Percussionist Lori Fithian brings her collection of hand drums and percussion instruments to the Manitou Music series on Saturday, August 19, 1 - 3 pm at the Glen Arbor Arts Center, 6031 S. Lake St., Glen Arbor. The public is invited to join Fithian in a “Drummunity” circle, a high-energy, fun, and empowering drumming activity
New Music Detroit makes it Manitou Music debut on Thursday, August 24, at 7 pm at the Glen Lake School’s indoor auditorium. Glen Lake School is located at 3375 W Burdickville Rd, Maple City. New Music Detroit is presented by the GAAC’s community sponsor Interlochen Public Radio. New Music Detroit (NMD) is a collective of
Massachusetts artist Ian Kennelly will use his Glen Arbor Arts Center residency to “further my observations” of the ephemeral space that exists where water, land and sky meet. This is familiar territory for the painter. In the last two years, Kennelly has created works that explore the human relationship to the boundaries created by water.
Coffee With The Authors is a live, conversational interview with local and regional authors about the writing craft and process. This Glen Arbor Arts Center series continues August 26, 11 am with novelist Sarah Shoemaker in a conversation about historical fiction. Sarah Bearup-Neal, GAAC gallery manager, leads the discussion. Shoemaker, a Leelanau County resident, published
Caledonia, Michigan, artist Kathy Mohl will use her Glen Arbor Arts Center residency to create a plein air immersion project. Mohl, an experienced plein air painter, will push her practice into new areas. She’ll experiment with different paints and media, and explore the quality and changes in light when she paints at different times of
Ann Arbor, Michigan, fiber artist Susan Moran will use her Glen Arbor Arts Center residency to begin a body of work “specifically inspired” by Leelanau County. Using photographs and sketches of mosses, fungi, and rock surfaces, Moran plans to create a series of hand-dyed, printed and stitched textile collages. She will talk about her project
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. On September 30, 1 pm Leelanau County artist Meg Staley talks about her practice with Sarah Bearup-Neal, GAAC gallery manager. The program is free. No reservations
Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, writer Sara Maurer will use her Glen Arbor Arts Center residency to complete a third draft of her novel, Claybaby. She will talk about her project -- a series of edits and revisions intended to tighten and ready the manuscript for publication -- during a public presentation October 6, noon, at
Due to popular demand, the location for Thursday night's Northern Lights presentation has been moved to Glen Arbor Town Hall, located at 6394 W Western Ave, Glen Arbor, MI 49636. Northern Lights Presentation November 9, 7 pm https://glenarborart.org/.../northern-lights-presentation/ Realize your dream and catch the Northern Lights! Join Melissa F. Kaelin, the founder of the Michigan
How can creativity help one navigate the experience of caregiving for other humans? The Glen Arbor Arts Center's HeARTful Care: Nurturing the Caregiver's Soul Through Art is the second in a series of Creative Wellness retreats focused on increasing wellness through art practice. This retreat occurs on Saturday, November 11, 2023, from 9 am -
Join us for our Holiday Open house on November 17, 5–7 PM. Enjoy live music from the Suttons Bay Ukulele Orchestra. Find that perfect gift with our Small Works exhibition with over 120 local art works, refreshments, a bonfire, and a special Holiday Popup Store with handmade gifts!
Opening Reception The happiest place on Earth might well be Disney World. In its first 2024 exhibit, HAPPY, the Glen Arbor Arts Center is vying for that title. HAPPY opens January 12 with a reception, 5-7 pm. The public is welcome. HAPPY features the work of 26 artists who explore and interpret the many facets
