Nelson Algren Museum - Miller Beach, 541 S Lake St, Gary, IN 46403, US

HistoryThe MBACD began in May of 2011 and moved into our 6000 square foot gallery / community center at the end of 2012. We are a primarily volunteer organization but added our first employee in 2014 due to our growth. We aim to bring a wide variety of events and exhibits to as diverse a group of people as possible. In addition to visual and performing arts, we also host community meetings and rent our facility for weddings, birthday parties, charity events, dances, concerts.....Our aim is to help to increase the economic development of our community and improve the life and livelihood of its residents through the arts. We welcome you to our arts center and look forward to hearing what you have to say!SpecialtiesWe operate a 6,000 sq ft art center which serves as the home to art exhibits, dance and concert performances, art classes, art workshops, community meetings and is available for rent from time to time to non-profits for charitable events/fundraisers or to individuals for events. We have held over 130 events serving 36,000 individuals since our inception in 2011. We are the umbrella organization for the Miller Beach Farmers Market and Legacy Foundation's Neighborhood Spotlight program (a grass roots community improvement organization) The MBACD is a 99% volunteer non-profit 501(c)3 community development organization dedicating to providing diverse, quality creative events to people of all walks of life, providing a home for artists, attracting new businesses to improve the economic health and vitality of the community and strengthening the quality of life of its residents.

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