January 30th: Lake Superior Art Association Art Talk: The Group of Seven
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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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December 1, 2023
Photos from John Hubbard’s ‘Paint Your Pet’ Demo
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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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November 5, 2023
That’s a Wrap! 63rd Annual Art on the Rocks
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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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August 2, 2023
Fresh Coast Plein Air Painting Festival June 23-24
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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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May 31, 2023
At the Deo: 2023 High School Students Art Exhibit
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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 6, 2023
May 16th LSAA Program, Ben Bohnsack Wood Block Prints
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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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April 22, 2023
Awards and Photos from the LSAA Members Show
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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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March 11, 2023
2023 LSAA Members’ Exhibit
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2023 LSAA Members’ Exhibit

Come see the LSAA Members' exhibit! Art work has been juried into the LSAA Member Exhibit and will be on display during the month of March, 2023 at The Deo Gallery, Marquette Arts & Culture Center in the Peter White Library A reception for member exhibit will be on March 9, 2023, from 6:00 pm to 8:00pm   Questions call JoAnn Shelby 906.228.6027 or email: joann_shelby@hotmail.com

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March 4, 2023
Drone Photography with Hunter Wade, February 21st.
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Drone Photography with Hunter Wade, February 21st.

The Lake Superior Art Association proudly presents this unique art program! Photo by Hunter Wade Join us for an engaging and immersive experience with dynamic artist and entrepreneur Hunter Wade of Yooper Soul Productions, as we explore the world of drones and their limitless potential for photography. This presentation will take place at 6:30 pm, on Tuesday, February 21, at the Marquette Arts and Culture Center, 217 N Front Street. Discover the magic of capturing Michigan's Upper Peninsula and its diverse wildlife with a bird's eye view. Get inspired to unleash your creativity and capture heart-inspiring images with a drone.…

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February 5, 2023
Elizabeth Gartner Howe Luminosity Workshop
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Elizabeth Gartner Howe Luminosity Workshop

Join artist Elizabeth Gartner Howe at 6:30p.m. on January 17th at the Marquette Arts and Culture Center for a workshop on luminosity in painting. We will discuss getting luminosity in painting. We'll talk about oils and watercolor, but focus on acrylics and glazes vs opaque, the importance of what each can do, and we will experiment with the techniques that Elizabeth demonstrates. We will start at 6:30 sharp, as there is a lot to cover, and we have to be cleaned up and done at 8:30! Visit Elizabeth's website here! About Elizabeth Gartner Howe Elizabeth has been a working artist…

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December 30, 2022