2025: The Best Year Yet with Chautauqua-Wawasee Programs

Get ready for an unforgettable year with Chautauqua-Wawasee! Our 2025 schedule is packed with enriching programs inspired by the Four Chautauqua Pillars: Arts, Education, Faith, and Recreation. There’s something for everyone, starting in February with the lively performance of the Ball State Singers, setting a vibrant tone for the year ahead.

A Year Full of Events

Throughout 2025, you’ll find a wide variety of events to enjoy, including:

April: Sing along at the beloved Old Fashioned Hymn Sing.
June: Celebrate summer with the energetic Patriotic Pops Concert.
July: Explore history with the Famous Hoosiers – Eli Lilly presentation.

Hands-On Art Workshops

For art enthusiasts, hands-on workshops will ignite your creativity:

Pottery Workshops
Plein Air Painting Workshop
New Stained Glass Workshop Series

Community Favorites

Families and community members can look forward to fun-filled favorites:

Pawasee Dog Parade
Syracuse Ghost Tour

Special History Programs

History buffs won’t want to miss:

Patriotic Speaker: Teddy Roosevelt
Wawasee “Then & Now” Historical Cruise

Wrapping Up the Year

We’ll wrap up this exciting year with Old Fashioned Christmas in November — a heartwarming tradition that brings the community together in festive spirit.

Mark your calendars and join us in making 2025 the best year yet with Chautauqua-Wawasee!
Join us for these unforgettable events and create memories that last a lifetime!

Chautauqua-Wawasee 2025 Events

Introduction to Plein Air Workshop.

This 3-day workshop will focus on how to create a great landscape. Each day, we will have morning and afternoon demonstrations followed by personal painting time with plenty of one-on-one coaching.

This 3-day workshop will focus on how to create a great landscape. Each day, we will have morning and afternoon demonstrations followed by personal painting time with plenty of one-on-one coaching. Topics include linear perspective; creating thumbnail sketches; Notan design methods; composition choice; palette and local color choice; the underpainting and how to finish.

Instructors: David M. Seward, an award-winning Plein Air artist and instructor, assisted by David Broerman, founder of NIPAA. Equipment, paint, canvases, and lunch will be provided and limited to 12 participants.

WHEN: May 29, 30 & 31st from 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

WHERE: Each day will be located at a different location around Lake Wawasee and Syracuse Lake. COST: $300 for public ($275 for NIPAA members and Kosciusko County residents). Or, you may register for just 1 day for $125. You pick the day at checkout.

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