Anita Meyland, First Lady of the Arts Event

On March 5th, the Lake Superior Art Association presented a celebration of the History of Arts and Culture in Marquette.

Jack Deo and Ann Hilton Fisher shared a lot of fun and interesting stories about Anita Meyland, who came to Marquette as a young bride 100 years ago and began organizing many events and founded Art On the Rocks.

Photo by Christine Saari

Anita Meyland was a prominent advocate of the arts during the 1950s, 60s and 70s. In 1950 she organized Marquette’s first Art on the Rocks event. She was a contributing member of local art and music organizations and taught classes in painting, pottery, scrimshaw, quilting, spinning, pewter, beading, candle-making, woodcarving, and even ironwork!

Ann Hilton Fisher and Jack Deo provided the lively story-telling 

Thank you to all the LSAA committee and Board members for your incredible organization and creativity producing this celebration.

Thank you Sally Wilson and crew at NMU for providing a great venue and refreshments and Allie for providing the tech help!

Presented by the Lake Superior Art Association