PGT Event Schedule
Paint Grand Traverse 2026
PGT Event Schedule
The schedule will be updated as we get closer to the event including:
- Specific artists you will find at the different painting locations
- Location details & links
Friday, June 19:
Sunday, June 21:
- Artist Check-In
- FREE Duo Artist Demo at CTAC featuring Kevin Barton and Crista Pisano. Two Takes; One Cloudscape. Begins at 5:00 pm
Monday, June 22:
- Artists on Location - Old Mission Peninsula. Site locations coming soon!
- Demo at CTAC 10:00 am - Noon
- Fearless First-Timers Plein Air Workshop 9:30 am - 12:30 pm (only one spot left!)
Tuesday, June 23:
- Artists on Location Downtown Traverse City
- Painting Location: The Botanic Gardens 9:00 am - Noon
- Demo at CTAC 10:00 am - Noon
- Small Wonders Donor Event; Downtown Traverse City
Wednesday, June 24:
- Artists on Location Elk Rapids & Flintfields Horse Park
- 8:00 am - 3:00 pm Flintfields Horse Park (artists will be coming and going during that time frame)
- Demo at CTAC 10:00 am - Noon
- 11:30 am - 1:30 pm Twisted Fish Gallery will be hosting artists
Thursday, June 25:
- Artists on Location on Leelanau Peninsula
- Demo at CTAC 10:00 am - Noon
- 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Grocer's Daughter, Grab a Gellato and watch artists paint
- Pint-Size Paintout for kids 3-17 (limited to 100 participants). Pre-registration is recommended. FREE
Friday, June 26:
- Artists on Location Downtown Traverse City and Lelanau Peninsula
- Demo at CTAC 10:00 am - Noon
- Juror Demo at CTAC 5:00-7:00 pm
Saturday, June 27:
Sunday, June 28:
- Day After Sale 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Free and Open to the Public
- Reminder: Awards and Sold pieces are not guaranteed to be on display.
- Free and Open to the Public
Monday, June 29: