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 ...
Tree Of Life -- An Exhibit: TC artist Mary Fortuna explores the Tree Of Life - Connecting The World in this mixed media installation. This small show runs through April 25. The Tree Of Life that will grow in the GAAC's Lobby Gallery is populated with animals, birds & insects. Each one is a hand-sewn soft sculpture. Hours: Mon. through Fri., 9am-3pm; Sat., noon-4pm.
"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.
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.
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 ...
Peepers Program: Sensing Nature: An adult-accompanied program for early learners ages 3-5 years old of all experience levels with the natural world. Enjoy stories, crafts, music, & discovery activities. Celebrate Earth Day! Go on a hike & make observations using your 5 senses. Afterwards, bring your own picnic lunch to enjoy or play on the nature playscape. Programming is 100% outdoors, so please dress for the weather. Register.
Spring Art Show: Featuring work by artists Logan Hudson, Mike Novak, Steve Cattin, & Molly Thompson. Visit the art in the Mathia Grand Entrance Lobby & the Towsley Lobby on the 2nd floor. Runs through April 26. It can be seen Mon. through Fri. from 10am-2pm & also before public performances.
Storytime with Miss Diane: Enjoy stories, crafts & snacks.
Youth Art Show, Petoskey (Date Change): Original works of art by young artists in grades K-12. An opening reception will be held on Tues., March 19 from 5:30-7pm. Exhibit runs through May 3. Open Tues. through Sat., 10am-5pm.
Kid's Craft Lab: Earth Suncatchers: Laminate some blue & green cellophane for land & ocean to remind you of our beautiful planet. Hang in a sunny window. Sign up at the front desk when you arrive. Make your reservation on the web site.
Preschool Story Time: Preschoolers of all ages are invited to join for stories, songs & active fun.
Barbara Reich Exhibit: An exhibit of original pastel paintings runs through May 27.
Bugs & Blooms - Lauren Everett Finn and Michelle Tock York: Featuring the work of two local artists: Lauren Everett Finn - paint & clay; & found object sculptures of Michelle Tock York. The opening reception will be held on April 5 from 6-8pm. The show runs from April 5-May 3.
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.
Tech Tuesday: Bring in your devices &/or technology questions & Gabe will help.
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.
Free Open Studio Tuesdays: Bring your paints, fiber arts, written arts, sculpting, jewelry, cards, drawing, or other portable mediums. Create & share.
"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.
Storytime Adventures: Featuring "I Stink!" by Kate & Jim McMullan.
Coffee with a Ranger: Enjoy coffee & tea, & visit with Tom Ulrich, retired deputy superintendent of Sleeping Bear Dunes. Tom will share his experiences & thoughts about the Dunes—yesterday & today—with an opportunity for informal conversation about the region & how it has changed.
Tech Tuesday: iPad Basics: Bring your iPad with login info & your questions. No pre-registration required.
"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 ...
The Wonders of Wildflowers: Join Grass River Natural Area for a colorful photography presentation looking at more than a dozen local species of wildflowers. Learn about methods of seed dispersal, pollination, medicinal & edible properties, & reproduction of wildflowers.
FOLTL Poetry Night: Featuring Holly Wren Spaulding, an award winning author, interdisciplinary artist & writing teacher based in South Maine where she is founder & artistic director of Poetry Forge, an online school for poets & secret poets.
The Accidentals: Cover Art Album Release Tour: This album is all the songs The Accidentals grew up listening to that influenced their own music or inspired them to write something, make something, be something. Female inspired music that they "accidentalized."
The Lands Still Hold Our Stories Hike: Join local Indigenous Knowledge Carriers Tera John & Courtney Miller for an Earth Week Hike. Hike in the light of the rising full moon, the Sucker Fish Moon. Learn the story of this moon’s name & how the sucker is honored for keeping the Anishinaabe people alive in the sparse month of little game & low food caches. Must register in advance.
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