Get ready for Crooked Tree Arts Center's annual Youth Art Show!
Beginning March 18th, the Gilbert and Bonfield Galleries will be covered floor to ceiling with thousands of unique works of art created by student artists working across the Char-Em ISD. This year, 30 school groups will be participating. See the list of participating schools below.
The exhibition will be on display March 18 - May 4, 2023. There will be an opening reception on March 18, 2023, from 11 am - 1 pm. This event is free and open to the public. Awards will be selected during the first month of the exhibition and announced at our award ceremony on Wednesday, April 19, from 7 - 8:30 pm. Award winning artists will be notified by their teacher one week prior to the ceremony.
PARTICIPATING SCHOOLS
Alanson, Beaver Island, Boyne City Elementary, Boyne City Middle School, Boyne City High School, Boyne Falls Public, Central Elementary, Charlevoix Elementary, Charlevoix Middle/High School, Charlevoix Montessori, Concord Academy Petoskey, Dwan Homeschool Group, East Jordan Elementary, East Jordan Middle/High School, Ellsworth Community School, Harbor Light Christian, Harbor Springs Blackbird, Harbor Springs High School, Harbor Springs Middle School, Lakeview Academy, Lincoln Elementary, Ottawa Elementary, Pellston Elementary, Pellston Middle School, Pellston High School, Petoskey High School, Petoskey Middle School, Sheridan Elementary, St. Francis Xavier School, and Wyndner Homeschool Group.
YAS 2023 Presentation
Details for participating in the 2023 Youth Art Show are below.
This opportunity is open to young artists working throughout Char-Em ISD. Original works of art are showcased in CTAC's Gilbert and Bonfield Galleries. Participation is organized by the art teacher.
Intent to Participate (for teachers)
The sign-up date has passed. If you are a Char-Em area educator and would still like to participate, reach out to Liz at lizerlewine at crooked tree dot org for more information.
Artwork Delivery and Installation
Saturday, March 11, 2023, Monday March 13 - Friday, March 17, 10 am - 5 pm
Additional evening hours Thursday, March 16, 5 pm - 8 pm
Have all artwork labeled with Student Name, School, and Grade. Titles are optional.
There are no specific display requirements. Space allotted will depend on participation. Works will be pushpinned to the wall (painter's tape does not hold). Pushpins will be provided.
*We will have volunteers onsite when possible to assist you if needed. You may wish to bring your own step ladder and hammer.*
Opening Reception
Saturday, March 18, 2023, 11 am - 1 pm
Awards Ceremony
Wednesday, April 19, 2023, 7 - 8:30 pm
Exhibition Dates
March 18 - May 4, 2023
Artwork Pick-up
May 6, May 8, May 9, and May 10, 10 am - 5 pm.
*other pick-up times may be arranged if needed.
FORMS AND DOCUMENTS
Click the links below to download label templates, invites, and other materials you may need.
YOUTH ART LABEL TEMPLATE 2023