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2026 Youth Arts Show - Petoskey

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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. Award-winning artists will be notified by their teacher one week prior to the ceremony. 

Click here to learn more about our Youth Arts Festival!

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

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UPCOMING EVENTS

  • 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

    Join us in celebrating the artwork created by student artists working across the Char-Em ISD, Kindergarten through Grade 12, during the annual Youth Arts Show Opening Reception. Both our Gilbert and Bonfield Galleries will be covered from floor to ceiling with beautiful, unique works of art from our local students.

    On Saturday, March 21, from 11:00 am - 1:00 pm, the public is invited to view the exhibit and enjoy punch and cookies!

    This event is free and open to the public.

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

    Please join us as we honor and celebrate the 2026 Youth Arts Awards honorees and winners on Thursday, April 16 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm.

    This event will recognize the honorees and winners from the Youth Arts Show and the Youth Arts College Scholarships, as well as celebrate the accomplishments of CTAC School of Ballet students. Award-winning artists will be notified by their teacher one week prior to the ceremony.

    Please join us for cake and refreshments after the awards ceremony.

    Free