Glen Lake Chamber of Commerce

The Why and How of Seed Saving
2021-07-31 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Detroit) | Glen Arbor Arts Center, 6031 S. Lake Street, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636
Humans have saved seeds since the beginning of time. The Grow Benzie Seed Saving Guild has been saving seeds since its formation in 2008. Two citizen seed savers who tend this project are in conversation. This outdoor program is offered as part of the GAAC’s exhibition Food Is Art / Art Is Food, in the GAAC gallery through August 19.
Food and flower seeds don’t just grow in the seed catalog, but are strategically gathered and harvested. Grow Benzie’s heritage project brings together seed enthusiasts who maintain a seed library at Grow Benzie in Benzonia. The guild offers regular events to teach how to plant for seed harvesting, save seeds, and provide a venue to share stories and all aspects of the story of the seed. GAAC Gallery Manager Sarah Bearup-Neal will talk about this ongoing project with Josh Stoltz, Grow Benzie executive director; and Becky Thatcher, project seed librarian.
For more information about this free program or the Food Is Art/ Art Is Food exhibition, or call 231/334-6112.

Plein Air Weekend: Quick Draw
2021-08-06 17:00 - 18:30 | Glen Arbor Township Hall
The Glen Arbor Arts Center’s 12th annual Plein Air Weekend opens August 6 with the Quick Draw. Artists will fan out around Glen Arbor and create in a designated two-hour period of time work to this year’s theme: “Capturing Village Life: Images of Empire and Glen Arbor.” The public is welcome to watch the artists in action.
Finished Quick Draw paintings will be on view and for sale at the Glen Arbor Town Hall, 6394 W. Western Avenue/M-22, on Friday, August 6th, 2021 from 5 – 6:30pm. Glen Arbor artist Hank Feeley will judge the paintings. The event is free and open to the public.
For more information about all of the Glen Arbor Arts Center’s Plein Air Weekend events, go to GlenArborArt.org. Proceeds from the sale benefit the participating artist and the GAAC.
Many thanks to our sponsors: Northwoods Hardware Home & Garden, Sleeping Bear Gallery, Becky Thatcher, Crystal River Outfitters, Leelanau Vacation Rentals, and Serbin Real Estate

Plein Air Weekend: Paint Out exhibit and sale
2021-08-07 17:30 - 19:00 | Glen Arbor Township Hall
The Glen Arbor Arts Center’s 12th annual Plein Air Weekend opens August 6 with the Quick Draw. Artists will fan out around Glen Arbor and create in a designated two-hour period of time work to this year’s theme: “Capturing Village Life: Images of Empire and Glen Arbor.” The public is welcome to watch the artists in action.

The weekend’s culminating event, the Paint Out exhibit and sale, is Saturday, August 7. It features work by 70 artists who registered early to be included in this all-day painting event. The evening viewing and sale is 5:30 – 7 pm at the Glen Arbor Township Hall. More than 100 works of art will be exhibited and offered for sale on a first-come basis (at the sound of the gong at 5:45). Margaret Tvedten, artist and owner of Tvedten Fine Art gallery in Harbor Springs, will judge and award cash prizes for the paintings including the Amy L. Clark-Carels $1,000 first place prize. Entry to Saturday evening’s show and sale is ticketed. Tickets will be $10 and and available at the door. Children under 12 free.
The Plein Air Weekend is a major fundraising event for the Glen Arbor Art Center. Proceeds from the sale of the paintings benefit the participating artist and the GAAC. For more information go to GlenArborArt.org.
Many thanks to our sponsors: Northwoods Hardware Home & Garden, Sleeping Bear Gallery, Becky Thatcher, Crystal River Outfitters, Leelanau Vacation Rentals, and Serbin Real Estate.

GLEN ARBOR ARTS CENTER HOSTS THE TRAVERSE CITY DANCE PROJECT AT THORESON FARM
2021-08-11 18:00 - 21:00
The Glen Arbor Arts Center will be hosting the Traverse City Dance Project [TCDP] and the Traverse City Orchestra string quartet for an evening of orchestral music and dance at its Thoreson Farm campus on August 11, 7 pm.
This free program will feature Vivaldi’s Four Seasons as performed by the Traverse Symphony Orchestra. The performance is choreographed by Brent Whitney and Jennifer McQuiston Lott, TCDP artistic directors; and guest choreographers: Alyssa Myers, and Traverse City natives Maddy Falconer and Madison Vomastek.
The community is invited to pack a picnic and BYOB for this collaborative event. Chairs will be provided.
Doors open at 6 pm. The performance begins at 7 pm followed by an artist Q&A. Thoreson Farm is located at 3694 S. Thoreson Road, Maple City. In case of rain the concert will be held on August 12.
Advanced registration is required. Space is limited. Reservations may be made online: https://tcdpcommunitytourglenarbor.bpt.me./ For more information go to GlenArborArt.org/EVENTS.

EVERYDAY OBJECTS
2021-08-27 | Glen Arbor Arts Center, 6031 S. Lake Street, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636
The Glen Arbor Arts Center launches a new exhibition in the GAAC gallery, “Everyday Objects.” A juried exhibition, asks exhibitors to reexamine and explore new and unexpected aesthetic possibilities in mundane objects. The exhibition runs from August 27th – October 28th.
Read more about Everyday Objects and its companion programs here: GlenArborArt.org/EXHIBITS
The GAAC is located at 6031 S. Lake St., Glen Arbor.

Artist Pop-Up + Demos at the GAAC
2021-09-11 11:00 - 15:00 | Glen Arbor Arts Center, 6031 S. Lake Street, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636
The Artist Pop-Ups + Demos turn the Glen Arbor Arts Center’s front yard and parking area into open-air exhibition and music venues. Participating studio artists will demonstrate what they do, talk about their work, and exhibit on September 11, 11 am – 3 pm. The Pop-Up exhibitors are: Lauren Everett Finn, painting; Tracie Herkner, hand spinner; Colleen Kole, improve quilt maker; Mark Mehaffey, watercolor and acrylic painting; Jessica Kovan, mixed media; Sue Nichols, needle felting; John Huston, raku pottery firing.
In addition to exhibiting visual artists, the September Pop-Up features live music from acoustical string players Glenn Wolff and Windy Ridge, 12:30 – 2 pm. The Pop-Up is part of the GAAC’s 6ft Apart Art Series. It’s free and open to the public. A rain date has been scheduled for September 12. For more information go to GlenArborArt.org/EVENTS. The GAAC is located at 6031 S. Lake St., Glen Arbor.

Fine Art Friday
2021-10-08 15:00 - 17:00 | M22 Outdoor Wine Patio, 6298 W. Western Ave, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
Join us out on the M22 Wine Patio for Fine Art Friday on October 8th from 3-5pm. This week we are featuring Mary Guntzviller who’s medium ranges from transparent watercolors to sculptures and textiles. Grab a glass or flight of wine and enjoy the wonderful talent of Mary Guntzviller.

Visit and shop the artists website too! https://guntzviller.com/

Glen Arbor Holiday Marketplace
2021-11-26 - 2021-11-27 | Glen Arbor Township Hall
Join the community for these anticipated Holiday events, scheduled for Thanksgiving weekend in Glen Arbor, MI. Shop a curated variety of fine Artisan goods during the Holiday Marketplace.
Friday, November 26th
Tree Lighting & Caroling @ 6:15pm outside the Town Hall with Carols led by members of Glen Lake Church.The tree will be ceremonially lit by Leonard Thoreson, who has lived in Glen Arbor all of his life. Special thanks to the Glen Lake Fire Dept. for stringing up the lights again this year!
Be among the first to shop artisan goods during the Holiday Market Opening from 6:30-8pm (masks required inside).
Saturday, November 27th
Shop an amazing selection of gifts from 24 vendors at the Glen Arbor Holiday Marketplace, located in the Town Hall from 10am-3pm (masks required inside).
Plus, families and children are invited to meet Santa & Mrs Claus @ the M22 Wine Patio from 11am-1pm for festive photo opportunities, with refreshments available. Located at: 6298 W. Western Ave, Glen Arbor, MI.

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This year, vendor’s products include:
Maple syrup • Baked Goods
Felted Hats, Scarves and Gloves • Woven rugs & blankets
Pastel paintings • Cards and Postcards
Logo merchandise • Woven Scarves
Vintage style hand-painted signs
Copper Jewelry • Silver and precious stone Jewelry
Fine Art Photography • Fleece & Denim Items
Holiday Greenery • Fiber Art, Ornaments and Dryer Balls
Books • Tile Art • Homemade Soaps
Knit American Girl Clothing
Contact Patricia Widmayer, Event Chair for more information.

Empire Artisan Marketplace
2021-11-27 10:00 - 16:00 | Empire Township Hall, 10088 W. Front Street, Empire, MI , Empire, MI, 49630, United States
Empire, MI will be having their annual Artisan Marketplace at the Empire Town hall on November 27th. from 10 AM to 4 PM.
18 Artisans will be present with lovely handcrafted items and gifts for everyone on your list. Shop local for the holidays, plus enjoy home-made tamales for a delicious dinner to-go!
Please consider wearing a mask to keep yourself, vendors, and other holiday shoppers safe.

Holiday Open House
2021-12-09 17:00 - 19:00 | Glen Arbor Arts Center, 6031 S. Lake Street, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636
The Glen Arbor Arts Center invites the community to a Holiday Open House on Thursday, December 9, 5 – 7 pm. This seasonal celebration begins with the 2021 Small Works Holiday Exhibition, an annual showcase of 2D + 3D work that offers small, original art for $150 or less. The exhibition features the work of 19 artists working in mixed media, collage, paper, painting, glass, wood, pastel, clay, charcoal, watercolor, and digital imagery.
Exhibition visitors can also enjoy the GAAC’s holiday forest, a group of decorated trees that line the driveway, front yard, and Grove. Students from The Leelanau School will be performing holiday music. Refreshments will be served and children are invited to create a piece of artwork for Santa. Screen print your own reusable bag and wrapping paper. Art Kits will be available for purchase.
The Holiday Open House is free and open to the public. For more information go to GlenArborArt.org/EVENTS
The GAAC is located at 6031 S. Lake St., Glen Arbor.

PaperWork
2022-01-14 09:00 - 2022-03-24 15:00 | Glen Arbor Arts Center, 6031 S. Lake Street, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636
Paper is a ubiquitous material that’s the foundation of much visual art. The Glen Arbor Arts Center’s exhibition, PaperWork, focuses on works on paper, and works made of paper. The exhibit runs January 14 – March 24, 2022.
PaperWork is juried exhibit. It features the work of 21 artists from throughout Michigan, Massachusetts, Missouri, and the nation of Chile. In addition to the exhibit, the GAAC digs into the subject of paper in three video interviews with two artists working in collage, and artist’s books; and a conversation with the people behind the Big Heads Corp., the beloved, papier mache sculptures worn by volunteers in the Detroit Thanksgiving Day Parade.
The GAAC is located at 6031 S. Lake St, Glen Arbor. For more information go to GlenArborArt.org and click on the EXHIBITS tab. All PaperWork programs are free.

Art Auction on Large Outdoor Panels
2022-04-26 - 2022-04-28 | Glen Arbor Arts Center, 6031 S. Lake Street, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636
Outdoor Gallery Panel Auction
Auction is April 26 – 28, 2022: All five panels from the Glen Arbor Arts Center’s 2021 Outdoor Gallery exhibition will be available for acquisition. The GAAC is holding an online auction April 26-28, 2022. The 5-foot square artworks are reproductions of original, acrylic paintings by Traverse City artist Pam Spicer, winner of the 2021 Outdoor Gallery competition.

Online bidding begins April 26, 9 am, and concludes on April 28, 2 pm. Opening bids begin at $600/panel minimum. Bidding instructions and images of the panels may be found here: https://glenarborart.org/events/2022-outdoor-gallery-panel-auction/

The panels are lightweight aluminum finished with a weather-resistant coating. They now hang on the GAAC’s exterior walls, and may be viewed at any time. Read more about Pam Spicer and see images of their 2021-22 panels here: https://glenarborart.org/events/outdoor-gallery-exhibit-pam-spicer/ Proceeds from the auction benefit the GAAC’s Outdoor Gallery project.

Unconditional PRIDE PopUP
2022-06-04 11:00 - 15:00 | Glen Arbor Arts Center, 6031 S. Lake Street, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636
June 4 | 11 am – 3 pm | Glen Arbor Arts Center Rain date: June 5 Application Deadline: May 15, 2022
The Glen Arbor Arts Center’s first 6ft Apart Art Artists PopUP + Demo event of 2022 is June 4. The GAAC will collaborate with Up North Pride to create the Unconditional PRIDE Artists PopUP + Demo, a celebration of the visual, performing and literary arts by LGBQT creatives and allies.
Ten spaces will be reserved for artist-exhibitors at the June 4 pop-up. Applicants are asked to email a short description of their work, and up to 5 images of work that is representative of what they will be exhibiting. There is no fee to participate. Acceptance is on a first-come basis. Deadline for applications is May 15. Read more and apply here: https://glenarborart.org/artists/calls-for-entry/unconditional-pride-artists-popup-demo-prospectus/
For more information call the GAAC, 231/334-6112. The GAAC is located at 6031 S. Lake St., Glen Arbor.

Art After Hours In Glen Arbor
2022-06-15 17:00 - 19:00, 2022-08-17 17:00 - 19:00 | Downtown Glen Arbor, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
Nine Glen Arbor galleries and artists studios will keep the night light burning this summer as part of Art After Hours.
Art After Hours takes place June 15, July 20, and August 17, 5-7 pm. It offers visitors a chance to take a self-guided walking tour of galleries located in Glen Arbor’s art district – a five-block area from Lake Street to M-22 to M-109 West. Participating galleries are: Arbor Gallery, Center Gallery, Forest Gallery, Glen Arbor Artisans, Glen Arbor Arts Center, Glen Lake Artists Gallery, Margo Burian Fine Art, North Gallery, and Synchronicity Gallery.
For more information, gallery locations and more, go to GlenArborArt.org / EVENTS; or call Synchronicity Gallery, 231/334-4732.

Kids Live Music at the M22 Wine Patio
2022-07-05 11:00 - 12:00 | M22 Outdoor Wine Patio, 6298 W. Western Ave, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
Join us out on the M22 Wine Patio Tuesday, July 5th from 11am-12pm for kids live music featuring local group Luunappi.
Looking for a fun, interactive, family friendly morning in Glen Arbor? Luunappi is bringing the laughter and entertainment, full of stories and music.

July Artist PopUP + Demo at the GAAC
2022-07-10 11:00 - 15:00 | Glen Arbor Arts Center, 6031 S. Lake Street, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636
The Glen Arbor Arts Center’s second, 2022 artist PopUP is July 10, 11 am – 3 pm at the GAAC. The PopUP turns the GAAC’s front yard and parking area into open-air exhibition and music venues.
The Artist PopUP is an annual summer event. It’s an opportunity for visitors to watch and ask makers about their work, and to gain insights into creative process. The July PopUP features these makers:
Nancy McRay – weaving
Judy Kelly – nature journaling
Joe Lombardo – plein air painting [11am -1 pm]
Traverse City Dance Project
John Huston – raku firing
Sue Nichols – felting
Jessica Kovan – mixed media
Barb Reich – pastel painting
Scott Lankton – blacksmith with the Forging for Peace project
The PopUP is part of the GAAC’s 6ft Apart Art Series. It’s free and open to the public. For more information go to GlenArborArt.org/EVENTS. The GAAC is located at 6031 S. Lake St., Glen Arbor.

SPROUT Pop Up Art at M22
2022-07-14 10:00 - 12:00 | M22 Outdoor Wine Patio, 6298 W. Western Ave, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
SPROUT Arts and crafts popping up at M22 in Glen Arbor on Thursday, July 14, from 10 – 12 or until supplies run out. Come get creative! Decorate a picture frame to capture a summer memory. $15 for two crafts and a party favor.

Glen Lake Women's Club Art Fair
2022-07-20 10:00 - 16:00 | Glen Arbor Township Hall
This year marks the 51st year of the Glen Lake Woman’s Club Art Fair, held on July 20th, 2022 at the Glen Arbor Township Hall from 10 am to 4 pm.
This annual juried Art Fair features artists carefully selected to represent one-of-a kind art pieces for sale at the Glen Arbor Township Hall. The Art Fair features artisans in many mediums including pottery, painting, textiles, woodworking, and jewelry.
Admission is free.

All proceeds support the Glen Lake Community School’s student scholarship program. Since 1980, the Glen Lake Woman’s Club has awarded $286,310 to 228 students with both 1st, 2nd, and 3rd year scholarships to Northwestern Michigan College. The scholarships are announced at the Glen Lake High School Honors Night in May.
The Glen Lake Woman’s Club, a 501(c)(3) organization, was established in 1937 with the goal of fostering social, civil and education projects. The charter members adopted as their slogan, and “If you wish to live in a better place, better the place in which you live.” For more info about the Glen Lake Woman’s Club, the Art Fair, or the scholarship program: https://glenlakewomansclub.org

Traverse City Dance Project
2022-07-30 17:00 - 19:00 | MI, United States
Traverse City Dance Project
July 30, 5 – 7 pm
9805 Nash Road, Maple City
Sponsored by the Glen Arbor Arts Center and Interlochen Public Radio, the TCDP performance will feature original choreography, live music, and ten professional dancers from around the country. $30 GAAC members, $35 non-members. Free parking. Read more and purchase your reservations here: https://glenarborart.org/events/traverse-city-dance-project/

Plein Air Weekend
2022-08-04 08:00 - 2022-08-06 18:30 | Downtown Glen Arbor, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
Painters from across Michigan and the Midwest will converge on Glen Arbor August 4, 5, and 6 for the Glen Arbor Arts Center’s 13th Plein Air Weekend.
This year the event will be highlighted by three outdoor painting competitions and two exhibitions of original work. The Sundowner is Thursday, August 4th. The artists will work to capture the sunset. The Quick Draw is Friday, August 5. This year’s theme asks artists to paint their interpretation of “Pastoral Life: Capturing Images of Barns, Farms, and Fields.” The public is welcome to watch the artists in action. Quick Draw and Sundowner paintings will be on view and for sale at the Glen Arbor Town Hall, 6394 W. Western Avenue/M-22, on Friday, August 5, 5 – 6:30 pm. Glen Arbor artist Barb Cochran will judge the paintings. There will be cash prizes.
The weekend’s culminating event, the Paint Out exhibit and sale, is Saturday, August 6. It features work by 70 artists who registered early to be included in this all-day painting event. The evening viewing and sale is 5:30 – 7:30 pm at the Glen Arbor Township Hall. More than 100 works of art will be exhibited and offered for sale on a first-come basis (at the sound of the gong at 6 pm). Grand Rapids art gallery owners, Scott and Linda LaFontsee, will judge and award cash prizes for the paintings including the Amy L. Clark-Carels $1,000 first place prize. Entry to Saturday evening’s show and sale is ticketed. Tickets will be $10 and and available at the door. Children under 12 are free.
The Plein Air Weekend is a major fundraising event for the Glen Arbor Art Center. Proceeds from the sale of the paintings benefit the participating artists and the GAAC. For more information go to GlenArborArt.org.

SPROUT Arts and Craft Pop Up at M22
2022-08-04 10:00 - 12:00 | M22 Outdoor Wine Patio, 6298 W. Western Ave, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
Sprout: Nourishing Young Minds through Nature and Art will pop up at M22 in Glen Arbor on August 4 from 10 am – 12 noon or until supplies run out. Two crafts and a prize for $15. Stop by and check us out!

Forging For Peace Project
2022-09-10 11:00 - 15:00 | Glen Arbor Arts Center, 6031 S. Lake Street, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636
The Forging For Peace Project blacksmiths return to the Glen Arbor Arts Center Forge on Saturday, September 10, 11 am – 3 pm.
These Northern Michigan artists and craftsmen use the ancient art of blacksmithing as part of a world-wide project to raise funds for non-profits focused on peacemaking. Visitors are able to watch, and ask questions. Read more about the Forging For Peace Project here: http://lanktonmetaldesign.com/forging-for-peace/

Fun, Fairs & Tragedy in Empire
2022-09-30 19:00 - 21:00 | Empire Township Hall, 10088 W. Front Street, Empire, MI , Empire, MI, 49630, United States
Empire Area Heritage Group and the Empire Area Community Center present: “Fun, Fairs & Tragedy in Empire” on Friday, September 30th at the Empire Township Hall at 7pm. Join with friends and neighbors for interesting history, great company and delicious museum popcorn. Program includes “The Last Flight of Deborah De Costello – 1920 Empire Fair” with Dave Taghon, Empire Area Museum, a historic program. Plus, “Empire’s Devil-May-Care De Costello” with Gretchen Rose.
Free Admission, Donations Accepted for the Empire Area Heritage Group.

Glen Arbor Holiday Marketplace 2022
2022-11-26 10:00 - 16:00 | Glen Arbor Township Hall
Shop a beautifully variety of artisan goods during the Glen Arbor Holiday Marketplace Thanksgiving weekend in Glen Arbor, MI.

Friday, November 25th
Tree Lighting & Caroling @ 6:15pm outside the Town Hall with Carols led by members of Glen Lake Church. Be among the first to shop artisan goods during the Holiday Market Preview Party from 6:30-8pm.
Saturday, November 26th
Find an amazing selection of gifts from 30 vendors at the Glen Arbor Holiday Marketplace, located in the Town Hall from 10am-4pm.
Plus, families and children are invited to meet Santa & Mrs Claus @ the M22 Wine Patio from 11am-1pm for festive photo opportunities. Located at: 6298 W. Western Ave, Glen Arbor, MI.

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This year, vendor’s products include:
Jewelry
Knit Hats
Ornaments
Magnets, Totes, Greeting Cards and Stickers
Paintings
Photography
Gift Boxes and Coffee
Pottery
Wool Mittens, Hats and Gloves
Baked Goods
Reclaimed wood products, tables and cutting and serving boards
Christmas Greenery, Wreaths and Garland
Tile Art
Beeswax products, soaps, candles and more
Syrup, Gourment Sauces and Hot Sauce
Recyled Wine Bottles and Kitchen Items

Vendors should contact Event Chair, Dotti Thompson (231)313-2311 or email gullinglen@aol.com
Feel free to contact the chamber by email at info@visitglenarbor.com

COFFEE WITH THE AUTHORS BOOK DISCUSSION
2022-11-26 11:00 - 12:00 | Glen Arbor Arts Center, 6031 S. Lake Street, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636
The Glen Arbor Arts Center hosts Leelanau County writers Jacob Wheeler and Anne-Marie Oomen for coffee and conversation about their newly published nonfiction books. The Coffee With The Authors book discussion is November 26, 11 am at the GAAC, 6031 S. Lake St., Glen Arbor. Both writers have won recognition for their writing, but their writing springs from different sources: Anne-Marie’s from personal history; Jacob’s from deeply researched journalism. Both writers will talk about the process of making, and publishing their books.
In his second book, Angel of the Garbage Dump, Jacob Wheeler executes an in-depth, feeling portrait of Maine native, the late Hanley Denning, who saw poverty and desperation in its ugliest form, and refused to turn a blind eye. A former track star at Bowdoin College, Denning was struck by what she saw at a city dump in Guatemala: garbage pickers competing with vultures for the food dumped by trucks, toddlers playing amidst rats. Wheeler details Denning’s efforts to create Safe Passage, a nonprofit organization focused on bringing significant and lasting change to the garbage pickers and their children. Wheeler is editor and publisher of the Glen Arbor Sun, which he founded in 1996; adjunct faculty with Northwestern Michigan College; and adviser to the staff of NMC’s White Pine Press.
As Long As I Know You narrates Anne-Marie Oomen’s journey to finally knowing her mother – as her mother’s memories are being erased by dementia. It explores how humor and compassion grow belatedly between a mother and daughter who don’t much like each other. It’s a personal map to find a mother who may have been there all along, then losing her again in the time of Covid. As Long As I Know You is the recipient of the Sue William Silverman Prize for Creative Nonfiction. Oomen is the author of six books of prose and poetry, and seven plays.
Coffee With The Authors is free. For more information, go to GlenArborArt.org, or call 231/334-6112.

Walk + Talk The Exhibitions
2023-02-11 11:00 - 12:00 | Glen Arbor Arts Center, 6031 S. Lake Street, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636
A guided walk-and-talk through the Glen Arbor Arts Center’s Telling Stories and A Feral Housewife exhibitions takes place February 11 and, again, on March 4. Both programs begin at 11 am. Sarah Bearup-Neal, GAAC gallery manager, leads a conversational tour of these exhibits about visual storytelling.
No one walks into a gallery and fully understands what the exhibiting artists intended to say with their work. During this one-hour program, Bearup-Neal will talk about the both exhibits’ theme; shed light on artists’ statements; and explore how artists use materials to communicate meaning, or make an idea more dynamic. Visitors will leave with a fuller understanding, and appreciation of the exhibit.
The Walk And Talk is free. To view both exhibits online, go to GlenArborArt.org / EXHIBITS. The GAAC is located at 6031 S. Lake St., Glen Arbor.

Creativity Q+A LIVE with Mark Mehaffey
2023-02-25 11:00 - 12:00 | Glen Arbor Arts Center, 6031 S. Lake Street, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636
How do artists think, work, and practice? Those questions are explored during Creativity Q+A LIVE, a series of conversations with Northern Michigan artists at the Glen Arbor Arts Center. The first, 2023 conversation is February 25, 11 am with Leelanau County resident Mark Mehaffey. The program is free. No reservations are required. Doors open at 10:30 am.
Mehaffey is an artist whose creative work refuses to be shoehorned into tidy boxes. He moves fluidly between representing the visible world, and working with not-so-representational subjects: marks, lines, scratches, color stories. His practice is less focused on “subjects” than it is on ideas, and “what-if?”. Working primarily in water-based media, Mehaffey paints, draws, collages, and taught art in the public school for 30 years.
Creativity Q+A LIVE is an offshoot of the GAAC’s online feature, Creativity Q+A. Since 2020, the GAAC has published monthly, long-form interviews that dig into artists’ creative practices. Mehaffey’s conversation was published in December 2022. To read it, and all the Creativity Q+A interviews, go to GlenArborArt.org/artists. The GAAC is located at 6031 S. Lake St., Glen Arbor.

Walk + Talk The Exhibitions
2023-03-04 11:00 - 12:00 | Glen Arbor Arts Center, 6031 S. Lake Street, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636
A guided walk-and-talk through the Glen Arbor Arts Center’s Telling Stories and A Feral Housewife exhibitions takes place on March 4 at 11 am. Sarah Bearup-Neal, GAAC gallery manager, leads a conversational tour of these exhibits about visual storytelling.
No one walks into a gallery and fully understands what the exhibiting artists intended to say with their work. During this one-hour program, Bearup-Neal will talk about the both exhibits’ theme; shed light on artists’ statements; and explore how artists use materials to communicate meaning, or make an idea more dynamic. Visitors will leave with a fuller understanding, and appreciation of the exhibit.
The Walk And Talk is free. To view both exhibits online, go to GlenArborArt.org / EXHIBITS. The GAAC is located at 6031 S. Lake St., Glen Arbor.

Vendor Application Deadline for Glen Lake Woman's Club Art Fair
2023-03-20 | Glen Arbor Township Hall
Monday, March 20th is the final day to complete the vendor application for the Glen Lake Woman’s Club Art Fair. Vendors can register at https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=10666. For more information, contact glwcartfair@gmail.com or (231) 412-0214.
The Art Fair will be held on July 19th, 2023.
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