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ABOUT THE EXHIBIT
Welcome to the 2023 Juried Fine Arts Exhibit, a celebration of unparalleled artistic excellence and creativity. This year, we are honored to showcase the astounding talent of over 30 artists, who have submitted more than 80 pieces, reflecting the diverse and vibrant tapestry of contemporary art.
We are immensely grateful to our esteemed juror, Ms. Valerie Allen, whose discerning eye and profound understanding of art has culminated in the acceptance of more than 45 pieces for this exhibition. Ms. Allen's commitment to championing emerging and established artists alike has ensured that the curated selection resonates with passion, originality, and the highest standards of artistry.
Step inside, and immerse yourself in a world where every piece tells a story, every brushstroke ignites emotion, and every artwork is a testament to the indomitable spirit of human creativity. Welcome to the 2023 Juried Fine Arts Exhibit.
We are immensely grateful to our esteemed juror, Ms. Valerie Allen, whose discerning eye and profound understanding of art has culminated in the acceptance of more than 45 pieces for this exhibition. Ms. Allen's commitment to championing emerging and established artists alike has ensured that the curated selection resonates with passion, originality, and the highest standards of artistry.
Step inside, and immerse yourself in a world where every piece tells a story, every brushstroke ignites emotion, and every artwork is a testament to the indomitable spirit of human creativity. Welcome to the 2023 Juried Fine Arts Exhibit.
You're Invited
Saturday, September 9 | 5:00 - 7:00 PM
Bring along friends, family, and fellow art enthusiasts to share in the Juried Fine Arts Exhibition with
- Live Music
- Light Refreshments
- Awards Announcements and People's Choice Voting - announcement at 6:00 PM
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Gallery Hours: W-F 1:00 - 5:00 or S noon - 2:00
125 E. Main St. |Gaylord
125 E. Main St. |Gaylord
Past Exhibits
Fiber and textile artistry hold a unique and vital place in the world of art, representing an intricate fusion of creativity, culture, and craftsmanship. With roots tracing back to ancient civilizations, these art forms have been used to tell stories, preserve traditions, and express individuality for millennia. Art exhibitions dedicated to fiber and textile art provide a platform to celebrate and explore the diverse techniques and materials used in these creations, as well as to highlight the works of both renowned and emerging artists. Over time, these exhibitions have helped elevate fiber and textile artistry to the status of fine art, showcasing their historical and contemporary significance, while simultaneously promoting cross-cultural understanding and appreciation.
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1st place: "A-maizing" by Candi Edwards
2nd Place: ShihTzu Named " Pixie " by Nina Gee 3rd Place: "Starfish" by Ellen Bonner Honorable Mention: "Spirit Owl- Keeper of the Clutch" by Besty Yusko Honorable Mention: "Frazzled on bark" by Candi Edwards Honorable Mention: "Wonderment" by Lisa Marie Tobin |
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For this annual exhibit, artists throughout the state of Michigan were invited to submit work of all media and subject matter. Steven Parkhurst, a former faculty member for the Midland Center for the Arts and juror for Art festivals in Midland, Brighton and Tawas, served as this year’s juror. A total of 98 art pieces were submitted with more than 50 being selected for this year's exhibition. Works of art were selected in both 2D and 3D, which include: acrylic, watercolor and oil painting, pastel, drawing, ink, printmaking, ceramic, wood, and mixed media.
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2D Category Winners:
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3D Category Winners:
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The 2022 exhibition showcased more than 45 pieces of art that celebrated the long established artistry of fiber. This form of artistry is associated with material that consist of natural or synthetic fiber, and other components, such as fabric or yarn. This creative form was first recognized after the war to characterize original art developments in textiles and to help define works being done in fiber since 1920. Fiber art focuses on the materials and the manual labor on the part of the artist, aesthetic value over utility is typically prioritized.
Congratulations to this year's Peoples' Choice award recipients
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This year’s exhibition featured over 30 photographers and included traditional and hybrid photography. It highlighted the unique diversity that is captured through the artistry of photography. Juror Armen Mersmann selected recipients that received awards in two categories: Traditional and hybrid.
Congratulation to the 2022 award recipients
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CONGRATULATIONS TO THIS YEARS WINNER!
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2021 Discovery You...100-Days of Creativity
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Creating art isn’t just for artists, art is for everyone! Within each of us lies a spark of creativity. The 100 Day Creative Empowerment Exhibit celebrates the creativity found within everyone. It is a Multi‐Media Exhibition open to any Michigan full-time or part-time resident age 16 and older of artwork that captures the creative endeavors that have been completed over the last 100‐Days.
Congratulations to this year's People Choice Winners!1st Place: "The Peninsulas" by Michael Valuet
2nd Place: "Colorful Canyon" by Betsy Yusko 3rd Place: "Good Day Sunshine" by Jan Kellogg |
2021 Photography
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Funday Mondays - Winter 2020
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100-Day Project Participants 2020
Figure Drawing 2020
Various paintings from Nina Gee's
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Kids' Activity at Alpenfrost '20
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