Supporting Creativity.
Strengthening Community.

VALPARAISO, INDIANA UPCOMING EVENTS Battle of Classic Eras mural - Valpo Creates Center in Valparaiso, IN Liz Muzic DJ Sax "Mural for ALL" Mural Walk 2025 Tri Kappa Interactive Mural Art + Innovation Postcard Artists at Art + Innovation Winter 2025 in Valparaiso, IN The Impossible Winterbourne at Mural Walk 2025 in Valparaiso, IN
Mural artist Phillip Seth at 2025 Mural Walk in Valparaiso, IN. Photo by Alderson Photography.

Valparaiso Creative Council

Supporting Creativity.
Strengthening Community.

Forged to Flourishing mural - Orchestrated Events, Valparaiso, IN by Sophie Groenstein. Photo by Alderson Photography.

Mural Walk 2026 is coming!

Watch three new murals come to life at our 3rd annual free Mural Walk on Saturday, August 22 in downtown Valpo! This popular summer event also features music, creative activities led by local artists, a scavenger hunt with local business discounts, and giveaways.

About the VCC

Fostering the Arts in NWI

Valparaiso Creative Council connects creatives, local arts organizations, and the community through engaging events, artreach, and the McMillan Valpo Creates Center. Together, we’re helping to build a lively arts scene in Northwest Indiana because when people create and celebrate art together, communities thrive!

Walk-ins welcome on Tuesdays 10a-4p
All other days by appointment
Register for classes & workshops

Valpo Creates Center Hours

Walk-ins welcome on Tuesdays 10a-4p
All other days by appointment
Register for classes & workshops

Indiana Dunes Tourism Arts & Culture Trail

Arts + Culture Trail

Indiana Dunes Arts + Culture Trail offers a gamified, self-guided tour of 14 local arts and culture organizations across Porter County including museums, theater venues and art centers. Visitors can collect one of 14 unique physical postcards at each location by downloading the Indiana Dunes Tourism App and digitally checking in.

Upcoming events

From signature events to classes & workshops at the McMillan Valpo Creates Center, our events help connect creatives, local arts organizations, and the Valparaiso community.

Art + Innovation PNW exhibit

Art + Innovation – PNW exhibit

July 17, 2026 - October 16, 2026

Youth Dance with Indiana Ballet Theater

Youth Dance Classes with Indiana Ballet Theater – Tuesdays

July 21, 2026 @ 4:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Watercolor Basics class with Eurnice at Valpo Creates Center in Valparaiso, IN

Watercolor 101: The “Nature” of Color

July 22, 2026 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Youth Dance with Indiana Ballet Theater

Youth Dance Classes with Indiana Ballet Theater – Thursdays

July 23, 2026 @ 4:30 pm - 7:00 pm

Crochet Classes with Thomas at Valpo Creates Center in Valparaiso, IN

Crochet + Chill Workshop

July 27, 2026 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Youth Dance with Indiana Ballet Theater

Youth Dance Classes with Indiana Ballet Theater – Tuesdays

July 28, 2026 @ 4:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Artreach in Valparaiso & Northwest Indiana

Artreach is our ongoing commitment to bring art in all forms into our community to make art more visible, accessible, and meaningful for all.

  • Mural Walk

    Mural Walk

    VCC works with artists and local businesses to paint murals in downtown Valparaiso, Indiana. Since 2022, we’ve added 13 colorful murals to Valpo, with more to come!

  • Valpo Creates Center

    Valpo Creates Center

    The McMillan Valpo Creates Center at 256 Indiana Ave. in downtown Valparaiso, Indiana offers four versatile rental spaces for learning, collaboration, events and artistic exploration.

  • Valpo Creates Camp

    Valpo Creates Camp

    Kids explore art, music, dance, and theater at Valparaiso community sites like the YMCA, Boys & Girls Club, and Hilltop, all included as part of the regular camp schedule at no extra cost.

  • Art + Innovation

    Art + Innovation

    Art + Innovation is a series of incredible free quarterly events at both downtown Valparaiso and Purdue University Northwest where the mic is turned on and TURNED UP for the ARTS!

Featured murals

Valparaiso Creative Council has facilitated 13 murals with artists and local businesses in downtown Valparaiso, with more to come in August 2026!

  • Battle of Classic Eras north wall

    Battle of Classic Eras north wall

    by Philip Seth at Valpo Creates Center in Valparaiso, IN

  • Battle of Classic Eras east wall

    Battle of Classic Eras east wall

    by Castulo Perez at Valpo Creates Center in Valparaiso, IN

Mural Walk Tours field trips in Valparaiso, IN

Tours available year round

Teachers, Parents & Group Leaders: You can now register your groups for Mural Walk Tours field trips in Valparaiso, IN!

“Creativity lives in every corner of our community. We’re here to make sure all creative thinkers and doers have the space, support and connections they need to flourish.”

Matthew Jenetopulos, VCC President

“Creativity lives in every corner of our community. We’re here to make sure all creative thinkers and doers have the space, support and connections they need to flourish.”

Matthew Jenetopulos, VCC President

Forged to Flourishing mural - Orchestrated Events, Valparaiso, IN by Sophie Groenstein. Photo by Alderson Photography.

Calling all creators

Creators of all types can apply for our events and request our spaces!

Volunteer

Help out behind the scenes or at events! We welcome volunteers of all ages and abilities.

Mural Walk 2025 Volunteers
Women painting an interactive mural project "Mural for ALL"

Support our mission

Whether you’re an individual donor or a business sponsor, every contribution helps support creativity in Valpo.

Forged to Flourishing mural - Orchestrated Events, Valparaiso, IN by Sophie Groenstein. Photo by Alderson Photography.

Calling all creators

Creators of all types can apply for our events and request our spaces!

Mural Walk 2025 Volunteers

Volunteer

Help out behind the scenes or at events! We welcome volunteers of all ages and abilities.

Women painting an interactive mural project "Mural for ALL"

Support our mission

Whether you’re an individual donor or a business sponsor, every contribution helps support creativity in Valpo.

Get updates about VCC events and opportunities

Thank you to our long-term supporters