"Italy: Close Up": An opening will be held on Fri., May 10 from 6-8pm. Photographers Kathie Carpenter, Marilyn Hoogstraten, Kathy Silbernagle & Babs Young will discuss how their photography captured the beauty of a country as well known as Italy from a fresh perspective. Runs through May 25.
Twisted Fish Gallery, Elk Rapids
Wed - May 22, 2019 - 10:00a.m. - Sat - May 25, 2019

Annual Member Exhibition: Members of OAC are able to enter up to two works of art to be on display from May 3-31. An opening reception will be held on Fri., May 3 from 5-7pm.
Oliver Art Center, Frankfort
Wed - May 22, 2019 - 10:00a.m. - Fri - May 31, 2019

Call For Artists: Modern Archetypes: An all female artist exhibit exploring the idea of human consciousness & how archetypes unite all of us. Submit up to 2 pieces each which really capture the idea of the role archetypes play not only in your own life personally, but in society as a whole. Deadline to apply is July 1 at midnight. Exhibit runs Sept. 6 - Oct. 4.
Wed - May 22, 2019 - 10:00a.m. - Mon - Jul 1, 2019

Pop-Up Exhibition: Featuring the artists of Colby House. Runs May 21 - June 9.
Oliver Art Center, Frankfort
Wed - May 22, 2019 - 10:00a.m. - Sun - Jun 9, 2019

"Bodies of... Juried Exhibition of Ceramic Arts": Juror Sigrid Zahner selected approximately 60 works by Great Lakes regional artists to be included in this exhibition. Runs April 27 - July 20. An opening reception will be held on Sat., April 27 from 2-4pm.
Crooked Tree Arts Center, TC
Wed - May 22, 2019 - 11:00a.m. - Sat - Jul 20, 2019

"DRAWN TO" Women of Contemporary Illustration: A curated exhibit featuring 14 female illustrators from around the world. Runs May 3 - June 7. An opening reception will be held on Fri., May 3 from 5-9pm (during Art Walk).
Higher Art Gallery, TC
Wed - May 22, 2019 - 11:00a.m. - Fri - Jun 7, 2019

"Portraits of Whimsy": Paintings, assemblages & sculptures that illustrate that "whimsy" can truly acquire the status of sophisticated fine art. An opening reception will be held on Fri., April 12 from 5-7pm. Runs through June 8.
Charlevoix Circle of Arts
Wed - May 22, 2019 - 11:00a.m. - Sat - Jun 8, 2019

"The Art of Coming Undone" Exhibit: Over 40 artists interpreting the work of Daniel Belardinelli. An opening reception will be held on Fri., May 3 from 5-9pm during the Downtown Traverse City Art Walk. Exhibit runs through mid-June.
Michigan Artists Gallery, TC
Wed - May 22, 2019 - 11:00a.m. - Sat - Jun 15, 2019

100 Day Project Exhibit: See what 100 days of creativity can bring to life! Exhibit open during Art Center hours of 11am-3pm, Tuesday through Friday & 12-2pm, Saturday. An opening reception will be held on Sat., June 8 from 5-7pm. Runs until July 6.
Gaylord Area Council for the Arts, Gaylord
Wed - May 22, 2019 - 11:00a.m. - Sat - Jul 6, 2019

Juried Photography Exhibit: Runs through June 1.
Gaylord Area Council for the Arts, Gaylord
Wed - May 22, 2019 - 11:00a.m. - Sat - Jun 1, 2019

"Bodies of Color... Recent Work by DeCarlo Logan": Logan’s artwork analyzes the intangible aspects of identity to encourage dialog & understanding. Two recent mixed media series by the artist will be on display. Runs April 27 - July 20.
Crooked Tree Arts Center, TC
Wed - May 22, 2019 - 2:00p.m. - Sat - Jul 20, 2019

"Bodies of Me... Recent Work by Liz Wierzbicki": Liz creates work that critiques ideas of gender, sexuality & self in a digital age. Runs April 27 - July 20.
Crooked Tree Arts Center, Carnegie Gallery, TC
Wed - May 22, 2019 - 2:00p.m. - Sat - Jul 20, 2019

Figure Drawing Open Studio: Join other artists to practice drawing people from a live model. All skill levels - artists 18 yrs. old & over. Bring your own supplies. Held the second & fourth Weds. of each month from 3-5pm.
Gaylord Area Council for the Arts, Gaylord
Wed - May 22, 2019 - 3:00p.m.

Northport Arts Association Attic Art & Vintage Fundraiser Donation Drop Off: The fundraiser will be held on May 25-26.
Village Arts Building, Northport
Wed - May 22, 2019 - 4:00p.m.

Bodies Of... Ceramics Exhibition: Exceptional examples of the ceramic craft today, & a conceptual exploration of the medium. Monday-Saturday, on display through July 20.
Crooked Tree Arts Center, TC
Thu - May 23, 2019 - 9:00a.m. - Sat - Jul 20, 2019

Call for Photographers - Northport Photo Exhibit: 2019 Northport Photo Exhibit: June 21-30. Limited to 35. Photographers Reception: June 21, 6pm.
Thu - May 23, 2019 - 9:00a.m. - Fri - May 31, 2019

Great Northern Fine Art - Fine Craft Expo: An outstanding fine art—fine craft open to all MI artists 18 & older, offering eight juried category awards - $500 each, & a grand award determined by the People’s Choice: $1,500. Can submit through May 31. Downtown Grayling becomes an art gallery during the fifteen days of voting: July 19-Aug. 3. Artists’ demos & the Performing Arts Music Competition will take place on Sat., Aug. 3, ...
Thu - May 23, 2019 - 9:00a.m. - Fri - May 31, 2019

The Cats On The Prowl: A Superior Adventure Exhibition: In 2016 five Leelanau County painters followed in the historic footsteps of seven Canadian painters. The result is a visual record of “The Cats on the Prowl: A Superior Adventure.” An exhibition of paintings generated by that trip are on display, May 10–26. A reception to meet the artists is Fri., May 10, 6–8pm. GAAC hours: Mon.-Fri., 9am-3pm; & 12-4pm on Sun.
Glen Arbor Arts Center
Thu - May 23, 2019 - 9:00a.m. - Sun - May 26, 2019

Northport Arts Association Attic Art & Vintage Fundraiser Donation Drop Off: The fundraiser will be held on May 25-26.
Village Arts Building, Northport
Thu - May 23, 2019 - 10:00a.m.

"Fresh Works" : Crooked Tree Arts Center Painters' Studio exhibit. Runs through July 27.
Crooked Tree Arts Center, Atrium Gallery, Petoskey
Fri - May 24, 2019 - 10:00a.m. - Sat - Jul 27, 2019

Painter Beth Bricker Exhibit: Many of Beth's acrylics were done on paper or canvas that was prepped with a pattern or texture. An opening reception will be held on Fri., May 24 from 6-8pm. Exhibit runs through June 27.
Center Gallery, Lake Street Studios, Glen Arbor
Fri - May 24, 2019 - 11:00a.m. - Thu - Jun 27, 2019

"What The F**k" Basement Art Show: Featuring regional artists in abstract art in a variety of different mediums.
Studio Anatomy, TC
Fri - May 24, 2019 - 6:00p.m.

Northport Arts Association Attic Art & Vintage Fundraiser Sale:
Village Arts Building, Northport
Sat - May 25, 2019 - 8:00a.m.

The Origins of Street Photography: William Sievert's talk will look at the origins of Street Photography through the practices of four iconic photographers: August Sanders, Lisette Model, Diane Arbus & Vivian Maier.
Twisted Fish Gallery, Elk Rapids
Sat - May 25, 2019 - 2:00p.m.

“Leland Air” A Plein Air Event: From 10am-4pm artists will be seen painting in & around picturesque Leland, capturing images of historic Fishtown, views of orchards & vineyards, terrain & beaches. A reception & sale of paintings “fresh off the easel” will take place from 6-7:30pm & is open to the public. Artists will donate forty percent of art sales to the Old Art Building. The exhibit will continue through Sun., May ...
Leelanau Community Cultural Center, Old Art Building, Leland
Sat - May 25, 2019 - 6:00p.m.

Northport Arts Association Attic Art & Vintage Fundraiser Sale:
Village Arts Building, Northport
Sun - May 26, 2019 - 12:00p.m.