IMMERSED
Join us from May 22 through August 31 for an immersive exhibition exploring aesthetic, cultural, environmental, and historical dimensions of water- through art, artifacts, sound, and motion. Immersed is an art, natural science, and cultural exhibition designed to cultivate greater enjoyment, appreciation, understanding, and stewardship of our extraordinary, local waterways. The exhibit brings together art, design, and artifacts that explore the depths and dimensions of life in, on, and inspired by water, in an imaginative and immersive installation.
Opening Reception
5:00 - 7:00 pm
Join us for the public opening reception of Immersed, an art, natural science, and cultural exhibition focused on our local waterways.
FREE PROGRAMS
(Some programs require ticketing, and some require advanced registration. See individual programs for details.)
April 15, 2025
Deadline to submit flies to the The Miller-Van Winkle Chapter of Trout Unlimited Call For Fly Tyers to Submit Flies of Michigan Origin
May 29, 2025 (ticketed event)
All Too Clear Film Screening, Presented in partnership with Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council and the Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians Fish Hatchery Enhancement
5:30 - 7:00 pm, CTAC Theater (free tickets available April 7)
June 12, 2025
Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians Fish Hatchery Enhancement Facility Research and Restoration Efforts, a talk by Kris Dey, Hatchery Manager
6:00 - 7:30 pm, Gilbert Gallery
June 19, 2025
At The Heart of the Great Turtle: The Waganakising Home in the Great Lakes- A talk by Eric Hemenway, Director of Repatriation, Archives and Records for the Little Traverse Bay Bands.
6:00 - 7:30 pm, Upper Carnegie
June 28, 2025 (ticketed event)
Dan Egan, Author of Life and Death of the Great Lakes, in conversation with Greg McGlinchey, Legislative Affairs and Policy Director for the Great Lakes Fishery Commission
5:30 - 6:30 pm, CTAC Theater (free tickets available online April 7)
July 17, 2025
Northern Michigan: A Life on the Water with author, Jerry Dennis (ticketed event)
6:00-7:30 pm, CTAC Theater (free tickets available online April 7)
July 22- July 31, 2025
Paint Out in the Little Traverse Bay Region
July 31, 2025
Wet Paint Sale: Little Traverse Bay Region
4:30 - 7:00 pm, CTAC Theater
July 31, 2025
Introduction to FlyTying for Women Workshop (free registration, space is limited to 20)
5:00-7:00 pm, Visual Arts Studio
July 31, 2025
A Two Hearted Ale Film Screening and Talk by the Executive Creative Director of Woodward Films, Rory McHarg, and artist, Lad Hanka (free tickets available online April 7)
7:30-9:00 pm
CTAC Theater
August 9, 2025
Water Protectors Panel: A Survey of Concerns Related to Line 5
6:00 -7:30 PM, CTAC Theater
August 14, 2025
Introduction to FlyTying Workshop (free registration, space is limited to 20)
6:00 - 8:00 pm, Visual Arts Studio
August 28, 2025
Getting into the Flow: The Art of Creative Immersion with Dr. Elizabeth Fergus Jean (free registration, space is limited to 30)
6:00 - 7:30 pm, Gilbert Gallery.
August 30, 2025
Bad River Film Screening, in collaboration with the “Water is Life” Festival (ticketed event)
2:00- 3:30 pm, CTAC Theater (free tickets available online April 7)
COFFEE @ 10, THURSDAYS, 10 am - 11 am Coffee @ 10 lectures are free events and all are welcome to join us for a complimentary cup of coffee, pastry, and inspiring conversation. Offered weekly virtually and in-person.
May 22 — Amanda Weinert, LTBB Curriculum Specialist
LTBB Odawak Nme (Lake Sturgeon) Teachings Curriculum. Amanda will talk about the significance of Lake Sturgeon to Odawa and our ecosystems, and how LTBB is bringing this knowledge into classrooms.
May 29 — Greg Walz, National Leadership Council Representative, Michigan Trout Unlimited
Abundance, Despoliation, and Renewal: A Personal Perspective on the Rise of the Cold Water Conservation Ethos in Michigan. Greg Walz, a cultural resource management archaeologist, will talk about native cold water fish communities and Trout Unlimited’s role in conservation efforts in Michigan.
June 5 — Scott Smith, Independent Scuba Diver and Photographer
Scuba Diving the Tip of the Mitt. Join scuba diver and photographer, Scott Smith on a journey beneath the surfaces of lakes and rivers in Northern Michigan.
June 12 — Beth Wemigwase, Program Coordinator | Curator, Harbor Springs Area Historical Society
Putting the "Spring" in Harbor "Springs". Beth will talk about Ephraim Shay’s role in the creating the first water works system in Harbor Springs, and how it connected to the natural history and geology of the area.
June 19 - Dr. Elizabeth Fergus Jean
Into the Depths. Dr. Fergus Jean will offer an overview of the themes and content that she will explore in greater depth in her summer workshop series focusing on archetypes, myths, and dreams.
June 26 - Dr. Andrea Miehls, Great Lakes Fishery Commission Communications Associate
Great Lakes Sea Lampreys: From Crisis to Control. Dr. Miehls will talk about one of the most notorious creatures in the Great Lakes—the sea lamprey. All attendees will have an opportunity to meet—and even hold—these vampire fish of the Great Lakes!
July 3 - Megan DeWindt, Executive Director & Elizabeth Nelson, Bay View Archivist
Bay View Association: An American Idea. What if you could step into a living story—where Victorian charm meets modern inspiration on the shores of Lake Michigan? This presentation @will showcase Bay View’s remarkable history, its ongoing impact, and the exciting opportunities ahead- during our 150th Jubilee.
July 17 - Tom Renkes, Author
Life on Superior: a 1,000 Mile Kayak Solo. Come paddle the tempestuous waters of the greatest of the Great Lakes. Try doing it alone in a kayak! Feel the voyage and experience the vicissitudes of the days as you travel along. Bring a lifejacket.
July 24 - Ann Baughman, Associate Director at Freshwater Future
Great Lakes and Climate Change–What does it mean for Northern Michigan? What does the future hold for our beloved Great Lakes and northern Michigan? Ann Baughman, Associate Director of Freshwater Future, will share information from climate change models, and discuss likely trends for northern Michigan and how we can best prepare and adapt.
July 31 - Lad Hanka, Artist
Visions of a Wandering Naturalist, Artist & Occasional Fisherman. Lad will talk about his drawings and etchings of Great Lakes fish that are on view in the exhibition.
August 7 - Dr. Robin Wall Kimmerer, Author
A Conversation with Dr. Robin Wall Kimmerer, Author of Braiding Sweetgrass. Join us for this unique opportunity to participate in a moderated conversation with Dr. Robin Wall Kimmerer, a plant ecologist, educator, and writer that articulates a vision of environmental stewardship grounded in scientific and Indigenous knowledge
August 14 - Senghor Reid, Artist in Residence at Good Hart
Art of Self. Senghor will discuss the importance of self-portraiture in his artistic practice. Artists yield to their own personal growth when they engage in healthy self-reflection and evaluation through their art.
August 21 - Bruce Lynn, Executive Director at Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum
Gales of August: The Sinking of the Western Reserve. Learn about the dramatic story of the Western Reserve, an all-steel freighter that sank northwest of Whitefish Point, in Lake Superior.
August 28 - Erika Van Dam, Vice President. Jeremy Pearson, Head of Sales
The History And Process Of Creating The World's Finest Wooden Boats
Erica and Jeremy will talk about the history of Van Dam Custom Boats, the processes of creating, designing, and building one of the world's finest wooden boats, and how the company has evolved over time.
