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2021 Young Writers Exposition

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CTAC Petoskey
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Students in grades K-12 can submit a work of prose or poetry.
FREE

2021 eddi Award Nominations are Now Being Accepted!

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey
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Nominate local individuals and organizations that work to keep the arts alive in northern Michigan!
Submit a Nomination

Paint Out

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CTAC Petoskey
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A week-long Paint Out and Wet Paint Sale

Open Studio (September 18th)

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey
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Family-friendly studio time open to artists of all ages!
$5 suggested donation per person.

Paint Out Wet Paint Sale

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CTAC Petoskey
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A week-long plain air Paint Out in Little Traverse Bay and Wet Paint Sale at Lavender Hill Farm

Play It Forward *CANCELED*

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey
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Play it Forward - A musical benefit at Lavender Hill Farm
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Central Neighborhood PorchFest 2021

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City
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Central Neighborhood's second annual PorchFest.
FREE

Through Our Eyes: Crooked Tree Painters' Studio Exhibition

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey
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The Crooked Tree Painters' Studio showcases recent work in this annual show.

Kindred: Traditional Arts of the Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey
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Consider themes of history, identity, the environment, and more through this unique exhibition.

Coffee @ 10 with Eric Hemenway

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey, CTAC Online
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How art and history help tell the story of the Waganakising Odawa.
Free and open to the public!

Opening Celebration & Reception: Kindred

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey
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The Opening Celebration & Reception for Kindred on Saturday, September 25.

Open Studio (September 25th)

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey
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Family-friendly studio time open to artists of all ages!
$5 suggested donation per person.

Opening Reception: Kindred and Through Our Eyes

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey
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Celebrate the opening of our fall exhibitions.

Foreword: Solo Exhibition by Patrick Earl Hammie (October 27 - November 13)

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City
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Through portraits and allegories, Hammie explores the complexities of identity, emotion, and family.

Lustron Stories: Americans at Home (October 27 - November 13)

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City
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The Great American Dream is explored through photographer Charles Mintz's photographs.

Coffee @ 10 with Regina Brubacker Carver

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey, CTAC Online
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Identifying handmade Anishinaabe baskets!
Free and open to the public!

Members Reception: Patrick Earl Hammie Solo Exhibition

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City
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Meet the artist and celebrate the opening of his solo exhibition, FOREWORD.
FREE

Coffee @ Ten with Patrick Earl Hammie

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City, CTAC Online
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A presentation by featured visiting artist Patrick Earl Hammie.
FREE

Ben Whiting: Dirty Minds

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey
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Ben Whiting performs his show, Dirty Minds, to kick off October at Crooked Tree!
$25 Members / $35 Non-Members / $10 Students (18-21)
Tickets available now!

Open Studio (October 2nd)

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey
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Family-friendly studio time open to artists of all ages!
$5 suggested donation per person.

Coffee @ 10 with Stella Kaye

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey, CTAC Online
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Artist talk with bead artist Stella Kaye!
Free and open to the public!

Open Studio (October 9th)

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey
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Family-friendly studio time open to artists of all ages!
$5 suggested donation per person.

Coffee @ 10 with Renee Wasson Dillard

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey, CTAC Online
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Artist talk & Bulrush weaving!
Free and open to the public!

Open Studio (October 16th)

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey
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Family-friendly studio time open to artists of all ages!
$5 suggested donation per person.

Coffee @ 10 with Becca Lynn

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey, CTAC Online
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Artist talk (QueerKwe Designs)
Free and open to the public!

Coffee @ Ten with Charles Mintz

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City, CTAC Online
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Featured artist Charles Mintz's work is included in the Smithsonian's Museum of American History.
FREE

Open Studio (October 23rd)

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey
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Family-friendly studio time open to artists of all ages!
$5 suggested donation per person.

Coffee @ 10 with Marsha MacDowell (Online Only)

Presented by
CTAC Online
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MSU Museum's Anishinaabe collections!
Free and open to the public!

Coffee @ 10 with Vicki Lynn

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey, CTAC Online
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Local plants and their uses!
Free and open to the public!

Paul Keller AT SUNDOWN Quintet featuring Sarah D'Angelo

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey
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Swing into November with this jazz quintet featuring singer Sarah D'Angelo!
$25 Members / $35 Non-Members / $10 Students
Tickets available now!

Coffee @ 10 with Peter Sparling: Dancing at the Intersection of the Arts

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey, CTAC Online
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Join Peter Sparling for this talk on the making of "The Goldberg Suite!"
Free and open to the public!

Coffee @ 10 with Yvonne Walker Keshick

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey
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Visit the artist in the galleries from 10 AM-5 PM.
Free and open to the public!

CTAC School of Ballet Presents: The Nutcracker

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey
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Celebrate the holiday season with the CTAC School of Ballet's take on a festive classic!
Matinee: Adults $30 / Students $5, Evening: Adults $35 / Students $10, Box: $50
Tickets available now!

Third Coast Swing

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey
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Swing into the new year with TCS at CTAC!
$25 Members / $35 Non-Members / $10 Students
Tickets available now!

Western Brass Quintet

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey
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The Western Brass Quintet has entertained audiences for over four decades.
$25 Members / $35 Non-Members / $10 Students
Tickets available now!

Song of the Lakes

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey
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Make a splash at the beginning of March with this trio of musicians!
$25 Members / $35 Non-Members / $10 Students
Tickets available now!