Nelson Algren Festival

Nelson Algren Photography Exhibit

Marshall J. Gardner Center For The Arts

A world class street photographer, Shay wondered countless miles throughout the 1950s exploring the city with author Nelson Algren, the winner of the first National Book Award.

Shay’s photography is included in the permanent collections of museums including the National Portrait Gallery, the Art Institute of Chicago and the Museum of Contemporary Photography – Chicago. And is now on display at the Marshall J. Gardner Center for the Arts!


First Annual Nelson Algren Festival in collaboration with the Nelson Algren Society of Miller Beach

“The End is Nothing, The Road is All” film co-directed by Mark Blottner and Denis Mueller who will answer questions after the film

Tickets are $10 and will be available for purchase at the door on the night.  Free popcorn, Cash Bar

Tickets for Saturday’s are $20 which includes entrance to all Saturday events.

Cash bar will be open inside the Marshall J. Gardner Center for the Arts

Film and Artist talk — Monday the 27th

Did you know Nelson Algren was a Millerite? Come learn more about him and meet writer/producer/director Michael Caplan at the screening of his film “Algren” Saturday June 27th 7pm. Jointly sponsored by the Nelson Algren Society of Miller Beach and the Miller Beach Arts & Creative District. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at the door. Proceeds from ticket sales and refreshments will be used to fund future events.

June 24th27th

Event Hours:

Nelson Algren Festival Itinerary

Algren
Saturday, Jun. 27th
7 – 9 pm
Nelson Algren Photography Exhibit
Friday, Jul. 1st
6 – 9 am
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“Nelson Algren Photography Exhibit” is part of the larger “Nelson Algren Festival” event, and part of our Exhibits series.

Upcoming events

March

29th
All in Jest Trivia
30th
Mending Clinic With Jane Whedbee

April

5th
Allison Svoboda Confluence: Nature as Medium
5th
Opening Reception Mixed media
6th
Orizomegami Workshop by Allison Svoboda

May

5th
Artist’s talk by Allison Svoboda
5th
Mudballs Workshop by Allison Svoboda

July

19th
Rashelle Roos & Joe Agati Paintings and sculpture

August

30th
Cydney Lewis & Art Garcia Collage and paintings

October

11th
Felix Maldonado Selected paintings

November

15th
Gallery break Our gallery will be closed in late January while we prepare for our 2024 community show.

December

6th
2024 Community Show Artists from Gary, Connected to Gary, that have not been exhibited in our gallery
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Miller Beach Arts & Creative District

Mailing address:

P.O. Box 2405, Gary, IN 46403
219-885-9114
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Gallery Location:

Marshall J. Gardner Center for the Arts
540 S. Lake Street, Gary, IN 46403
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