Persistence of the Imagination Art Reception at Ferndale Library Feb. 22 FERNDALE, MI- Harkening the end of winter and ushering in Women’s History Month, “The Persistence of the Imagination” is a celebration of feminine courage and endurance, hosted at the Ferndale Library, Feb 11 – March 31. This exhibition brings together intuitive paintings and assemblage…
Pontiac’s New Restaurant Menagerie Prepares to Open, Seeking Artists (Crystal A. Proxmire, Jan. 7, 2018) Pontiac, MI – As the Menagerie Lounge prepares for their Feb. 2018 opening in Downtown Pontiac, entrepreneurs and culinary creators April and James Forbes are looking for the finishing touches to make their newest venture one to remember. They are…
Justin Bean’s “Geometrics” Graces Woods Gallery Walls (Crystal A. Proxmire, Nov. 26, 2017) Huntington Woods, MI – “The East Coast has enough artists,” joked Justin Bean as he explained the decision to move from Philadelphia to Royal Oak, not far from his hometown of Huntington Woods. The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts-learned painter held…
Artober Transforms Hazel Park into Shining Spot for Art and Culture (Cheryl Weiss, Oct. 15, 2017) Hazel Park, MI – The Hazel Park Arts Council has transformed the month of October into “Artober”. Twenty artists have their work on display at twenty-two locations around the city “for residents and visitors to experience art in a…
Art at the Royal Oak Historical Museum Opening Oct. 1 Please join us in welcoming the South Oakland Art Association to the Museum for their 6th year, juried Art Exhibit of paintings, sculpture, ceramic’s and pottery art at the Royal Oak Historical Society Museum. The Art on exhibit will be juried by Jennifer White a…
Ferndale Gets Artsy with DIY & Funky Ferndale Festivals (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 23, 2017) Ferndale, MI – Local art, music and food fills the streets of Downtown Ferndale this weekend for the annual DIY Street Fair and Funky Ferndale Art Fair. Both continue through Sunday on opposite sides of Woodward Avenue at 9 Mile…
Artists Bring their Best to Arts, Beats & Eats (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 2, 2017) Royal Oak, MI – When people walk in to Conni Tongel’s booth at Royal Oak’s Arts, Beats, & Eats festival, smiles are inevitable. her bright-colored paintings show characters she says appeal to people’s childhood imaginations. Her preference is for sheep. …
Northville Handcrafters Fall Fair Oct, 13-14, 2017 Handcrafters Fall Fair Location: Northville Community Center, 300 West Main St, Northville, MI 48167 Date: October 13th, 9am-8pm and October 14th, 9am-5pm Admission: $3 per person. Kids 12 and under free. Description: 38th Annual Handcrafters Fall Fair show features 70 art and handcrafted exhibitors offering seasonal decor,…
Student Art to be Painted by Public at Funky Ferndale Art Fair (Ferndale Arts and Cultural Commission, Aug. 7, 2017) Ferndale, MI -The Ferndale Arts and Cultural Commission has selected a design by local teen Heaven Guty for this year’s Inclusivity Mural. Each year students are invited to submit a design reflecting their concept…
Oak Park Summerfest Sizzles with Fun for Everyone! By Cheryl Weiss The scent of smoking ribs, the laughter of children jumping on inflatables, and the excitement of all the sights of Summerfest filled the Oak Park Community Center parking lot and grounds on Saturday, July 29, 2017. Everyone in attendance had at least one favorite…
Novi Civic Center Featured Artists, New Exhibits 8/3, 9/5, 10/3 (EVENT page) NOVI, Mich – The Novi Civic Center Atrium Gallery features rotating exhibits from artists and crafters and provides the opportunity for the community to explore and support local arts. Upcoming shows include: Hobbies and Crafts of Novi’s Older Adults, August 3-31 The exhibit…
Novi Civic Center Featured Artists, New Exhibits 8/3, 9/5, 10/3 (EVENT page) NOVI, Mich – The Novi Civic Center Atrium Gallery features rotating exhibits from artists and crafters and provides the opportunity for the community to explore and support local arts. Upcoming shows include: Hobbies and Crafts of Novi’s Older Adults, August 3-31 The exhibit…
MI Great Artist Competition Now Open (Oakland County Executive Office, July 22, 2017) Waterford, MI – Artists from Oakland County and seven other southeast Michigan counties have the chance to strut their stuff beginning Monday July 17, 2017 as the MI Great Artist online art competition kicks into gear. Artists may enter their works in…
Online Voting Open in Southfield Photo Prize Public Art Contest (City of Southfield, July 5, 2017) SOUTHFIELD, MI– The city of Southfield is sponsoring the Southfield Photo Prize competition and outdoor exhibition this summer to showcase the natural and architectural beauty throughout the city. More than 90 submissions were received and initially reviewed by the…
Ferndale Says Cheers to Public Art with Art of Cocktail Event (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 17, 2017) Ferndale, MI – Patrons hit the town Thursday night in Downtown Ferndale to raise money – and their glasses – in support of public art. The Art of the Cocktail event took place at M-Brew and Valentine Distilling…
Ferndale Says Cheers to Public Art with Art of Cocktail Event (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 17, 2017) Ferndale, MI – Patrons hit the town Thursday night in Downtown Ferndale to raise money – and their glasses – in support of public art. The Art of the Cocktail event took place at M-Brew and Valentine Distilling…
Art, Fish, Fun Connects Pontiac Families to Nature (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 16, 2017) Pontiac, MI – Areeba Aalam of Southfield had only gone fishing once before Saturday’s Art, Fish, Fun event at Pontiac’s Beaudette Park. The young girl comes from Southfield to Pontiac for school and was excited to come to the event. “It…
Pictures from Berkley Art Bash + Artist Spotlights (Jon Berz, June 14, 2017) Berkley, MI – It was a fine day for family fun and treasure hunting on a sunny, hot, breezy Saturday, and felt like the official beginning of art festival season. Over 130 artists, crafters, vendors and local businesses converged in downtown Berkley,…
Pictures from Berkley Art Bash + Artist Spotlights (Jon Berz, June 14, 2017) Berkley, MI – It was a fine day for family fun and treasure hunting on a sunny, hot, breezy Saturday, and felt like the official beginning of art festival season. Over 130 artists, crafters, vendors and local businesses converged in downtown Berkley,…
Pictures from the 2017 Royal Oak Clay, Glass and Metal Show (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 10, 2017) Royal Oak, MI – Sunshine sparkled off an abundance of artwork at the Royal Oak Clay, Glass and Metal Show Saturday afternoon. The show, which attracts artists from all over the country, continues through Sunday June 11 on…