Art Talk: Chris Burnett, Ecologist and Photographer

Our Strange and Beautiful Land: Photography for Biodiversity Tuesday, March 19 6:30 PM MACC Studio Peter White Public Library. Join ecologist Chris Burnett on a photographic field trip exploring the meadow, orchard, creek, and woodland ecosystems of his Chocolay Township homestead. Get a close look at some familiar and little-known species of these habitats and learn some of the photographic techniques Chris uses to capture their essence.  This presentation, sponsored by the Lake Superior Art Association, will appeal to nature lovers, artists, and photographers of all levels. Come prepared to view some stunning photography and pick up tips for enhancing your…

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Dog Dayz paint session photos

The Lake Superior Art Association continues its mission to promote and encourage the development of visual arts... in a most adorable way! Marlene Wood volunteered to do a free class for students to make Dog Dayz of Winter Art. The Lake Superior Art Association provided all materials. LSAA members Sandra Webber and Michele Tuccini assisted her. Here are some of the photos.  Huge thanks to the Marlene and the other volunteers who helped with this new arts event!

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 January 9th: Japanese block print techniques with Mary Brodbeck; updated with photos!

The Lake Superior Art Association will be continuing its monthly programming in 2024 with a series of art talks and workshops. First up is an Art Talk on Japanese block print techniques with Mary Brodbeck. Her Website is here: marybrodbeck.com Her video is here: https://vimeo.com/101153644 The public is welcome to this January 9th event that begins at 6:30, in the Shiras Room at the Peter White Public Library. Mary Brodbeck is a Michigan artist who, since 1988, has studied, implemented, and taught the traditional methods of a Japanese woodblock printmaking process called Mokuhanga. The Zen-like qualities of her stylized Great…

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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,…

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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.

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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…

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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…

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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.

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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…

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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)…

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