Community School of the Arts (CSA) offers classes in visual and performing arts. We provide arts education and enrichment with excellence, and we are dedicated to serving the community through providing opportunities for creative expression. Classes available throughout the year. Get passionate about the arts with CSA!
The Civic Theatre has been an important part of the Marion arts community for decades. The commitment of hundreds of faithful patrons, volunteers, and board members has sustained CSA through the years. Today, CSA is a vital and growing organization thanks to the support of businesses and individuals who believe in the value of the
The Gas City museum displays a wide range of artifacts from Gas City’s past. The displays include artifacts from Gas City Hall, the Avalon Hotel, the Arcade Theater, the natural Gas Boom, glass factories, railroad, and local artists. Find out how Gas City played a role in the development of East Central Indiana. From business
Indiana Wesleyan University is an evangelical Christian comprehensive university that is committed to liberal arts and professional education. U.S. News & World Report ranks Indiana Wesleyan University as “one of the best Master’s universities in the Midwest.” Over 3,200 students live and learn in state-of-the-art residence halls and academic facilities on IWU’s residential campus in Marion,
Ivy Tech State College is a public, open-access community based technical college. Its mission is to enable individuals to develop to their fullest potential and to support the economic development of Indiana. The Marion campus of Ivy Tech State College offers two-year degrees, technical certificates, courses and short-term training opportunities.
John Cerney, renowned muralist from Salinas, California, has created and installed three big James Dean cut-out murals. The first mural is James Dean in his “rebel pose” located at the James Dean Gallery, 425 N. Main Street in Fairmount, Indiana. A second larger mural was installed in Marion on State Road 18 at the entrance
The James Dean Gallery features a collection of Dean portraits and rare memorabilia, including hometown artifacts, collectibles, magazines and more. Visitors from around the globe visit the Gallery to pay homage to 50’s film icon James Dean. Don’t forget to stop in and browse at the Rebel Rebel gift shop for one of a kind
The James Dean Museum was updated in 2024 thanks to James Dean’s cousin, Marcus Winslow Jr., who generously gave the museum the rest of his incredible James Dean collection to display. The museum now houses Jimmy’s motorcycles, car, the Winslow farm tractor and a plethora of James Dean’s belongings that have never before been on
The fascinating history of Jonesboro is on display Saturday and Sunday from 1:00pm-4:00pm.
International in scope, the Quilters Hall of Fame was founded by Hazel Carter of Vienna, VA to celebrate and document the lives of those who have made outstanding contributions to the world of quilting. View unique quilts in the beautiful surroundings of Marie Webster’s restored Colonial Revival house. Explore the studio where Marie wrote her
Grant County, Indiana, is home to nifty attractions, outtasight events and rebellious celebrities. Whether it’s saddle shoes, classic cars, vintage bikes, James Dean, or Garfield, we love everything classic and cool. Have a blast just 90 minutes North of Indy.
