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Visiting Crooked Tree Arts Center
Crooked Tree Arts Center (CTAC) is a community-based arts center serving Northern Michigan through its campuses in Petoskey and Traverse City. Each location offers a diverse range of programs, including classes, performances, exhibitions, lectures, and more. Our mission is to create ways for people to connect, learn, and grow through the arts.
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Our galleries are always free and open to the public!
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2026 CTAC Holiday Hours:
- Spring Break: Monday, March 30 - Friday, April 3, 2026
- Memorial Day: Monday, May 25, 2026
- Independence Day: Friday, July 3, 2026 - Saturday, July 4, 2026
- Labor Day: Monday, September 7, 2026
- Thanksgiving Day: Thursday, November 26, 2026 - Friday, November 27, 2026
- Winter Holiday: Wednesday, December 23 - Saturday, January 2, 2026* (re-opening to the public on Tuesday, January 5, 2027)
- *CTAC - Petoskey will be open for New Year's Eve at the Arts Center event on December 31.
About Crooked Tree Arts Center
Each year at Crooked Tree Arts Center…
- 55,000+ Youth and Adults directly served
- $55,000+ Provided in scholarships
- 1,300 Students participated in free school tours
- 1,000 Artist represented in our galleries
- 315 Classes offered
- 150 School of Ballet students
- 48 Performances each year
- 32 Visual Arts Exhibitions