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2021 Young Writers Exposition

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CTAC Petoskey
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Students in grades K-12 can submit a work of prose or poetry.
FREE

2021 eddi Award Nominations are Now Being Accepted!

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey
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Nominate local individuals and organizations that work to keep the arts alive in northern Michigan!
Submit a Nomination

Kindred: Traditional Arts of the Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey
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Consider themes of history, identity, the environment, and more through this unique exhibition.

Through Our Eyes: Crooked Tree Painters' Studio Exhibition

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey
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The Crooked Tree Painters' Studio showcases recent work in this annual show.

Foreword: Solo Exhibition by Patrick Earl Hammie

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City
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Through portraits and allegories, Hammie explores the complexities of identity, emotion, and family.

Lustron Stories: Americans at Home

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City
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The "Great American Dream" is explored through photographer Charles Mintz's photographs.

Mid-Century Modern Driving Tour

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City
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Our Traverse City building is featured in Docomomo's Fall 2021 driving tour!
FREE

Open Studio (October 23rd)

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey
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Family-friendly studio time open to artists of all ages!
$5 suggested donation per person.

Coffee @ 10 with Marsha MacDowell (Online Only): MSU Museum's Anishinaabe Collection

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey, CTAC Traverse City, CTAC Online
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Join Marsha MacDowell to speak about MSU Museum's Anishinaabe collections.
Free and open to the public.

Open Studio (October 30th)

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey
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Family-friendly studio time open to artists of all ages!
$5 suggested donation per person.

Coffee @ 10 with Vicki Lynn: Local Plants & Their Uses

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey, CTAC Online
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Local plants and their uses!
Free and open to the public.

Paul Keller AT SUNDOWN Quintet featuring Sarah D'Angelo

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey
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Swing into November with this jazz quintet featuring singer Sarah D'Angelo!
$25 Members / $35 Non-Members / $10 Students
Tickets available now!

Open Studio (Nov 6th)

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey
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Family-friendly studio time open to artists of all ages!
$5 suggested donation per person.

Coffee @ 10 with Peter Sparling: Dancing at the Intersection of the Arts

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey, CTAC Online
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Join Peter Sparling for this talk on the making of "The Goldberg Suite."
Free and open to the public.

Yvonne Walker Keshick: Artist Demonstration (In-Person Only)

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey
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Visit the artist in the galleries from 10 AM-5 PM.
Free and open to the public.

Downtown TC "Shop Your Community" Day

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City
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Shop downtown TC, and 15% of your purchases will be donated to CTAC!

Open Studio (Nov 13th)

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey
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Family-friendly studio time open to artists of all ages!
$5 suggested donation per person.

Fall for Bach

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey
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Join us for Fall for Bach on Sunday, November 14, at the Harbor Springs Performing Arts Center.
$10 - $30
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Coffee @ 10 with Frank Ettawageshik: Traditional Anishinaabe Arts & the Environment

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey, CTAC Online
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A talk about traditional Anishinaabe arts and their relationship with the environment.
Free and open to the public.

Open Studio (Nov 20th)

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey
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Family-friendly studio time open to artists of all ages!
$5 suggested donation per person.

Open Studio (Nov 27th)

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey
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Family-friendly studio time open to artists of all ages!
$5 suggested donation per person.

Merry Marketplace Holiday Fair

Presented by
CTAC Traverse City, CTAC Online
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Three weekends of festive shopping and fun holiday workshops!
FREE

Open Studio (Dec 4th)

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey
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Family-friendly studio time open to artists of all ages!
$5 suggested donation per person.

Open Studio (Dec 11th)

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey
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Family-friendly studio time open to artists of all ages!
$5 suggested donation per person.

CTAC School of Ballet Presents: The Nutcracker

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey
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Celebrate the holiday season with the CTAC School of Ballet's take on a festive classic!
Matinee: Adults $30 / Students $5, Evening: Adults $35 / Students $10, Box: $50
Tickets available now!

Open Studio (Dec 18th)

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey
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Family-friendly studio time open to artists of all ages!
$5 suggested donation per person.

Third Coast Swing

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey
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Swing into the new year with TCS at CTAC!
$25 Members / $35 Non-Members / $10 Students
Tickets available now!

Western Brass Quintet

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey
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The Western Brass Quintet has entertained audiences for over four decades.
$25 Members / $35 Non-Members / $10 Students
Tickets available now!

Song of the Lakes

Presented by
CTAC Petoskey
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Make a splash at the beginning of March with this trio of musicians!
$25 Members / $35 Non-Members / $10 Students
Tickets available now!