# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Lake Area Mixed Media Meet Up
- **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 31 Aug, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Mon, 31 Aug, 2026 at 08:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Join us for a special Lake Area Mixed Media Meetup featuring our August Spotlight Artist, Jen Van Putten!

Jen creates imaginative ceramic sculptures filled with unusual characters, expressive details, and compelling personalities. During the evening, she will share an in-person portfolio and offer insight into her artwork, creative process, artistic journey, and experience building a career as a working artist. Guests will also have the opportunity to participate in an open Q&A and connect with Jen personally.

Be sure to bring a portable craft or creative project to work on alongside other local artists and artisans. Whether you enjoy painting, drawing, crocheting, sewing, sculpting, collaging, writing, beading, or another creative medium, you are welcome. Spend the evening creating, exchanging ideas, gaining helpful information, making new connections, and finding encouragement within our growing creative community.

Artists, artisans, makers, and creative individuals of all mediums and experience levels are welcome!

Monday, August 31
6:00–8:00 PM
Central School Arts & Humanities Center
809 Kirby Street, Lake Charles, LA 70601
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/lake-charles/lake-area-mixed-media-meet-up/200030545425235
- **Event Categories**: art, fine-arts, meetups
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 49

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Lake Charles
- **state**: LA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 809 Kirby St, Lake Charles, LA 70601, United States
- **lat**: 30.22634
- **long**: -93.20911
- **full address**: 809 Kirby St, Lake Charles, LA 70601, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Lake Area Mixed Media Meet Up being held?
  - **A:** Lake Area Mixed Media Meet Up takes place on Mon, 31 Aug, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Mon, 31 Aug, 2026 at 08:00 pm at 809 Kirby St, Lake Charles, LA 70601, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Lake Area Mixed Media Meet Up?
  - **A:** Lake Area Mixed Media Meet Up is organized by Imperial Calcasieu Museum.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Lake Area Mixed Media Meet Up is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Lake Charles, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Lake Area Mixed Media Meet Up sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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