September-October Autumn Kiosk

LSAA Annual Meeting and Potluck! New editor? Meetings & Programs. More! Here is your Autumn, 2023 edition of The Kiosk, the Lake Superior Art Association’s Newsletter. Please take the time to read through it, because there is a LOT of information about shows, classes and other art/creative activities that may be of interest to you.  The Kiosk is edited by Lynn Buckland-Brown. This will likely be the last Kiosk that Lynn will edit. She's running for the LSAA Board President! If Lynn is elected as LSAA President at the annual meeting/potluck on Sept. 12th, June Parsons will be taking over as…

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Multi-Artist Mini Workshop Series!

Creative art and relaxation Workshop series taught by seasoned professional UP artists.October 1 – 6, 2023 Join us for our second annual Upper Peninsula Mini Workshop series where artists of all levels can awaken their creative juices! This workshop series is located on the magnificent shores of Lake Superior at a quaint private resort area near AuTrain, Michigan. This is known to be one of the most beautiful areas in Upper Michigan. The Workshop teachers are JoAnn Shelby, Charlice Stewart, Michele Tuccini, and of course, Marlene Wood. Please call, text, or email for info or to register. We are accepting…

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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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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…

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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…

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Fresh Coast Plein Air Painting Festival Results and Photos

The 6th annual Fresh Coast Plein Air Festival was held on Friday and Saturday, June 23rd and 24th in Marquette, MI. The event attracted the most artists ever with 38 participants! The festival has been part of the “Grand Finale” of the City of Marquette Art Week, a week-long celebration of Marquette's creative community held during the last full week of June. This year's judging, reception, presentation of awards, and artwork display was held at Provisions MQT, one of Marquette’s newest coffeehouses on the shore of lake Superior. Artists decided for themselves if they were Level 1 Professionals, or Level…

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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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Annual Children’s Exhibition at the DeVos Art Museum

May 08 - 26 2023, Reception on Friday, May 12, from 5 – 7 pm. Each year the DeVos Art Museum celebrates our area schools that support art programs for students. This annual exhibition, featuring talented elementary students’ artwork in all media, is organized by hardworking art teachers from local schools. Join us for the reception on Friday, May 12, from 5 – 7 pm. Participating Schools Include: Aspen Ridge Elementary School Birchview Elementary School Cherry Creek Elementary School Father Marquette Catholic Academy Gilbert Elementary School Lakeview Elementary School North Star Montessori Academy Powell Township School Sandy Knoll Elementary School…

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Kiosk, Summer 2023

Here is your Summer 2023 edition of The Kiosk, the Lake Superior Art Association’s Newsletter! Please take the time to read through it, because there is a LOT of information about shows, classes and other art/creative activities that may be of interest to you. LSAA-SUMMER-2023-KioskDownload

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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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