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⛄CTAC Winter Closure Notice:​

Traverse City offices and galleries will be closed December 22, 2025 through January 5, 2026 for Winter Break. We will reopen to the public on Tuesday, January 6, 2026.

Petoskey offices and galleries will be closed January 5 through January 12 for Staff Training. We will reopen to the public on Tuesday, January 13, 2026.

Guild Pop-Up Exhibit: Linda Gardiner

On View: Saturday, January 13 - 31

Winter Exhibits Opening Reception: Saturday, January 17 3:00 - 5:00 pm
Venue: Libragallery

Guild Pop-Up Exhibit: Linda Gardiner

I’m drawn to the stories found in fabric—the threads, textures, and marks inspired by nature, layered with paint, stencils, and time. My work brings these elements together to create pieces that are both expressive and functional, blending beauty with everyday use.

I’ve been a fiber artist for as long as I can remember. Taught to knit, crochet, and sew by my grandmother and great aunt—and with a tailor for a grandfather—working with textiles is truly in my blood. After beginning my studies as a textile design major at Michigan State University in the 1970s, my creative path expanded into handmade paper, book arts, and calligraphy. Today, I’ve found my voice in what I call functional shelf art—where organization becomes an art form.

Everyone deserves beauty in their daily life, and I would love to create custom “canvas carpentry” pieces designed specifically for your home. More information at Crooked Tree.

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