Events at Crooked Tree Arts Center | Crooked Tree Arts Center

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Carnegie Galleries

Featuring artwork created from recycled & upcycled materials.

Friday, September 13 at 11:00am -to- Saturday, October 26 at 5:00pm

Michigan: An American Portrait - TC

Vivid color photo of underneath the Mackinaw Bridge with the title: 'Michigan: An American Portrait'

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Cornwell Gallery

An exhibit celebrating and revering all things Michigan.

Friday, September 13 at 11:00am -to- Saturday, October 26 at 5:00pm

the EKPHRASTIC - TC

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Carnegie Rotunda

Ekphrastic writings and readings inspired by artwork on display at Crooked Tree TC.

Friday, September 13 at 11:00am -to- Saturday, October 26 at 5:00pm

Identity Maps: Juried Photography Exhibition

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Bonfield Gallery

Identity Maps: Juried Photography Exhibition

Tuesday, September 17 at 10:00am -to- Saturday, November 02 at 5:00pm

77th Annual Michigan Water Color Society Exhibition

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Gilbert Gallery

77th Annual Water Color Exhibition

Tuesday, September 17 at 10:00am -to- Saturday, November 02 at 5:00pm

Crooked Tree Photographic Society Annual Exhibition

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Atrium Gallery

Crooked Tree Photographic Society Annual Exhibition

Saturday, September 21 at 10:00am -to- Saturday, October 19 at 5:00pm

Call for Student Artwork: New Year's Eve at the Arts Center 2025

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CTAC is seeking a student artist to design the NYE 2025 logo!

Monday, September 23 at 9:00pm -to- Monday, November 04 at 5:00pm

Free!

Open Studio: October 12

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Visual Arts Room

Drop-in free arts and crafts for the whole family!

Saturday, October 12 at 10:00am -to- Saturday, October 12 at 1:00pm

Coffee @ 10: Screendance and the School of Ballet Video Crew with Finley Van Patten

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Gilbert Gallery

Join Finley Van Patten to learn about their work in dance documentation and screendance.

Thursday, October 17 at 10:00am -to- Thursday, October 17 at 11:00am

Free Play

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Begins

Thursday, October 17 @ 5:30pm

Playful explorations of art materials and ideas in a relaxed, supportive, and social environment.

Open Studio: October 19

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Visual Arts Room

Drop-in free arts and crafts for the whole family!

Saturday, October 19 at 10:00am -to- Saturday, October 19 at 1:00pm

Downtown Sound: May Erlewine October 19

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CTAC Theater

CTAC welcomes May Erlewine, one of the Midwest’s most prolific and passionate songwriters

Saturday, October 19 at 7:30pm -to- Saturday, October 19 at 9:30pm

$35 Member / $40 Non Member / $50 VIP / $10 Students

Coffee @ 10: 77 Years of the Michigan Water Color Society, with Rocky Pisto

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Gilbert Gallery

Rocky Pisto will discuss the origins of MWCS and what the MWCS has planned for the future

Thursday, October 24 at 10:00am -to- Thursday, October 24 at 11:00am

October Swirl 2024

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Galleries

Swirl is a delicious blend of art, libations, and fun!

Thursday, October 24 at 5:30pm -to- Thursday, October 24 at 7:00pm

$25 Member / $30 Non Member

Open Studio: October 26

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Visual Arts Room

Drop-in free arts and crafts for the whole family!

Saturday, October 26 at 10:00am -to- Saturday, October 26 at 1:00pm

Coffee @ 10: "Should I Join?": Insights into national artist organizations with Liz Ahrens

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Gilbert Gallery

Liz Ahrens will share the benefits of joining a national artist organization.

Thursday, October 31 at 10:00am -to- Thursday, October 31 at 11:00am

CTAC School of Ballet Presents: Fall for Dance

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CTAC School of Ballet

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Harbor Springs Performing Arts Center

Join CTAC School of Ballet for the 18th annual Fall for Dance.

Saturday, November 02 at 7:00pm -to- Saturday, November 02 at 9:00pm

Purchase Tickets

$25 Adult // $5 Student // $50 Friend of the School of Ballet

Merry Marketplace 2024

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Cornwell Gallery

Holiday shoppping in the CTAC galleries

Saturday, November 09 at 10:00am -to- Saturday, December 14 at 4:00pm

FREE Family Drop-In Art (Nov. 9)

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Begins

Saturday, November 9 @ 10:00am

Stop by for a free, fun art activity for families and all ages.

Ladies' Holiday Art Camp

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Begins

Saturday, November 16 @ 10:00am

A day of creative fun, holiday decor, and self-care projects - lunch, drinks, and treats included!

Downtown Sound: Thornetta Davis November 23

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CTAC Theater

CTAC welcomes Thornetta Davis

Saturday, November 23 at 7:30pm -to- Saturday, November 23 at 9:30pm

$10 Students/ $35 Member / $40 Non Member / $50 VIP Seats

Holiday Swirl 2024

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Galleries

Swirl is a delicious blend of art, libations, and fun!

Thursday, December 05 at 5:30pm -to- Thursday, December 05 at 7:00pm

BUY TICKETS

$30 Member / $35 Non Member

Downtown Sound: Owen James and the Feels December 6

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CTAC Theater

CTAC presents Owen James and The Feels to kick off the holiday season!

Friday, December 06 at 7:30pm -to- Friday, December 06 at 9:30pm

$10 Students/ $35 Member / $40 Non Member

The Sugar Plum Fairy Tea

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CTAC School of Ballet

Join in the magic of the holiday season at the Terrace Inn.

Sunday, December 15 at 1:00pm -to- Sunday, December 15 at 3:00pm

Purchase Tickets

Tea for Two: $100 // Additional Guest: $50 // Tea Table Sponsor: $1,000

CTAC School of Ballet Presents: The Nutcracker

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CTAC School of Ballet

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Great Lakes Center for the Arts

Celebrate the holiday season with the CTAC School of Ballet's take on a festive classic!

Saturday, December 21 at 3:00pm -to- Sunday, December 22 at 5:00pm

Purchase Tickets

Adults $40 // Students $10 // Box $75 // *Friend of SoB $100

Downtown Sound: Basic Comfort January 18

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CTAC Theater

CTAC presents Basic Comfort

Saturday, January 18 at 7:30pm -to- Saturday, January 18 at 9:30pm

$10 Students/ $35 Member / $40 Non Member

Downtown Sound: The Gasoline Gypsies February 22

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CTAC Theater

CTAC presents The Gasoline Gypsies

Saturday, February 22 at 7:30pm -to- Saturday, February 22 at 9:30pm

$10 Students/ $35 Member / $40 Non Member

Downtown Sound: Hatchwing Rider March 15

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CTAC Theater

CTAC presents Hatchwing Rider

Saturday, March 15 at 7:30pm -to- Saturday, March 15 at 9:30pm

$10 Students/ $35 Member / $40 Non Member

CTAC & Voyager Trips Present: The Treasures of Northern Italy from Coast to Coast 2025 LANDING PAGE

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Learn more about the trip to Italy designed exclusively for CTAC members!

Friday, October 03 at 9:00am -to- Sunday, October 12 at 5:00pm

Starting at $4,175 per person

CTAC & Voyager Trips Present: The Treasures of Northern Italy from Coast to Coast 2025 ITINERARY

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Learn more about the trip to Italy designed exclusively for CTAC members!

Friday, October 03 at 9:00am -to- Sunday, October 12 at 5:00pm

Starting at $4,175 per person

CTAC & Voyager Trips Italy 2025 Info Session - Petoskey

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Carnegie Building Rotunda Room

Learn more about the trip to Italy designed exclusively for CTAC members!

Friday, October 24 at 4:00pm -to- Friday, October 24 at 5:00pm

Free

CTAC & Voyager Trips Italy 2025 Info Session - Traverse City

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