Welcome to Crooked Tree Arts Center!

CTAC is a community-based arts center serving Northern Michigan from our campuses in Petoskey and Traverse City. At CTAC, you'll find art galleries, classes for all ages, performances, lectures, the CTAC School of Ballet, gift shops, a national plein air painting festival, holiday markets and art fair, and more!

Now at Crooked Tree Arts Center:

Our galleries are open Tuesday-Saturday. Hours & Directions.


Traverse City Horse Show: September 15

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Sunday, September 15 at 2:00pm -to- Sunday, September 15 at 5:00pm

TIMES 2 - TC

Image of abstract artwork made from upcycled clothing fibers, with the title: TIMES 2
Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Friday, September 13 at 11:00am -to- Saturday, October 26 at 5:00pm

the EKPHRASTIC - TC

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Friday, September 13 at 11:00am -to- Saturday, October 26 at 5:00pm

Michigan: An American Portrait - TC

Vivid color photo of underneath the Mackinaw Bridge with the title: 'Michigan: An American Portrait'
Presented by
CTAC Traverse City

Friday, September 13 at 11:00am -to- Saturday, October 26 at 5:00pm

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