The Glen Arbor Arts Center presents an interview with Fleda Brown. The Traverse City poet and author, talks about writer’s block and not-writing.
The COVID pandemic has left more than one person unable to figure out if they’re coming or going, if they’re here or there. As a result, they’re stuck and their creative work has been impacted. Gallery Manager Sarah Bearup-Neal is in conversation with practicing artists about their encounters with creative block.
Join Hank Feeley, artist and occasional art historian, for The History of Landscape Painting, another informative, fast-paced online lecture in his continuing series Art In 28 1/2 Minutes.
This time Hank examines the fascinating history of landscape painting from the ancient Minoan culture to today’s masters like Peter Doig and Wayne Thiebaud, with stops along the way to discuss Jacob Van Ruisdael, J M W Turner, Impressionism, Monet’s cataracts, Winlow Homer, Cezanne’s invention, Van Gogh’s emotion, The Group Of Seven, Fairfield Porter, Georgia O’Keeffe painting in Taos not Tucson, David Hockney and the meaning of it all.
Access information will be provided in an order confirmation email after registration. The lecture may be viewed at any time.
Feeley, a Glen Arbor resident, is an author, painter, and sculptor whose second book Painting the Joy of Sleeping Bear County was published in 2016. He is a graduate The School of the Art Institute of Chicago and Harvard Business School. He has been a Visiting Artist at The School of the Art Institute of Chicago, an Artist-in-Residence at Ox-Bow School of Art, and has taught at Roosevelt University and the Dennos Museum. His work is held in public and private collections nationally and internationally. He is represented in Chicago by Aron Packer Projects and, in New York, by First Street Gallery.
Pictured: Artists Sketching In The White Mountains, Winslow Homer, oil, 1868
Some material contained in this presentation is sexually suggestive, and would be considered “adult.” It may not be appropriate for younger viewers.
Politics – past and present – provide ample fodder for creative inspiration. Sarah Bearup-Neal, Glen Arbor Arts Center gallery manager, surveys some of these powerful examples during a slide lecture. Registered viewers will receive link access to the video lecture in their order confirmation email.
From Theodore Gericault’s 19th century painting, The Raft of the Medusa, to the thousands of pink, hand-knit caps worn during the historic 2017 Women’s March in Washington, DC, the visual arts show themselves to be expressive tools. Craftivism is a creative movement that began to take shape in the early 2000s. It sought to combine visual art with activism and turned to the so-called “domestic arts” of embroidery, knitting, and hand stitching to comment on a wide range of current, topical issues – from feminism to sexism to environmental concerns.
In addition to her duties at the GAAC, Bearup-Neal is a practicing fiber artist. She received a BFA from Michigan State University.
“Any form of art is a form of power. It has an impact. It can affect change. It not only moves us, it makes us move.” Ozzie Davis
Studio artist Hank Feeley returns with another lecture in his recurring series “Art in 28 ½ Minutes.” This time, Feeley takes with a look at “The Power of Art.” Registered viewers will receive link access to the video lecture in the order confirmation email.
In this fast-paced survey, Feeley explores how art continues to move us to change our world. Using examples drawn from visual art, music, science, architecture, and more, Feeley will examine how and why humans invented art as a language to communicate beyond the spoken word. Using audio and visual images he will discuss the work of Picasso, Upton Sinclair, Mies Van Der Rohe, and Steve Jobs.
Feeley, a Glen Arbor resident, is an author, painter, and sculptor whose second book Painting the Joy of Sleeping Bear County was published in 2016. He is a graduate of The School of the Art Institute of Chicago and Harvard Business School. He has been a Visiting Artist at School of the Art Institute of Chicago, an Artist-in-Residence at Ox-Bow School of Art, and has taught at Roosevelt University and the Dennos Museum. His work is held in public and private collections nationally and internationally. He is represented in Chicago by Aron Packer Projects and, in New York, by First Street Gallery.
Image: “Guernica,” Pablo Picasso, oil, 1937
As of today, the Glen Arbor Arts Center building will be closed until December 4 due to increased positive cases of COVID-19, MIOSHA workplace recommendations, and area school closings. We can’t see you in person for a couple of weeks, but all our offerings including our Small works exhibit can be viewed and purchased online. Staff is still available during normal business hours by phone or email if you need to contact GAAC.
Please stop by on your outside walk to view our Light up Glen Arbor holiday trees that will be shining brightly with donated community ornaments starting on December 5th.
We wish you a safe and healthy holiday season and will work remotely to continue offering quality creative programming online or outside for the period.
Warmest regards,
Sarah Kime
Executive Director
Dear Friends,
After careful monitoring of the COVID-19 pandemic and consultation with public health experts, our board of directors, arts leaders, and many others, we have decided to hold virtual programs and classes for the remainder of the year. We will continue to monitor the pandemic and once it is safe to get together in person, again, we will offer in-person programs We take this action with the safety and well-being of our community as our highest priority.
The following events are canceled:
Details on these events and the rest of our virtual schedule will be available by the end of May.
We would like to thank all of our members, artists, donors, and the sponsors for our Plein Air Weekend, Manitou Music Series, Dune Climb Concert for their continued support as the Glen Arbor Art Center navigate through these difficult times.
If you had planned to take classes, see a performance, or attend an event at the GAAC this year, please consider turning those dollars into a gift to the Glen Arbor Art Center today. Your generosity will support the Glen Arbor Art Center through these unprecedented and unexpected times and provide much-needed funding that will allow us to continue offering a wide range of creative experiences for the community.
We are excited to have our first virtual Plein Air, online programming, and our first outdoor gallery exhibit, featuring five paintings by local artist Mark Mehaffey and sponsored by Barb and George Cochran. It has been installed on our building’s exterior for your viewing pleasure. Thank you for your support of the Glen Arbor Arts Center and our programs. We look forward to gathering with you to share art and musical performances as soon as it is safe to do so.
Best Regards,
Sarah Kime
Executive Director
As our state continues efforts to mitigate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer has extended the Stay Home, Stay Safe order through April 30. To support this effort, and comply with the order, Glen Arbor Arts Center will extend the closure of its building and cancelling its programming through April 30.
In keeping with Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s Executive Order 2020-21, the GAAC has closed its building for an indefinite time. Our foremost goal and mission is to protect our community from the spread of COVID-19. Suspending the GAAC’s business is something that, at the same time, we do with heavy hearts, but knowing that everyone must do their part to get through these uncertain times. Like many of you, our staff is working from home – working to find outlets to connect, entertain, or maybe even distract us for a moment. We will be creating virtual exhibits, recommending articles, creating at-home art projects inspired by artworks in our galleries, and giving you the resources you need to connect with art while sequestered away in your homes.
As a nonprofit, our members and visitors are what keep us going. Your support through online memberships and donations will be the only source of revenue during this closure. If you can give, we ask that you consider a donation.
Thank you and stay safe,
Sarah Kime
Executive Director
Dear Members and Friends of Glen Arbor Art Center,
On Monday, March 16, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed a temporary order that closes theaters, bars, and casinos, and limits restaurants to carry-out and delivery orders. In response to Governor Whitmer’s declaration of a state of emergency for Michigan, and advisories from the Centers for Disease Control & World Health Organization, we have decided that all Glen Arbor Arts Center classes, programming and gallery are suspended until April 6.
Effective immediately, our office hours are Monday thru Friday, 9am to 3pm and our building will be closed to the public . Our staff can be reached by phone at 231/334-6112. All in-person meetings are suspended and rescheduled for after April 6.
IN THE MEANTIME: The GAAC will follow CDC and Michigan Department of Health and Human services regarding cancellations and closures and will keep you informed of any changes that occur via email and through regular postings on our website and social media.
Thank you for your goodwill and understanding. In this uncertain moment, I have every confidence in our community’s ability to pull together with kindness, care and concern for the common good. During this challenging time, we hope you can find solace and comfort through some creative activity. We hope to see you soon!
Sincerely,
Sarah Kime
Executive Director
Dear Members and Friends of Glen Arbor Art Center,
Glen Arbor Art Center shares our nation’s concern of the outbreak and spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) and are especially cognizant of the incidents that have been recently reported in Michigan. We want to ensure that everyone is mindful of the prevention measures necessary to help minimize the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19).
In an effort to protect the safety and well-being of our visitors, staff and members, Glen Arbor Art Center is strengthening its daily cleaning routine as well as disinfecting surfaces and door handles of studios and entrances. Glen Arbor Art Center is asking our friends and members to follow these nationally recommended prevention measures:
Glen Arbor Art Center will follow CDC and Michigan Department of Health and Human services regarding cancellations and closures and will keep you informed of any changes that occur via email and through regular postings on our website and social media.
Please accept my gratitude in advance for your goodwill and understanding. In this uncertain moment, I have every confidence in our community’s ability to pull together with kindness, care and concern for the common good.
Sincerely,
Sarah Kime
Executive Director
