"Don't Miss the Boat": Presented by the Harbor Springs Area Historical Society. This exhibit highlights the historic ferries of Little Traverse Bay & features original watercolors & giclees by local artist William Talmadge Hall. Runs through the summer of 2021. Hours: Tues.-Sat., 11am-3pm.
Harbor Springs History Museum
Sun - Apr 18, 2021 - 10:00a.m. - Tue - Aug 31, 2021

"Kids on Community": Youth artists were invited to submit artwork in response to the theme of "Community." Fun, thoughtful & creative interpretations by Michigan youth (grades 3 - 12) are included in this online image gallery. Runs Dec. 1, 2020 - June 30, 2021.
Sun - Apr 18, 2021 - 10:00a.m. - Wed - Jun 30, 2021

CTAC's 19th Annual Young Writers Exposition: Call for Young Writers: Elementary, middle & high school students who attend schools served by the Char-Em ISD (or home school students in Charlevoix or Emmet counties) may submit one work of poetry, prose, or one of each. Winning writers of all age groups receive a medal, journal, & McLean & Eakin Booksellers gift card, while also having their work published in the digital Petoskey News-Review. Middle & high school ...
Sun - Apr 18, 2021 - 10:00a.m. - Mon - Apr 19, 2021

Manitou Music Poster Competition - Call For Entry: The Glen Arbor Arts Center is accepting submissions of original paintings for its 2022 Manitou Music poster competition. The deadline for online submissions is Sept. 16. Open to all current GAAC members. Each year, the GAAC selects an original painting for this limited edition poster. It is sold through the GAAC & at selected shops & art galleries in Leelanau County.
Sun - Apr 18, 2021 - 10:00a.m. - Thu - Sep 16, 2021

Young @ Art: Youth Art Show 2021 CTAC-Petoskey (Online). Runs through June 11. See the creative work of young artists working in the Char-Em ISD region. Over 1800 submissions are included.
Sun - Apr 18, 2021 - 10:00a.m. - Fri - Jun 11, 2021

"Stay Safe" Masks Exhibit: Over 200 paper mache masks will be on display. This is extended from the Ramsdell Regional Center for the Arts in Manistee. Since launching in the fall last year during the quarantine, over 1,000 high school students, families & individuals from the Grand Traverse area & nationally have now decorated masks in this growing public art project. It will run April 1-18. Open from 11am-4pm Tuesdays ...
Crooked Tree Arts Center, TC
Sun - Apr 18, 2021 - 11:00a.m. - Sun - Apr 18, 2021

Annual Regional Student Exhibition: Runs April 16 - May 7.
Oliver Art Center, Frankfort
Sun - Apr 18, 2021 - 11:00a.m. - Fri - May 7, 2021

BLOW UP II: Inflatable Contemporary Art: This exhibit explores the imaginative ways that air is used as a tool to create large-scale sculptures. The artists translate everyday materials and imagery into larger-than-life, yet nearly lighter-than-air art. Curated by Carrie Lederer and organized by Bedford Gallery at the Lesher Center for the Arts in Walnut Creek, CA. "The Art Of: Nicole Banowetz" will be held via Zoom on Feb. 25 at 6:30pm. This ...
Dennos Museum Center, NMC, TC
Sun - Apr 18, 2021 - 11:00a.m. - Sun - May 16, 2021

Call for Art: Little Free Art Galleries: Oliver Art Center will have Little Free Art Galleries in three places: Oliver Art Center, Century 21 Northland, & Benzie Shores District Library, all in Frankfort. Volunteers make art on a small scale & place in the gallery. Visitors may view the art, take the art, leave their own art, or make a monetary contribution via oliverart.org. Frankfort's Little Free Art Galleries will be installed & ...
Sun - Apr 18, 2021 - 11:00a.m. - Fri - Apr 30, 2021

Call-For-Entries: Everyday Objects Exhibition: The exhibition runs Aug. 27 – Oct. 28. Online applications for this juried show may be submitted through July 15. It is open to 2D & 3D objects in a wide variety of media. The GAAC is open Mon. through Sat., 11am–2pm.
Glen Arbor Arts Center
Sun - Apr 18, 2021 - 11:00a.m. - Thu - Jul 15, 2021

Clothesline Exhibit Call-for-Entries: The Glen Arbor Arts Center is moving art outdoors. The Clothesline Exhibit, July 24 – Aug. 27, is an open-air exhibition of small work. This year’s theme, Wild Friends, challenges makers of all skills to create an unframed painting, drawing, photograph or collage on a single, 5” x 7” sheet of paper around this theme. Each work will be placed in a sealed plastic envelope & ...
Sun - Apr 18, 2021 - 11:00a.m. - Tue - Jul 6, 2021

Exhibit: Joan Richmond | Paper + Scissors + Glue = New Collages: An exhibition of 12 new works is on display, Jan. 15 – April 22. Richmond is more widely known for her distinctive, spare gouache paintings depicting land- & waterscapes. This exhibit includes more than 60 pieces she created during COVID-19 isolation. The GAAC is open Mon. through Sat., 11am–2pm.
Glen Arbor Arts Center, Lobby Gallery
Sun - Apr 18, 2021 - 11:00a.m. - Thu - Apr 22, 2021

Melonie Steffes Exhibit: HART welcomes local artist Melonie Steffes in her second solo exhibit with eight new oil paintings. “Undomesticating - Leaving Behind the Things of Man." Show is open online in the virtual shop as well as in person during gallery hours.
Higher Art Gallery, TC
Sun - Apr 18, 2021 - 11:00a.m. - Fri - Apr 30, 2021

Members Create Exhibition: On display: 41 works in both 2D & 3D by northern Michigan artists & beyond. The online version of the exhibition is also available for viewing beginning April 2. Business hours: 11am–2pm, Mon. through Sat.
Glen Arbor Arts Center, Gallery
Sun - Apr 18, 2021 - 11:00a.m. - Thu - May 20, 2021

NMC Art Department Juried Student Art Show: View 30 artworks by local students selected for the show in honor of the museum's 30th anniversary. View NMC fine arts students' work from April 5-15 & high school student art from April 17-29. The High School Virtual Reception will be held on Thurs., April 22 at 5:30pm.
Dennos Museum Center, NMC, TC
Sun - Apr 18, 2021 - 11:00a.m. - Thu - Apr 29, 2021

TC Youth Art Exhibit: Online & In-Person: Celebrating the work of K-12 art students & educators in the Grand Traverse Region. Runs through April. Artwork selected for an award will be on display at Crooked Tree Arts Center, April 1-17 during business hours.
Sun - Apr 18, 2021 - 11:00a.m. - Fri - Apr 30, 2021

The Collective Impulse - Online Exhibit: Featuring the work of artists Ruth Bardenstein, Jean Buescher & Susan Moran. The three artists met in Ann Arbor &, over time, have nurtured both personal & creative connections. They regularly share & critique one another’s work & together visit gallery & museum exhibitions. The exhibition was hosted at the Crooked Tree Arts Center - Petoskey from Sept. 21 through Dec. 18, 2020. This online publication shares ...
Sun - Apr 18, 2021 - 11:00a.m. - Tue - Aug 31, 2021

A Land's Conservancy: Reclaiming Nature: Over the past year, Harbor Springs photographer Raymond Gaynor has been documenting the Little Traverse Conservancy's Offield Family Viewlands. Gaynor's images capture the way nature conserves itself through a process of growth & rebirth.
Crooked Tree Arts Center, Galleries, Petoskey
Mon - Apr 19, 2021 - 9:00a.m. - Tue - Jun 1, 2021

GREAT: Reflections on the Great Lakes: This exhibition asks Great Lakes-area artists to share original works of art that reflect on the theme “Great.” Juried by artist Susan Moran. Runs through June 1.
Crooked Tree Arts Center, Galleries, Petoskey
Mon - Apr 19, 2021 - 9:00a.m. - Tue - Jun 1, 2021

Virtual Coffee @ Ten: Join in a conversation with Raymond Gaynor, whose exhibit, "A Lands Conservancy," is featured at Crooked Tree Arts Center, Petoskey. Register.
Fri - Apr 23, 2021 - 10:00a.m.

"Dream to Reality: Exploring What We Believe and Why": April 23 - May 29. This exhibit explores the path to why we believe what we believe through the mythological illustrations & writing of Charlevoix artist Kim Richelle. An opening reception will be held on Fri., April 23 from 5-7pm featuring an artist discussion & book signing.
Charlevoix Circle of Arts
Fri - Apr 23, 2021 - 11:00a.m. - Sat - May 29, 2021

Exhibit: Dream to Reality: Exhibit runs April 23 - May 29. Not open on Sundays. This exhibit explores the path through the mythological illustrations & writing of Charlevoix artist Kim Richelle.
Charlevoix Circle of Arts
Fri - Apr 23, 2021 - 11:00a.m. - Sat - May 29, 2021