Dart For Art 2026
Dart for Art 2026 - Presented by Gaslight Group Properties
Celebrate the arts with Crooked Tree Arts Center's premier summer fundraiser on Wednesday, July 8, and Thursday, July 9 in downtown Bay Harbor. This year's Featured Artist is Kurt Anderson, a Harbor Springs-based artist known for his plein-air landscapes. Proceeds benefit CTAC's mission to create ways for people to connect, learn, and grow through the arts... it's a party with a purpose!
Image: Kurt Anderson, Where the River Sings, 2025, oil on canvas, 36 x 48 in.
PREVIEW NIGHT | WEDNESDAY, JULY 8
Join us on Wednesday, July 8, 6:00 - 9:00 pm, for Preview Night complete with strolling heavy appetizers, drinks, live music, and silent auction as guests mix and mingle with artists to preview the Dart for Art gallery. Enjoy strolling tastes from your favorite chefs & restaurants and beer, wine, and specialty cocktails. As you preview the Dart Gallery, don't forget to cast your vote for your favorite artwork to win the People's Choice award! One of the exciting moments of Preview Night is the Little Gems live auction, where unique small artworks are auctioned off to the highest bidder!
THE MAIN EVENT | THURSDAY, JULY 10
The Main Event on Thursday, July 9, from 6:00 to 10:00 pm, will wow guests with delectable dining, unique auction items, and astounding artwork in the Dart Gallery. Guests will be invited to select a work of art to take home at no extra cost!
Enjoy cocktail hour with appetizers by featured chefs, top-shelf bar, gourmet seated dinner, silent and live auctions, entertainment, and everyone's favorite part of the evening—"darting" for your choice of artwork to take home from the Dart Gallery.
What is "darting?" | The Dart for Art Gallery features more than 200 pieces of original artwork, including paintings, photography, jewelry, ceramics, sculpture, glasswork, and more! The Dart Art Gallery is valued at over $125,000. *Guests will get to select a work of art when their name is called — the order in which art is selected is the luck of the draw! When your name is called, you will run ("dart") and grab your piece of artwork off the wall. *Note: Dart Tags are determined by ticket type, one per couple.
Get Involved in Dart for Art 2026
Interested in joining the fun next year as a guest, sponsor or participating artist?
- Sponsors and Guests: To learn more about sponsorship opportunities or ticket information, check out our sponsorship menu and email events@crookedtree.org with the subject line: “Dart for Art 2026 Interest.” Two-day ticket sales open February 3, 2026. One-day ticket sales open March 3, pending availability.
- Artists: A submission form for the 2026 Dart for Art gallery will be available at www.crookedtree.org March 2026.
If you have any questions, please call (231) 347-4337 or the Development and Events team:
events@crookedtree.org
Michelle Horn: michelle@crookedtree.org
Kimberly McCarthy - kimberly@crookedtree.org