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 Visual Arts Grant Policy and Form

Lake Superior Art Association Inc. has $5,000 funding for artist supplies and/or projects for Marquette County residents or organizations.  Request forms can be found below, and must be submitted by November 15th, 2024. The LSAA board will review each request and decide which will get funded.  Recipients may be featured in the LSAA Inc. winter Kiosk newsletter. LSAA Grant Request Policies and Form 2024Download

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Your November/December Kiosk

Happy Halloween. Here's a treat that you will enjoy: the November-December issue of The Kiosk. Take a moment to browse through this issue to discover what your artist cohort has been up to. Check out the new LSAA logo contest and read up on the art market in the feature article Who Buys Art and How You Can Connect With Art Buyers. Enjoy! Kiosk Nov-Dec 2024smDownload

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2024 Art Swap

OCTOBER 26TH 10-3:00 PWPL, STUDIO ONE RESERVE YOUR OWN TABLE TO SELL ART & CRAFT MATERIALS FROM YOUR STASH! $15 TO RESERVE YOUR TABLE. CONTACT MICHELE TUCCINI 906-250-1364

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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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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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Call to Artists: The LSAA Members’ Exhibit!

The 2024 LSAA Member Exhibit will be presented from November 4th to November 30th at the Deo Gallery, Arts & Culture Center located in lower level of the Peter White Public Library. Members may enter only one piece, 2D, 3D, any medium. Show Reception on Thursday, November 7th, 6-8 pm ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS: LSAA dues must be paid.                                                             Members may enter one piece. All 2-D works must be MACC gallery-hanging ready. No sawtooth hangers. Drop off works at MACC on Saturday, November 2nd, from 10am to 1pm. Questions call JoAnn Shelby 906.228.6027 or email: joann_shelby@hotmail.com LSAA member Exhibit form 2024Download

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Northern Exposure! Call for Art at the Bonifas

From the Bonifas Art Center in Escanaba: Welcome to the 31st year of offering Northern Exposure!  We are inviting you to submit up to three pieces for jurying. The judging will be based on three equally weighted criteria: Creativity, Originality & Craftsmanship. Once a piece has been juried into the show, no substitutions will be accepted. For the rest of the exhibit details, please review the attached application. /Digital submissions for the juried show are due by October 4th by 5:30pm and can be emailed to kate@bonifasarts.org. Three easy steps to enter: 1. Fill out and return application (emailed pdf or image of…

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LSAA Art Talk: An Evening with Artist John French

On October 15th, 35 fellow artists, friends, and art lovers joined local artist John French for an evening chat as he demonstrated his techniques for painting water, rocks, foliage, and the Lake Superior landscape. While John painted, he discussed the materials he prefers, and methods he's developed. He reflected on his sources of inspiration and love of the Lake Superior Region, touching on the geography and history of the region. John impressed the audience with his shortcut for painting a rock beach. photo by Michele Tuccini photo credit to Julie Highlen photo by Michele Tuccini John would like to thank…

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Seven Grandfather Teachings unveiling

Presented by City of Marquette Office of Arts & Culture at Ellwood A. Mattson Lower Harbor Park, Marquette MI Seven Grandfather Teachings Sculpture Unveiling Event The City of Marquette announces the installation of the 'Seven Grandfather Teachings' sculpture by artist Jason Quigno to occur Friday, September 6th.  The sculpture has been commissioned by the City of Marquette Public Art Commission. Quigno, an Anishinaabe contemporary stone sculptor and tribal citizen of the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe, has carved seven locally quarried boulders to represent each of the Seven Grandfathers and the cultural wisdom they embody. The unveiling events are presented by the City of…

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