MEMBER SPOTLIGHT!

Shelby Keefe, Kim English, and Camille Przewodek. Soon after, Connie fell in love with hanging out at CTAC and became a dedicated volunteer.

In fact, she is a beloved member of what we call our “installation crew” — a trio of volunteers who generously give their time to help hang each show in the galleries. Armed with a hammer, nails, and a level, Connie is instrumental in getting our exhibitions up on the wall for our community to enjoy!

“I love all that CTAC has to offer—visual arts, music, dance—just incredible for a town this size to foster and provide all these art experiences. As a volunteer, I love helping to hang the shows with Liz Erlewine and my buddies, Bob Scudder, and Bill Millar. They have all taught me a lot, and we laugh a lot.”

Connie also volunteers her time to assist in setting up for CTAC’s largest fundraiser of the year: “I love setting up for Dart,” she said. “It’s a couple of fast-paced days, and everyone’s adrenaline is overloaded. And then it all comes together, and it is fabulous—every time!”

When she’s not helping set up an event or hang an exhibition, Connie works in oils, producing figurative works featuring women, children, and families. “I try to convey a certain emotion through gesture, and I hope to spark joy in the use of color and brushstrokes. Nothing too profound, simple pleasures.”

But Connie’s creativity doesn’t stop there! She happens to love baking cookies and creating her own one-of-a-kind cookie cutters. “I probably have 200 cookie cutters! I love baking cookies for specific celebrations, and sometimes I fashion my own cutters. I’ve done Oscar statuettes, Rolling Stone logos with the tongue hanging out, and engagement rings on hands, crazy fun stuff!”

Handy with both a hammer and paintbrush, Connie is a valued artist and member of CTAC!

To see Connie Landis’ oil paintings, you can visit Mettlers American Mercantile or her website at connieartanddesign.com or crookedtree.org

Dart for Art

Wednesday & Thursday, July 12 & 13

Downtown Bay Harbor

Crooked Tree Arts Center’s premier summer fundraiser, Dart for Art, will be held on July 12 & 13 in Bay Harbor. Now in its 26th year, this event brings together 150 artists, 20 local chefs and restaurateurs, and 1,000 guests over two nights in support of the arts in Northern Michigan.

Preview Night

Wednesday, July 12 • 6 - 9 p.m.

Tickets: $100

Join us at Preview Night on Wednesday, July 12, 6 - 9 p.m., for a strolling reception. Enjoy specialty hors d’oeuvres showcasing the skills of area chefs, bid on silent auction items, and preview the fabulous art on display while grooving to DJ Parker Marshall. All the art is up for grabs when you literally ‘dart’ (run) for your art the following evening!

TICKETS STILL AVAILABLE!

The Main Event (Sold out)

Thursday, July 13 • 6 - 10 p.m.

Thursday evening is the Main Event — and the excitement builds! Following a cocktail hour featuring hors d’oeuvres by the area’s finest chefs, guests will enjoy a seated gourmet dinner by Chef Eric Basta of NOMAD. At the end of the evening, guests bid on unique live auction items and then ‘dart’ for an original work of art to take home from more than 200 pieces — paintings, photography, pottery, jewelry, sculpture, and more.