2021 Midland Artists Guild 37th Annual Exhibition
You can access the online gallery HERE.
Best in Show: "Venetian", Allise Noble; First Place: "Autumn, Lost", Victoria L. Parker; Second Place: "Where the Light is Held", Allise Noble.
Awards of Excellence: "Phragmite", Donald Ruff; "Les Merveilleux Escaliers", Marilyn Soules; "Whiting Forest", Charles Bonham
Awards of Merit: "Little Town', Jasminka B. Blazina; "Blossoms in the Wind", Becky Litehrland
Member's Choice: "Let's Stick Together", Carokl Nutter.
THOMAS TOMASEK - Nature's Revenge - 21 x 21 x 21 - Assemblage - Price upon Request
Art in Isolation: Creating in the Time of COVID
The exhibition features the art of Valerie Allen, Charles Bonham, Sara Clark, Jeanne Fisher, Avram Golden, Ann Kowaleski, Matt Lewis, Alan Maciag, John McCormick, Jody McDonald-Rider, Armin Mersmann, Mike Mosher, Johanna Paas, Steve Parkhurst, Mark Piotrowski, Wilma Romatz, Stacie Rose, Sally Rose, Thomas Tomasek, Nancy Vader-McCormick, and Rebecca Zeiss.
You can access the online gallery here.
Sleeping Cat_20x16_$40_Acrylic_Heather Naessens
Express Yourself Artshop, Do-Art Studio and Gallery, and The Arnold Center
Enjoy this exhibition of art created by people in our region who are served by three organizations: Creative 360’s Express Yourself Artshop; Do-Art Studio & Gallery; and The Arnold Center. Each of these organizations has a focus on making arts opportunities accessible to everyone. The exhibit opened Friday, September 11 and features 48 pieces of 2D and 3D art. Some is available for purchase! You can enjoy our virtual gallery online. It is always free to attend one of our exhibits. Donations are welcome!
2020 Artfest 55
Welcome to the 11th annual Artfest 55 festival celebrating the creativity of Michigan residents who are age 55 and over. This year, there were 109 entries in the visual art categories and 19 pieces of creative writing. Winners in each category were announced in an opening reception Friday, July 10. Enjoy the virtual exhibit of the art accepted into the show here. It was on exhibit through August 30. Thanks to award-winning photographer Charles Bonham for the beautiful photos of each piece.
Photo: Best of Show - Priscilla Olsen, Family Picnic (Oil on linen panel)
Midland Artists Guild (MAG) 36th Annual Exhibition
This exhibition was almost canceled due to the Covid-19 pandemic and Governor ordered closures. Instead, it became the first Creative 360 exhibit to be offered both online and in our gallery. These 58 works in 2D, 3D and photography represent 22 artists. Thanks to award-winning photographer Charles Bonham for the beautiful photos of each piece. It was on exhibit through July 2, 2020.
Photo: Best of Show and People's Choice Award Winner - Great Blue Heron by Roger King (Metal & Paint)