Persistence of the Imagination Art Reception at Ferndale Library Feb. 22

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 Menagerie Prepares to Open, Seeking Artists

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

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…

Artists Bring their Best to Arts, Beats & Eats

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

  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,…

Online Voting Open in Southfield Photo Prize Public Art Contest

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…