Opening Reception Oct 14th, 5-7pm Over 13 years ago, Julie Kasniunas’ studio was borne of a long-held vision. Soon after, they came. Shy, hopeful, new-to-art students appeared wanting to learn to express themselves through painting. Some came, some stayed, some left. But the outflow of the art they produced is amazing. This is an exhibition …
We will have a celebration to honor our veterans on May 21 at 11 AM at The Depot located at 525 Broadway in Beverly Shores. We will commemorate our veterans’ service to our country with a 21 gun salute and Taps by the American Legion Post Number 37. The 7th grade chorus from Krueger Middle …
Opening Reception Sep 9th, 5-7pm Aaron Melendez grew up in NW Indiana surrounded by the contrasting scenery of industry versus natural landscape. As a child, he loved replicating his interests meticulously, drawing from novels, cartoons, comics books, and more. After joining the Marine Corps, he trained classically at the American Academy of Art in Chicago, …
Opening Reception Aug 12th, 5-7pm After enjoying a thirty-five year career in business, Ms. Reyman opened a new chapter in her life by embracing her creativity and life long love of photography. She was First captivated by the time worn faces of those living a difficult life, then gravitated to the fleeting beauty of flora …
Opening Reception Jul 8th, 5-7pm Laurel Izard currently lives and works in Michigan City with her artist husband Edwin Shelton and two cats. She received a BA from Northern Illinois University, with majors in art and anthropology, and a MFA in Ceramics from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. After college Izard and her husband started a …
Opening Reception Jun 10th, 5-7pm Steven Schwab was born and raised in Chicago, IL. He received his law degree from Northwestern University and is both a practicing attorney and businessman. Today he also is a self-taught photographer and multi-media artist. In 1977 he started a company, Sassafras Enterprises, Inc., with a “Chicago-Style Deep Dish Pizza …
The Century of Progress Exposition was conceived in an atmosphere of economical, political, and social crisis. The Fair assumed National importance during the Great Depression. Because of the vision of Robert Bartlett, Beverly Shores was the recipient of the five Worlds Fair houses on Lakefront Drive and the replicas of he Colonial Village. The village …
In 1929, Fredrick Bartlett, one of Chicago’s largest real estate developers, purchased 1400 acres on the shores of Lake Michigan. He wanted to create a resort community like the ones in Florida. Tourists were brought to the newly constructed area via the South Shore commuter train. There were many resorts available to house the vacationers …
Opening June 11th, 2021 5-7pm Disappearing beaches are not new to Beverly Shores; it’s a pattern that has recurred ever since the land for the town was purchased by Fred Bartlett in 1929. From 1951 on, The Depot Museum has records and photographs to the present day. Visit the Virtual Exhibit In Their Words
During the Memorial Day weekend, we will gather at the Depot to and honor our veterans and commemorate their service to our country. Representatives from American Legion Post #37 will present a 21-gun salute and Taps. The 7th grade chorus from Krueger Middle School led by their music teacher Shirley Allen will sing patriotic songs. …
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