January 30th: Lake Superior Art Association Art Talk: The Group of Seven

The Art Talk on January 30th will be held in the Shiras Room at Peter White Public Library at 6:30. The topic will be Group of Seven. Lynn Buckland-Brown will be the presenter. Tom Thomson  Silver Birches  1915-16 In the 1920s, circumstances brought together several artists who were committed to exploring, through art, the unique character of the Canadian landscape. This group of adventurous artists sought out pristine wilderness landscapes. Collectively they agreed: Canada’s rugged wilderness regions needed to be recorded in a distinctive painting style. The Group of Seven is best known for its paintings inspired by the Canadian landscape,…

Comments Off on January 30th: Lake Superior Art Association Art Talk: The Group of Seven

Photos from John Hubbard’s ‘Paint Your Pet’ Demo

The LSAA would like to thank the highly motivated folks who attended John Hubbard's demonstration and talk on pet portraits. We hope you enjoyed this event and had fun! The LSAA is proud to offer a variety of workshops, classes, and other educational and fun art programs.

Comments Off on Photos from John Hubbard’s ‘Paint Your Pet’ Demo

LSAA Annual Meeting and Potluck

The Lake Superior Art Association held their annual all members' meeting on Tuesday, September 12th. The general membership voted to accept newly updated bylaws, and approved the slate of new Executive Board members. This year, the meeting was more of a celebration. Incoming President Lynn Buckland-Brown organized a potluck dinner, along with door prizes. Member-at-Large Diane Kordich (L) with out going President Michele Tuccini Out going president Michele Tuccini received a standing ovation in appreciation of her many years of dedication and service to the arts community in general, and the LSAA especially. Special recognition was also given to out…

Comments Off on LSAA Annual Meeting and Potluck

That’s a Wrap! 63rd Annual Art on the Rocks

It was another lovely weekend on Lake Superior, and we couldn't be more grateful to our fantastic artists, volunteers, partners, and sponsors for making this year's Show possible. Anita Meyland Best of Show: Mark Sudduth Sponsored by Travel Marquette Top: Second Prize, Harry Welsch & Kimberly Wellman. Sponsored by Higher Love Right: Third Prize, Joey and Tina Graci. Sponsored by Higher Love Bobbi Ameen Best Use of Color: Jacob Bartanus. Sponsored by Loren Ameen Invitational Award: Taryn Okesson. Sponsored by Beth Millner Jewelry Above: Best of 2-D Mixed Media, Virginia Keeler. Sponsored by Marlene Wood Right: Best of 3-D Mixed…

Comments Off on That’s a Wrap! 63rd Annual Art on the Rocks

Lake Superior Art Association Bylaws Update

From Diane Kordich: We have been very busy restructuring LSSA, INC DBA Lake Superior ArtAssociation over the past 18 months. One focus has been the Bylaws, which havenot been updated since 1989 (thirty three years ago!). There are noCorresponding Secretaries any more but there are Facebook and Instagram. Wenow need you to vote to accept the new bylaws. LSAA IS 73 years old and if weare to continue our success—we need you there to vote. LSAA will email to the entire membership a copy of the bylaws on AUGUST 10 TH TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 TH WILL BE THE ANNUAL MEETING…

Comments Off on Lake Superior Art Association Bylaws Update

63rd Annual Art on the Rocks

The 63rd Annual Art on the Rocks Fine Art Show is scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, July 29-30, 2023. Art on the Rocks returns on July 29-30, 2023 at Mattson Lower Harbor Park in Marquette, Michigan! Join us as we welcome back an incredible slate of local and national artists to the shores of Superior. Show times are Saturday, July 29 from 10:00am-6:00pm, and Sunday, July 30 from 10:00am-4:00pm. Admission is always free! Art on the Rocks Art Fair A full list of this year's exhibiting artists is available on the event's website,  www.marquetteartontherocks.com 2023 Art on the Rocks Show…

Comments Off on 63rd Annual Art on the Rocks

Fresh Coast Plein Air Painting Festival June 23-24

Updated with new Fresh Coast info and Itinerary document! The sixth annual Fresh Coast Plein Air Painting Festival will be held this year throughout Historic and Picturesque Marquette, Michigan and its magnificent shoreline on Friday & Saturday, June 23-2 The sixth annual Fresh Coast Plein Air Painting Festival will be held this year throughout Historic and Picturesque Marquette, Michigan and its magnificent shoreline on Friday & Saturday, June 23-24. The festival is part of the “Grand Finale” of the City of Marquette Art Week. Art Week is a week-long celebration of Marquette's creative community held during the last full week of June, featuring a…

Comments Off on Fresh Coast Plein Air Painting Festival June 23-24

At the Deo: 2023 High School Students Art Exhibit

Marquette County Area High School Artists have their work on display at the Deo Gallery. There is no shortage of talent in the Upper Peninsula, and it's obvious that this talent has been well nurtured and developed by families and local educators. Here's to the future of Lake Superior Area Artists! The Deo Gallery in located at the Marquette Arts & Culture Center on the lower level of the Peter White Public Library, 217 North Front St., Marquette. The gallery is free and open to the public.

Comments Off on At the Deo: 2023 High School Students Art Exhibit

May 16th LSAA Program, Ben Bohnsack Wood Block Prints

This LSAA May program will be on Tuesday, May 16th , 6:30-8:30 PM. In this program, Marquette Woodcut Printer Ben Bohnsack will discuss his craft. He'll also talk about artist residencies. Left: "Sandpiper", woodcut Top: "Rocks Along the Shore", woodcut For more on Ben Bohnsack's work, check out his website https://sandriverart.com/index.html Ben Bohnsack began his career as an artist in retirement, applying his life-long creative energies in new ways. After a weekend in 2012 with printmaker Nick Wroblewski, at the North House Folk School in Grand Marais, Minnesota, he launched out on his own, always learning more with each new…

Comments Off on May 16th LSAA Program, Ben Bohnsack Wood Block Prints

Awards and Photos from the LSAA Members Show

The 2023 Lake Superior Art Association Members Show reception and awards ceremony was held on March 9th. This event was well attended by artists and art lovers alike. Awards were presented by LSAA Vice President Renee Michaud. Congratulations to the winners! (photo by John French) (photo by John French) Best in Show: "Lady in Gold" Fiber, by Judy Parlato Best in Show by Judy Parlato (Photo by John French) Artist Judy Parlato was unable to attend. (Photo by JoAnn Shelby) First Place: "Bend in the Gorge" Oil on Canvas, by John French (Photo by John French) (Photo by JoAnn Shelby)…

Comments Off on Awards and Photos from the LSAA Members Show