August 28, 2023 By

MICHIGAN WATER COLOR SOCIETY 76TH ANNUAL EXHIBITION TRAVELING SHOW

MICHIGAN WATER COLOR SOCIETY 76TH ANNUAL EXHIBITION TRAVELING SHOW

October 11 – November 11
Reception Saturday, October 21, 10:00 a.m. – Noon
Jansma Gallery at NCCA-Artsplace, 13 E. Main St., Fremont, 231-924-4022.
Founded in 1946, the Michigan Water Color Society mission is to promote a stronger awareness and interest in watercolor as well as advancement of the watercolor media as an art form, through presentation, workshops, juried shows and artist networking. Their aim was to further watercolor education, maintain high standards artistically, while based on the premise of integrity and professionalism, and to be a forum open to all points of view. The annual travel show includes 30 award winning paintings selected by the MWCS to tour the state of Michigan. Member and local artist Lori McElrath Eslick will also have work included along with the following artists:

Sherry Adams Foster
Linda Allen
Cindy Bender
Mark Bonnette
Kevin Clifford
Jan Filarski
Patricia Flynn
David Giordan
Richard Goff
Janine Helton
Ken Hobson
Laura Whitesides Host
Carole Hunnes-Nielsen
Georgie Jagner
Diann Benoit Jameyfield
Sam Knecht
Carol LaChiusa
Debra LaRocque
Rosemary Lee
Susan Mankowski
Robin Maxon
Catherine McClung
Laura McGuire
Kathleen McNamee
Sandy Meyer
Rocco Pisto
Diane Roach Smith
Lisa Tennant
Suzanne Wirsing
Carol LaChiusa

Lori McElrath-Eslick

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August 28, 2023 By

THE ART OF MARLAN COTNER

THE ART OF MARLAN COTNER
September 6 – October 7
Reception Friday September 8, 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.

Jansma Gallery at NCCA-Artsplace,
13 E. Main St., Fremont, 231-924-4022.

Marlan Cotner is an award-winning artist from West Michigan represented in numerous solo shows in Michigan and Ohio. She has exhibited in local and regional competitions and her works are included in the collections of Governor Blanchard, Governor Engler, and James Brooks.

Her art has won awards in the Michigan Fine Arts Competition in Birmingham/Bloomfield, the Mid-Michigan Competition in St. Joseph, the Western Michigan Competition in Holland, the Small Wonders Competition in Lansing, and numerous others. She is a published artist with over two hundred illustrations in books and magazines.

This exhibit is a gathering of fifty-some works represent years of crafting fine paintings; including still life, figurative, humorous, and animal subjects. Enjoy the trip through decades of this singular artist’s works.

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June 28, 2017 By

Quiltangle Workshop –  Free Motion Quilt Designs with Sandy Dekker  

Quiltangle Workshop –  Free Motion Quilt Designs with Sandy Dekker

Friday  9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.   August 11

Class Fee: $70 ($65 Members) Ages 16-Adult

Sandy creates the most amazing hand painted and free stitched quilts that look like intricate zentangle designs. Each participant will complete a 16”x16” quilt top perfect for becoming a wall hanging or pillow top. Participants should be experienced machine quilters, bring their own free motion sewing machines with darning or open toe foot. Bring black thread and also your choice of a second color of thread.  All other materials will be provided. Please arrive 15 minutes early to set up your machine. Bring a lunch.

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May 17, 2017 By

Art In Action

ART IN ACTION

JUNE 10

10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
NCCA-Artsplace and Fremont Market Place Pavilion

Free Family Fun! Take action! Make some art! Have some fun!

Free Art Projects for Kids
Face Painting!
Balloon Animals!
10:00 a.m. – Mat Emerick Circus Arts
10:45 a.m. – Dee Jay the Clown
11:30 a.m. – Mat Emerick Circus Arts
12:30 p.m. – Dee Jay the Clown

Two Hot Tamales Authentic Mexican Food
and Ice Cream Available for purchase!
For more information contact NCCA-Artsplace, 13 E. Main Street, Fremont, call 231-924-4022.

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April 25, 2014 By

Art In Action!

ART IN ACTION!
JUNE 18
10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
NCCA-Artsplace and
Fremont Market Place Pavilion
Take action! Make some art!
Free Family Fun!
10:00 a.m – 1:00 p.m.
Free Art Projects for Kids and Visit Costumed Characters

10:00 a.m. – Sound Is Red
10:45 a.m. – Mat Emerick Circus Arts
11:30 a.m. – Sound Is Red
12:15 p.m. – Mat Emerick Circus Arts

Food and Ice Cream Available!
Enjoy live entertainment
make some art and eat great food!

Media sponsor is WGVU Public Media

For more information contact
NCCA-Artsplace, 13 E. Main Street, Downtown Fremont or Call 231-924-4022.

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