OAC Holiday Artisan Boutique: Find gifts from regional artists showcasing a variety of ready-to-gift handmade items, holiday cards, ornaments, accessories & more. Runs Nov. 7 - Dec. 24. Tues. - Sat.: 10am-4pm; Sun.: noon-4pm. Oliver Art Center is closed on Mondays & also Nov. 27-28.
Oliver Art Center, Frankfort
Sun - Dec 21, 2025 - 10:00a.m. - Tue - Dec 23, 2025

Portraits of Place: Presented by CTAC's Kitchen Painters, this is a vibrant exhibition celebrating the beauty, spirit, & shared stories of northern Michigan. Runs Nov. 29 - Jan. 10. See web site for hours.
Crooked Tree Arts Center, Atrium Gallery, Petoskey
Sun - Dec 21, 2025 - 10:00a.m. - Sat - Jan 10, 2026

Winter Member Exhibition: Dec. 5 - Jan. 2. Opening reception on Dec. 5 from 5-7pm. OAC member showcase is an all-media exhibit just in time for holiday gift-giving. Hours are Tues. - Sat., 10am-4pm; Sun., noon-4pm. Closed 12/24, 12/25 & 1/1.
Oliver Art Center, Frankfort
Sun - Dec 21, 2025 - 10:00a.m. - Fri - Jan 2, 2026

8th Annual Art Tree & Ornament Show: Featuring hundreds of handmade ornaments. Opening reception will be held on Dec. 4 from 5-8pm. Runs through New Year's Eve. See web site for hours.
Higher Art Gallery, TC
Sun - Dec 21, 2025 - 11:00a.m. - Wed - Dec 31, 2025

Beneath the Surface: Training Tomorrow’s Water Stewards: The Great Lakes Water Studies Institute at NMC is advancing freshwater, groundwater, & marine science through cutting-edge technology, education, & research. This exhibit highlights NMC students' hands-on work with remotely operated vehicles, sonar mapping, & groundwater sampling. Runs Sept. 18 - Jan. 4. See web site for hours.
Dennos Museum Center, NMC, TC
Sun - Dec 21, 2025 - 11:00a.m. - Sun - Jan 4, 2026

Charlevoix Circle mARkeT: A festive holiday marketplace featuring an array of handmade goods, original artwork, & locally produced specialty treats, all created by Michigan artisans. A reception will be held on Fri., Nov. 14 from 5-7pm, featuring the first opportunity to shop these items. The marketplace runs Nov. 14 - Dec. 30. Check web site for hours.
Charlevoix Circle of Arts
Sun - Dec 21, 2025 - 11:00a.m. - Tue - Dec 30, 2025

Dewey Blocksma: Roundtable: Blocksma's artwork is a gathering of figures & ideas, real & imagined, informed by medicine & art. Common themes include: puzzle heads, violin women, fake computers, Dutch cowboys, porcupines, & much more, all within a world assembled & reassembled, juggling toys buffeted by current events. Runs Sept. 18 - Jan. 4. Check web site for hours.
Dennos Museum Center, NMC, TC
Sun - Dec 21, 2025 - 11:00a.m. - Sun - Jan 4, 2026

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.
Dennos Museum Center, NMC, TC
Sun - Dec 21, 2025 - 11:00a.m. - Fri - Apr 3, 2026

Ice Into Ocean: Arctic Tracings: This exhibition is the result of a seven year collaboration between Cy Keener & Justine Holzman, exploring how ice shifts & reshapes the landscapes of the Arctic. Through large scale drawings, images, & installation, the exhibit investigates the nature & movement of ice & water across this remote environment. Runs Sept. 18 - Jan. 4. Check web site for hours.
Dennos Museum Center, NMC, TC
Sun - Dec 21, 2025 - 11:00a.m. - Sun - Jan 4, 2026

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.
Dennos Museum Center, NMC, TC
Sun - Dec 21, 2025 - 11:00a.m. - Sun - May 31, 2026

Local Artist Melonie Steffes Solo Exhibit: Wilder Alternatives: Featuring Steffes' whimsical imagined realism oil paintings. Runs through Dec. 25 with an opening reception on Dec. 4 from 5-8pm. See web site for hours.
Higher Art Gallery, TC
Sun - Dec 21, 2025 - 11:00a.m. - Thu - Dec 25, 2025

Winter and the Blues: Enjoy seasonal sips & sweets as you explore the local artwork that reflects the calm, light & quiet of winter in northern Michigan. An opening reception will be held on Sat., Nov. 29. The exhibit runs through Dec. 24. Open Tues. through Sat., 11am-4pm.
Art on Union Gallery, TC
Sun - Dec 21, 2025 - 11:00a.m. - Wed - Dec 24, 2025