The Glen Arbor Arts Center welcomes the new year with a small exhibition, Small Accomplishments by Leelanau County artist Harvey Gordon. This exhibition of acrylic paintings is in the GAAC’s Lobby Gallery from January 5 - April 23, 2026. “Ever since I started looking at art, I’ve had a special affinity for small work; work
The Glen Arbor Arts Center looks inward with its first exhibit of 2026. INteriors, an exploration of inner spaces, both real and imagined, spaces of the home and of the mind. Through March 12. Open Monday - Friday, 9 am - 3 pm; Saturday, noon - 4 pm. Read more here: https://glenarborart.org/product/exhibit-interiors/
Inside The Outside is the title of a new exhibition of work by Traverse City painter Justin Shull. Actually, the paintings are digital drawings, which have been created for the 6th edition of the Glen Arbor Arts Center’s Outdoor Gallery project, a year-long, invitational exhibition that turns the GAAC’s exterior walls into an outdoor exhibition
Leelanau County artist Harvey Gordon inaugurates the Glen Arbor Arts Center’s 2026 exhibition season with a small exhibition, aptly titled Small Accomplishments. Through April 23. Open Monday - Friday, 9 am - 3 pm; Saturday, noon - 4 pm. Read more here: https://glenarborart.org/product/exhibit-small-accomplishments-by-harvey-gordon/
Join us for a once-a-month gathering to share and learn more about the value of creativity in our daily lives. Over a warm mug of brewed tea/coffee (or ice tea/lemonade in the summer!), connect with others, share ideas, find inspiration, and practical tips to lead a more creative and whole-hearted approach to life. Each month,
In 2012 Leelanau County couple Rolf and Mari von Walthausen decided to move from their 2,000 square foot home into a 240 square foot tiny house. The couple will talk about their radical resizing – how and why they did it. The program, Living Large In A Tiny House, is free, and is offered as
In 2012 Leelanau County couple Rolf and Mari von Walthausen decided to move from their 2,000 square foot home into a 240 square foot tiny house. The couple will talk about their radical resizing – how and why they did it. The program, Living Large In A Tiny House, is free, and is offered as
Spend two days immersed in the subtle beauty of the Zorn Palette. This classic set of just four colors—vermilion, yellow ochre, black, and white—unlocks a surprisingly rich and expressive range. Named after Swedish painter Anders Zorn, the palette is renowned for its ability to evoke mood and atmosphere. This workshop begins with hands-on exercises in
Spend two days immersed in the subtle beauty of the Zorn Palette. This classic set of just four colors—vermilion, yellow ochre, black, and white—unlocks a surprisingly rich and expressive range. Named after Swedish painter Anders Zorn, the palette is renowned for its ability to evoke mood and atmosphere. This workshop begins with hands-on exercises in
Apply With Confidence February 28 | 11 am Want to apply to one of the GAAC’s 2026 exhibitions, but not sure of the process? Attend this free, in-person tutorial.
Gallery Walk + Talk March 7 | 1 pm Join a conversational tour of the Glen Arbor Arts Center’s current exhibits on March 7, 1 pm. GAAC Gallery Manager Sarah Bearup-Neal leads a Walk + Talk of INteriors, and Small Accomplishments. INteriors brings to the GAAC Main Gallery work that explores interior spaces real and
If the garden brings you joy, this watercolor workshop will put a kick in your step. First, we’ll look back in art history at watercolor artists celebrated for their paintings inspired by gardens. We’ll discuss style and technique. Our subject for this 2-day workshop is the nasturtium, a cheerful flowering plant that keeps on blossoming
