"At Least A Dozen Friends": Margo Burian is known as a painter of quiet, atmospheric landscapes, waterscapes, farmsteads, & rowboats hitched to old docks. Over the years she has been developing a body of work based on collage, image transfer, & mixed media. Her exhibit runs Sept. 3 - Dec. 17. See web site for hours.

"Taking Flight": Invitational group exhibition featuring the works of Shanny Brooke (paintings), Cynthia Marks (ceramic vessels) & Michelle Tock York (mixed media sculpture). Runs Aug. 21 - Oct. 29. An opening reception will be held on Aug. 21 from 5-7pm. See web site for hours.

"Modern Movement: Martha Graham & Barbara Morgan": Featuring original Barbara Morgan photographs of Graham & her company in the 1930s & 40s. Runs May 22 - Oct. 31. See web site for hours.

All Media Juried Exhibition: Oct. 10 - Nov. 13. This exhibition showcases the best work of regional artists in all media. Open Tues.-Sat., 10am-4pm; Sun., noon-4pm.

Atmospheres: Photography by Steve Loveless: Photographer & Michigan native, Steve Loveless, has been capturing the stunning atmospheres of northern Michigan for decades. This exhibition runs Sept. 26 - Oct. 30. Open Tues. - Sat., 10am-4pm; Sun., noon-4pm.

Echoes: Revisiting Memory: Environments, places & landscapes shape our memories & experiences. "Echoes" explores how memories lose their clarity & change as we revisit them. The works on view reflect these varied reminiscences of environments that stay with us & reverberate in our minds over time. Runs Sept. 18 - Oct. 31. An opening reception will be held on Sept. 18 from 5:30-7pm. See web site for hours.

Women + Water: Life Bearers, Teachers, Storytellers: Presented in conjunction with Women + Water at the Petoskey District Library, this exhibition features artwork by women artists reflecting on water, environmental stewardship, & advocacy. Runs Sept. 12 - Oct. 17. See web site for hours.

"Full Circle: Waste Plastic Transformations": TC raised artist Simon Anton returns to the area with a body of sculpture & design objects built over the last 12 years at his Detroit Studio for his solo exhibit. Anton uses plastic sourced from Detroit neighborhoods, factory waste & the automotive industry. Runs Aug. 28, 2026 - Aug. 8, 2027. An Artist Talk will be held on Aug. 28 from 5-6:30pm, followed by a …

"Heart of a Tree, Soul of a Storm": A juried art exhibition featuring creative works rooted in a fallen tree & shaped by the 2025 ice storm that changed the landscape. Runs Sept. 25 - Oct. 31 with an opening reception on Fri., Sept. 25 from 5-7pm. See web site for hours.

"Women and Water: Woven Portraits from Around the World": A traveling exhibition featuring handwoven jacquard portraits by artist Mary Burns that honor women who work with, protect, & advocate for water across the globe. Runs through Oct. 15. See web site for hours.

Darryl Brown: "Bubbles of Love": A dreamscape of both primitive & modern juxtaposed color & a whimsical journey that blends Atavistic Animism with a pure discovery in the moment & from different angles. Runs Sept. 24, 2026 - March 28, 2027. Open Tues. through Sun., 11am-4pm. Closed Mondays & major holidays.

Drawing to Motion: Contemporary Inuit Art From The Dennos Museum: From spiritual & physical transformations to modes of transportation & scenes of daily life, this exhibition provides an intimate view into the hand-drawn & animated-by-hand world of Inuit artists from the late 20th & early 21st centuries. Runs Sept. 24, 2026 - May 30, 2027. Open Tues. through Sun., 11am-4pm. Closed Mondays & major holidays.

Material World: Ten Women: An invitational exhibition organized by the Muskegon Museum of Art, featuring women artists working with non-traditional materials or using traditional materials in non-traditional ways. Many of the works use found objects common to the everyday household, or bring elements from nature into inside spaces. Runs Sept. 24, 2026 - Jan. 3, 2027. Open Tues. through Sun., 11am-4pm. Closed on Mondays & major holidays.

Soup for Hope: Enjoy warm soup & simple sandwiches, & learn about homelessness in Otsego County.

Shape, Form & Light 10-Year Anniversary Member Exhibit: Presented by the Northport Arts Association, this exhibit launches Oct. 3 with an opening reception from 5-7pm. Runs Oct. 6-31, Tues. through Sun., noon-4pm.

Talk About It Tuesdays: World Mental Health Day: More people than ever are seeking ways to maintain wellness & care for their mental health. Participants will learn about mental health resources available through NCMC & the local community & will have the opportunity to create a personalized coping kit to take home.

It Takes a Millage: Discussion about Funding Local Services: Join Fund MI Future to learn what makes a millage successful, & start planning yours!

Lifelong Learning: "Iconic" Works of Art: Andi Gerring, art historian & retired professor, will lead the discussion to examine the meaning of the term "iconic" as it is applied to famous works of art. Look at several examples & reasons for their enduring fame. 

NWS Presents: An Evening with David Sedaris: Presented by Lola Jackson & Dilys Tosteson Garcia - "Community Building" Author Series. Join David Sedaris for an evening of readings from new & unpublished work — no host, no filter, just Sedaris & the page. Following the reading, he'll hold a Q&A with the audience. Doors open at 5:15pm with live music. The show begins at 6pm.

The Dead Ends on Spruce: An ordinary home is transformed into a spooky & immersive haunted attraction. The display features elaborate Halloween decorations, eerie scenes, animatronics, special effects, & interactive elements for visitors of all ages. Find 'The Dead Ends on Spruce' on Facebook.

Owls of Whitefish Point: This program presented by the Petoskey Regional Audubon Society will feature Chris Neri & Nova Mackentley from Friends of Whitefish Point, who have over 25 years of field experience banding migrating owls. They will share stories & insights into the trends of these nocturnal raptors.