By The Side of the Road: A series of abstract landscapes out of the imagination of painter Alice Moss. This small show runs Sept. 1 - Dec. 15. Moss' focus is on Leelanau County roadways, woodlands, & beaches, all of which she has been walking, watching, & visiting since childhood in the early 1960s.
Glen Arbor Arts Center, Lobby Gallery
Wed - Sep 27, 2023 - 9:00a.m. - Fri - Dec 15, 2023

"Lost and Found: Juried Photography Exhibition": 28 artists were selected for inclusion. Selections were made by guest juror Kathryn Dimond, executive director of Detroit's historic Scarab Club. Runs through Oct. 28. Open Tues. - Sat., 10am-5pm.
Crooked Tree Arts Center, Carnegie Galleries, TC
Wed - Sep 27, 2023 - 10:00a.m. - Sat - Oct 28, 2023

Art + Place + Community: 10 Years with Good Hart Artist Residency: The exhibit will contain works from GHAR alumni, including visual artists, writers, & composers, highlighting the unique breadth of creative work that has been supported by the residency over the past decade. The show will run from Sept. 16 - Nov. 4. An opening reception will be held on Sept. 16 from 5:30-7:30pm. It will feature a panel conversation & poetry readings. Tickets are $20, $25 ...
Crooked Tree Arts Center, Gilbert & Bonfield galleries, Petoskey
Wed - Sep 27, 2023 - 10:00a.m. - Sat - Nov 4, 2023

Art Speaks: Creative Arts Studio for Adults with Disabilities: This exhibition features work created by students in Challenge Mountain & Crooked Tree Arts Center's Creative Arts Studio program. Runs Sept. 16 - Oct. 21. Open Tues. - Sat., 10am-5pm.
Crooked Tree Arts Center, Atrium Gallery, Petoskey
Wed - Sep 27, 2023 - 10:00a.m. - Sat - Oct 21, 2023

ExhiBEERtion Pop Up Exhibit: In honor of Frankfort's Fall Festival Beer Week, Oliver Art Center will be hosting "ExhiBEERtion," a popup art show devoted to beer, beer products, beer-making, beer venues, & beer enjoyment. Runs from Sept. 26 - Oct. 13.
Oliver Art Center, Frankfort
Wed - Sep 27, 2023 - 10:00a.m. - Fri - Oct 13, 2023

Lifetime of Art & Travel: A Flora Ricca Hoffman Retrospective: This exhibit celebrates the artwork of the late prolific artist Flora Ricca Hoffman. An opening reception will be held on Fri., Sept. 15 from 5-7pm. Runs through Oct. 8. Open Tues. - Sat., 10am-5pm.
Crooked Tree Arts Center, Carnegie Rotunda, TC
Wed - Sep 27, 2023 - 10:00a.m. - Sun - Oct 8, 2023

"A Separate Shining: Selections from the Tusen Takk Foundation Collection": The Tusen Takk Foundation & the Dennos Museum present this exhibition representing artists who have participated in its artist-in-residence program to date. Taking its title from the poem "Joy" by Hilda Conkling, the exhibition surveys the artist's exploration of the intangible, the unseen qualities of joy, beauty, & hope. Runs through Jan. 7. Open Tues. through Sun., 11am-4pm.
Dennos Museum Center, NMC, TC
Wed - Sep 27, 2023 - 11:00a.m. - Sun - Jan 7, 2024

"Interlacements: The Fine Craft of Weaving": Featuring nine Michigan artists including Boisali Biswas, Martha Brownscombe, Deb Cholewicki, Sharon Gill, Carol Irving, Jasmine Petrie, Carol Madison, Nancy McRay, & Shanna Robinson. A range of fiber art practices are explored. Runs Sept. 8 - Oct. 28. An opening reception will be held on Fri., Sept. 15 from 5-7pm. CTAC - TC is open Tues. through Fri., 11am-5pm, & Sat., 10am-4pm.
Crooked Tree Arts Center, TC
Wed - Sep 27, 2023 - 11:00a.m. - Sat - Oct 28, 2023

"Passages: The Art of Ron Gianola": Gianola's paintings are the result of a fifty-plus year long experience with the Art Spirit, pursuing the possibilities of a personal transformative vision, engaging emotion, expression, & the poetry of visual music. Runs through Jan. 7. Open Tues. through Sun., 11am-4pm.  
Dennos Museum Center, NMC, TC
Wed - Sep 27, 2023 - 11:00a.m. - Sun - Jan 7, 2024

"Safe Harbor": This annual fundraiser exhibit benefits the TC emergency shelter for people facing homelessness. Runs through Oct. 7.
Higher Art Gallery, TC
Wed - Sep 27, 2023 - 11:00a.m. - Sat - Oct 7, 2023

"Stephen Duren: A Life of Painting": This exhibit brings together works by artist Stephen Duren that cover his sixty-year career & bring greater definition to his artistic contributions. Runs through Jan. 7. Open Tues. through Sun., 11am-4pm.
Dennos Museum Center, NMC, TC
Wed - Sep 27, 2023 - 11:00a.m. - Sun - Jan 7, 2024

Annual Juried Art Exhibition & Opening Reception: Work in all media by regional artists. Prizes will be awarded during the reception on Sept. 15 at 5pm. Exhibition runs through October 20.
Oliver Art Center, Frankfort
Wed - Sep 27, 2023 - 11:00a.m. - Fri - Oct 20, 2023

"Youth Innovation in Rural America": Community-based youth design projects by local students. Runs through Oct. 7.
Raven Hill Discovery Center, East Jordan
Wed - Sep 27, 2023 - 12:00p.m. - Sat - Oct 7, 2023

ON NATURE: Corlett/Deans/Saxon Art Exhibition: Experience three artists, three friends, whose work explores the nature of the figure & the landscape in monotype & painting. Runs through Sept. 30.
The Ramsdell Regional Center for the Arts, Manistee
Wed - Sep 27, 2023 - 12:00p.m. - Sat - Sep 30, 2023

Barbara Reich Exhibit: Original artwork by plein air/studio artist Barbara Reich, featuring "Paintings from Around the Peninsulas." Exhibit opens Aug. 30 & runs through Nov. 28.
Bonobo Winery, TC
Wed - Sep 27, 2023 - 3:00p.m. - Tue - Nov 28, 2023

Charles Culver Public Art Exhibition: On display throughout downtown Bellaire, mid-June through Oct. Each piece of art will display a QR code to access an audio presentation providing history & background of the particular piece.
Downtown Bellaire
Wed - Sep 27, 2023 - 4:00p.m. - Tue - Oct 31, 2023

Drop-In Preschool Adventures In Art: Young artists can engage in themed activities while exploring various art methods. Early registration is encouraged to save your spot.
Crooked Tree Arts Center, TC
Thu - Sep 28, 2023 - 9:30a.m.

Coffee @ 10, Petoskey: Exhibition Walkthrough: CTAC Visual Arts Director Liz Erlewine will introduce the fall exhibit, "Art + Place + Community: 10 Years with Good Hart Artist Residency."
Crooked Tree Arts Center, Gilbert Gallery, Petoskey
Thu - Sep 28, 2023 - 10:00a.m.

The Art of: Ron Gianola: Join exhibiting artist Ron Gianola for a lively & inspiring conversation about the evolution of his art.
Dennos Museum Center, NMC, TC
Thu - Sep 28, 2023 - 2:00p.m.

Made in Cheboygan Craft Show: Featuring a large assortment of crafters selling jewelry, home decor, pottery, clothing, toys, kitchen essentials, custom printed shirts & mugs, & more. For vendor info, email: madeincheboygan@gmail.com.
Washington Park, Cheboygan
Sat - Sep 30, 2023 - 9:00a.m.

Pop Up & Pop On: Featuring artwork from members of the Northport Arts Association, music & wine. Pops Up: Sept. 30, 12-4pm. Pops On: Oct. 1 & Oct. 3-7, 12-4pm.
Northport Arts Association, Village Arts Building, Northport
Sat - Sep 30, 2023 - 12:00p.m.

Creativity Q+A LIVE with Fiber Artist Meg Staley: Meg will talk about her practice with Sarah Bearup-Neal, GAAC gallery manager. She hand builds women's clothing, & uses clothing as an expressive tool.
Glen Arbor Arts Center
Sat - Sep 30, 2023 - 1:00p.m.

Made in Cheboygan Craft Show: Featuring a large assortment of crafters selling jewelry, home decor, pottery, clothing, toys, kitchen essentials, custom printed shirts & mugs, & more. For vendor info, email: madeincheboygan@gmail.com.
Washington Park, Cheboygan
Sun - Oct 1, 2023 - 10:00a.m.

Terrain Biennial 2023: Enjoy this international art exhibition featuring an original sculpture installment by Manistee artist Nat Rosales. Nat's work, "The Echo Effect," will be on display outside from Oct. 1 - Nov. 15.
Oliver Art Center, Frankfort
Sun - Oct 1, 2023 - 11:00a.m. - Wed - Nov 15, 2023

Pop Up & Pop On: Featuring artwork from members of the Northport Arts Association, music & wine. Pops Up: Sept. 30, 12-4pm. Pops On: Oct. 1 & Oct. 3-7, 12-4pm.
Northport Arts Association, Village Arts Building, Northport
Sun - Oct 1, 2023 - 12:00p.m.

Indigenous Art and Culture: The opening reception for this exhibit is held today from 1-4pm. It will feature drum voices of Greensky, hoop dance from Wren Zhawenim Gotts, & Hadassa GreenSky will sing traditional songs. Experience a taste of Indigenous foods from the Great Lakes region.
Jordan River Arts Council, East Jordan
Sun - Oct 1, 2023 - 1:00p.m.

Celebrate 50 Years with CTAC, Petoskey: Enjoy family-friendly activities, live music, interactive demonstrations, a scavenger hunt, giveaways & more.
Crooked Arts Center, Petoskey
Sun - Oct 1, 2023 - 5:00p.m.