newly formed District, Pop Up Art will begin the partnership between artists of all genre, and property owners. Temporary spaces will be available at no cost to the artist. The Arts and Creative District is located in a prime real estate area that is the boulevard to beautiful Lake Michigan and the soon to be restored Marquette Park.
Since 2011 we have had successful POP-UP Art events showcasing over 75 artist and bringing over 1200 people to the Arts & Creative District.
2013 Pop Up Events sponsored by a grant from the Lake County Community Fund at Legacy Foundation.
National Endowment of the Arts Chairman, Rocco Landesman visited the Marshall J Gardner Center of the Arts and was hosted by the Miller Beach Arts and Creative District and City of Gary Major, Karen Freeman-Wilson. Watch the video of his visit by Marty Bohn: