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On-Display
nOw - january 13,2024

125 E. Main St., Gaylord, MI
This event is not just an exhibition but a gathering of art lovers, creators, and community members coming together to appreciate the power of art in connecting people and inspiring joy.

All are welcome to this  free exhibition and opening reception —whether you're a lifelong art collector, a friend of the arts, or simply looking for a unique way to spend your time, there's something for everyone.

ABOUT THE EXHIBIT

In Northern Michigan, winter is more than just a season; it's a time of both beauty and challenges. The shiny, snow-covered landscapes are home to happy snowball fights and fun sledding adventures, but also to tough cold weather that can sometimes make life difficult.

The Winter Wonderland Exhibition aims to showcase all the different sides of a Northern Michigan winter through various art forms. It brings together the happy moments and the tough ones, offering a complete picture of what winter is like in this region. 

Congratulations

People's Choice Winner: "Solace" - Sharon Wade

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More than 40 individuals came together to celebrate this year's exhibition and vote for their favorite piece during the Opening Reception on November 4th.  We would like to thank all those who helped in the planning and preparation, as well as, a special thank you to Rokko Jans for providing the music for this special event.  
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​​Prefer to experience the exhibit from the comfort of your own home?

On-line Access Coming Soon!

Gallery Hours:  W-F 1:00 - 5:00 or S noon - 2:00
125 E. Main St. |Gaylord

Past Exhibits 

2D Category:
  • 1st Place: Trading Freedom for the Future - Melinda Bylow
  • 2nd Place: Music Treehouse - Dee Smith
  • 3rd Place: Never the Same - Rebecca Spohn
  • Honorable Mentions:
    • Ghost Tree - Carlene Lagrou
    • Social Media - PT Parker
    • ​Burst of Glory - Sharon Wade
  • ​Peoples Choice:  Butterflies - Joyce Merrick​
3D Category:
  • 1st Place: View From Three Windows - Betsy Yusko
  • 2nd Place: Late for Milking - Betsy Yusko
  • 3rd Place: Fluted Turquoise Bowel - Rachel Peabody​
​Peoples Choice: Ages - Jo Kwapis
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Artists throughout the state of Michigan were invited to submit work of all media and subject matter. A total of 98 art pieces were submitted with more than 40 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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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.  ​
2D Category Winners:
  • 1st Place: The Watchers - Dorothy Kolhoff
  • 2nd Place: Color Mist - Jody Meyer
  • 3rd Place: Life on the Edge - Nina Gee
  • Honorable Mentions:
    • On the Table - Nina Gee
    • Up - Dee Gutowski-Smith
    • The Keeper - Stephen Normand
    • Untitled - Stephen Normand
    • Country Road - Janice Lampert
  • ​Peoples Choice: As Soon as the Ice Melts - Sharon Wade​
3D Category Winners:
  • 1st Place: Catch a Wave - Jody Meyer
  • 2nd Place: Long Legged Horn - Betsy Yusko
  • 3rd Place: My Girl Ida Mae - Dorothy Kolhoff
  • Honorable Mentions: 
    • Birdhouse - Sharon Wade
    • The Three Bears - Michael Valuet
    • Orbit - Debra Grant
  • Peoples Choice: The Three Bears - Michael Valuet​
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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
Fashion Designer Category:
  • Lady in Red -Karen Von Oppen
Traditional Category:
  • Confetti Forest -Susan Thiel
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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

Traditional Category:
  • 1st Place: October's Chisel
  • 2nd Place: Heart of the Machine
  • 3rd Place: In Awe of the Tree of Life - Portland, Oregon​
  • Honorable Mention: Hawk Dance
  • Honorable Mention: піаніно
  • Honorable Mention: Early Morning Coffee
  • Honorable Mention: November Birch
  • Honorable Mention: Paris
Hybrid Category:
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  • 1st Place: Royalty
  • 2nd Place: Arachnid
  • 3rd Place: Floral Arrangement
  • Honorable Mention: 
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CONGRATULATIONS TO THIS YEARS WINNER!

2D Category:
  • 1st Place: Venetian Passageway inspired by John Singer Sargent by Jo Kwapis-Cox
  • 2nd Place: On My Walk Today #2 by Sharon Wade
  • 3rd Place: Summer Flowers by Nancy Capers
  • Honorable Mention: Gray Sky by Betsy Yusko​
3D Category:
  • 1st Place: Raven by Jody Meyer
  • 2nd Place: The Chase by Sharon Wade
  • 3rd Place: Olive Dome by Michael Valuet
  • Honorable Mention: Vampire Masquerade by Karen Von Oppen​.  

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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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Congratulations to this year's Awardees!

Click Here to View Award Reception

Traditional Category

Hybrid Category

  • ​1st place: "The waiter by Amie Crawford 
  • 2nd place: "Toronto Rooftop" by James Pratt 
  • 3rd place: "Maine Blueberry Fields" by Hal Willens 
  • Honorable Mention: "Gravel Road" by Jerry Baseirbe 
  • People's Choice: "Winter Pasture" by Lori Cleland​
  • 1st place: ​"Ruminate" by Judith Harrison Kalter 
  • 2nd place: "Cabo" by Gretchen Dorian 
  • 3rd place:  "Molt" by Eve Elden
  • Honorable Mention: "Stormy Travels on Lake Michigan" by Linda Gall
  • People's Choice: ​"Molt" by Eve Elden
Funday Mondays - Winter 2020
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 100-Day Project Participants 2020

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Figure Drawing 2020

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Various paintings from Nina Gee's
​Inspired by Masters class

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Kids' Activity at Alpenfrost '20

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The mission of Gaylord Area Council for the Arts is to nurture and promote and creative community by facilitating, sharing, and encouraging individual expression through the arts.

Regarding Art News and other Gaylord Arts projects: These activities are supported in part by an award from the MICHIGAN ARTS AND CULTURE COUNCIL, the NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS, Community and Financial credit union's relentless care foundation.

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All programs, activities and services are provided equally, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex or disability.

​Gaylord Area Council for the Arts
125 E. Main St. | Gaylord, MI  49735
989.732.3242 | [email protected]
Gallery Hours:   Wed-Thur-Fri  1 - 5pm or by appointment
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