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Jordan River Arts Council

On The Cover: Jordan River

We invite you to make the Jordan River Arts Council a destination on your creative journey. Whether you seek inspiration, innovation, information or involvement in a dynamic organization, you can find it at the center, 301 Main Street in East Jordan. Since its inception in 1989, JRAC has been an all -volunteer organization dedicated to building our cultural community by “bringing art into living” throughout Charlevoix and Antrim Counties and beyond. Everyone is welcome and admission is always free.

After a year of public health restrictions JRAC is eager to resume its programming schedule of unique exhibits, workshops, performances, focus groups and outreach to our community. We invite you to peruse an exhibit - whether it be our annual Student Scholarship and Membership Shows, or a themed juried exhibition in our gallery. While there, browse the delightful items crafted by local artists in our gift shop. We invite you to join the plein air painters during their summer weekly outings; and the Writers Group, the Drawing Group or Socrates Café as they meet throughout the year. Watch for special workshop offerings and pop-up exhibits as the year progresses. The Arts Council is a proud sponsor of Music in the Park and The Jordan Walk of Art. See our preplanned schedule of events (ad on pg. 8) or go to our website for updated information and current hours as the guidelines change, www.jordanriverarts.com.

photo by Bill Dietrich

Bill Dietrich is a local photographer with an accounting degree, a career as a real estate broker and a passion for photography. Bill enjoys photographing many subjects, but his main focus is on wildlife and nature. Spending quiet time in nature has a very peaceful effect which shows in his images. Northern Michigan is full of photo ops and Bill loves to share his perspective through the lens. Visit his website at www.billdietrichphotography.com.