Crooked Tree Arts Center Fall 2016 Newsletter

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September-December 2016

Arts Series BEGINS Oct. 8!

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Coffee @ Ten Lecture THIS FALL!

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Shopping WITH TWO MERRY MAKERS MARKETPLACES!

Margie Guyot ’s “Starry, Starry Night ” - first pl ace Annual Juried Fine Arts Exhibition. Also see her work in “A Walk Through the Seasons” in Traverse Cit y!

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Sharing the Harvest at the ArtsCenter

Join us for a lineup of harvest-inspired events, lectures, workshops and more!

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21 and over event. Limited seating, advance reservations required. Reservations include admission to the Harvest Artists Challenge Reception & Sale. Tickets start at $125.

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October 6 • 5:00-6:30 pm Harvest Artists Challenge Reception & Sale

Join us for tastes from local farms and sips from local wineries and breweries during a special preview and sale of the CTAC Harvest Artists Challenge artwork. 21 and over event. Tickets $25 in advance.

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Tuesday, Oct. 4 • 10:00 am Coffee @ 10 • Petoskey

The Local Loaf with Greg Carpenter of Crooked Tree Breadworks.

Wednesday, Oct. 5 • 12:30-3:30 pm Salsa Canning Workshop • Petoskey CTAC Kitchen

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Challenging All Artists!

Harvest Artists Challenge • Petoskey & Traverse City September 30 -October 6 One-week artists challenge featuring scenes from local farms, farmer’s markets, and wineries. Artists check in at either the Petoskey or Traverse City location, get their canvases stamped, and have a week to create harvest-themed work! All work will be displayed on the Bidwell Plaza on Thursday, October 6, for the Harvest Artists Challenge Reception and Sale. Works will then be displayed and for sale in the Carnegie Building on Friday & Saturday, October 7 and 8. Cash prizes will be awarded.

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Plan C for Community: Local Food is Just the Beginning with Crosshatch Center for Arts & Ecology Co-Director, Brad Kik.

Cook up festive, chunky salsas at a hands-on canning workshop hosted by Michelle Jarvie.

Registration fee: $5 per person.

Join us for a farm-to-table inspired dinner at the Aerie Restaurant and Lounge, atop Grand Traverse Resort and Spa among the Farm to Frame Photography Exhibition.

21 and over event. Tickets starting at $50.

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Tuesday, Sept. 27 • 10:00 am Coffee @ 10 • Petoskey

Meet Lisa Maxbauer Price, author of the children’s book, Squash Boom Beet, for sing-alongs and kids crafts.

Friday, Oct. 7 • 10:00 am -1:00 pm CTAC Artisans & Farmers Market • Petoskey

Crooked Tree Arts Center, Carnegie Building The CTAC Artisans and Farmers Market moves indoors! Join us Fridays, October-June, at the indoor market where artisans and farmers sell their locally grown or handmade products.

Friday, Oct 7 • 11:00 am -12:00 pm First Fridays for Foodies • Petoskey

Coveyou Scenic Farm presents favorites for fall.

Free and open to the public.

Monday, Oct. 10 Farm to Frame Opening Reception • Traverse City

Exclusive reception for CTAC members and artists.

October 11-November 30 Farm to Frame • Traverse City • Grand Traverse

Resort and Spa, Aerie Restaurant and Lounge From seed to harvest, from market to plate, this annual photography exhibition highlights all phases of local agriculture and food production.

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Tickets available now! www.crookedtree.org 231.347.4337

Celebrate Performing Arts with CTAC-Petoskey and its Encore Series for 2016-2017!

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LOOK WHO’S JOINING US THIS SE A SON: Chasin'’Steel

WHEN: Saturday, October 8 • 7:30 pm Crooked Tree Arts Center - Petoskey Hard-drivin’, high-energy bluegrass with a rock-and-roll attitude.

MSU Be-Bop Spartans

WHEN: Sunday, October 16 • 4:00 pm Boyne City Performing Arts Center A 22-piece swinging college band playing the repertoire of the great jazz masters, as well as a wide range of soul, swing, blues, and gospel.

"Mozart to Motown"’with The Motor City Brass Quintet

WHEN: Saturday, November 5 • 7:30 pm Crooked Tree Arts Center - Petoskey Music spanning four centuries including Susato, Ewald, Billy Joel and Motown.

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The Nutcracker’

WHEN: Saturday, Dec. 17 • 3:00 & 7:00 pm and Sunday, Dec. 18 • 3:00 pm Harbor Springs Performing Arts Center Celebrate the holiday season with the dancers of CTAC-Petoskey’s School of Ballet.

All proceeds from this performance benefit the CTAC dance scholarship fund.

"Swing Kings" with Dave Bennett WHEN: Saturday, January 7, 2017 • 7:30 pm Crooked Tree Arts Center - Petoskey “Clarinet Swing Kings” feature the amazing, talented star of swing clarinet, Dave Bennett, as he leads an all-star ensemble featuring Dave Bennett (clarinet, vocal), Jeff Pedraz (bass), Doug Cobb (drums), and Jeff Kressler (piano).

The Improvised Shakespeare Company

WHEN: Saturday, February 4, 2017 • 7:30 pm Crooked Tree Arts Center - Petoskey Based on audience suggestion, The Improvised Shakespeare Company creates a fully improvised play in Elizabethan style. If you’re wondering where the story is going….so are they!

Hot Club of Detroit – CTAC After Dark

WHEN: Saturday, March 4, 2017 • 6:30 pm Crooked Tree Arts Center - Petoskey Specializing in the Gypsy jazz sound made famous by guitarist Django Reinhardt, the Hot Club of Detroit was formed in 2001 by Reinhardt disciple and virtuoso guitarist, Evan Perri.

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Alan Maciag Margie Guyot Lori Feldpausch

ADULT WORKSHOPS OCT. 8-9, 9:00 am-4:00 pm Fresh Color and Brushwork: Acrylic with Kim Santini Charlevoix Odmark Pavilion

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NOV. 11-13, 9:00 am-4:00 pm Confidence in Color & Design with Angus Wilson (open to oil or acrylic)

FALL YOUTH CLASSES

For the first time in TC, we are thrilled to offer a full selection of youth programming for fall.

3-WEEK SESSION (SEPT. 19-OCT. 8): • Adventures in Art! with Stacey Balchunas Pulliam (ages 3-6, drop-in weekly) • Painting for Kids! with Eleonora Hayes (grades K-3rd)

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TRAVERSE CITY G A L L E R Y now through december 3

Explore the many moods of northern Michigan’s landscapes, as three of our area’s top plein air artists take you on a journey through famous vistas and hidden treasures…

AN EVENING WITH TC BRIAN CONWAY WHEN: Wednesday, October 12, 7:00 pm Tickets $10/person, includes refreshments ABOUT: Join us for a special presentation and book signing with Brian Conway, author of the newly released Michigan Modern: Design That Shaped America. Conway holds the position of State of Michigan Historic Preservation Officer.

In 2008, his office founded the Michigan Modern Project to document and preserve the architectural and design heritage of Michigan from 1940-1970.

His new book is a collection of essays detailing Michigan’s important contributions to mid-century modern design.

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• Pin-Hole Cameras with Dylan Evans Weiler (grades 4th-8th) • Beginning Painting and Drawing with Peter Abrami (grades 9th-12th) 6-WEEK SESSION (OCT. 10-NOV. 19): • Adventures in Art! with Stacey Balchunas Pulliam (ages 3-6, drop-in weekly) • Make Your Own Jewelry with Tina Wiltsie (grades K-3rd) • Printmaking with Dylan Evans Weiler (grades 4th-8th) • Intermediate/Advanced Painting and Drawing with Peter Abrami (grades 9th-12th)

FALL ADULT CLASSES 3-WEEK SESSION (SEPT. 19-OCT. 8): • Figure Modeling with Mary Guntzviller (drop-in weekly) • Glass with Debra Coburn • Watercolor “Local Still Lives” with Dawn Russell 6-WEEK SESSION (OCT. 10-NOV. 19): • Figure Modeling with Mary Guntzviller (drop-in weekly) • Oil Portraits with Eleonora Hayes • Representation Meets Abstraction with Conor Fagan

2016 Visual Arts Presenter: Edward Jones Investments of Traverse City, Harbor Springs and Petoskey.

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October 10 - November 30 • Traverse City On exhibit at Grand Traverse Resort and Spa Opening Reception for Artists, CTAC Members, and Guests: Monday, October 10 • 6:00- 8:00 pm at Aerie Restaurant & Lounge The 5th Annual Farm to Frame photography exhibit is presented in partnership with Grand Traverse Resort and Spa. Farm to Frame celebrates agriculture and food production in northern lower Michigan. Hal Willens, a photographer, cardiologist, and local food system advocate, is this year’s juror.

The Feast at Farm to Frame, farm-to-table dinner on October 26, is another special opportunity to view the photography exhibition.

Tickets on sale now.

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$1000 FIRST PLACE AWARD: Margie Guyot, Starry, Starry Night sponsored by

Thomas C. Post - Diversified Portfolios, Inc.

2016 JURIED FINE ARTS EXHIBITION BONFIELD GALLERY • PETOSKEY

WHEN: Now through November 19 ABOUT: The 36th Annual Juried Fine Arts Exhibition juried by Takeshi Takahara, printmaker and Arthur Thurnau Professor Emeritus at the Penny Stamps School of Art and Design at the University of Michigan, includes 96 works selected from 220 entries, submitted by 119 artists.

Awards were announced during the opening reception.

$500 SECOND PLACE AWARD: Denise Samuels, Ups and Downs sponsored by

Korthase Flinn

$250 THIRD PLACE AWARD:

Gerald Moore, Lace Hills sponsored by

Personal Graphics, Inc.

THE DETROIT SOCIETY OF WOMEN PAINTERS AND SCULPTORS: SOLILOQUY GILBERT GALLERY • PETOSKEY WHEN: Now through November 19 ABOUT: Juried in June 2016 by Hubert Massey at the Anton Art Center in Mt. Clemens, this exhibit includes two- and three-dimensional works by 35 members of the Society. The Detroit Society of Women Painters and Sculptors, founded in 1903, is one of the oldest self-sustaining women’s art organizations in the United States.

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HONORABLE MENTIONS: Robin Fraser: Tea for Two Cheryl Gould: Cardinal Flowers Mary McWatters: Golden Hour Kathleen Mooney: Raven Flight Scott Rice: The Divine Light of Saint Peter’s I Maria Ruggiero: Niko’s Fish Carolyn Swift: Ebb and Flow (Returning Green)

2016 Visual Arts Presenter: Edward Jones Investments of Petoskey, Harbor Springs and Traverse City.

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Winter Exhibits 2017 JURIED PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION January 19-March 23, 2017 Call for submissions: November 1-30, 2016 Opening Reception for Artists, CTAC Members and Guests: Saturday, January 21, 2017 • 2:00-4:00 pm

P BACK TO SCHOOL: CTAC TEACHERS' EXHIBITION ATRIUM GALLERY • PETOSKEY WHEN: October 1- January 9, 2017 OPENING RECEPTION: Saturday, October 1 • 2:00-4:00 pm

Crooked Tree Arts Center invites CTAC members and Michigan photographers to submit work to the 2017 Juried Photography Exhibition. Howard Bond, a well-known and accomplished Michigan-based photographer will jury the exhibit.

ABOUT: This fall’s Back to School exhibit features works by instructors and workshop leaders who teach or who have taught at CTAC in Petoskey and Traverse City. Also showcased are selected works by their students. The exhibit highlights Crooked Tree’s vigorous visual arts educational program.

MORE THAN A FRAMER: P REMEMBERING THE LIFE AND WORK OF TRUDE BIGELOW CROFF WHEN: September 24-October 8 ABOUT: Crooked Tree Arts Center presents an exhibition of works by the late artist Trude Bigelow Croff—an exhibit to remember and celebrate Trude’s life.

TINKER, TAILOR, WELDER, WEAVER: THE ART OF ASSEMBLAGE January 19-March 23, 2017

Opening Reception for Artists, CTAC Members and Guests: Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017 • 2:00-4:00 pm Dewey Blocksma, Indy Bacon, Stephen Palmer, Mary Acosta, Beth Bynum, and Donna Collins will exhibit works of assemblage and collage, incorporating found objects and materials.

2016 Visual Arts Presenter: Edward Jones Investments of Petoskey, Harbor Springs and Traverse City.

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MAN IN THE CITY

The Man in the City Sculpture Project, created by John Sauvé, consists of 40+ sculptures currently on display throughout the cities of Detroit and Windsor. CTAC brought “The Man” up north in 2014 with 20+ sculptures on display from Crystal Mountain to Mackinac Island.

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WHEN: Friday, October 14 • Check website for details!

Travel across Northwest Michigan with artist, John Sauvé, for tastings and behind-the-scenes tours at various Man in the City venues. We’ll check out cool historical sites, arts organizations, and meet community leaders.

Stops include: • Crooked Tree Arts Center – Traverse City

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The State Theatre Building 50, The Commons Michigan Legacy Art Park at Crystal Mountain 9 Beans Rows in Suttons Bay Mission Table & Jolly Pumpkin, Old Mission Peninsula

Watch website for more Man in the City happenings this fall!

CTAC ARTISANS & FARMERS MARKET - PETOSKEY WHEN: Fridays, October 7-June 9, 2017 • 10:00 am-1:00 pm

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ABOUT: Enjoy a wide variety of locally grown and handmade goods every Friday in the upper level of the Carnegie Building.

Live entertainment!

FIRST FRIDAYS FOR FOODIES First Friday of each month • 11:00 am-12:00 pm CTAC and the Petoskey District Library will sponsor a culinary demonstration in our kitchen on the first Friday of each month.

Here’s the fall line-up: October 7: Coveyou Scenic Farm: Favorites for Fall November 4: The Grain Train: Healthy & Delicious Appetizers for the Holidays December 2: Local Eats: Holiday entertaining using fresh and preserved local produce and meats

SWIRL - PETOSKEY WHEN: Thursdays 5:30-7:00 pm

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Join us for monthly wine and beer tastings in our galleries with food pairings and live music—a delicious blend of culture, libations and fun! Limited tickets: $15 advance/$20 day of Swirl

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Tuesdays @ 10:00 am • Free lectures open to the public.

No reservations necessary.

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Coffee sponsored by Roast & Toast Café

Plan C for Community: Local Food is Just the Beginning with Crosshatch Center for Arts & Ecology Co-Director, Brad Kik Tuesday, Oct. 4

The Local Loaf with Greg Carpenter of Crooked Tree Breadworks Tuesday, Oct. 18

Detroit Society of Women Painters & Sculptors: SOLILOQUY exhibit Tuesday, Nov. 1

2013 & 2015 ArtPrize Winner, Ann Loveless

October 20: Swirl Season Kick-off in partnership with Little Traverse Civic Theatre Sunday, November 13: Holiday Wine Market

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January 19 • February 23 • March 23 • April 20 • June 1 Wednesday, August 16: Summer Super Swirl

Coffee sponsored by Higher Grounds Trading Co.

CALL FOR ENTRIES! STUDENT ARTWORK

Crooked Tree’s own Kaleigh James will give a presentation on Impressionism and PostImpressionism. Kaleigh has taught art history at Interlochen Arts Academy and North Central Michigan College.

Tuesday, Oct. 18

Meet the artists featured in the “A Walk Through Michigan Seasons” exhibit - and Make a statement! Learn best practices for crafting a great artist statement.

New Year’s Eve at the Arts Center logo DEADLINE: Monday, Nov. 14, 2016

ABOUT: Entry is open to all students, ages 18 and under, in Charlevoix and Emmet counties. The artwork will be used for promotional materials, t-shirts, and admission buttons. The selected artist will receive a gift certificate for art supplies and be featured in CTAC’s Art News. View past winners and download an entry form at www.crookedtree.org.

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WHEN: Sunday, October 23 • 7:00 pm Harbor Springs Performing Arts Center ABOUT: Join us for CTAC School of Ballet’s annual fall fundraising performance for the Harbor Springs Performing Arts Center. All choreography is done by CTAC School of Ballet’s pre-professional students. Come and watch this unique experience as students get the opportunity to explore a new aspect of dance.

SUGAR PLUM FAIRY TEA WHEN: Sunday, December 4 • Check website for details ABOUT: Enjoy traditional tea (and cocoa!) service with the principal dancers of CTAC School of Ballet’s Nutcracker.

Your reservation also includes tickets to the Nutcracker performance of your choice. Tickets start at $75 for a “Tea for Two” reservation. More details to follow!

FALL CLASSES & WORKSHOPS

Classes for children and adults— 3-Week Session: Sept. 19-Oct. 8 • 6-Week Session: Oct. 10-Nov. 19 For a full schedule of classes/workshops: www.crookedtree.org.

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The CTAC School of Ballet offers classes from Beginning Ballet for our littlest ballerinas (age 4 and up) to our Pre-Professional Ballet Program (by audition), under the instruction of Heather Raue and Karrie Benedict. The spring class session will culminate in a fulllength production with performances on June 9 & 10, 2017.

• Fall/Winter Session: September 19-January 28* *No classes November 21-27 and December 17-January 2

• Spring Session: January 30-June 10, 2017* *No Classes March 24-April 3 or May 29

CULINARY ARTS SERIES

Adults • Tuesdays or Thursdays • 6:00-8:00 pm Member Tuition: $50 • Non-Member Tuition: $65

THE NUTCRACKER WHEN: Saturday, December 17 • 3:00 & 7:00 pm and Sunday, December 18 • 3:00 pm Harbor Springs Performing Arts Center ABOUT: Join CTAC School of Ballet as we celebrate the holiday season with this traditional favorite!

TICKETS: Matinees: $5/student • $15/adult Evening performance: $10/student • $20/adult Reserved seating: $50 per ticket

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WHEN: Saturday, Dec. 31, 2016 • 5:00-9:00 pm

$3 Students/$7 Adults

2016 marks the 10th anniversary of this special community celebration. Whether you prefer to participate in a hands-on workshop or just sit back and enjoy the live entertainment, this event is just for you! Our family-friendly celebration of the New Year concludes with a “Midnight at 9” Times-Square style ball-drop on the street.

Sponsored by the Kroeger-Mainland Family Fund and Moran Iron Works

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Local chefs will teach tips, techniques, and tricks of the trade to recreate delicious dishes at home. Be ready to eat! Classes culminate with a communal meal prepared during class and shared by all. More information online.

S E PT E M B E R • Tuesday, 9/27: The Whole Chicken with Bill Sommerfeldt • Thursday, 9/29: Fish and Fresh Salsas with Bill Sommerfeldt

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O C TO B E R • Tuesday, 10/4: Handmade Pasta with Two Acre Farm • Wednesday, 10/5: Hearty Appetizers with Chef Rusty Hughes • Tuesday, 10/11: Carnitas & More with Paper Station Bistro • Thursday, 10/13: Classic Seafood with Muer Kitchens • Tuesday, 10/18: Root Vegetables for the Fall with Grain Train • Tuesday, 10/25: Panko Encrusted Whitefish with A Matter of Taste • Thursday, 10/27: Chef Megan Wruk of Bay Harbor Yacht Club N OV E M B E R • Tuesday, 11/1: Local Foods, Year Round with Local Eats • Thursday, 11/3: Roasted Duck Breast & More with Chandler’s • Tuesday, 11/8: Classic Thai Food with Thai Orchid • Thursday, 11/10: Holiday Desserts with Simply Sweet by Jessica 9

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The mission of The Learning Studio is to expand programming that explores the endless possibilities that lifelong learning has to offer to achieve optimal aging. Programming at the Arts Center, and at area retirement communities, will be interactive, affordable, inter-generational and accessible for all.

SUPER SATURDAY FOR KIDS WHEN: Saturday, November 12

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ABOUT: Back by popular demand! Students, grades K-8, can spend the day experiencing the arts at Crooked Tree Arts Center-Petoskey. Kids will rotate through workshops in the visual and performing arts, enjoy a pizza lunch and have tons of fun in the process! Fee: $25 per student

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ABOUT: Create unique, hand-crafted gifts for the holidays!

Here’s a sneak peek of the holiday line up…with more to come!

• Watercolor Cards & Bookmarks with Karen Kubovchick • Fused Glass Ornaments with Debra Coburn • Holiday Bowls with Jim Beckering

HOLIDAY SHOP & DROP WHEN: Saturday, November 26 - PETOSKEY ONLY

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ABOUT: Drop the kids (Ages 4 to 5th Grade) at CTAC for organized art projects and activities while you shop our galleries and great downtown Petoskey shops.

Fee: $5 per child

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WHEN: Thursdays from 2:00-3:00 pm • Free Event ABOUT: Meet in the galleries for a guided tour of our current exhibits. No registration necessary! Tours are free and open to the public.

Experience the galleries and learn insider details about the 2016 Juried Fine Arts Exhibition and Detroit Society of Women Painters & Sculptors: SOLILOQUY Exhibit: · Thursday, October 13 · Thursday, October 27 · Thursday, November 10

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WHEN: Mondays • 9:30-11:30 am • Drop-In • Free Event (October 3 & 17, November 11 & 21) ABOUT: Spend the morning in the galleries with a local artist! Each session, a local artist will share stories and guide sketching. Feel free to drop-in any time between 9:30 am and 11:30 am. No experience is necessary. Basic drawing supplies will be provided. This event is free and open to all ages.

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TELLING OUR STORIES: SHARING OUR MEMORIES & DREAMS THROUGH WRITING & ART WHEN: Fridays at 1:30-3:00 pm • $15 per three-week session

ARTIST IN RESIDENCY PROGRAM The Artist in Residency Program is designed to support an emerging artist by providing working and living space, an opportunity to build their portfolio, and a chance to exhibit their work. In May we hosted St. Louis, Missouri-based, mixed media artist, Joanna Hoge, and in August we hosted Saratoga Springs, New York-based fiber artist, Linda Harvey-Opiteck. The 2017 application process opens December 2016.

ABOUT: Everyone has a story and most of us like to tell them.

Writing and sharing stories in a small group setting gives memories context and meaning. This fun and interactive workshop will provide a comfortable and safe space for participants to recall and retell the stories of their lives through written, oral and artistic expression. No experience necessary!

• Session I: October 14, 21 & 28 • Session II: November 4, 11 & 18 Drop in or call 231.347.4337 to register.

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Summer 2017

Ansel Adams: The masterworks COMING JUNE 2017! Crooked Tree Arts Center-Petoskey will present an exhibition of photographs by the late Ansel Adams, one of America’s most famous photographers. The exhibition includes 48 works that Adams chose as representative of his life’s work.

Many of these iconic images evoke the grandeur of our National Parks and majestic landscapes. The exhibition will run from June 1-September 2, 2017.

OTHER SUMMER 2017 EVENTS INCLUDE: JUNE 21: An Evening with Ric Burns, Steeplechase Films Producer, award-winning PBS documentary, Ansel Adams JULY 5: Ansel Adams America: Composers Chris and Dave Brubeck - A performance in collaboration with Bay View Association AUGUST: Black and White Ball Thank you to our Ansel Adams Steering Committee: David Crouse, Jay Crouse, Teresa Crouse, Gretchen Dorian, John Fergus-Jean, Heidi Geiger, Christine Shrier, and Bob Walker CTAC is seeking sponsorship support. Contact Cindy McSurely at cindy@crookedtree.org/231.347.4337

OUR NATIONAL PARKS: JURIED PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT Call for submissions: Now through April 3, 2017 On exhibit: June 1-September 7, 2017

In celebration of the National Park Service’s centennial anniversary, and in anticipation of the Ansel Adams: Masterworks Exhibition, CTAC-Petoskey is hosting a Juried Photography Exhibition dedicated to the National Parks.

Members and Michigan residents are invited to submit their work, which will be juried by Howard Bond and Michael Robinson, award-winning, Michigan-based photographers.

CALL FOR ENTRIES

In honor of the National Park Service’s centennial anniversary in August, CTAC hosted a photography expedition to Isle Royale, one of Michigan’s National Parks.

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Crooked Tree Youth Orchestra

ROCOCO SOCIETY FEATURED ARTIST 2016 Rococo Society Featured Artist, Lynn Dinning of Good Hart Glassworks

2017 PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE: January 29 • 3:00 pm Youth Orchestra’s Winter Concert Crooked Tree Arts Center-Petoskey May 27 • 2:30 pm Strings Spring Concert Boyne City Performing Arts Center It was a great summer for the Youth Orchestras and the Gerber Strings Program. Students participated in the Summer Strings workshops, and the Chamber Orchestra performed at several events including D’Art for Art, the Trina Turk Fashion Lecture Luncheon at the Bay Harbor Yacht Club, and at Birchwood Farms Golf and Country Club.

The Gerber Strings Program will begin again this fall, with strings staff conducting orientations in the schools. Classes will start the first week of October. The season will culminate with the Annual Spring Concert featuring both the Youth Orchestras and the Gerber Strings students.

For a complete schedule of Strings classes and rehearsal times and locations, please visit the Education section of our website – www.crookedtree.org.

Thank you to the family of Dorothy Gerber for their ongoing support.

Michigan artist, certified ski instructor, and teacher at NCMC, Lynn Dinning fell in love with the art of glassblowing as a child after spending time at the glassblowing studio at Henry Ford Museum’s Greenfield Village, and earning her “Glass” badge in Girl Scouts. Lynn was educated at Michigan State University and Wayne State University, earning her B.F.A. She opened her studio, Good Hart Glassworks, in the early 90s, and provides lessons, tours, and demonstrations there.

Her work has appeared in juried shows, group and solo exhibitions, and in collections throughout the United States and overseas.

THE MURAL PROJECT This summer, muralist Äbby Kent guided students through the collaborative process of painting a mural, from concept to a finished piece of public art. Participating students, Abby Dewhirst, Molly Malec and Kaitlin Smith, named the mural “Bay Life” and dedicated it to the City of Petoskey. Special thanks to: Don McCarty, Kilwins, Amy Tweeten, the City of Petoskey, Äbby Kent, Home Depot, and Sherwin Williams.

To view the mural, stop by the parking lot behind Sight and Sound on US 31.

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Rococo Society Members Ross and Brenda Biederman Mr. and Mrs. Bill Crawford Julie Fasone Holder and John Holder Mr. and Mrs. William Hodges Darrell Jacob Mr. and Mrs. William Janis Wally and Bob Klein George and Susan Loesel Mrs. Joell and Mr. Francis Newton Dr. and Mrs. Kenneth Robinson Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Ryner Robin and David Small Robert and Charlotte Streit and Twisted Fish Gallery

Baroque Society Members Mr. and Mrs. Warner C. Blow Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Bonfield Pier and Renee Borra Mr. and Mrs. David Crouse Gay Cummings Mr. Bill Daniels Mrs. Adele Dilschneider Mr. and Mrs. Michael Dow Mr. and Mrs. James C. Fabiano, Sr. Jane D. Ferger and Jasam Foundation Mrs. William A. Fisher, II Carolyn Gabriel Balky and Patricia Grannis Bill and Juliane Greenwalt Ann and Joseph Hollis Mr. and Mrs. Dave Irish Mr. and Mrs. Paul Keiswetter and Petoskey Plastics Joseph and Karen Kimmell Nancy Kohler Mr. Don Kopka Dr. and Mrs. Russell LaBeau Paul and Carol LaPorte Mr. and Mrs. Fred Malpass Mr. and Mrs. Webb Martin Mr. and Mrs. William T. McCormick, Jr. Drs. Bill and Jane Millar Jim and Trish Murray Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Nachtrab Dr. Naomi Overton Dr. and Mrs. Robert Sheperd Mr. and Mrs. Jim Shrier Mr. and Mrs. Tom Stallkamp Mr. and Mrs. Howard Ternes Maureen and Byron Trerice Mr. and Mrs. Phil Trotter Mr. and Mrs. Michael Van Lokeren Bob and Michele Walker Mr. and Mrs. David Wood

Membership

Renaissance Society Members Neil and Liz Ahrens Tracy, Gabriella and Sofia Bacigalupi Marie Baker Mr. and Mrs. Ronald C. Baldwin Mike and Chris Bartlett Mr. and Mrs. Tom Bickersteth Mr. and Mrs. Neil Bidwell Richard and Susan Bingham John D. Borseth and Patricia A. Lay Mr. and Mrs. David T. Buzzelli Debra and Michael Calabrese Patty and Joe Cappy Carole and Jim Carroll Mr. and Mrs. Charles Clark Nancy Colbert Mary Driggs Mike and Cheryl Eberhart Marie and Mark Eckstein Chris Etienne and Dennis Lindeman Patrick Faylor and Cindy McSurely Elizabeth and John Fergus-Jean Steven J. Fishman and Bonnie Josephson Mr. and Mrs. Mike Geiger Mr. and Mrs. Rodney C. Gibeau Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Harrington Tucker and Jack Harris Mr. and Mrs. Phillip T. Harrison Nancy Hedges Don and Kay Heise Bruce and Joyce Herbert William L. and Elisabeth Hicklen Nancy A. Hodgkiss Tom and Pat Jeffs John and Phyllis Jessup Mr. and Mrs. David C. Johnson Cathy Kalahar Edie and Fred Kaufmann James and Marilyn Keller Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Kircher Mrs. Barbara Kirsch Dr. Deanna Klosinski and Mr. William Collins

Memorials in

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Trude Bigelow Croff From: Mr. and Mrs. John F. Failey

Chuck Davis From: Wilhelmine and Victor Miller Sally Chadwick McKenzie From: Helen and George Shmagranoff

Chuck and Christine Kneese Mr. and Mrs. Jim Kochensparger Mr. and Mrs. Roger E. Kromm Mr. and Mrs. Dan Ledingham Mr. and Mrs. Richard Lent Tim and Debbie McAndrew Kathryn McConnell and Tom Biziorek Genie and Jeff McEvoy Michelle McLean Mr. and Mrs. George Melzow Mr. and Mrs. Ron Miller Chris and Liisa Morley and Morley Foundation Anna P. Nichols Ruth Petzold Mr. and Mrs. William Petzold Dr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Porter Mr. and Mrs. Charles Randolph Mr. and Mrs. John Rexford Laura Rose and William Hall Ham and Barb Schirmer Peter and Margaret Shields Mr. and Mrs. W. Sidney Smith Scott and Dibby Smith Mr. and Mrs. Michael Snyder Mr. and Mrs. William Soter Sandra and Dennis Stockemer Dr. and Mrs. Edward Stokel and family Laurie-Jo Straty Dr. John Stroehlein and Ms. Miwa Sakashita Mr. and Mrs. Robert Swanson Mr. and Mrs. David Tennent Thomas and Carol Titcomb and St. Doris Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Kent Walton William and Julie Wentworth Jill Whelan Kurt and Phoebe Wietzke Dr. and Mrs. Hal Willens Mr. David K. Williams Ken Winter

Tributes in

honor

of:

Ermy and Gordon Bonfield From: Dr. John Stroehlein and Ms. Miwa Sakashita

Halie Hume and Taylor Naturkus From: Mr. and Mrs. John Blythe Lisa Loyd From: Benjamin Thomas M. Smith Jr. In support of CTAC volunteers From: Mr. and Mrs. Ted Frey

Thank you to the families and friends listed above for choosing CTAC as a recipient of honorary and memorial gifts.

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Welcome to Our New Members— Judy Acha Bella Albury Valerie and George Ash Jeff Bacigalupi Judith and John Barnwell Deanna Bergman Carlton and Patricia Bishop Tom and Colette Bouwhuis Mr. Michael Cameron Ahlea Campbell Suzanne and David Campbell Robbie Carmichael Robert Carter Sandra and Budd Cicciarelli Donna and Christopher Clark Ellen Cohn Andrea Coronado William Councell Gary Juliano and Jamie Creason Sandra Dauch John Elwell Judy and Doug Ettema Amy Finn Mary Flinn Carolyn Gabriel

2016

Michael Garrett Jerry Gates Lauren Gaunt Elaine M. Hart William and Joan Hartwig Frances Heckman Susan Heeres Murphy Hendy Sylvia Hirscheger Caroline Hirth Derek Howard Patti Humphreys Olivia Ingalls Anne Kantola Karen Kessel Julie Kradel and Steve Kostyshyn Delores and Mike Ladd Robert LaPorte and Harriette Lemke Joy and Tom Larink Bruce Love Marianna Manion Richard Manthei Cynthia Mehigh Louise and Al Mendrala Nathaniel Merritt Jennifer Mesterharm

Claud Mills Fred Nelson Darryl and Donna Parish Marnie and Larry Parrot Ms. Trisha Perlman Rosemary Peterson Hannah Pontius Esther Premo Rebecca Rhea Lisa and Mac Rowland Stefani Schulte Brenda and Gary Sharpe Terry Schock Elaine Skiadas Robin Stanley Sandra and Dennis Stockemer Judy Tomer Lisa and Scott White Warren and Judy Whitelock Karen and Roger Williams Dottie Willruth Janet Witt Bernadine Yettaw Patricia Yockey Laura Ziemba

d ’a r t f e a t u r e d a r t i s t s

Martha Landis and Rosita Gendernalik

Students, Patrons, Volunteers

We are members…are you?

Join the Arts Center today!

Art Enthusiasts, Grandparents, Creative Community Activists

We are members…are you?

Join the Arts Center today!

The Ryner Family— Juli, Anthony, Peter and John

231.347.4337 • www.crookedtree.org

Chairman Rococo Society Co-Chair of Docent Committee Performing Arts Committee D’Art for Art New Year’s Eve at the Arts Center

231.941.9488 • www.crookedtree.org

Paul and Carol LaPorte CTAC Board of Directors Rococo Society D’Art for Art Dinner and a Movie Visual Arts Workshops

If you are not a member yet, we hope you’ll consider joining the Arts Center. CTAC’s current membership drive is supported in part by Petoskey News-Review and Traverse City Record-Eagle.

Our special thanks to photographers, John Robert Williams and G. Randall Goss.

Thank you for your membership and for supporting the many programs of Crooked Tree Arts Center.

Your membership helps bring fantastic art exhibitions, engaging children’s programs, interesting Coffee @ Ten lectures, entertaining performing arts events, and interactive classes to the Arts Center.

If you are not sure if you are still a member, now is a great time to renew. You can do so online at www.crookedtree.org, or give us a call at 231-347-4337 (Petoskey) or 231-941-9488 (Traverse City). We are grateful for your support.

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All lists, gifts & memberships reflect activity April 1 - July 31, 2016.

We do our best to keep an accurate record and apologize for any errors or omissions.

Please contact us with any corrections.

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And, Thank You to Our Renewing Members— Karen and Jerry Adams Ms. Raechel Alberts Marty and Darrell Amlin Jackie and Jeff Anderson Kurt and Carrie Anderson Laurie Apling Kathy and Dan Babcock Doug and Indy Bacon Linda and David Bade Carole and Roger Baer Kim Baker Roger and Peggy Baldwin Ann V. and Gary W. Barfknecht Mike and Chris Bartlett Mr. and Mrs. Shane Baxter Nanette and John Bedick Virginia Berberian Gordon and Lauren Berg Ross and Brenda Biederman Jan and Kevin Bishop Robin and Jed Bloch Darlene and Herm Boatin Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Bogaerts Wendy and Thomas Boike Joan and Al Bonney John D. Borseth and Patricia A. Lay Harry Boyer John R. Bradbury Joyce Eaton Brady Kathryn Alford Brady Polly and Tom Bredt Brenda and Allan Brouillet Mr. and Mrs. Steve Brown Dr. and Mrs. M. Arthur Budden Mr. and Mrs. Larry Burgess Lisa and Kevin Burris Mr. and Mrs. David T. Buzzelli Charles Leahy and Carolyn Candler Carole and Jim Carroll Mrs. Thomas H. Carruthers, IV Lynn Carson Jim and Kathe Carter Linda and Dan CasaSanta Lana Kay Champion Mr. and Mrs. Bob Charlton Mr. and Mrs. John Cheney Jinkie and Robert Cherwinski Mr. and Mrs. Ross Childs Jennifer S. Chope Mr. and Mrs. T.E. Clagett Dr. and Mrs. Richard H. Clary Debra Coburn Ron and Jackie Cocquyt Mr. and Mrs. Michael Coltman Mr. and Mrs. Bill Crawford Diane Creamer Mrs. Eliza M. Crowder Dr. and Mrs. Richard Culhane William and Cynthia Curtindale Diane Curtis Jim and Mary Daniels Mr. and Mrs. Robert C. Davidson Mr. and Mrs. Lee Davis John and Judith Dawson Mr. and Mrs. Robert deJonge Joseph V. DeLuca Greg Czarnecki and Sue Dempsey Nancy and Ross Deye Jane Diller and John Stevens Lynn Dinning Alicia and Gerard Doan Mr. Scott Dolan Amy Donaldson Nancy Donley Kelly and Robin Dorman Barbara Ducastel Denise Dundon Kathy Duquette Norma Eby Kevin Ellwanger Mr. and Mrs. Peirce Erb Mr. and Mrs. Steve Erber

Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Feldman Elizabeth and John Fergus-Jean Mrs. Dory Ferguson Mr. and Mrs. John Fershee Wendy Fershee Lisa Flahive Helga Flower Kenneth and TC Fowler Linda Frank and Klaus Lehrer Mary Grace Friesen Jennifer Buchanan Gelb and Simon Gelb Jack and Mary Gergel Joan Gerigk Dave and Ann Germond Sylvia Ghainer Leanne and Alan Gillespie Doug Simpson and Patricia Simpson-Gokee Louis Goldring Alice Grinnell Jeffrey Groehn Mary Grosvenor Dorothy Anderson Grow Renee and Adam Guerriero Geoff and Pat Guillaume Amy and Matthias Hagen Sigrid Hansen Carol and Steve Hapanowicz Robert Harold and Nannie R. Turrell Cal and Kathy Harris Jane Harris, Patrick Van Loozen, and Casey Batterbee Tucker and Jack Harris Mr. and Mrs. William Heil Dick and Bette Henderson Joan Henderson Bruce and Susan Herard Pat Hershey and Diane Clark William L. and Elisabeth Hicklen Marla and Bill Hofmann Mr. and Mrs. Richard Holton Les and Christina Homan Barbara and Thomas Hranilovich Kay Hughes Tallulah Hughes Robyn and John Iacoangeli Adrienne Osborne Ives Darrell Jacob Taryn Jakeway Mr. and Mrs. William Janis Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Janka Nolan Jarvis Rebecca Johnson Veronique Jonas Mr. and Mrs. Ray Kalinowski Sharon and Bob Kammeraad Mr. and Mrs. George Kausler S. Lee Kellar Jan Kellogg Mr. and Mrs. Robert Kendrick Kimberly Kihnke and Daniel Laninga Susan and Peter Klaas William and Susan Klco Carolyn Klender Dr. Deanna Klosinski and Mr. William Collins Gail and Preston Kloss Mr. and Mrs. Russ Knopp Mr. and Mrs. Jim Kochensparger Martin C. Kohlligian Mr. and Mrs. Charles M. Konieczny Barbara Kopitz Nancy Kowaleski Paul Krecke Dr. and Mrs. Graham Kretchman Mr. and Mrs. Roger E. Kromm Cynthia Kujawski Noel and Linda Kurth Elizabeth and Ted Lacey Polk and Pinky Laffoon Suzanne and Steve Lamb Mary Lane and Ben Wolfe

Susan LaRose-Grover Sandra Lee John Lehman and Maureen Delaney-Lehman Nikki and Sean Lennox Brad and Susan Light Susan Lingg Mr. and Mrs. Seberon Litzenburger Dree Lo Karen Graham and Terry Long Lorraine Lund Cynthia and David Lyle Tami Maisel Gary and Annette Malkus Mr. and Mrs. Tad Malpass James F. Malpass Mr. and Mrs. Joe Mangune Doug and Rachel Mantha Brooke Manthei Khaiana Manthei Carol Matyniak Fritz and Pat Mayhew Dr. and Mrs. Ben Mayne Tim and Debbie McAndrew Mr. and Mrs. Robert McCoy Genie and Jeff McEvoy Melissa and Michael McGeehan Teresa and Michael McGill Margaret and Mary K. McIntire Carol and Michael McNally Patrick Faylor and Cindy McSurely Joshua and Mary Jean Meyerson Nancy and John Miett Richard and Jane Mooradian Beth and Joe Moran Diane Morand Merilyn and Tom Morrow Talitha Morse Dorothy and Bill Mudget Chuck Mueller Dr. and Mrs. Donald Muenk Mr. and Mrs. Robert Myers Connie Nasson Mrs. Harold Nelson Nikki and Scott Nemec Pamela and Edward Newcomb Mrs. Joell and Mr. Francis Newton Anna P. Nichols Martha and Jim Nield Keith and Kirstin Nielson Julia and Bill Norcross Christopher D. and Lesli Nyland Mr. and Mrs. Richard O’Leary Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Olofsson Beverly and James Osetek Maureen B. Owens Dr. and Mrs. Robert Pattengale Jeffyn and Gary Peterson Mr. and Mrs. Michael Pettibone Lee Phillips Jean Pickett Cynthia Podmajersky Laura and Keith Podob Dr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Porter Howard Proctor Michael and Caroline Pyle Chieko and Peter Racine Mo Rave and Patty Rasmussen Christine Redman Megan and Paul Retherford Carrie and Jason Ricci Dr. and Mrs. Bill Riordan Ann and Rod Robinson Dr. and Mrs. Kenneth Robinson Ann-Marie Rock Vince and Jill Rogala Mr. and Mrs. Jeffry Rogers Dr. and Mrs. Franklin Ronan Mr. and Mrs. David Root Mr. and Mrs. Mason Rosenthal Teri and Chris Rounds Amy Roy and Jim Ferneding

Elizabeth Saal Mr. and Mrs. Jim Sanford Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Schaeffer Gary and Kathleen Schmidtke Dr. and Mrs. Robert Schrock, Jr. Joanie Schumann Evelyn and Mark Schwartz Jamie Schwartzfisher Dr. and Mrs. Norman Scott Dr. and Mrs. Glenn Seagren Gustavo and Kathleen Serra Dr. and Mrs. Robert Sheperd Wendy Shoults Sarah and Mickey Shuffield Mrs. Gail Shulman Nancy and Matt Simon Robin and David Small Mr. and Mrs. Mike Smelt Bruce and Donna Smith Jay and Peggy Smith Renate Smith Mr. and Mrs. Stan L. Smith Steve and Julie Spencer Diane B. Sprengel Dr. and Mrs. Doug Springborn Teri and Duane Spytman Linda Stallman William L. and Karen Steffen Ms. Mary Step Steve and Edy Stoughton Mr. Thomas Streasick Sally and Gilbert Stump Clare Sullivan and Perry Nelson Mr. and Mrs. Bill Sutton Noreen and Frank Tarquini Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Tayler Mr. and Mrs. Thomas A. Teel Place Tegland Becky Thatcher Ron Theisen Karen Baker Thumm Deborah and Deane Tierney Shirley J. and Al Toaz Joe and Gail Tomlinson Nancy and Glenn Triezenberg Ms. Paula W. Tuschman Amy Tweeten Darlene Urso Ms. Nancy R. Valrance Mr. and Mrs. Michael Van Lokeren Maggie and Paul Van Wagoner Susan J. VanDellen Roberta Vander Breggen Dr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Veryser Carole Vial Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Max vomSteeg Brice and Chris Voran Eva Walker Ashlea and Chris Walter Mr. and Mrs. Kent Walton Abigail Walz Don Ward and Jennifer Eis Mr. and Mrs. Robert Washburn Joel and Renee Wegman Mr. and Mrs. Paul Weston Ralph White Dee and Dan Wickham Amy and Tim Wieland Mr. and Mrs. Dan Wilcox Mr. and Mrs. Mark Williams Tessa Willson Mrs. Millicent T. Wilson Dr. and Mrs. Ian Wilson Donald and Catherine Wing Mr. and Mrs. CJ Winnell Stephen Wolf and Sheridan Jones Ronald and Nancy Wright Barbara Young Mr. and Mrs. John Young Lee Zajac Pamela Ziegel June Zoerhof

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A Long History of Supporting the Arts BILL AND JANE MILLAR, two longstanding members, volunteers, and Petoskey residents, have made it their mission to support and enjoy the arts in Northern Michigan by giving back to Crooked Tree Arts Center.

The arts have always held interest for Bill. From visiting museums, to attending concerts, and even taking art appreciation courses while at the University of Michigan, he has supported the visual and performing arts. When he relocated to Petoskey in 1972, Bill became aware of CTAC as it was just starting out – his brother, a local artist and teacher in Petoskey, turned him on to the fledgling organization, and Bill furthered his interest by becoming involved with the Arts Center. At first it was “lightweight involvement,” as Bill so colloquially put it, but soon he found himself on the Performing Arts Committee, the Board of Directors, the Culinary Arts Committee, and he also served as CTAC’s President from 2012-14. Bill is most proud of the creation of the “Volunteer Spotlight” and Volunteer Luncheon, which he spearheaded during his two-year term: “The Arts Center members who volunteer their services make CTAC successful; they make what we do possible.” Recognizing the Arts Center’s strong volunteer base was number one on Bill’s list, as he knew firsthand how hard volunteers work. Bill not only serves on CTAC committees, but he also assists in hanging visual arts exhibitions, announcing performers for the Concerts in the Park series, ushering during Performing Arts Series events, and he happily supports CTAC’s Artisans and Farmers Market on Fridays. In 2014, at the end of his term as President, Bill was honored with the “Volunteer Spotlight” award for all his hard work and devotion to CTAC.

Bill and Jane have supported the arts in Northern Michigan for many years by advocating community collaboration, Arts Center programming, and the recognition of volunteers.

Growing up, the arts were ever-present in Jane’s life. She studied ballet, took flute and piano lessons, and attended concerts and musicals with her parents. Such pastimes were so prevalent that Jane recalled, “I didn’t know the arts weren’t a part of life.” Later on, Jane was heavily involved with Charlotte, North Carolina’s Symphony and School for the Arts as a volunteer, helping with fundraising and bringing events and performances, such as the Nutcracker, to fruition. When she moved to Petoskey in 1992, Jane immediately became involved with CTAC, which was still “a cute, little organization” at the time. Because of her strong volunteering background within the arts, CTAC asked her to join their Board, a position Jane eagerly accepted. From 2005-07, she served as CTAC’s President. During her term, Jane strove to establish a plan and budget for the Arts Center, in hopes of securing financial stability for years to come – a goal in which she and the Board succeeded.

Jane cites helping to secure this stability as the greatest highlight of her term so CTAC can continue making great programming available. Jane loves seeing how much the youth programming has grown since she first became involved with CTAC: “Kids have access to art and culture in our community. Arts typically get cut first in the schools – if CTAC wasn’t here there wouldn’t be the same programming available to our community’s youth.”

Looking to the future, Jane hopes to see more collaboration with other community groups and organizations – the Great Lakes Center for the Arts and Bay View especially. “If we collaborate as much as possible, our community will only benefit,” said Jane. For his hopes of CTAC’s future, Bill adds, “I would like to see CTAC continue to grow in membership, and maintain its high degree of respect it has earned in the art world.” Bill and Jane’s efforts and support are based on an ingrained and shared passion for the arts; what they’ve done and continue to do for CTAC and our community will endure for years to come.

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EVER

D'ART FOR ART Thank you to all our guests, committee, businesses, guest vintners, brewers and chefs for another successful year. And, thank you to all the donating artists who make this event possible! Check out all the fabulous work in the D’Art Artist Catalog on our website.

SAVE-THE-DATE: Next year marks the 20th Anniversary of this special fund-raising event.

We hope to see you at the warehouse at Irish Boat Shop, July 19 & 20, 2017!

Balloon Seller/Friday Night Live, by “Cedar” Janet Kindy

TC DOWNTOWN PAINT OUT In August, CTAC-Traverse City, in partnership with Friday Night Live and Downtown Development Authority, held a two-day, en plein air paint out. The Downtown Paint Out tasked artists with capturing urban Traverse City scenes. Charles Murphy, renowned northern Michigan artist, served as juror.

• Best of Show: “Cedar” Janet Kindy, Balloon Seller/Friday Night Live • Best Daytime Scene: Jim Dewildt, Deerings • Best Evening Scene: Mary Guntzviller, Savouring the Storm • Spirit of Traverse City: Dawn Russell, Eastern Sky at Sunset

TC OUTDOOR ART FAIR CTAC-TC hosted 110 vendors from the local region, around the state, and even across the country during Crooked Tree’s Outdoor Art Fair, held on NMU’s campus.

Jurors Peter Abrami, Mary Guntzviller, and Johnson Hunt chose the awards.

• 1st place: Samuel Yao (baskets) - Ann Arbor, MI • 2nd place: Brian Lacy (pottery) - Roseland, VA • 3rd place: Molly Burgess (fiber) - Grand Rapids, MI

CHALK THE WALK Crooked Tree Arts Center and Top of Michigan Trails Council gathered artists this summer for the annual, Chalk the Walk. Due to inclement weather, CTAC-Petoskey’s event was cancelled, but Chalk the Walk took place as part of Traverse City’s Friday Night Live downtown block party on August 26. Artists chalked the sidewalk on Cass Street near Front Street for the annual celebration. Chalk the Walk in Traverse City was presented in partnership with the Downtown Traverse City Association (DTCA).

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TC Outdoor Art Fair 1st Place Award winner, Samuel Yao

Traverse City Chalk The Walk Peoples Choice Award: Tess Tobolic

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i d d e i EDDI AWARDS 2016

On Friday, September 23, guests joined Crooked Tree Arts Center to honor the following local individuals and organizations working to keep the arts alive in Northern Michigan. The eddi Awards began in 2001 and are presented biennially. A nine person jury reviews the nominees and selects the recipients who are to be recognized for their work within the community. Thank you to the 2016 eddi Awards sponsors!

2016 RECIPIENTS:

Visual Artist: Elizabeth Pollie; Sponsored by PNC Bank Performing Artist: Sean Ryan; Sponsored by CMU Public Broadcasting Arts & Cultural Organization: C.S. Lewis Festival; Sponsored by Bay View Association Arts in Education: Shanna Robinson; Sponsored by Blissfest Music Organization Arts & Cultural Leadership: Bill and Jane Millar; Sponsored by Great Lakes Center for the Arts Individual Patron: Kurt and Phoebe Wietzke; Sponsored by Fox Motors Benefactor: Taylor Rental; Sponsored by Petoskey Plastics Lifetime Achievement: Todd Warner; Sponsored by Little Traverse Civic Theatre Young Artist: Michael Menghini; Sponsored by Karin Offield

FROM ºTONY RYNER — BOARD CHAIRMAN This is an exciting time for the arts in northern Michigan. We are fortunate to live in an area that recognizes the importance of the Arts. They are part of a tapestry that weaves itself through every aspect of our community. They connect us in ways we might not ever experience otherwise. Our support of the Arts is a reflection of how we view ourselves and a lens for others to view us.

Crooked Trees’ mission is to inspire and enrich lives through the arts in northern Michigan with a vision to be recognized as a standard for excellence in arts and culture.

We are fortunate to have a knowledgeable hard working Board and hundreds of loyal volunteers willing to support the efforts of the mission. However, Crooked Tree would not be the organization that it is without the hard work of our dedicated professional staff.

Crooked Tree is a platform for the arts that ties our communities together. We are a platform for connecting artists to the community and to each other. We are an educational platform that reinforces the Arts throughout our region, a platform that reaches out to every age and economic circumstance.

You’ve received this newsletter because you have a personal interest in supporting the Arts locally. You are an ambassador for Crooked Tree Arts Center, one of the most unique arts organizations anywhere. As Ambassadors we ask that you seek out other like minded individuals to help our mission.

Encouraging others to participate through volunteerism and membership is your charter.

Crooked Tree is a community-based organization where everyone has the opportunity to make a difference. This an exciting time for Crooked Tree and I’m proud to be a part of it.

FROM ºLIZ AHRENS — PRESIDENT Two of my favorite subjects: CTAC Travel and our super dedicated Board of Directors!

It’s the time of year we thank our outgoing board members — Tracy Bacigalupi, Christie Dompierre, John Fershee, Mike Kelly, Paul LaPorte, Todd McMillan, Bill Salisbury and Michelle Walker —we are grateful for your years of dedication.

Welcome to new board members Elizabeth Fergus-Jean, Anne Morningstar, Lori Piggott, Steve Palmer, Jim Schroeder!

And…we have two new officers with Carole Carroll serving as Chairman and Dan Ledingham as Vice Chairman. Stalwart volunteers Tim McAndrew, Treasurer and Gail Willens, Secretary are continuing on in their roles to serve CTAC. Thank you to all of our board members and committees!

CTAC is headed back to Italy in September 2017! First stop is Venice for private tours of the Biennale then on to Verona, Murano, Padua and Bologna. Erika and Doug Heise with voyagertrips.com have put together another fabulous itinerary for CTAC members only.

If you want to learn more about the trip and have a glass of Italian wine, stop by our travel meeting on Thursday, October 13 at 4:00 pm at CTAC-Petoskey. Doug will be linked in via internet to take our questions and to “virtually” meet you!

Your President and travel companion, – Liz

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Crooked Tree Arts Center Membership Application

CTAC Staff & Board of Directors staff

Name:

:

Elizabeth Ahrens president/executive director

Address:

Lucy Blythe development associate

City/State/Zip:

Andrea Coronado

Phone:

events coordinator

E-mail:

Alexandra Dailey

front desk/publicist

Summer Address:

Bob Damman

(If different than above)

facilities manager

City/State/Zip:

Megan DeWindt program director

As a member of Crooked Tree Arts Center, your gift helps support our year-round programs including exhibitions, docent tours, scholarships and so much more! Your membership benefits include invitations to special openings and events, membership pricing on classes, workshops and performances.

Consider joining the Renaissance Society for $500…

You receive all of the above membership benefits, plus invitations to private events for the Renaissance Society. Your name is listed in the newsletter and on the website, unless you wish to remain anonymous.

The Baroque Society for $1,000…

Which gives you all the benefits of the Renaissance Society, plus additional special events.

Robert Dudd music education director

Carina Hume business manager

Kaleigh James

education/outreach coordinator traverse city

Megan Kelto - traverse city

associate director

Cindy McSurely

development director/membership

Or Join the Rococo Society for $2,500…

As a Rococo Society Member you will receive all the benefits of the Baroque Society, invitations to private events each year and a small piece of original art created by a regional artist.

Heather Raue director of dance

Kevin Richardson

orchestra conductor/assistant director

membership

❒ New Membership ❒ Renewal Membership

❒ Cash

❒ Check

classifications

❒ $20 Student ❒ $40 Individual ❒ $60 Family ❒ $125 Supporting

❒ $250 Sustaining ❒ $500 Renaissance Society ❒ $1,000 Baroque Society ❒ $2,500 Rococo Society

❒ Mastercard/Visa/Discover/American Express (circle one)

Credit card #:

Exp. date:

Signature:

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❒ Please contact me regarding volunteer opportunities Complete and mail with check, money order or credit card information to: Crooked Tree Arts Center, 461 E. Mitchell St., Petoskey, MI 49770

Sheila Ruen galleries director

board

:

Carole Carroll, chairman Dan Ledingham, vice chairman Tim McAndrew, treasurer Gail Willens, secretary Maureen Bickersteth, Elizabeth Fergus-Jean, Heidi Geiger, Joe Hollis, Joe Kimmell, Bill Millar, Anne Morningstar, Stephen Palmer, Lori Piggott, Tony Ryner, Jim Schroeder, Jim Shrier, Bob Streit, Kurt Wietzke

Founded in 1971, Crooked Tree Arts Center has two locations in northern Michigan

CALL

FOR ARTISTS

l CTAC ARTISANS & FARMERS MARKET/Petoskey

Online applications

l MERRY MAKERS MARKETPLACE/Petoskey & TC

Online applications available this fall

461 E. Mitchell St. Petoskey, MI 49770 231.347.4337 – and – 322 Sixth St. Traverse City, MI 49684 231.941.9488 www.crookedtree.org

l 2017 JURIED PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION/Petoskey

For more details: crookedtree.org

Online applications November 1-30, 2016 Juror: Howard Bond

l 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF OUR NATIONAL PARKS

newsletter editor :

Alex Dailey

PHOTOGRAPHY JURIED EXHIBITION/Petoskey 2017 Online applications now through April 3, 2017 Juror: Mike Robinson

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Non-Profit Org. U.S. Postage PAID Permit No. 161 Petoskey, MI 49770 461 East Mitchell Street Petoskey, MI 49770

change service requested

Crooked Tree Arts Center is hosting the Merry Makers Marketplace, holiday art fair and festival with art, crafts, demonstrations, local entertainment, and festive food concessions, in both Traverse City and Petoskey this year.

Vendors will set up their wares throughout the Crooked Tree Arts Center just in time for the holiday shopping season.

TRAVERSE CITY

PETOSKEY

Friday, NOV. 18

Friday, DEC. 2

4:00-6:00 pm

4:00-6:00 pm

Members Only Preview Open to the Public

Open to the Public

saturday, NOV. 19

saturday, DEC. 3

10:00 am -4:00 pm

10:00 am -4:00 pm

6:00-9:00 pm

Open to the Public

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Members Only Preview

6:00-9:00 pm

Open to the Public

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