PoCo Pets: Part of the Family
Opens February 6
Pets are members of the family, and we love them. It's been no different during the last century in Porter County. This small exhibit features a broad array of photographs, artwork, objects, and ephemera that bring Porter County's beloved animal companions into the foreground.
A “real photo” postcard of “Mrs. Crumpacker and Daisy” addressed, but never sent, to Irene Bell of Valparaiso. Circa 1910. 2017.2.56
About the Robert Cain Gallery
The Robert Cain Gallery honors M. Robert “Rob” Cain (1930-2022), a lifelong Valparaiso resident and beloved Valparaiso High School art teacher. In 2014, Cain participated in the dedication of the Robert Cain Gallery in our former location at 153 Franklin Street in Valparaiso. The naming was made possible by a special gift from Joanne & Dan Urschel, whose family members were inspired by Cain from their time in his classroom.
Rob Cain (right) during the gallery dedication in 2014.