Painter Patricia Schaefer will discuss a new series of paintings that explore the human body and bodies of water she plans to create as part of her 2019 artist’s residency with the Glen Arbor Arts Center. The presentation is August 30, noon at the GAAC, 6031 S. Lake St., Glen Arbor. Each of the GAAC’s
Northern Michigan artist Mary O’Neill will show her latest works in Center Gallery from August 30 – September 12. Opening Reception Friday, August 30 from 6-8 pm. Gallery is open daily 11 am - 5 pm / (231) 334-3179 more information @ www.lakestreetstudiosglenarbor.com Mary has said of her work, "My work is created from
Glen Arbor Arts Center September 13 - November 7, 2019. Come celebrate Fiber Without Borders, a juried exhibition of 2D and 3D work exploring fiber materials in fresh, original ways. A reception to launch the exhibition is Friday, September 13, 6-8 pm at the Glen Arbor Arts Center, 6031 S. Lake Street, Glen Arbor. A
Sunday, September 15 | 9:30 am Yarn bombs are set to drop on the Glen Arbor Arts Center on Sunday, September 15, 9:30 am. Volunteers are needed to help install hand-knit “bombs” on trees in the GAAC’s backyard grove as part of the upcoming exhibition “Fiber Without Borders,” a juried exhibition of contemporary fiber art.
Knitting and crocheting, long dismissed as home hobby and granny-craft, are at the forefront of the current revolution in fiber arts. As part of its “Fiber Without Borders” exhibition, the Glen Arbor Arts Center will host a screening of the 2016 documentary Yarn, and audience talk-back discussion on September 19, 7 pm at the Empire
Sunday, September 29 | 2 pm Before big box retailers and the omnipresence of factory-manufactured clothing, people made clothes by hand. Two local artisans have taken up the mantle of slow fashion, and are creating garments and hats one piece at a time. They’ll talk about their studio work and show their wares at the
The Glen Arbor Arts Center takes a short look back, and a long look forward, at contemporary fiber and textile arts on Sunday, October 6, 2 pm. This visual survey is part of the GAAC’s exhibition Fiber Without Borders, and is presented without charge. Sarah Bearup-Neal, GAAC gallery manager and studio fiber artist, will facilitate
The Plein Air Painters of Northwest Michigan Just Great Art Exhibit and Sale will be held at the City Opera House, 106 E. Front Street, Traverse City, MI 49684. Exhibit will be open Monday thru Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Fifteen artists will be over 100 pieces of art on display. The opening reception
The Glen Arbor Arts Center celebrates the holidays with Small Works, an exhibition of original art that opens Friday, November 15th. This holiday show features art work 12” x 12” and smaller, all priced at $150 or less. A 6 pm reception launches the show. Small Works continues through December 18. The Glen Arbor Arts
You're Invited! Becky Thatcher Designs to hold a special event as they launch their new collection "Impressions" Thursday, Nov. 21st from 5-8pm at the Traverse City store. 20% of the nights sales will be donated to the Leelanau conservancy. 234 E Front St, Traverse City, MI 49684 (231) 947-5088
Glen Arbor Arts Center will host a "Gallery Talk" on November 24th at 2 pm. Titled "Thanks + Gratitude – A Year-round Practice." presented by JoAnna Pepe, a counseling psychologist in Leelanau County, explores simple practices that can enrich how one’s sense of gratitude during a conversational discussion. This Talk is part of a "Small Works
Shop an amazing breadth of handcrafted, locally made goods from 30+ Artisans during the Glen Arbor Holiday Marketplace. Also featuring a variety of beautiful Holiday Greenery for sale!!! Meet Santa from 11am-1:30pm. They will be at the Glen Arbor Holiday Market with some little toys and goodies! Bring the kids and your own camera for some
