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Up Next at Crooked Tree Arts Center

Virtual Guild Member Salon Show
Get inspired! View & shop the catalog full of available artwork from your favorite local artists.
CTAC Youth Art Scholarships
CTAC is offering up to four $1,000 scholarships for graduating high school seniors who are pursuing fields of study in the arts—including visual arts, performing arts, theatre, dance, and music. The deadline to apply is April 15, 2021.
Beach Stone Jewelry – IN PERSON / TRAVERSE CITY
April 10, 9 AM – 5 PM
Join local artist Janet Ryan in this introductory metalsmith workshop at CTAC – Traverse City. Create a sterling silver pendant or ring with a Lake Michigan beach stone. Students will learn the basic skills in design, bezel making, soldering, and stone setting to create your one-of-a-kind piece of jewelry. Rings will be designed with an adjustable ring setting. All skill levels are welcome. No experience is necessary.
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2021 Young Writers Exposition Call for Entry
Char-Em elementary, middle, high school, and homeschool students are invited to submit one work of poetry, prose, or one of each for the 2021 Young Writers Exposition as part of the annual Youth Arts Festival. The deadline to submit entries is April 19, and winners will be announced May 7.
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Watercolor Demos with Steve Griggs (Theme: Adding Figures to Paintings)
Saturday, April 10, 10 – 11 AM
Utilizing sketchbooks, quick sketches, and motivating music, Steve will demonstrate a studio painting, start-to-finish. There is no denying watercolors are free-spirited, but that is what makes them so interesting! These demos are designed to convince artists that painting in watercolor is fun!
Learn More & Register:Â April 10: Adding Figures to Paintings
Learn More & Register: May 8: Using Colors in Unexpected Ways
Virtual Open Studio
Thursdays at 4 PM on Facebook
Every Thursday at 4 PM, a CTAC instructor will lead a virtual lesson exploring art and design. Find us on Facebook to follow along. Need supplies? Complimentary art kits are available at CTAC – Petoskey during business hours, or call (231) 347-4337 to arrange for pick up!