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.
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
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
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.
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
Indiana artist Amanda Kendrick will use her Glen Arbor Arts Center residency to switch gears. Kendrick has built a studio practice based on painting. During her June 26 – July 9 residency, she will work on new sculptural forms that reflect her interest in “domesticity and elevating the mundane.” Each of the GAAC’s artist-residents offer
Fiber artist Valerie Mann will explore and fabricate a new body of work based on grief, both personal and global, during her Glen Arbor Arts Center residency June 12 - 25. Mann, a resident of Saline, Michigan, will combine and sew repurposed materials into sculptural pieces. Each of the GAAC’s artist-residents offer a conversational presentation
The flora and fauna of the Sleeping Bear Dunes will be the focus of Detroit artist Quinn Faylor’s work during their Glen Arbor Arts Center residency May 29 – June 11. Faylor will spend two weeks creating paintings and textile works that continue their exploration of home, and human relationships to land and the natural
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 +
The Glen Arbor Arts Center’s inaugural musicians-in-residence, Interlochen Public Radio’s Sound Garden Quintet, breaks down barriers to classical music by bringing conversation and a community spirit to music-making. They will present dozens of free performances in Glen Arbor throughout the month of June. The Sound Garden Quintet will be hosted by the GAAC’s community partner,
