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/
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/
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
Once again the Glen Lake Library is participating in the wonderful Neighborhood Forest program. Through March 15, you can order free trees, which will then be delivered to the library for you and your kids to pick up and plant at home. To sign up visit the Glen Lake Library webpage, www.glenlakelibrary.net and access the
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
Digital Art Workshop: February 26, 5:00 pm Learn how to create digital artwork using your iPad in this introductory workshop at the Glen Lake Library. Leah Griffith, Art Teacher at Glen Lake Community Schools, will demonstrate Procreate, a powerful digital art application, and help participants become familiar with its many tools. Download the program via
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.
Kids and their families are invited to join park rangers for youth ice fishing events. Young participants will learn essential ice fishing skills, safety measures, and fishing regulations, culminating in a "Junior Angler" certification and a fishing pole to take home (while supplies last). If ice conditions permit, attendees will have the opportunity to ice
Think you’ve got what it takes to be the trivia champ? Join us every Sunday evening at Cherry Public House for a brain-boosting good time with Trivia Night, hosted by the legendary Quizmaster Whoot! 🍻 🧠 Test your knowledge across pop culture, history, music, and more 🍔 Enjoy delicious food and drink specials all evening
Come experience the sugaring process through time. Learn the history of maple sugaring from the Anishinaabe, then travel to the present day at the Olsen Farm. End your adventure by sampling warm syrup or making maple taffy.
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
Come experience the sugaring process through time. Learn the history of maple sugaring from the Anishinaabe, then travel to the present day at the Olsen Farm. End your adventure by sampling warm syrup or making maple taffy.
Think you’ve got what it takes to be the trivia champ? Join us every Sunday evening at Cherry Public House for a brain-boosting good time with Trivia Night, hosted by the legendary Quizmaster Whoot! 🍻 🧠 Test your knowledge across pop culture, history, music, and more 🍔 Enjoy delicious food and drink specials all evening
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
Think you’ve got what it takes to be the trivia champ? Join us every Sunday evening at Cherry Public House for a brain-boosting good time with Trivia Night, hosted by the legendary Quizmaster Whoot! 🍻 🧠 Test your knowledge across pop culture, history, music, and more 🍔 Enjoy delicious food and drink specials all evening
Members Create At The Glen Arbor Arts Center An annual tradition returns! The Glen Arbor Arts Center’s Members Create exhibition opens March 20, 5 pm with a public reception featuring the work of 31 current GAAC members. A showcase of members’ talent, Members Create runs through May 28. The exhibit includes work in a wide
Think you’ve got what it takes to be the trivia champ? Join us every Sunday evening at Cherry Public House for a brain-boosting good time with Trivia Night, hosted by the legendary Quizmaster Whoot! 🍻 🧠 Test your knowledge across pop culture, history, music, and more 🍔 Enjoy delicious food and drink specials all evening
Experience live music by Loose Change at our vineyard. Sip on locally crafted wine, beer, and cider while enjoying delicious snacks and a kids’ menu in a welcoming, family-friendly atmosphere.
Join us for a special screening of this documentary film from the Leelanau Historical Society. Directed by Joe VanderMeulen, the film explores the lives of Anna and Levi Johnson, early Black homesteaders in what is now the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. The film brings to light an overlooked chapter of Leelanau County’s history and
Think you’ve got what it takes to be the trivia champ? Join us every Sunday evening at Cherry Public House for a brain-boosting good time with Trivia Night, hosted by the legendary Quizmaster Whoot! 🍻 🧠 Test your knowledge across pop culture, history, music, and more 🍔 Enjoy delicious food and drink specials all evening
Experience the wonders of the Great Lakes in this amazing film from Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Note: This event will take place at the Empire Township Hall across the street from the library. For further information call the library@ 231.326.5361.
The Crystal River Outfitters Recreational District in Glen Arbor is hosting its fifth District-Wide Easter Egg Hunt. The festivities will take place at M22 Glen Arbor, 6298 W Western Ave., on Saturday, April 4th. The afternoon will be full of Easter activities with spring drink specials (think wine cocktails and mocktails for the kids) and
Think you’ve got what it takes to be the trivia champ? Join us every Sunday evening at Cherry Public House for a brain-boosting good time with Trivia Night, hosted by the legendary Quizmaster Whoot! 🍻 🧠 Test your knowledge across pop culture, history, music, and more 🍔 Enjoy delicious food and drink specials all evening