Youth Arts Festival - Petoskey

YOUTH ARTS FESTIVAL 2026

Every spring, Crooked Tree Arts Center - Petoskey hosts the Youth Art Festival, a season celebrating young creatives in Northern Michigan. The festival includes a range of events that showcase local talent, including the Youth Arts Show,  Youth Arts College Scholarships, and more.

The season concludes at the Youth Arts Awards Night, where more than 150 awards to talented young people across visual arts, performing arts, and writing.

Interested in helping us recognize and encourage the next generation of visual artists?

Donate today and help sponsor a Youth Art Show student award or Youth Arts Scholarship in Petoskey or Traverse City (TC)!

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Venue: Bonfield & gilbert galleries

Annual Youth Arts Show

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  • 2026 Annual Youth Arts Show - Petoskey
    Date: Mar 17 - May 2, 2026
    Time: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    Location:
    CTAC - Petoskey
  • Petoskey Youth Arts Festival Reception
    Date: Mar 21, 2026
    Time: 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
    Age Group: Family
    Location:
    CTAC - Petoskey
    461 East Mitchell, Petoskey MI 49770
    Details

    Dates: March 21, 2026

    There will be an opening reception on March 21, 2026, from 11:00 am - 1:00 pm. This event is free and open to the public.

    Crooked Tree Arts Center - Petoskey's exhibitions are made possible thanks to our Visual Arts Sponsor, Comfort Keepers.

  • Petoskey Youth Art Show Awards Night
    Date: Apr 16, 2026
    Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    Age Group: Family
    Location:
    CTAC - Petoskey
    461 East Mitchell, Petoskey MI 49770
    Details

    Dates: April 16, 2026

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    Venue: Bonfield & gilbert galleries

    Annual Youth Arts Show

    Get ready for Crooked Tree Arts Center - Petoskey's annual Youth Art Show! Beginning March 17, the Gilbert and Bonfield Galleries will be covered floor to ceiling with thousands of unique works of art created by area student artists.

    The exhibition will be on display March 17 - May 2, 2026. There will be an opening reception on March 21, 2026, from 11:00 am - 1:00 pm. This event is free and open to the public. Awards will be selected during the first month of the exhibition and announced at our awards ceremony on

    Thursday, April 16, from 6:00 - 8:00 pm.

    Crooked Tree Arts Center - Petoskey's exhibitions are made possible thanks to our Visual Arts Sponsor, Comfort Keepers.