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The
New Show for the month of March, Art workshops, Artists
in shows and Community art happenings |
March - "WATER AND
LIGHT" - Sheri Woodard, Helen Lystra, Larry Blovits, and Lisa
Ambrose
March 2 through March 30 Opening Reception on
Friday, March 4, from 5:3 - 8pm.
New artwork will be shown by Sheri Woodard, Helen Lystra, Larry Blovits,
and Lisa Ambrose.
Sheri and Helen will sell prints of their artwork and a portion of the
proceeds will be given to the Michigan Inland Lakes Partnership. MILP’s
purpose is to engage state and local agencies, Native American Nations,
educational institutions, organizations, businesses, industries and
citizens in a collaborative effort to ensure the quality, sustainability
and ecological diversity of lakes, while considering society’s needs.
For more about the Michigan Inland Lakes Partnership please visit their
website:
www.michiganlakes.msue.msu.edu .
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Watercolor
Workshop by Catherine McClung
Tri Cities Historical Museum.
200 Washington Ave, Grand Haven
Saturday April 2, 2011, 9am - 5pm
$75 includes lunch
Artists need to bring their own painting materials.
Call or stop by the museum for more details and reservations -
616-842-0700
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Painting and Drawing Classes with Rob Michmerhuizen
Rob Michmerhuizen has a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree and for over 30
years has offered professional instruction in drawing and painting. Each
class meets weekly and is limited to five students. Study consists of
still life, landscape and figures in charcoal, graphite and acrylic
paints. Drawing supplies are furnished. The weekly rate is $20.00 per
student for each two hour lesson. Individual help in a pleasant,
informal atmosphere. Beginners are welcome. For further information call
(616) 847-6745 and visit Rob's artist website at
www.robertmichmerhuizen.com .
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Pastel Lessons with
Patricia Dee
Learn the beauty and ease of painting with pastels.
Classes will be on-going every Wednesday 6:30 – 9pm.
4 classes for $60. Drop in $20.
AT THE GRAND HAVEN AREA ARTS COUNCIL
CORNER OF FIFTH AND COLUMBUS IN GRAND HAVEN
Call me for details 616.842.0221
patricia@chartermi.net
www.patriciadee.com
www.galleryuptown.net
One day Pastel
Workshop with Patricia Dee at the Loutit Public Library
Saturday, April 23, from 10-3pm.
For
workshop and sign-up information click here.
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Ira Trowbridge, Margaret Benefiel, Sandy Meyer
and Lee S. Brown
all have had artwork accepted into the 25th
West Michigan Regional Competition! The
show runs from February 22 - April 8 with a
Public Reception on Sunday, March 6th from 2:00
– 4:00 pm.
Juror’s Statement and Awards presented at 3:00
pm.
www.lowellartscouncil.org
In this competition Lee Brown won 4th Place
for his sculpture, “Finnian’s Keep” (Cedar,
Limestone, Enamel, Wax)
Lee also has a show with Art Martin from the MMA,
“A Significant Thing” March 14-30.
113 Rankin Student Center, Ferris University in
Big Rapids
www.ferris.edu/gallery
Hours Monday-Friday 11:00am -6:00pm
 "Sentinels"
by Lee S. Brown |
 "3rd
and Western" by Art Martin |
Elizabeth Reynders
and
Margaret Benefiel have
artwork in the show, "
Celebration" at First United Methodist
Church in Grand Rapids. Beth's photo won a 4th
place award and the People's Choice Award.
www.thecelebrationofthearts.com
 "In
His Hands" by Elizabeth Reynders
"Change of Seasons" exhibit
at White River Gallery
In
the show Brad
Patterson
has 2 pieces, "Textured Bowl" and "Leaf Study",
Patricia Dee
has her pastel, "Fountainshine" and one of
Patricia's students received an honorable
mention for his pastel, "Up, Up and Away".
A public
reception will be held March 5 from 1-3 P.M. with awards
presentation and juror’s statement at 1:30 pm.
www.artscouncilofwhitelake.org
Also:
Artwork by
Patricia Dee
at Hackley at the Lakes and paintings by
Skye Gentle
at The Bookman in Grand Haven.
For more about these
and other gallery artists please click here. |
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Community Art News
and Information
ART ON THE RIVERFRONT
August 20, 2011, from 10-5 at the city marina,
The Grand Haven Area Arts Council is now accepting
applications for our eleventh annual ART ON THE
RIVERFRONT juried art show. The show will be held on
Saturday, August 20, 2011 from 10:00am to 5:00pm at the
Grand Haven City Marina. Applications for the show and
our annual poster contest are both due April 1st.
Click here for the Application to the show and here for the
Poster Contest Information.
For more information about 'Art on the Riverfront' or if you
would like to volunteer to help with the show contact Brad
Patterson at
brad@bradleygallery.com or 616.844.7306
HOLLAND AREA ARTS COUNCIL
Début, the regional High School Art Competition
Thursday, March 10, with an artists' award reception from
6-8pm.
Spring Break Art Camps
APRIL 5 - 8, 10 AM to 4PM
Sessions for Ages 5-7 and 8-12
www.hollandarts.org
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