Carol Hohle, Bringing GAAC’s Spirit Online
Behind the scenes of the Glen Arbor Arts Center’s newly refreshed website is the thoughtful vision and dedication of volunteer Carol Hohle with a passion for user experience and community connection.
Category: Spotlight
Meet the 2025 Plein Air Weekend Judges – Erica Witler
We’re excited to welcome Erika Witler—a longtime Glen Arbor Arts Center supporter with a rich background in art history, conservation, and fine art insurance—as a judge for this year’s Quick Draw and Sunsetter.
Meet the 2025 Plein Air Weekend Judges – Barbara Cochran
We’re very pleased to introduce a long-time friend of the Glen Arbor Arts Center and accomplished plein air painter who will judge our Paint Out entries, Barbara Cochran.
Buzzing with Delight: A Week of Plein Air
Fresh off the 18th annual Plein Air Weekend, August 1-2, 2025 — artists, buyers, lookers-on, event volunteers are abuzz with delight and gratitude for the highly successful event. Friday and Saturday evenings the town hall was packed with appreciative audiences and happy creatives who painted 2, 3, 5 paintings over the course of the two-day event. 112 artists participated and a record number of people came to see their works.
Ford LeBoutillier, Volunteer at Glen Arbor Arts Center
I started as a front desk volunteer in July. Being accountable for my time, joining a stellar group of people, and giving back by welcoming new visitors to the Arts Center is what I was looking for.
Julie Avery, Volunteer at Glen Arbor Arts Center
Julie Avery, a Leelanau County resident, has been an avid volunteer since 2013.
Peg McCarty, Former Director of Glen Arbor Arts Center
The Glen Arbor Arts Center is a happy stew of stimulating ideas and opportunities. It’s a treasure and gratefully, on it goes better and better.
Margo Burian, Artist-in-Residence Alum and Instructor at Glen Arbor Arts Center
I think what makes the Glen Arbor Arts Center such a special place is the dedication to making art accessible to all and fostering a sense of community.
Laura & Andy Lee, Members and Donors of Glen Arbor Arts Center
We consider the arts to be an important aspect of any community because they inspire reflection and form connections that bridge differences.
Karen Van Nort, Volunteer and Glen Arbor Arts Center Board Member
Supporting and volunteering at the Glen Arbor Arts Center has been such a rewarding experience in so many ways. It strives to fulfill its mission to provide art everywhere. I love being a part of that process.