"Everyday Objects": This exhibition explores the new & unexpected aesthetic possibilities in mundane objects – as art-making materials, & as new objects & ideas. Opening Reception on Aug. 27 from 6-8pm. Exhibit runs Aug. 27 - Oct. 28. The GAAC is also offering four companion programs that dig deeper into the ideas behind "Everyday Objects": Online interviews with visual artists from Leelanau County & Ohio whose work is ...
Glen Arbor Arts Center
Thu - Sep 16, 2021 - 9:00a.m. - Thu - Oct 28, 2021

Paper Constructions: Denise Samuels: Samuels exhibits sculptural, geometric constructions with recycled papers – cereal boxes, common cardboard & other heavier fibers she sometimes paints & alters – & stitches each hand-cut piece together with wire. Opens Sept. 4 & runs through Dec. 17.
Glen Arbor Arts Center, Lobby Gallery
Thu - Sep 16, 2021 - 9:00a.m. - Fri - Dec 17, 2021

CTAC Paint Out & Wet Paint Sale: Sept. 10-18. The Paint Out is open to artists of all skill levels, ages 18 & up, working in all media. Artists can register & get their canvases & various substrates stamped at CTAC-Petoskey during regular business hours, Sept. 10-17. Artists are invited to submit up to three works for the “wet paint sale” & jury. Completed works depicting outdoor scenes in the Little Traverse Bay ...
Thu - Sep 16, 2021 - 10:00a.m. - Sat - Sep 18, 2021

Coffee @ 10, Petoskey with Helanius Wilkins: Join award-winning choreographer, performance artist, innovator, & educator Helanius J. Wilkins in a presentation about his recent project, "The Conversation Series: Stitching the Geopolitical Quilt to Re-body Belonging."
Crooked Tree Arts Center, Theater, Petoskey
Thu - Sep 16, 2021 - 10:00a.m.

Fly Fishing Art: By Stacy McKellip. On display through Sept. Closed on Sundays. 231-331-4318.
Alden District Library
Thu - Sep 16, 2021 - 10:00a.m. - Thu - Sep 30, 2021

Labor Days - A History of Work: This exhibit reflects the strong history & culture of work around Lake Charlevoix & connections to work in northern Michigan, the nation & around the world. Raven Hill Discovery Center is one of ten sites in the United States selected to participate in a Smithsonian pilot project to develop a unique humanities-based exhibition about local work history. 
Raven Hill Discovery Center, East Jordan
Thu - Sep 16, 2021 - 10:00a.m. - Thu - Sep 30, 2021

Nature Through Pastels: Four regional artists exhibit their pastel paintings through Oct. 29. Leelanau artists Julie Avery, Chris Nettleton & Jan Price; & Lesa Seefled of Grand Traverse County have each worked in the arts for some time & have more recently moved into painting with pastels through both individual & group explorations. Tues., Sept. 28, 6–8pm: Meet the artists & hear about their works at the library. Closed ...
Glen Lake Community Library, Empire
Thu - Sep 16, 2021 - 10:00a.m. - Fri - Oct 29, 2021

The Art of Lori Sikkema: Stop by the Visitor Center & view the fabric collage artwork of Lori Sikkema, on display through Oct. An Artist Reception will be held on Sun., Sept. 26 from 2-4pm.
The Botanic Garden at Historic Barns Park, TC
Thu - Sep 16, 2021 - 10:00a.m. - Sun - Oct 31, 2021

Artists for Wings of Wonder Exhibit: The 3rd annual community fundraiser exhibit, which features over 30 artists, with Raptor themed artwork, all in an effort to raise funds to help Wings of Wonder transition into The Migizi Eagle rehabilitation. The show is open for viewing & purchase from Sept. 11-30.
Higher Art Gallery, TC
Thu - Sep 16, 2021 - 11:00a.m. - Thu - Sep 30, 2021

Away from Home: American Indian Boarding School Stories: This exhibition explores off-reservation boarding schools in its kaleidoscope of voices. Visitors will explore photographs, artwork, interviews, interactive timelines, & immersive environments, including classroom & dormitory settings. Objects such as a period barber chair & a young Seminole girl’s skirt, as well as reproduction elements poignantly illuminate first-person accounts.
Dennos Museum Center, NMC, TC
Thu - Sep 16, 2021 - 11:00a.m. - Wed - Oct 20, 2021

Birds Fly In: A Human Refuge: A cross-cultural art collaboration focusing on themes related to Migration & Intuition. Artist Ellie Harold was surprised by birds who “flew” onto her canvas after the 2016 U.S. Presidential election. As intuitive messengers, they brought not only an entirely new way of painting, but comfort during confusing times. Later, as migration issues came to the fore, she felt birds were a metaphor for the universal human ...
Dennos Museum Center, NMC, TC
Thu - Sep 16, 2021 - 11:00a.m. - Sun - Jan 2, 2022

Close to Home: Contemporary Anishinaabek Artists: An exhibit of works from Anishinaabek artists in the region, supplemented by objects in the Dennos Museum Center’s collection. Artists include Kelly Church, Reneé Dillard, Jamie John, Yvonne Walker Keshick, & Jenna Wood. Represents current trends & connections to traditional practice by contemporary, working artists.
Dennos Museum Center, NMC, TC
Thu - Sep 16, 2021 - 11:00a.m. - Sun - Oct 31, 2021

September Art Show at City Opera House, TC: Klaus Lehrer & Linda Frank will show their oil paintings, watercolor paintings & collages during Sept.
City Opera House, TC
Thu - Sep 16, 2021 - 11:00a.m. - Thu - Sep 30, 2021

Northport Photo Exhibition: See photos from established & emerging photographers. Nature, landscape, waterscape & more. Photographs are available at the exhibit & online. They can be printed on different substrates such as paper, canvas or metal in various sizes. The Grand Opening will be held on Sept. 3 from 5-7pm. The exhibition is held Sept. 4-19 in both the gallery & online. The gallery is open Weds. through Sun., ...
Northport Arts Association, Northport
Thu - Sep 16, 2021 - 12:00p.m. - Sun - Sep 19, 2021

Opening Reception - A Wild Heart: A New Collection by Heather Harrington. Enjoy sweet treats & lemonade from 1-5pm, or grab a complimentary glass of wine from 5-7pm. Harrington will be releasing her new abstract beach series paintings, inspired by her love of Lake Michigan beaches. An art bar will be set up for you to stop in & make your own goods. The show runs through Sept. 20.
Fishtown Art Shanty
Thu - Sep 16, 2021 - 1:00p.m. - Mon - Sep 20, 2021

Delbert Michel: "Sixty Years of Making Art": Celebrating six decades of creative expression, artist & retired art professor, Delbert Michel, hosts a retrospective of his collection with an opening reception on Fri., Aug. 20 from 4-7pm. The exhibition runs through Oct. 20 at both Delbert's Studio #5 & the GT Art Campus - Gateway Center. Partial proceeds of art sales will be donated to Safe Harbor of Grand Traverse. 231-499-7313.
Grand Traverse Art Campus - Gateway Center, TC
Thu - Sep 16, 2021 - 4:00p.m. - Wed - Oct 20, 2021

"Presence": A contemporary figural exploration with local artists Paul Varga & Steve Toornman. These artists explore the figure each with a distinct approach. Varga is a sculptor who works primarily in wood & bronze & Toornman is an oil painter. The exhibition will run Sept. 17 - Oct. 30. An opening reception will be held on Fri., Sept. 17 from 5-7pm. Closed on Sundays.
Charlevoix Circle of Arts
Fri - Sep 17, 2021 - 11:00a.m. - Sat - Oct 30, 2021

Murphy Art Exhibit: Charles & Carrie Murphy Art Exhibit Open House.
Krystal Empire Trading, Empire
Fri - Sep 17, 2021 - 4:00p.m.

Bayfront Art & Craft Show:
Bayfront Park, Petoskey
Sat - Sep 18, 2021 - 10:00a.m. - Sun - Sep 19, 2021

Arts for All of Northern Michigan's September ACCESS: Watch the Detroit Red Wings go up against the St. Louis Blues.
Centre ICE Arena, TC
Sat - Sep 18, 2021 - 7:00p.m.

Kindred: Traditional Arts of the Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians: Historic & contemporary examples of Odawa arts & crafts will be on display, including quill boxes, beadwork, regalia, basketry, & ceramics. Through these finely crafted objects, thematic threads are woven together to explore the economic drivers, environmental factors, & challenges inherent in sustaining tradition, creative practice, & identity. Runs Sept. 20 - Nov. 27. There will be a free educational program connected with the exhibition every ...
Crooked Tree Arts Center, Gilbert & Bonfield galleries, Petoskey
Mon - Sep 20, 2021 - 10:00a.m. - Sat - Nov 27, 2021

Through Our Eyes: Crooked Tree Painters' Studio Exhibition: The Crooked Tree Painters' Studio meets weekly at CTAC to share their love of painting. This year's exhibition features original paintings by 18 artists. Runs Sept. 20 - Dec. 18.
Crooked Tree Arts Center, Atrium Gallery, Petoskey
Mon - Sep 20, 2021 - 10:00a.m. - Sat - Dec 18, 2021