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
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 –
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
An evening of poetry, stories and music about flags takes place at the Glen Arbor Arts Center, August 2, 7 – 9 pm. The Beach Bards, Leelanau County’s hometown wordsmiths, will lead the evening. This special edition is open to all poets and writers of any skill level. Bring a poem or story to share.
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
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 –
Join percussionist Lori Fithian for Drummunity! A “Drummunity” circle is a high-energy, fun, and empowering drumming activity for all age groups. Lori Fithian, drum circle facilitator and workshop leader, will bring her collection of hand drums and percussion instruments to your location to transform your community into a “Drummunity.” She will bring the drums. YOU
Mixed media artist Kimberly Stoney turns to the world of music for a new series of collaged paintings during her Glen Arbor Arts Center residency August 28 – September 10. A Massachusetts resident, Stoney’s residency project was inspired by a line from a Talking Heads song, which refers to “home” – a subject that recurs
Writing the Arts: Object + Words = Ekphrasis September 10, 17, 24 + October 1 Writing the Arts is a collaborative project of the Glen Arbor Arts Center and Michigan Writers. Using the upcoming GAAC Vessels exhibit as foundation (August 26-October 27), Michigan Writers will lead four, one-hour Saturday morning sessions in the GAAC gallery.
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
Writing the Arts: Object + Words = Ekphrasis September 10, 17, 24 + October 1 Writing the Arts is a collaborative project of the Glen Arbor Arts Center and Michigan Writers. Using the upcoming GAAC Vessels exhibit as foundation (August 26-October 27), Michigan Writers will lead four, one-hour Saturday morning sessions in the GAAC gallery.
Writing the Arts: Object + Words = Ekphrasis September 10, 17, 24 + October 1 Writing the Arts is a collaborative project of the Glen Arbor Arts Center and Michigan Writers. Using the upcoming GAAC Vessels exhibit as foundation (August 26-October 27), Michigan Writers will lead four, one-hour Saturday morning sessions in the GAAC gallery.
