Downtown TC Art Walk: Local businesses transform into galleries showcasing the talents of area artists. Mingle with these makers, discover distinctive artwork, create your own art pieces, & enjoy live music as you stroll. Downtown TC Fri - May 3, 2024 - 4:00p.m.
"Botanic": This exhibition takes a collective look at our intimate relationship to the plant kingdom. Driven by our community of collaborators & artists, this 'living' exhibition will grow with additional artwork, installations, plants & observations added until the exhibition closes on May 5. It opens on March 8 from 5-9pm. Dress up in your favorite botanical wear, bring a plant to share at the plant swap (inside the ... Alluvion Arts @ 414, TC Fri - May 3, 2024 - 5:00p.m. - Sun - May 5, 2024
Quick Draw: Opening Reception: May 3, 6-9pm. Exhibit continues in the Gallery through May 12. This show features hundreds of sketches from two years of work by the Figure Drawing Studio artists. Local models volunteer to sit for portraits & full figure sketches. Seasonal hours. Check web site. Northport Arts Association, The Village Arts Building, Northport Fri - May 3, 2024 - 6:00p.m. - Sun - May 12, 2024
By Hand Project: This project is a consideration of the myriad ways in which the human hand is intrinsic to creative work; & a demonstration of what human hands can make. It runs through May 30 & offers a range of programs that explore this theme through the visual, performing, architectural, & literary arts. On May 4 at 1pm the GAAC will host a panel discussion of generative artificial ... Glen Arbor Arts Center Sat - May 4, 2024 - 9:00a.m. - Thu - May 30, 2024
Native Plants: Painted + Stitched Canvases by Dana Falconberry: Runs May 3 - Aug. 29. Falconberry, a musician, printmaker, painter & more, has been creating textile works that combine hand-painted imagery with machine chain stitch embroidery. She uses this hybrid method of creation to continue her exploration & interpretation of native plants local to northern Michigan. Gallery hours are Mon. through Fri., 9am-3pm; & Sat. & Sun., noon-4pm. Glen Arbor Arts Center, Lobby Gallery Sat - May 4, 2024 - 9:00a.m. - Thu - Aug 29, 2024
"Bloom" Art Exhibit: An exhibit of spring & summer gardens, orchards & area farmsteads. The paintings are by local oil painter Wendy McWhorter. Opening reception on Fri., April 26 from 5-7pm. Meet the artist. A portion of the sales benefit The Botanic Garden. Three Seasons Gallery, The Botanic Garden at Historic Barns Park, TC Sat - May 4, 2024 - 10:00a.m. - Thu - Jun 20, 2024
Emerging Artists 2024: A Collection of NCMC Student Works: Work in glass, metals, ceramics, painting, drawing, photography, illustration, video, & more will be on display. This exhibition is organized by NCMC faculty. Hours are Tues. - Sat., 10am-5pm. Crooked Tree Arts Center, Atrium Gallery, Petoskey Sat - May 4, 2024 - 10:00a.m. - Sat - May 11, 2024
Generations Exhibition - Father Daughter Works of Art: Enjoy an exhibit that features large-scale paintings from a father & daughter duo – TC native Mitchell Truemner & Midland resident Katie Truemner Bruessow. This father & daughter bring two different styles. Their part II series will exhibit paintings inspired by Michigan's landscapes. An opening reception will be held on Thurs., May 2 from 5:30-7:30pm. The exhibit runs through June 29. City Opera House, TC Sat - May 4, 2024 - 10:00a.m. - Sat - Jun 29, 2024
Oliver Art Center Regional Student Art Exhibition: Runs April 12 - May 10. More than 350 artworks in all media from area elementary, middle, & high schools will be on display. The artwork will be juried by artist Nik Burkhart. Certificates of Excellence & awards, including scholarships to the University of Olivet, will be presented during the Opening Reception on Fri., April 12 from 5-7pm. Oliver Art Center is open Tuesday - Saturday ... Oliver Art Center, Frankfort Sat - May 4, 2024 - 10:00a.m. - Fri - May 10, 2024
Open Studio, Petoskey: Drop-in free arts & crafts for the whole family. New projects are offered each week. Crooked Tree Arts Center, Visual Arts Room, Petoskey Sat - May 4, 2024 - 10:00a.m.
Spring Art in the Barn: Emmet County Fairgrounds, Petoskey Sat - May 4, 2024 - 10:00a.m.
AGRICULTURA - TC: An open call juried exhibit with agriculture-inspired artwork by 40 artists. Runs April 26 - May 25. Join the artists in celebration at the opening reception on Fri., April 26 from 5-7pm. Crooked Tree Arts Center, Carnegie West Gallery, TC Sat - May 4, 2024 - 11:00a.m. - Sat - May 25, 2024
Barbara Reich Exhibit: An exhibit of original pastel paintings runs through May 27. Bonobo Winery, library, TC Sat - May 4, 2024 - 11:00a.m. - Mon - May 27, 2024
Michigan Water Color Society Signature Exhibition: Runs April 19 - May 18, with an opening reception on Fri., April 19 from 5-7pm. This Signature Exhibition will spotlight 40 watercolor artists from all regions of Michigan, including 19 Great Lakes Fellows & 21 Signature status members of the Michigan Water Color Society. Gallery hours are Mon. through Fri., 11am-4pm; & Sat., 11am-3pm. Charlevoix Circle of Arts Sat - May 4, 2024 - 11:00a.m. - Sat - May 18, 2024
Paul Welch: 90 Works, 90 Years: 2024 marks the 90th birthday of artist & retired NMC faculty member Paul Welch. This retrospective of his work, including several newer pieces created during the isolation of the pandemic, will be on view in the museum’s sculpture court. A reception will be held on Fri., May 17 at 5pm. Exhibit runs through May 26. Hours are Tues. through Sun., 11am-4pm. Dennos Museum Center, NMC, TC Sat - May 4, 2024 - 11:00a.m. - Sun - May 26, 2024
Trading Places: An exchange of artwork between Adrian Center for the Arts (ACA) Members & Crooked Tree Arts Center Guild Members. This will be an exhibit of ACA artwork only. Runs April 19 - May 25. An opening reception will be held on Fri., April 26 from 5-7pm. Gallery hours are Tues. through Fri., 11am-5pm, & Sat., 10am-4pm. Crooked Tree Arts Center, Cornwell Gallery, TC Sat - May 4, 2024 - 11:00a.m. - Sat - May 25, 2024
Traverse Area Camera Club 2023: Award Winners - TC: The Traverse Area Camera Club is a group of beginner to professional-level photographers who all have the same love of cameras & photography. Each year, group members critique & select top examples of photography in different skill categories. Runs April 26 - May 25. Crooked Tree Arts Center, Carnegie Rotunda, TC Sat - May 4, 2024 - 11:00a.m. - Sat - May 25, 2024
"All Things Spring Exhibit": Featuring the photography of Winnie & Bill Johnston. In addition, local artists have chosen one or two of the Johnston's photographs to recreate in a medium & perspective of their choice. Their artwork will also be on display. Runs through May 30. Open Tues. through Sun., noon-4pm. Boyne Arts Center, Boyne City Sat - May 4, 2024 - 12:00p.m. - Thu - May 30, 2024
"United By Verse": Writers & visual artists inspire each other. This exhibit unites these collaborations. Featuring 35 pieces by 28 artists who have merged these two art forms. Opening Reception is Sun., March 24 from 12:30-4:30pm. Exhibit runs through May 4. Gallery hours are Friday through Monday from 12:30-4:30pm. Jordan River Arts Council, East Jordan Sat - May 4, 2024 - 12:30p.m. - Sat - May 4, 2024
Spring Art in the Barn: Emmet County Fairgrounds, Petoskey Sun - May 5, 2024 - 10:00a.m.
Northwest Michigan Arts & Culture Summit: Artists of all disciplines, arts & cultural organizations, creative entrepreneurs, & community builders will gather to further the arts. The theme for the day is The Power in Our Partnerships. Panels, keynotes, & hands-on breakout sessions will feature more than 25 state, regional & local speakers, including representatives from Michigan Arts & Culture Council, Upper Peninsula Arts & Culture Alliance, Traverse Connect, Michigan Music Association, Americans ... Interlochen Center for the Arts, Mallory-Towsley Center for Arts Leadership Tue - May 7, 2024 - 8:30a.m.
Free Open Studio Tuesdays: Bring your paints, fiber arts, written arts, sculpting, jewelry, cards, drawing, or other portable mediums. Create & share. Boyne Arts Center, Boyne City Tue - May 7, 2024 - 12:00p.m.
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