Adam Mowafy’s Tuesday Art Talk on January 21st

Due to dangerously low temperatures, Adam Mowafy's Art Talk will be postponed. We'll announce the new date and location soon. We apologize for the inconvenience. Don’t miss Adam Mowafy’s Tuesday Art Talk on Tuesday January 21st 6:30 -8:00 pm at the Peter White Public Library .Adam’s creations illustrate an innovative approach to upcycling and recycling. “I fell into the car and car repair scene as a teenager. As I got older there was lots of exposure to spare parts and assorted junk laying around. I randomly threw some small art pieces together, but it didn’t become a passionate thing until recent…

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In Memory of Beth Millner

With shock and sadness, The Lake Superior Art Association board acknowledge the untimely passing of local jeweler and artist Beth Millner. Beth was much more than an artist. She was a successful business woman, an employer, a mentor, a philanthropist, a volunteer, and just a well loved member of the Marquette community. Photos courtesy of Beth Millner Jewelry The faculty and staff of NMU’s School of Art & Design have organized a GoFundMe to ask for your help in supporting the employees of Beth Millner Jewelry. We share the community's grief in this great loss of light. We offer our…

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65th Annual Art on the Rocks Applications Open!

The 65th Annual Art on the Rocks will be held on July 26-27, 2025 at Mattson Lower Harbor Park in Marquette, Michigan. Art on the Rocks Art Fair Applications for the 2025 show are now live, and will be accepted through March 31, 2025. As a reminder, booth and jury fees, as well as a few images of your work, are due along with your completed application in order for it to be considered complete. For full information and to apply, please visit our website. We hope to see you this summer! Happy New Year, and have a wonderful winter. /

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Art Adventures for Kids 2025 Program Schedule

Feeding a child's creativity is a gift that stays with them for life. This is a free program for kids aged 8-12 January 11th: Kids Art Adventure: Mulberry Paper Collages of Korea February 8th: Kids Art Adventure: Traditional Fish Prints of Japan March 8th: Kids Art Adventure: Inuit Printmaking of Cape Dorset, Canada

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LSAA Logo Contest Announcement

The Lake Superior Art Association is looking for a new logo! Yes, it is time for an updated logo for LSAA, Inc., more popularly known as The Lake Superior Art Association. The logo contest is open to all artists, with a $500 prize to the artist who creates the logo selected to represent the organization. LSAA is seeking a professional, creative, stylized logo that references our organization's mission to promote Marquette county artists and visual arts, such as painting, drawing, sculpture, ceramics, and photography. The logo may be used for a variety of promotional materials such as letterhead, brochures, website…

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LSAA Members’ Exhibit Reception and Awards

Congratulations to all exhibiting members and award recipients! Congratulations to all the artists who displayed works in the Lake Superior Art Association Member's Exhibit at the Deo Gallery. JoAnn Shelby and Michele Tuccini lent their artistic talents to hanging the exhibit. The Thursday evening reception was full of artists, friends, family, and art lovers. The 2024 LSAA Members' Show Awards Best of Show: Kathleen Conover First Place: Larissa Smock Second Place: Diana Magneson (Photo Coming Soon!) Honorable Mention: Taryn Okesson  Honorable Mention: Elizabeth Howe DeLoach First Time Exhibitor Award: Meghan Bjork Bravo to the award winning artists!  

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Art Adventures for Children: Latin America

Have fun creating artwork based on the art of Latin America! The key to Latin American art is the use of brilliant color and design to communicate cultural and spiritual ideas, and to tell stories of the past and present. Young artists ages 7-12 will enjoy using markers and paint to make personal masterpieces! This hands-on workshop is free and all supplies are provided! The workshop will be on Saturday, November 2, at 1:00 in the Peter White Public Library, Studio 1. Sponsored by the Lake Superior Art Association. For additional information email marlenesew@gmail.com

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Annual LSAA Members Exhibit

Judy Parlato's "Lady in Gold" won last year's Best in Show award Members of the Lake Superior Art Association will be displaying a diverse selection of artwork at the Annual LSAA Members Exhibit on November 4th through the 30th in the Deo Gallery of the Peter White Public Library. The exhibit, located down the west staircase, is open during library hours. The public is encouraged to drop in to see the exhibit and attend the reception scheduled for Thursday November 7 from 6-8 pm. The reception is a great opportunity to interact with artists and perhaps consider one of their…

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LSAA Challenge Exhibit: Opposites

The Lake Superior Art Association's annual Challenge Art Exhibit is on display October 1 through 31 in the Deo Gallery of the Peter White Public Library. The theme of this exhibit is “Opposites,” which artists might interpret with colors, shapes, media, or subject matter.  The talent in the Marquette area does not disappoint with this diverse collection of opposing ideas and representations! There is a public reception on October 10, 6 - 8 pm.   The Lake Superior Art Association is a nonprofit organization, whose mission is to promote and encourage the development of visual arts and artists in Marquette County…

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