INteriors Exhibition: An exploration of inner spaces, both real & imagined, spaces of the home & of the mind. Opens Jan. 9 with a reception from 5-7pm. Runs through March 12. See web site for hours.

Michigan's Heritage Barns: This exhibit, open for the month of January, features photos of landmark Michigan barns from across the state, by artist Mary Keithian. Save the date for Jan. 29, 6pm, when there will be a special showing of the Barn Raisers documentary, surrounded by the exhibit. Check web site for library hours.

Small Accomplishments by Harvey Gordon: Enjoy this exhibition of acrylic paintings. Runs Jan. 5 - April 23. See web site for hours.

Andrew Jagniecki: Wild Impressions: Featuring woodcut, intaglio & linocut prints. Runs through Feb. 13. See web site for hours.

At Home: Runs Jan. 16 - Feb. 28. Featuring quilts by Erick Wolfmeyer, Heidi Parkes, & the Little Traverse Bay Quilters Guild, ceramics by Madeline Kaczmarczyk, pastels by Heidi Marshall, & works by other artists. See web site for hours.

Crooked Tree Photographic Society Annual Exhibition: This exhibition features recent work by members of the Crooked Tree Photographic Society. The photographs included in this show were self-selected by the group through peer review. Featuring intricate details from nature, evocative scenes & moments, & creatively constructed composition. Runs through Feb. 21. Opening reception on Jan. 31 from 2-4pm. See web site for hours.

On Ice: Runs Jan. 16 - Feb. 28. Includes plein air icescape paintings by Margie Guyot, winter landscape paintings by Kevin Barton, photographs by Susan Tusa, documentary works exploring the communities & culture of icefishing by Amy Sacka, photographs exploring ice as an aesthetic & environmental subject, drone shots by Ray Gaynor, & much more. See web site for hours.

Spectrum Exhibit: Interactive exhibition showcasing artwork that makes it immediately evident that color is the major characteristic of the piece. Wide variety of work by regional artists. Runs Jan. 9 - Feb. 6. Opening reception: Jan. 9, 5-7pm. See web site for hours.

2026 Artist Guild Member Salon Show: This exhibition showcases the work of 118 Guild Members, representing Greater Northern Michigan & beyond. Runs Jan. 16 - Feb. 21. An opening reception will be held on Jan. 17 from 3-5pm. See web site for hours.

Between Us - Winter 2026 Exhibition: This exhibit explores connection, distance, & everything that exists in the in-between. It invites artists to reflect on how we reach for one another & ourselves across emotional, physical, & imagined spaces. Runs Jan. 16 - Feb. 21. Visit website for hours.

Doug Cannell: "Selections from Backstories": An introduction to Doug Cannell’s works that merge sculpture, installation, & storytelling into layered experiences. Cannell creates objects that resist easy definition. Runs through April 3. Open Tuesday through Sunday, 11am-4pm. A Deeper Dive Into "Backstories" with Cannell will be held on Jan. 24 from 2-4pm.

Guild Pop-Up Exhibit: Linda Gardiner: Runs Jan. 13-31. Linda is drawn to the stories found in fabric—the threads, textures, & marks inspired by nature, layered with paint, stencils, & time. Her work brings these elements together to create pieces that are both expressive & functional, blending beauty with everyday use. See web site for hours.

Impressions of an Era: Prints from the Denison Museum Collection: This selection of prints, created between 1970 & 1990 by nationally & internationally recognized contemporary artists, reflects two transformative decades in contemporary printmaking. Artists include Dee Shapiro, Barbara Kohl-Spiro, KUDO Muramasa & James Rizzi. Runs through May 31. Open Tuesday through Sunday, 11am-4pm.

New Perspectives: Recent Aquisitions from the Dennos Permanent Art Collection: Runs Jan. 23 - May 31. From new paintings & works on paper gifted through the Museum Exchange program to generous donations on behalf of museum members, friends, & NMC alumni, New Perspectives seeks to highlight convergent, as well as, divergent perspectives on contemporary art & collecting practices in the 21st century. See web site for hours.

Spotlight on Innovation: This annual regional high school exhibition celebrates the creativity, skill, & fresh perspectives of emerging young artists. It will be on display from Jan. 23 through Feb. 21, featuring work by 11th & 12th grade students from area high schools. The exhibit opens with a public reception on Jan. 23 from 5-7pm. See web site for hours.

Trilobite Treasures: Runs Jan. 23 - May 31. This exhibit presents Paleozoic creatures in a way that tells a story of the prehistoric life in the ancient seas. The collection, assembled over 35 years, provides a unique snapshot of life in the ancient seas from 250 to 500 million years ago. See web site for hours.

Twelve-By-Twelve: Runs Jan. 23 - April 1. Created by students & faculty at Interlochen Arts Academy, every participant had to create something that would fit within an imaginary twelve-inch cube. They self-imposed this limit to discover what ideas those boundaries might produce. See web site for hours.

Sketchbook Play: Bring a sketchbook (if you have one). Get creative with pencils, paints or ink. Practice without the pressure to be perfect.