Celebrating our 10th Anniversary

Celebrating 10 Years in Traverse City

In 2025, Crooked Tree Arts Center – Traverse City proudly celebrates a decade of creativity, community, and connection! Since opening our doors at 322 Sixth Street in 2015, we've been a vibrant hub for the arts in Northern Michigan, offering inspiring exhibitions, engaging classes, and signature events that bring people together through the power of art.

To mark this milestone, we are hosting a yearlong celebration filled with dedicated exhibitions, community events, and special opportunities. We invite you to join us throughout the year as we reflect on our journey, showcase incredible local talent, and build an even brighter future for the arts in Traverse City.

A Year of Celebrations

From March through December 2025, we will highlight our impact with monthly events and initiatives, culminating in a special 10-Year Anniversary Fundraiser in October. Here’s a sneak peek at what’s to come:

2025 Anniversary Celebration Schedule

  • March – 10th Annual Youth Arts Exhibit
  • April –  10 Fold, a Special 10-Year Anniversary Exhibition & Community Open House 
  • May – Artist Talk featuring CTAC-TC’s 10-year history
  • June – Paint Grand Traverse: TBA
  • July – TC Art Fair booth with a special kids' activity
  • August – Sutton’s Bay Art Fair booth & Petoskey Summer Soirée recognition
  • September – Porchfest, celebrating our historic Carnegie Library home
  • October – 10-Year Anniversary Fundraiser (October 10)
  • November – Merry Marketplace with a special anniversary gift
  • December – $10 Holiday art class & final fundraising goal celebration

Looking Forward to the Next 10 Years

As we celebrate this milestone, we’re also looking ahead. Through this campaign, we aim to:

  • Highlight our impact in the Northern Michigan arts community
  • Expand arts education
  • Raise funds to ensure our programming remains accessible and sustainable

Your support makes this possible! Whether you attend an event, contribute to our fundraiser, or simply help spread the word, we’re grateful to have you as part of our story.

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💌 Mailing a check to:
Crooked Tree Arts Center
322 Sixth Street
Traverse City, MI 49684