14th annual artfest 55 through July 23rd
This exhibition features a diverse collection of the work of regional artists working in two and three dimensional art and photography. Writing categories are poetry, memoir and short story. Awards were announced during the opening reception on June 123rd. On exhibit through 7/23.
You can view the online gallery HERE.
The winning entries in visual arts were:
Photography: Marilyn Soules (Midland), East Bound.
3-Dimensional Art: Pamela Hart (Midland), GAIA - Goddess of Earth
2-Dimensional Art: C. Joanne Grabinski (Mount Pleasant), Triangles and Stripes but not a Triad.
Best in Show: Beth Bynum (Kingsley), Always Welcome to My Table
Honorable Mentions went to:
Kristy Avery (Kalkaska): 2D art All in A Day: Morning Has Broken & Night Moves
Ragnar Avery (Kalkaska): photography Mormon Barn Sunrise
Steve Barber (Mount Pleasant): 2D art The Price of Silver
Don Bennett (Freeland): 2D art #1692 Among Us
Charles Bonham (Midland): photography Pere Marquette 1225 at Carland, Michigan
Barbara Day (Saginaw): 2D art Momentum & At Rest
James Malone Beach (Mount Pleasant): 3D art Seeing Red: Gun Violence in America
Laura Vosejpka (Midland): 2D art Voor Eeuwig
Denver Wilson (Midland): 3D art Pyramid #1
In the Writing Competition, there were 22 entries in three categories: Poetry, Memoir and Short Story. The winning pieces were:
Poetry: Anita Hunt (Cadillac) Garden Sestina
Memoir: Jeanne Lesinski Riding Slow-Handed
Short Story: Chris Ann French (Sanford) A Gift of Goldenrod
Admission to all of our gallery exhibits is free and we are grateful for your donations that allow us to continue this policy. Call for weekend and evening hours.
Opening Reception: Friday, June 23rd / 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Midland Artist Guild: May 12 - June 9, 2023
This exhibition features a diverse collection of the work of MAG members showcasing creative explorations in many mediums including; painting, ink, drawing, sculpture, photography, and ceramics. Awards will be announced during the opening reception. On exhibit through 6/9. View the online gallery HERE
Admission to all of our gallery exhibits is free and we are grateful for your donations that allow us to continue this policy. Call for weekend and evening hours.
Opening Reception: Friday, May 12th / 7:00 - 8:30 pm
Generations: Father-Daughter-Works of Art - February 24 - March 31, 2023
Featuring Katie Truemner Bruessow & Mitchell Truemner
We are delighted to feature the large-scale paintings of this exceptionally talented family in our Bayliss gallery.
Katie Truemner Bruessow attended Kendall College of Art and Design with a BFA in Illustration and a focus on Furniture Design. After graduating Katie worked in the mass production market in both home furnishings and painting, selling to companies like Ashley Furniture and Jeffrey Alans. Painting has always been the core of Katie’s creative work. Her creative process is set free by her loose style which is often reflected in her favorite subject matter - nature.
Mitchell Truemner attended Delta College with an art concentration in the late 70s. He has been the featured artist in Traverse City’s Michigan Artist Gallery and the Traverse City’s Opera House. Truemner’s abstract paintings evoke a sense of spirituality. He is greatly influenced by the wooded areas of northern Michigan, as well as the painters Joan Mitchell and Brian Rutenburg. On exhibit through 3/31.
Please view the online gallery HERE.
Opening Reception:
Friday, February 24 / 7:00 – 8:30 pm
Admission to all of our gallery exhibits is free and we are grateful for your donations that allow us to continue this policy. Call for weekend and evening hours.