There’s often a debate over whether or not one person can really make a difference. That question has been solved with a resounding yes when it comes to a roadside attraction near Marquette. With just a simple idea, and a fair amount of land, Tom Lakenen has been able to create lifelong memories for passing travelers, as
ArtPrize® is remarkably open and collaborative by design. Any space within the ArtPrize district that registers during the Venue Registration period and meets approval requirements is eligible to host one or more ArtPrize Artists and organize its own show. Collectively, these independently organized art shows comprise one of the world's largest art competitions, attracting hundreds of thousands of visitors
At first blush it seems unlikely that painter, Mary Abdoo, would choose winter scenes as the primary inspiration for her work. She was born in the tropical nation of the Dominican Republic, which is on the island of Hispaniola in the Caribbean. In 1960Â Mary met and fell in love with Peter who traveled to Dominican Republic
Affectionately known as the tip o' the mitt, Northern Michigan is a huge draw for tourists and therefore boasts several souvenir shops. These stores not only showcase the state, they make a point of carrying products that are made right here in Michigan. My Secret Stash (Traverse City) 122 Cass Street, Traverse City, MI 49684 (231) 929-0340 https://www.mysecretstash.com
The TCF Center in Detroit, formerly known as Cobo Hall, is seeking a new addition to its impressive art collection. The Detroit Regional Convention Facility Authority Art Foundation, otherwise known as Art at TCF Center, has announced a call to artists for a large-scale, exterior sculpture. This aesthetic addition to the city’s landscape will reside in the middle of
If you've ever driven past an elegant home and wondered how it is decorated inside, you're in for a treat. There's an exciting new exhibit at the Detroit Institute of Arts (DIA). Uniquely, it gives a glimpse into the homes of some prominent locals. Detroit Collects: Selections of African American Art from Private Collections, runs until March
Each year over 8000 guests attend The Potters Market, which is said to be the largest such market in the nation. Every type of stoneware, porcelain, raku, and smoke-fired functional and non-functional ware can be found at the sale. Items include tiles, cooking and serving vessels, mugs, tea pots, vases – large and small, tiled and mosaic
Each year over 8000 guests attend The Potters Market, which is said to be the largest such market in the nation. Every type of stoneware, porcelain, raku, and smoke-fired functional and non-functional ware can be found at the sale. Items include tiles, cooking and serving vessels, mugs, tea pots, vases – large and small, tiled and mosaic
Each year over 8000 guests attend The Potters Market, which is said to be the largest such market in the nation. Every type of stoneware, porcelain, raku, and smoke-fired functional and non-functional ware can be found at the sale. Items include tiles, cooking and serving vessels, mugs, tea pots, vases – large and small, tiled and mosaic
Each year over 8000 guests attend The Potters Market, which is said to be the largest such market in the nation. Every type of stoneware, porcelain, raku, and smoke-fired functional and non-functional ware can be found at the sale. Items include tiles, cooking and serving vessels, mugs, tea pots, vases – large and small, tiled and mosaic
It is common at this time of year for families to visit pumpkin patches and farmers markets all over the state. They search for that special orange squash that is just the right size to become one of their jack-o-lanterns. Perhaps your family partakes in that tradition. But have you ever been through a patch of glass
Long known as a palate-pleaser, Detroit’s Eastern Market is now pleasing to palettes of a much different kind. Over the past four years, an astounding visual transformation has been taking place in the historic district. It is already worth a visit, as one of the oldest and largest year-round markets in the country. Now, it is also
Artists will once again gather in Ann Arbor this summer to showcase their talent and sell their wares. While the event is somewhat smaller in scale this year, the quality of the art is still top rate. You’ll find work in all kinds of media ranging from clay to wood, fibers to furniture, photography to painting, jewelry
The Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center (BBAC), a nonprofit community art center serving the Detroit region, is once again hosting the Michigan Fine Arts Competition(MFAC). It has done so annually since 1982, when the Detroit Institute of Arts turned the statewide competition over to the BBAC. Every year, more than 500 artists from Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois and Wisconsin enter the
Aside from the art itself and of course the size of the monetary awards, arguably the most astounding aspect of ArtPrize in Grand Rapids is the number and variety of venues that participate. They can range from the Grand Rapids Art Museum (GRAM) to a police station, with a variety of restaurants, shops, offices, churches and more
