Great Northern Fine Art Explosion: 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. 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, concluding with the awards gala ...
Sun - Jul 21, 2019 - 9:00a.m. - Sat - Aug 3, 2019

New Views: Home/Place - An Exhibition: A juried show of 27 2D & 3D works that explores home & place identity from original & unexpected perspectives. The exhibition opens Fri., June 7 with a 6pm reception & continues through Aug. 8. There will also be a full range of programs – from author interviews to panel discussions -- that explore the exhibition’s theme from a wide variety of perspectives. Beginning June 1, ...
Glen Arbor Arts Center
Sun - Jul 21, 2019 - 9:00a.m. - Thu - Aug 8, 2019

"Fresh Works" : Crooked Tree Arts Center Painters' Studio exhibit. An opening reception will be held on Sat., June 8 from 5-8pm. Runs through July 27.
Crooked Tree Arts Center, Atrium Gallery, Petoskey
Sun - Jul 21, 2019 - 10:00a.m. - Sat - Jul 27, 2019

"Impressions Small Works Showcase": Presented by the American Impressionist Society. Nearly 200 original paintings from artists across the nation will be on display for this showcase. Runs through Aug. CTAC will host a four-day Impressionist plein air paint out in the Petoskey area on June 5–8, which will culminate with a “wet paint sale” & opening reception from 5-8pm on Sat., June 8. There will also be live painting demonstrations ...
Crooked Tree Arts Center, Petoskey
Sun - Jul 21, 2019 - 10:00a.m. - Sat - Aug 31, 2019

"Local Color": This exhibition series highlights outstanding examples of art, design & craft created by artists in the region. June, July & Aug. feature the work of Martha Landis & Connie Landis.
Crooked Tree Arts Center, Petoskey
Sun - Jul 21, 2019 - 10:00a.m. - Sat - Aug 31, 2019

"Small Works, Big Impact: Community College Project": Over 100 community members, ages 3 to 80+ created work for this exhibition. It is a fundraiser & as the work sells, it is taken off the wall. Runs through Aug. 16.
Oliver Art Center, Frankfort
Sun - Jul 21, 2019 - 10:00a.m. - Fri - Aug 16, 2019

"You Are Here: Maps & Roads of Leelanau": Featuring maps ranging from 1850-1960 & a display of early surveying equipment.
Leelanau Historical Society Museum, Norbert Gits Family Gallery, Leland
Sun - Jul 21, 2019 - 10:00a.m. - Sun - Aug 4, 2019

Space Exhibit: Featuring displays of shuttle tiles, spinoffs from NASA’s space program, a scaled solar system model, a “lost on the moon” problem-solving activity, other displays & posters & more.
Raven Hill Discovery Center, Warren Loranger Great Room, East Jordan
Sun - Jul 21, 2019 - 10:00a.m. - Sun - Jul 21, 2019

The Magic Thursday Artists Summer Show & Sale: Runs July 1 - Aug. 31. Enjoy over 100 works of original art in oil, pastel, acrylic & watercolor. Hours are weekdays from 10am-5pm. The opening reception is on July 10 from 5-7pm. A special feature this year is “Art Takes Flight," a nod to the beauty of birds in northern MI.
City Opera House, TC
Sun - Jul 21, 2019 - 10:00a.m. - Sat - Aug 31, 2019

"Pencil and Paper": This summer is dedicated to the fine art of drawing, a fundamental building block of which most other forms of art are created. This exhibit will highlight works from three regional artists: Paul VanHeest, James Johnson, Erwin P. Lewandowski, & two Charlevoix-based artists: Paul Andrzejewski & Steve Toornman. Runs June 14 - Aug. 10.  
Charlevoix Circle of Arts
Sun - Jul 21, 2019 - 11:00a.m. - Sat - Aug 10, 2019

Fiber Art Exhibit : Exhibit runs from July 10 - Aug. 31. An opening reception will be held on Sat., July 13 from 5-7pm.
Gaylord Area Council for the Arts, Gaylord
Sun - Jul 21, 2019 - 11:00a.m. - Sat - Aug 31, 2019

Christine Woomer's Studio Show & Sale: See years of Christine's work in many different mediums.
Village Arts Building, Northport
Sun - Jul 21, 2019 - 12:00p.m.

"Armand Merizon: His Life and Art": Armand was a lifelong Grand Rapids painter remembered for his detailed landscapes & brilliantly colored abstractions.
Dennos Museum Center, NMC, TC
Sun - Jul 21, 2019 - 1:00p.m. - Sun - Sep 8, 2019

"Lee Sung Keun: Interconnected ": S. Korean artist Lee Sung Keun creates sculptures of primordial shapes that, at first sight, evoke human cells or the notion of fertility. Runs June 9 - Sept. 22.
Dennos Museum Center, NMC, TC
Sun - Jul 21, 2019 - 1:00p.m. - Sun - Sep 22, 2019

"Minglings: The Migration": Featuring internationally recognized fiber artist Gerhardt Knodel. Inspired by a 17th century Ming dynasty textile fragment that traveled in its day from China to Portugal. Runs June 9 - Sept. 8. Open daily 10am-5pm & Sundays from 1-5pm.
Dennos Museum Center, NMC, TC
Sun - Jul 21, 2019 - 1:00p.m. - Sun - Sep 8, 2019

"Transfigurement II": MI ceramic artist Susanne Stephenson presents this retrospective exhibition. 
Dennos Museum Center, NMC, TC
Sun - Jul 21, 2019 - 1:00p.m. - Sun - Sep 8, 2019

Home/Place: A Sign of the Times: An historic wind storm ripped through Leelanau County in early Aug. 2015, leveling acres of woodland, forest & residential structures. The broken remains of sheds, docks & other wood structures provided the raw materials for two young entrepreneurs to turn destruction into construction. Siblings Bella & Zack Pryor talk about the small business they created. Held in conjunction with the GAAC exhibition “New Views: Home/Place,” a ...
Glen Arbor Arts Center
Sun - Jul 21, 2019 - 2:00p.m.

Coffee @ Ten, Petoskey: "Impressions of an Era" with local pianist Tawyna Morse. Examining Impressionism as a musical idiom through the work of four composers from France, America & Spain.
Crooked Tree Arts Center, Petoskey
Tue - Jul 23, 2019 - 10:00a.m.

Tuesday Tours: Join Dennos volunteer docents for a guided tour of the museum. Your guide will lead you through the galleries for an informative & interactive experience, including discussion, looking exercises, & more.
Dennos Museum Center, NMC, TC
Tue - Jul 23, 2019 - 10:00a.m.

Creativity in Motion: This year’s benefit features international cuisine by Catering by Kelly, music by Interlochen’s Matt Cochran, & artists creating their works live during the event. Tickets: 231-352-4151.
Oliver Art Center, Frankfort
Thu - Jul 25, 2019 - 6:00p.m.

20th Annual Bay Harbor Arts Festival : Featuring live music, dance performances, speed painting, sip & paint events, theater groups performances, children's face painting & much more.
Village at Bay Harbor
Fri - Jul 26, 2019 - 10:00a.m. - Sat - Jul 27, 2019

TAAG Quilt Show & Sale:
Alden Community Center
Fri - Jul 26, 2019 - 10:00a.m. - Sat - Jul 27, 2019

"Harbor Springs: Then & Now": Each piece of art from this exhibition is a snapshot of the people, events & landscapes which make up the heritage of Harbor Springs. Open on Fridays & Saturdays from 11am-3pm, July 26 - Oct. 12.
Shay Hexagon House, Harbor Springs
Fri - Jul 26, 2019 - 11:00a.m. - Sat - Jul 27, 2019

"Sea to Sky" : Solo show of MI artist Edward Duff. Featuring recognizable scenes of the region & beyond. An opening reception will be held tonight from 5-8pm. Show runs during gallery hours through Sept. 1.
Higher Art Gallery, TC
Fri - Jul 26, 2019 - 11:00a.m. - Sun - Sep 1, 2019

2nd Annual Art Leelanau Benefit Exhibition & Sale: Raises operating funds for programs offered throughout the year at the Old Art Building. Participating artists donate 40% of art sales to the LCCC. Visual art, jewelry, ceramics & sculpture will be featured in the exhibit. 
Leelanau Community Cultural Center, Old Art Building, Leland
Fri - Jul 26, 2019 - 5:30p.m.