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May-September 2015

& CHOCOLATE TRAVERSE CITY

Saturday, August 1

PETOSKEY

Saturday, August 15

THREE ENCHANTING AND SCENIC SUMMER EXHIBITS…

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Art and the Garden

4TH ANNUAL ART AND THE GARDEN TRAVERSE CITY WHEN: May 29-August 2 ABOUT: Over 40 artists exhibiting their interpretation of the garden. For a full list of artists and prize winners visit www.crookedtree.org. Over 160 pieces were entered in this fourth annual thematic exhibit. Final selections are being made now! Other summer arts events centered on the theme of Art and the Garden include a Paint Out, two Coffee @ Ten lectures, Swirl and Member Receptions.

OPENING RECEPTION

Friday, May 29 5:00-7:00 pm For CTAC Members, Art and the Garden Artists and guests. Meet the artists. Music, local wines and light bites.

PAINT OUT: TRAVERSE CITY

Saturday, May 30 Artists check in at the Botanic Gardens at Historic Barns Park between 8:00-10:00 am. Artists can paint anywhere and any subject but work must be back at the Botanic Gardens by 3:00 pm.

WET PAINT SALE & AWARDS AT BOTANIC GARDEN Saturday, May 30 5:00-7:00 pm Open to all. Wine and light snacks.

**WATCH FOR MORE PAINT OUTS during Art and the City in TC! See page 4 for details.

PAINT OUTS! ABOUT: To continue tradition, CTAC offers two Paint Outs to complement our summer exhibits. Why do we love Paint Outs?!?

Artists make great work under the pressure of time and weather! Art Patrons get to see art made before their eyes and, at the end of the day….it’s yours to buy! Over $1,000 in prize awards at each Paint Out!

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PAINT OUT: PETOSKEY

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Saturday, June 6 Artists check in at CTAC between 8:00-10:00 am.

Paint the bay, the fields, the farms, downtown, whatever strikes you! Work must be back by 3:00 pm for jurying.

WET PAINT SALE & AWARDS Saturday, June 6 • 5:00-7:00 pm Be first in line to get your top choice!

MAY 28-SEPTEMBER 5 • PETOSKEY

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award-winning national artists residing in picturesque northwest michigan private preview sale: thursday, May 28 • 3:00-5:00 pm

Our Rococo, Baroque and Renaissance members, along with Board members and special guests,

will meet with the artists and have first dibs on purchasing artwork!

ctac members opening: friday, june 5 • 5:00-7:00 pm farewell to summer: wednesday, September 2 • 5:00-7:00 pm. invitation only.

ELIZABETH POLLIE: THE HOURS—UNFOLDING THE IDEA OF A DAY GILBERT GALLERY, PETOSKEY ABOUT: Artist Elizabeth Pollie invites you to experience the day unfolding through the eyes of the artist. This exhibit of paintings and sketches takes you through the hours of a day with the emphasis on light, ritual and experience.

Elizabeth was taken to museums at an early age, enrolled in classes by her parents and influenced by her father’s love and practice of art and architecture. “Working within the field of visual arts never seemed like a choice, but rather a place of true belonging.” She enrolled in college art classes while still in high school and went on to receive an education at The College for Creative Studies where she later taught. Harboring a deep love of travel and art history, Elizabeth has combined her adventures with her painting practice. Her paintings have received much national recognition and awards. She is a Signature Member of the Oil Painters Of America.

Rick Ford

Frederick Ford, Jr.

Gretchen Dorian

WIND & SAIL: PAINTINGS, PASTELS, BOAT DESIGNS & PHOTOGRAPHS RICK FORD, GRETCHEN DORIAN & FREDERICK FORD, JR. BONFIELD GALLERY, PETOSKEY ABOUT: Three artists take us on a nautical journey. Inspired by the realist traditions of the late 19th century, Rick Ford has been mastering his pastel, oil and watercolor techniques for over four decades. Educated as a graphic artist at the American Academy of Art in Chicago during the early 1970s, Rick Ford spent the beginning of his professional career in commercial advertising. His honors include awards from the Pastel Society of America and the Scarab Club of Detroit.

Father of Rick Ford and naval architect, Frederick Ford, Jr. created many memorable and stunning vessels that sail the Great Lakes. He passed away on August 1, 2014, at the age of 90. Ford’s Great Lakes series boats are now being restored as classics.

Maritime photographer and Harbor Springs native, Gretchen Dorian, will also pay homage to sailing. A maritime Michiganbased photographer, Gretchen specializes in the photography of boats, power or sail, on water or ice, around the globe.

Her photographs have been published in Wooden Boat Journal, ESPN Magazine, SAIL, Sailing World, Wall Street Journal, and Seahorse of the UK. Special gratitude to CTAC’s Visual Arts Series Sponsor: Edward Jones Investments of Petoskey and Harbor Springs

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At CTAC PRESENTS: THE 55TH ANNUAL OUTDOOR ART FAIR WHEN: Saturday, July 25 • 10:00 am-5:00 pm ABOUT: This must-see juried Art Fair held on the campus of TC’s Northwestern Michigan College features 100 artists from around the country, working in a variety of artistic media, including clay, jewelry, painting, sculpture, wood, photography, and more!

This award-winning art fair is the perfect place to buy gifts or something NEW for you! Free admission and free parking, with food available on site.

DRUM ROLL PLEASE… Our Traverse City location is up and running at 322 Sixth Street in the Central Neighborhood District of Downtown Traverse City—a grand historic setting for the Arts Center! We have a three-year lease in the space, so plans for 2016 and 2017 are in the works. The Plein Air Painters of Northwest Michigan was our first exhibit this Spring.

The merger was complete in January and we now have 38 board members and an active executive committee of nine.

You’ll read about events in both locations in all of our printed materials and online.

Similar programming such as Coffees @ Ten, Swirls and Paint Outs are planned, yet each location offers different exhibits to enjoy. Congrats to us—we did it!

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Tuesdays. Free lectures open to the public.

Thursday, June 25 • 5:30-7:00 pm First Swirl in Traverse City! $15 advance, $20 at the door when available. Join us for a wine tasting with food pairings and live music!

Black Star Farms, Right Brain Brewery— A collaboration with Parallel 45.

ART AND THE CITY WHEN: August-September In collaboration with the Downtown Traverse City Association, Crooked Tree Arts Center presents the third annual Art and the City, a series of events taking place in downtown Traverse City in August and September.

Events include weekly artist demos, artist opportunities to create and exhibit, paint outs and artist gatherings. For updated information: www.crookedtree.org.

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COFFEE @ TEN–TRAVERSE CITY May 19 Meet Crooked Tree Arts Center June 16 Karen Schmidt of the Botanic Gardens at Historic Barns Park July 21 Linda Gardiner, Artist, and Art and The Garden Exhibit

Coffee provided by:

August 25 CTAC Members Show

2015 CTAC MEMBERS SHOW WHEN: August 14-October 23 CALL FOR ENTRIES: Through May 31 ABOUT: All media—over $1,750 in prizes!

The juried exhibition represents artists who are current Crooked Tree Arts Center members 18 years or older. Juror: Mary Fortuna who has been active in the Detroit art community for more than 25 years.

Friday, August 14 Opening Reception and awards 5:00-7:00 pm

4TH ANNUAL FARM TO FRAME! WHEN: October 26-December 8 CALL FOR ENTRIES: Online September & October ABOUT: Highlighting and celebrating the Local Foods movement in Antrim, Benzie, Charlevoix, Cheboygan, Emmet, Grand Traverse, Kalkaska, Leelanau and Otsego counties, this exhibit will feature the work of photographers inspired by farmers, fields, foragers, farm markets, orchards, produce, livestock, and more! Sponsored in part by Edible Grand Traverse.

Over $2,000 in prizes!

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in the city MAN IN THE CITY

The Man in the City Sculpture Project, created by John Sauvé, consists of 40+ sculptures currently on display throughout the cities of Detroit and Windsor. CTAC brought the Man in the City “Up North” last summer with 20+ installations from Charlevoix to Mackinac Island. This engaging public arts exhibition is on display now through October 2016 in Northern Michigan.

Ann Arbor street artist, David Zinn

Man in the City is on the move as Grand Traverse area installations are happening. Join us for one of these special events at the Man in the City host venues—

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MAN ON THE ROAD

Thursday, June 11 • 9:00 am-6:00 pm • Tickets: $45 Travel across Northwest Michigan with artist, John Sauvé, for tastings and behind-the-scenes tours at various Man in the City venues. We’ll check out cool historical sites, meet area chefs, artists and community leaders.

A few highlights: • Meet for coffee at Roast & Toast in Petoskey at 8:30 am • Bus departs at 9:00 am • Private tour of Tom Moran’s Industrial Arts Institute • Gildner Gallery in Cheboygan • Meet one of Northern Michigan’s favorite chefs, Nancy Kelly • Meet the Smolak Family of Legs Inn, Cross Village • Some very special stops at the Pier Restaurant, Irish Boat Shop and a private residence on East Main in Harbor Springs • VIP tour and tasting at Petoskey Brewing • Ghost tours at Petoskey’s City Park Grill; get a peek at the prohibition era, underground tunnels • Learn some of the more colorful past of Stafford’s Perry Hotel

MAN IN THE CITY WORKSHOP

August 3-6 For grades 4-8 • Charlevoix Public Library $65 ($25 for Charlevoix Public Library Patrons) Students learn the power and community building efforts that inspire public arts as they create their own sculpture.

CANVAS DETROIT

Wednesday, August 5 • 6:00-7:30 pm McLean and Eakin Booksellers, Petoskey Meet the authors of this vibrant book exploring the art and artists who are recreating Detroit—including artist, John Sauvé.

FAMILY FUN DAY

Sunday, September 27 Avalanche Bay Giveaways and special rates

Crooked Tree Arts Center, Top of Michigan Trails Council and TART Trails

CHALK & CHOCOLATE

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TRAVERSE CITY: Saturday, August 1, 8:00 am-4:00 pm As part of the Traverse City Film Festival PETOSKEY: Saturday, August 15, 8:00 am-4:00 pm As part of Petoskey’s Festival on the Bay

Crooked Tree Arts Center, Top of Michigan Trails Council and, new this year, TART Trails, eagerly present two dates, two communities and two trails for this annual, and growing chalk celebration!

The trails alongside Grand Traverse Bay in Clinch Park and the Little Traverse Wheelway along Little Traverse Bay are the canvas for artists of all ages and abilities. Beginners to experienced chalk artists are welcome. Cash awards are presented in several categories including a People’s Choice Award. The fee to participate is $10 for the Junior Division and $20 per square for artists 16 years and above. There is a free family doodle area for those who wish to just come and play!

If spectator is more your style, Ann Arbor street artist David Zinn is the featured artist and juror for both dates. He’ll be on-site each morning creating a special work for the festivals. All are welcome to stop by and see him and the other artists in action.

From 12:00-4:00 pm, visitors can purchase a $5 ticket to sample delicious chocolates from a variety of makers in the tasting tent.

All proceeds benefit all three non-profits.

Businesses can have their logos chalked on the trail by a student artist. Sponsorships for individuals and general support are available.

Contact Cindy McSurely for sponsorship opportunities, cindy@ crookedtree.org or 231.347.4337.

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UP NORTH VOCAL INSTITUTE PERFORMANCE DATES

Up North Vocal Institute is celebrating its fifth season in northern Michigan. World-famous Mezzo Soprano Michelle DeYoung will join us July 10-14. The public is welcome to attend events and master classes during her attendance at UNVI. Other guest artist master classes are open to the public.

FRIDAY CONCERT SERIES: June 26, July 3, July 10 and July 17 • 7:00-9:00 pm Boyne City Performing Arts Center

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CONCERTS: • Saturday, June 27 • 7:00-8:30 pm Odmark Pavilion, Charlevoix • Wednesday, July 1 • 6:30-8:00 pm Gazebo Concert Series in Old City Park, Boyne City

MARILYN STOCKWELL-COLESTOCK IN THE ATRIUM/INSPIRE GALLERY

• Sunday, July 5 • 1:30-3:00 pm The Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island, Terrace Ballroom

WHEN: Through June 10

• Saturday, July 11 • 2:00-3:30 pm Musical Theatre Concert, Crooked Tree Arts Center

ABOUT: Marilyn Stockwell-Colestock is an intuitive painter who, over the years, has been accepted into many juried shows locally and nationally. She paints animated, loose impressions, as she strives to catch the spirit of her subject. “With classical music or a recording of the ocean surf as an accompaniment, I love to paint whimsical, eccentric images—to let my imagination and emotions of the moment carry me along.” Marilyn describes herself as a “slightly wacky old lady and award-winning artist.”

• Saturday, July 11 • 5:00-7:00 pm Petoskey Parks Series, City Park Gazebo • Saturday, July 18 • 7:00-9:00 pm Gala Opera Scenes Concert at the Boyne City Performing Arts Center

THE KITCHEN PAINTERS IN THE ATRIUM/INSPIRE GALLERY WHEN: June 18-September 10 ABOUT: Since their inception in 1981, the Kitchen Painters have set up shop in homes of fellow painters, the one-time Michigan Bakery Building, and at North Central Michigan College, until they found a permanent home at Crooked Tree Arts Center in 1981. Now, 34 years later, the artists still meet each Monday from 1:00-3:00 pm at CTAC. The once small group has grown to include not only retirees who are pursuing their favorite hobby, but also young adults who squeeze in art between school and work. The common thread connecting all Kitchen Painters is their passion for art and painting.

Members share their knowledge and discoveries so that as a whole the group benefits from the experiences of each other.

Thursday, June 18 Opening same night as Downtown Petoskey Gallery Walk!

CTAC ANNOUNCES SECOND YEAR OF ARTIST RESIDENCY PROGRAM Two weeks in Good Hart in a beautiful studio space awaits these talented artists! Thanks to the Klco Family for hosting the program.

Learn from our visiting artists by enrolling in one or all of their workshops! For more information: www.crookedtree.org.

CTAC Members: $20/Non-members: $30 Michael Mark, Maine • Tuesday, May 19 • 9:30 am-12:00 pm Form and Formless: Abstracting the Landscape on Paper Amanda Boyd, Illinois • Friday, August 7 • 9:30 am-12:00 pm Drawing with Fire Kirsten Furlong, Idaho • Monday, September 28 • 9:30 am-12:00 pm Image Layering with Printmaking, Painting & Drawing 6

CONCERTS IN THE PARK

June 16-August 14 Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays at noon!

Pennsylvania Park, Petoskey. For schedule of musicians visit: www.crookedtree.org.

MUSIC ON THE BIDWELL PLAZA Thursdays, June 25-August 20 • 12:30 pm Outdoor free performances! Bring your lunch, a comfy chair and catch some great tunes!

Sponsored in part by Neil and Marsha Bidwell.

June 25 The Moxie Strings July 2 CTAC Jazz Combo July 23 Spectrum Brass July 30 CTAC Jazz Combo August 13 CTAC Jazz Combo August 20 Ali Ryerson

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COFFEE @ TEN

Tuesdays @ 10:00 am • Free lectures open to the public

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461 E. Mitchell Street June 30 Elin Noble, Textile Artist

2015 Charitably Chic

fashion lecture luncheon Wednesday, June 24, 2015 11:30 am Bay Harbor Yacht Club

July 21 Steve Van Dam, Van Dam Custom Boats August 18 Elizabeth Pollie, Artist September 22 Ladislav Hanka, JFA Exhibit Juror October 13 Little Traverse Bay Quilter’s Guild

Coffee provided by:

This year’s Crooked Tree Arts Center fashion lecture will feature the ever classic, timeless designs and life of Lilly Pulitzer. In collaboration with Bay Harbor Foundation, Bay Harbor Yacht Club and Propellers of Bay Harbor, CTAC looks forward to seeing your best Lilly, June 24th at the Lange Center at Bay Harbor Yacht Club!

tickets start at $75

all reservations include: lunch at bay harbor yacht club lecture • goody bag • fashion show lilly pulitzer trunk show • silent auction meet an insider from lilly pulitzer! sponsorship opportunities: cat walk sponsor $200 Includes two tickets, signage at event and preferential seating

trunk show sponsor $500

Includes four tickets, signage at event, listing in the invitation and program, preferential seating

biggest fan sponsor $1,000

Includes eight tickets, signage at event, table hostest gift, listing in the invitation and program, preferential seating

HARBOR SPRINGS SUMMER FRIENDS LECTURE SERIES Tuesdays @ Harbor Springs Library 4:00 pm: Refreshments • 4:30 pm: Lecture Tickets: $15 per lecture July 21 Jason Thelen, Little Bay Boards: Life Comes in Waves

July 28 Gilles Noghès, Retired Ambassador of Monaco to the U.S. August 4 Terry Gamble Boyer, Author and Philanthropist: The Influence of the Summer Place in Writing August 11 Linda Jackson, Behind the Scenes at the DIA: The Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo Retrospective

All proceeds will benefit the Crooked Tree Arts Center Youth Education Scholarship Fund. This fund provides tuition assistance for classes, workshops or camps offered by CTAC.

CHARLEVOIX LECTURE SERIES GALLERY AND ART WALKS The galleries and studios in these fabulous downtowns present the following art events with live music and refreshments, all open to the public! CTAC will participate in the Petoskey and TC walks so stop by and visit!

CTAC sponsors the Harbor Springs Art Walk—always happy to help the galleries and artists of our region.

Thursday, June 18 Downtown Petoskey Friday, July 10 Downtown Harbor Springs Friday, September 11 Downtown Traverse City

Thursdays @ Charlevoix Public Library 6:30 pm: Lecture • Tickets: $5 per lecture

Supported in part by the Charlevoix Public Library.

Sponsored in part by Charlevoix Community Foundation.

July 30 David Crouse, An Evening with a Filmmaker August 6 John Rutherford, Practice, Persistence, Professionalism: Musicians as Entrepreneurs August 13 Robert Swanson, Architect/Photographer: Inside/Outside Museums

Visit our website for more information on each speaker: www.crookedtree.org

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CTAC Celebrates Youth Arts Festival 2015!

TRAVERSE CITY YOUTH ARTS SHOW

CTAC YOUNG WRITERS JURIED EXPOSITION

In February 2015 we kicked off the youth events with a Youth Art Show for Traverse City. Local artists and retired art teachers Cherie Correll and Daniel Lisuk juried prizes for the exhibition.

Congratulations to our 2015 CTAC Young Writers Juried Exposition Award Winners!

AWARD WINNERS 1ST PLACE: Autumn Sides, Traverse City High School Sponsored by Dr. Debra Lewis, DDS 2ND PLACE: Davis Wodek, Traverse City West High School Sponsored by Susan and Al Cogswell 3RD PLACE: Audrey Salata, Traverse City Christian Schools Sponsored by the Grand Traverse Regional Community Foundation and Phil Ellis HONORABLE MENTION AWARDS: Sponsored by Fred and Beth Bynum— Lucas Garcia, Forest Area High School; Amanda Huffman, Traverse City West High School; Janelle Sickles, Kingsley High School; Arielle Jean, Traverse City West Middle School; Stella Warnes, Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Middle School; Lilly Wisniewski, Traverse City West Middle School; Spencer Ball, Lakeland Elementary School; Jenny Buffin, Glenn Lake Elementary School; and Caleb Chinlund, Traverse City Christian Schools.

Delta Kappa Gamma, McMillan’s Custom Framing, and Horizon Books sponsored a random drawing of prizes for students and teachers, worth over $400.

PETOSKEY YOUTH ARTS SHOW On Saturday, April 18, the Petoskey Youth Art Show opened with juror and NCMC art department chair, Shanna Robinson awarding the following prizes:

AWARD WINNERS THE M. LOUISE HERLOCHER BEST OF SHOW AWARD: Bethany Priest, Concord Academy Boyne 1ST PLACE: Katelyn Skornia, Boyne City High School 2ND PLACE: Alaina Kerberskey, Pellston High School 3RD PLACE: Isabella Carusi, Petoskey High School HONORABLE MENTION AWARDS: Sponsored by Jim and Patti Aikin— High School: Hero Parker Drost, Charlevoix High School; Elizabeth Klevorn & Mary Grasskopf, Harbor Light; John Paul Coopersmith, Boyne City High School.

Middle School: Paterese Gorman/Nick Spodafore, St. Francis Xavier; Rilyn Wagner, Charlevoix Middle School; Lauren Yang, Boyne City Middle School.

Elementary School: Veronica Castaneda, Ottawa Elementary School; Elijah Kirby, Concord Academy Petoskey; Kimberly Le Cureaux, Concord Academy Petoskey; and Sayler Peck, Concord Academy Boyne.

Jurors: Debbie McGuiness & Matt Mikus – Petoskey News-Review Angelo Santini – McLean and Eakin Booksellers Tom Renkes – Author/CTAC ED Committee Member Dylan Taylor – Co-Executive Director, Little Traverse Historical Society Alex Dailey – Crooked Tree Arts Center

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Prose: 1ST PLACE: Award omitted 2ND PLACE: “The Secret Passage” by Kamryn Schaeffer 3RD PLACE: “Mystery in the Tree” by Ben Sutton HONORABLE MENTION: “All the ‘Write’ Answers” by Cadence Glass Poetry: 1ST PLACE: “Trembling” by Lanah Kelly 2ND PLACE: “Dancing Seasons” by Abby Beaudoin 3RD PLACE: “The Forest Orchestra” by Greyson Janka HONORABLE MENTION: “What Dancing Feels Like”

by Genevieve Willoughby

MIDDLE SCHOOL Prose: 1ST PLACE: “Starlight” by Riley Schornak 2ND PLACE: “The Rapids” by Emma Buday 3RD PLACE: “The Lie” by Joad Blaauw-Hara HONORABLE MENTION: “Beach Disaster” by Sophia Billideau Poetry: 1ST PLACE: “Grow Where You’re Planted” by Caroline Carter 2ND PLACE: “The Wind” by Hailey Tanis 3RD PLACE: “One Bowl of Rice” by Claire Ivie HONORABLE MENTION: “Boundless” by Lauren Gietzen

HIGH SCHOOL Prose: 1ST PLACE: “The Longest Night” by Sadie Cwikiel 2ND PLACE: “Swimming in Love” by Andrew Benzing 3RD PLACE: “Heirlooms & Photographs” by Rachel Kane HONORABLE MENTION: “Scarlet” by Hannah Milks Poetry: 1ST PLACE: “Suggestions of a Slow Speaker” by Coral Brantly 2ND PLACE: ”Solstice” by Maddie Nemecek 3RD PLACE: “Wild Flowers” by Frances Davis HONORABLE MENTION: “Sentience” by Kaden de Castro

Thanks to Petoskey News-Review for publishing the entries in their May 1, 2015 edition. This project is in collaboration with McLean and Eakin Booksellers and Petoskey-Harbor Springs Area Community Foundation.

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR 2015 YOUTH ART SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS Each spring Petoskey CTAC awards two $500 scholarships to area students who are entering college with an emphasis in art!

CHARLEVOIX COUNTY: Grace Whitley, Interior Design/Illustration EMMET COUNTY: Sam Luebke, Music Education

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17TH ANNUAL

For Art D’Art for Art is Crooked Tree Arts Center’s largest fundraiser.

It is one of the premier events in northern Michigan and not your typical fundraising party. It’s a two-day event with a delicious arts and epicurean emphasis!

Wednesday, July 15 • 6-8:30 pm

Preview Wine Tasting

Meet the winemakers, chefs and artists! Enjoy wines from a variety of California, Oregon and Michigan vineyards, craft beers and hors d’oeuvres created by guest chefs.

Bid on select auction items and preview all the D’Art artwork!

Thursday, July 16 • 6:00 pm

D’Art for Art

D’Art for Art is a seated dinner with Executive Chef John Norman from Wineguys Restaurant Group and hors d’oeuvres from guest chefs. All your favorite happenings make up this distinctive celebration—Big Boards!, special live auction items and “D’Arting.” Best of all, guests leave with an original work of art donated by one of over 200 artists who generously participate in this annual event.

Irish Boat Shop on Fairview • Harbor Springs Make your reservations online at www.crookedtree.org or call 231.347.4337. Reservations can be made for both nights or just one, and begin at $500 for D’Art for Art and $75 for the Preview.

After July 6, only Youth Orchestra Benefactor reservations ($1,000) and above will be available.

KEVIN BARTON: 2015 D'ART FOR ART FEATURED ARTIST Over the past 20 years, Kevin Barton of Petoskey has become one of northern Michigan’s most well-collected artists, with paintings hanging in collections across the nation.

His work has garnered numerous awards and accolades, notably the Manoogian Museum’s Gold Medal Award and earning Signature Member status with the American Impressionist Society.

Mr. Barton’s paintings have a style almost like a world made of paint. They engage the viewer and uniquely instill a sense of participating in something timeless.

ABOVE: Amazing Blazing, original oil painting by Kevin Barton, 2015 Featured D’Art Artist

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Crooked Tree Youth Orchestra The Dorothy Gerber Strings Program and Crooked Tree Youth Orchestras

On February 1, the Youth Orchestras performed their Winter Concert led by Robert Dudd and new Music Education Assistant Director, Kevin Richardson, in his debut conducting performance. Other winter performances included the annual Jordan Valley Fiddlers Jamboree, the GLCO sponsored Day for Strings, and the Annual Crooked Tree Youth Arts Awards Night on April 29.

Special thanks to our great instructors—David Sawtelle, Peter and Cathy Schindler, Phyllis Tallon, and Sheri Richards on Beaver Island—for their talent and dedication to our students.

SPRING CONCERT: SUNDAY, MAY 17 • 2:30 pm BOYNE CITY PERFORMING ARTS CENTER

The orchestras will continue the theme of music of the WWI era. The Concert will also showcase the Intermediate and Beginning Orchestras who will perform familiar music from Essential Elements 2000 as well as movie soundtrack themes from Star Wars and Indiana Jones.

SUMMER STRINGS CAMP

Summer Strings Camp will be held on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, July 7-29. Visit www.crookedtree.org for more information.

Congratulations to the following students from Crooked Tree Arts Center’s preprofessional ballet program who have been accepted into nationally-renowned summer and year-round dance programs across the country. Thousands audition for these programs but only a few are selected.

Natalie Bonter: American Ballet Theatre, Boston Ballet, Ballet Chicago Advanced Program - attending summer Amanda Humphrey: Ballet Chicago Advanced Program - attending summer, Charlotte Ballet - attending summer Taylor Naturkas: Chautauqua Institution, Cedar Island w/Suzanne Farrell attending summer, Pennsylvania Ballet Emily McGeehan: Ballet West, Miami City Ballet, Ballet Austin, Ballet Arizona (summer & year-round) - attending summer, American Ballet Theatre, Kansas City Ballet, Atlanta Ballet, Boston Ballet, Charlotte Ballet, Ballet Chicago - attending summer Michael Menghini: Ballet West (full scholarship), Pacific Northwest Ballet (full scholarship), San Francisco Ballet (full scholarship), Exploring Ballet with Suzanne Farrell, School of American Ballet, American Ballet Theatre (scholarship), Miami City Ballet (full scholarship), Royal Ballet, Paris Opera Ballet, Chautauqua Institution Apprentice (full scholarship) - attending summer, Boston Ballet, Ellison Ballet (full scholarship) Emily Stabile: Pennsylvania Ballet 10

Cinderella ANNUAL JUNE BALLET PERFORMANCE Friday, June 12 & Saturday, June 13 Harbor Springs Performing Arts Center The Crooked Tree Arts Center School of Ballet’s annual June performance will be an adaptation of the Grimms Brothers, Cinderella, and will incorporate over 160 dancers ranging in age from 4-18.

The story entails a three-day festival that will feature street performers, maypole dancers and gypsies, with the last night culminating into a shimmering masquerade ball. This fairy tale for all ages will be choreographed by Artistic Director Heather Raue and instructor Karrie Benedict. Tickets: $5 students, $10 adults, $20 reserved.

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BETTY BEA WASHBURN: SAILING

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JUNE 12 • 10:00 am-3:00 pm Tuition: Members $110/Non-Members $150

JUNE 20-21 • 9:00 am-4:00 pm Tuition: Members $290/Non-Members $330 JENNIFER GOULD: SURFACE DESIGN ON FABRIC JUNE 24-25 • 9:00 am-4:00 pm Tuition: Members $215/Non-Members $255

JOHN HULSEY W/MARK MEHAFFEY: FEARLESS AND FUN - MASTERING WET-INTO-WET WATERCOLOR JULY 13-16 • 9:00 am-4:00 pm Tuition: Members $485/Non-Members $525

DONNA ZAGOTTA: WATERCOLOR ADDING THE YOU FACTOR TO PAINTINGS

ELIZABETH POLLIE: ARTISTIC LICENSE – PAINTING BEYOND THE LITERAL IN REPRESENTATIONAL PAINTING AUGUST 14-16 • 9:00 am-4:00 pm Tuition: Members $425/Non-Members $465 JOYCE HICKS: TRANSFORMING THE LANDSCAPE IN WATERCOLOR

JOYCE HICKS

LISA DARIA KENNEDY: OIL & ACRYLIC EVERYDAY PAINTING WORKSHOP

ELIN NOBLE: NATURAL DYES, NEW METHODS JUNE 26-29 • 9:00 am-4:00 pm Tuition: Members $485/Non-Members $525 In partnership with North Central Michigan College

JOHN HULSEY

TRAVERSE CITY

AUGUST 22-24 • 9:00 am-4:00 pm Tuition: Members $425/Non-Members $465 DOUGLAS HOUSE: IMPRESSIONIST LANDSCAPE PAINTING – SOFT PASTELS OCTOBER 2-4 • 9:00 am-4:00 pm Tuition: Members $395/Non-Members $435

JENNIFER GOULD: DOLL MAKING FROM A PATTERN JUNE 26 • 9:00 am-4:00 pm Tuition: Members $115/Non-Members $155 JULY 20-23 • 9:00 am-4:00 pm Tuition: Members $410/Non-Members $450 JOYCE HICKS: TRANSFORMING THE LANDSCAPE IN WATERCOLOR

AUGUST 17-20 • 9:00 am-4:00 pm Tuition: Members $470/Non-Members $510 KATHLEEN CONOVER: WATERCOLOR CHAOS TO ORDER: A RECIPE FOR SUCCESS

SEPTEMBER 7-10 • 9:00 am-4:00 pm Tuition: Members $410/Non-Members $450 JOSEPH FETTINGIS: WATERCOLOR HOW TO START AND FINISH A PAINTING

SEPTEMBER 15-18 • 9:00 am-4:00 pm Tuition: Members $400/Non-Members $440

Kids' Summer Classes & Camps Including Strings, Pottery, Art Camp, Adventures in Art and more—June, July & August Visit www.crookedtree.org for class descriptions, locations and registration KIDS ART CAMP–RE-IMAGINED!

Camps will be offered these weeks: June 22-26, July 20-24, August 10-14 New this year—morning, afternoon and all-day options available! Pack a lunch and stay all day! Fun, week-long art camps for grades 1-3 and 4-7!

THE PLAY 'S THE THING: A WORKSHOP IN THEATER ARTS

Grades 6-12 • Tuesdays & Thursdays, June 23-August 6 • 4:00-6:00 pm Learn acting skills and techniques. Explore all areas of back stage including lights and sound, set design and construction, costume design, hair and make-up.

Class members may either audition and perform or participate as the production crew in LTCT’s production of Snow White.

OTHER WEEKLY CLASSES OFFERED:

Adventures in Art (Pre-K-K) • Music & Me (0-3 years) • Summer Pottery • Strings • Dance

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Renaissance Society Rococo Society Members Members

Louis Goldring Paul and Carol LaPorte George and Susan Loesel Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Ryner Robert and Charlotte Streit

Baroque Society Members

Dr. Kim Aikens Tracy, Gabriella and Sofia Bacigalupi Mr. and Mrs. Warner C. Blow Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Bonfield Pier and Renee Borra Mr. and Mrs. Bill Crawford Mr. and Mrs. David Crouse Gay Cummings Bill Daniels Mrs. Adele Dilschneider Mr. and Mrs. Michael Dow Mr. and Mrs. James C. Fabiano, Sr. Jane D. Ferger/Jasam Foundation Mrs. William A. Fisher, II Bill and Juliane Greenwalt Tucker and Jack Harris Mr. and Mrs. William Hodges Julie Fasone Holder and John Holder Ann and Joseph Hollis Mr. and Mrs. Dave Irish Darrell Jacob Mr. and Mrs. Paul Keiswetter/Petoskey Plastics Joseph and Karen Kimmell Wally and Bob Klein Nancy Kohler Mr. Don Kopka Dr. and Mrs. Russell LaBeau John and Kelley Logan/Forevergreen Foundation Mr. and Mrs. John MacDonald Mr. and Mrs. Fred Malpass Mr. and Mrs. William T. McCormick, Jr. Drs. Bill and Jane Millar Jim and Trish Murray Anna P. Nichols Dr. Naomi Overton Dr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Porter Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Riley Dr. and Mrs. Kenneth Robinson Debbie and Michael Sears Skip Sedky and Linda Jackson Dr. and Mrs. Robert Sheperd Mr. and Mrs. Jim Shrier Mr. and Mrs. Tom Stallkamp Mr. and Mrs. Howard Ternes Maureen and Byron Trerice Mr. and Mrs. Phil Trotter Mr. and Mrs. Michael Van Lokeren Bob and Michele Walker

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Liz and Neil Ahrens Lynne Aspnes Marie Baker Mike and Chris Bartlett Mrs. Elizabeth Benson Mr. and Mrs. Tom Bickersteth Mr. and Mrs. Neil Bidwell John D. Borseth and Patricia A. Lay Mr. and Mrs. David T. Buzzelli Debra and Michael Calabrese Patty and Joe Cappy Nancy Colbert Ms. Dannielle Coursey-Ottimer Diane and Richard DeNardis Mary Driggs Mike and Cheryl Eberhart Chris Etienne and Dennis Lindeman Patrick Faylor and Cindy McSurely Elizabeth and John Fergus-Jean Mr. and Mrs. Walter Fisher Mr. Steven J. Fishman Ellen Heidi and Mike Geiger Balky and Patricia Grannis Mr. and Mrs. Phillip T. Harrison Don and Kay Heise Bruce and Joyce Herbert William L. and Elisabeth Hicklen Nancy A. Hodgkiss Tom and Pat Jeffs Mr. and Mrs. David C. Johnson Mrs. MaryCay Bartush Jones Cathy Kalahar Edie and Fred Kaufmann James and Marilyn Keller Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Kircher Mrs. Barbara Kirsch Dr. Deanna Klosinski and William Collins Chuck and Christine Kneese Mr. and Mrs. Jim Kochensparger Mr. and Mrs. Roger E. Kromm Mr. and Mrs. Dan Ledingham Tim and Debbie McAndrew Kathryn McConnell and Tom Biziorek Genie and Jeff McEvoy Michelle McLean Mr. and Mrs. George Melzow Liisa and Chris Morley/Morley Foundation Brian Murphy and Ida Vander Poorte Ruth Petzold Mr. and Mrs. William Petzold Mr. and Mrs. Charles Randolph Mr. and Mrs. Jeffery Roski Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Schomer Peter and Margaret Shields Scott and Dibby Smith Mr. and Mrs. Stafford Smith Mr. and Mrs. W. Sidney Smith Mr. and Mrs. Michael Snyder Laurie-Jo Straty Mr. and Mrs. Robert Swanson Mr. and Mrs. David Tennent Thomas and Carol Titcomb/ St. Doris Foundation William and Julie Wentworth Jill Whelan Kurt and Phoebe Wietzke Dr. and Mrs. Hal Willens Mr. David K. Williams Ken Winter Mr. and Mrs. David Wood Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Wright

Memorials in

memory

of:

Mr. and Mrs. Stewart M. Cram of Mackinaw City From: Tory and John Willoughby

Barb and Mike Dennos, Art Lovers From: Chris Dennos Edith Gilbert From: Mr. and Mrs. Chuck MacGillivray Bonnie Gowans From: Dorie Troelsen McEnroe and Hannan families From: Patricia H. McEnroe Past CTAC President Dr. M. Louise Herlocher From: Drs. Phillip and Susan Storm Ben and Joan Kleinstiver Bill Hoglund From: Mrs. Barbara H. Lapham Janet Joslin From: Jeni Richey Elizabeth Gillespie Kramer From: Mr. Leroy Kramer, III Emme K. Bremer Lichty From: Emily Lichty Woods Anne Miller From: Dr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Porter Evelyn Moss From: Jackie Anderson, Judy and Bob Baker, Ann Beuerle, Carol S. Coonrod, Diane Rich, Penny and Mitch Wald Roland Roycraft From: Mrs. Jean Bowers Bee Sloan From: Tom Sloan Rip Taggart From: Anne D. Wallace James Wiedner From: Martha Landis

Thank you to the families and friends listed above for choosing CTAC as a recipient of honorary and memorial gifts.

Tributes in

honor

of:

The wonderful people at the Arts Center who continue to have faith and who love art!

From: Joseph V. DeLuca Thank you to Ermy and Gordon Bonfield From: Nancy Kohler Ermy Bonfield’s Birthday From: Mary Driggs, Ken Winter Petrina Goschy From: Barbara Goschy Melissa and Paul Keiswetter From: Mr. and Mrs. G. Sheldon Veil Wally Klein From: Drs. Nancy and James Maas Paul LaPorte From: Francis Newton Mary Jean Meyerson From: Nancy and John Banks Heather Raue From: John Bradbury Naomi Singer From: Marci Singer and Ed Wager Kurt and Phoebe Wietzke From: Kirk Jabara Art Baryames and Katy Blamer, Denny Brya, Chris and Sarah Chocola, Andrew and Jacalyn Elsoffer, William and Shari Kitchen, Michael Kloc and Elizabeth Barton, Don and Jan Klopcic, Roy and Sue Nichols, Jay and Shawna Owen, Joseph and Barb Rohs, Gale and Anne Stephens, Greer and Alex Taylor, & Steve Van Andel and Amy Horton From: Nick and Betsy White

Thank you to the families and friends listed above for choosing CTAC as a recipient of honorary and memorial gifts.

Welcome to Our New Members— Chris Abell Antonio Agee Alfred and Oluyomi Ajise Jean Anton Corrie Baldauf Katie Beaudoin Marjorie A. Beyer Jeanne Bieri Su Bishop Gavin Booher Sue Bowerman Rose Bradley Kathy Brady Cindy and Timothy Brammer Katherine Bratschie Martin and Kathryn Breighner Ellen Briggs Robin and Nick Brooks Frank Brown Sally Brumleve Ellen and John Campbell Sally Campi Addison Cannon Patty and Joe Cappy Mr. and Mrs. Ralph R. Carruthers Janice Carter Dar Charlebois and Rory Karpathian Danielle Charles/ Dripworks Coffee Sue Ciotti Susan Cogswell Juliet Collins Judy C. Colt Diane K. Cookinham Lynn Cowles Kevin and Beth Cragg Daniel Crump Craig Currier Melvin and Mary Ann Czechowski Bill Daniels Robert Dau Bonnie Dawson Eric Demattos Patricia Dixon Charles Donaldson Connie and David Donovan Julie Janes Dudderar Joanne Durham Linda Egan Amy Eichler Philip L. Ellis Beverly Engel Lisa Ernsberger Barbara Ewend Greg Fadell Kay and Mike Farrimond Dan Feldhauser and Pauline Hatfield Susan Fernholz Jerome Ferretti Wyatt Fineout Lorna Fischer Anne Marie Fleming Mary Fortuna Anne Fracassa Jean Ann Fusco Jenn Garborg Nina Gee Carol Geiger Marion Gibson Bruce Giffin Rachel Graham-Planck Sharon Griffes Tarr Helen Grove

Mark Haddox Miss Emma Hall Mr. and Mrs. Richard Hanes Carol Hansen Julie Harrington Jodi and Jay Haven Jane Hawkins Samson Heier Ruth B. Hoppe and Yasmin Richmond Susan and Hugh Jacob Nolan Jarvis Mr. and Mrs. Robert Jess Bridget Johnson Jeff Kala Victoria Kavanaugh Henriette Keely Ruth Kitchen Mr. and Mrs. Charles M. Konieczny Karen Kubovchick Gwendolyn Kuehn Sarah LaBelle Amelia Lalewicz Marno and Randy Lane Jean Lang Humble Mr. and Mrs. Bryan G. Lauer Richard Lewis Pat Londy Kaitlin Loviska Stephen Magsig Carol and Richard Mandle Debbie and Craig Mann Jim Markle Ava Mancevich Dirk Martin Gordon Masters Mary Frances McCartney Sandra McClain Kim McKerracher Sherry McNamara William McWhirter Carolyn Mergel Daryl Michael Sophie Michalski Sharon and Vince Mihalik Ashley Miller Bob L. Minyard Allen Moberly Carolyn Moehle Rachel Moger Dorothy Mudget Nancy Murray Theodore Nachazel Marilyn Novak Gilbert and Ruth O’Gawa Gina and Kirk Olson Margaret Ondrick Vita Orlando Linda and Alison Orlans Bobbi and Bill Papenhagen Terry Parsley John and Lorayn Perkins Jeanne Phelps Joey M. Phelps Ann Pinney Pattie Powers Ms. Joan Quinlan

James Radtke Patricia Raven Marilyn Rebant Todd and Brad Reed Photography Mr. and Mrs. John Rexford Nancy and Thomas Rey Troy and Rachelle Rife Clara Riker Jenny Risher Melissa and Colin Riviere Diane Roketenetz Eleanor Rutherford Soojin Ryu Emil Safford Nancy Salden Mr. and Mrs. John Sapiente Tylonn Sawyer Charles Schadel Rex and Jan Schlaybaugh Mr. and Mrs. Mike Schlitt Stephen Schudlich H. Joyce Schulz Robert Scott Robert Scudder Catherine Seaman Dr. and Mrs. Gary Shaw Claudia Shepard Carol and Jay Slavsky Carlin and Karen Smith Mr. and Mrs. Scott Smith Dori Steckley June Summers Dawn F. Swaim Peggy Swenor Laura Swire Lois Teicher Becky Thatcher/ Becky Thatcher Designs Rex Tower Duane Travis Dennis Tyson Linda Tyson Alex Vance Sarah Vetter Richard Vian Celia Voller Sheri Waldrop Charlette Walker Ellie Ward Clive Webster Paul and Jessie Weyand Anne White Gary Whitfield T.H. Widener Mr. and Mrs. Mark Williams Trudi and Henry Wineman Patsy Woodman Marsha and James Woodworth Jean Wynn Shuo Yang Cynthia Yates S. Kay Young Tom and Jen Zwistowski

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And, Thank You to Our Renewing Members— Mr. and Mrs. Joe Abdella James and Susan Adams Ireland Adgate Mrs. Betty Adgate Mr. Andre Aerne Neil and Liz Ahrens Mr. and Mrs. James Aikin Mrs. John Alberts Gaye Alexander Mr. and Mrs. Richard Ames Mrs. Susan Anderson Gary and Diane Anderson Daniel Anderson Judith Anderson Dr. and Mrs. Mark Antonishen Jean Arnold Mr. and Mrs. Barry Aspenleiter Karen Attee Dr. and Mrs. Kal Attie Donna Austin Charles and Catherine Baase Dr. and Mrs. Michael Bacon Ms. Nancy Baerwaldt Edward R. Bahr Tom Bailey Mr. and Mrs. Robert Bake Kim Baker Jack and Susie Baker Roger and Peggy Baldwin Dr. and Mrs. Michael Banyai Beth and John Baravetto Mrs. Prudence Barber Nancy and Paul Barker Steven Barney and Gretchen Olsen Michaeline Barnhart Alexandra Baron Josephine M. and John L. Barth Mike and Chris Bartlett Mr. and Mrs. Jim Bartlett Mr. and Mrs. Tom Bass Jane Batteiger Ms. Ann Baughman Kimberly Bazemore Jim and Wendy Bean Selah Beck Jim and Kristan Beckering Nanette and John Bedick Jon and Tammie Begos Mark and Lucia Behmer Mr. and Mrs. Craig Bell Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Beltry Carter Benjamin James B. Bentgen Dr. and Mrs. Michael T. Bergeon Mrs. Alberta Beyers Mr. and Mrs. Neil Bidwell Dick and Verne Binder Richard and Susan Bingham Jake and Diana Bishop Elizabeth Blair Fine Pearls Steven Blair Mr. and Mrs. William D. Blake Phyllis Blanchard Janifer Blanchard Dr. and Mrs. Paul Blanchard Mr. and Mrs. Bob Bleyaert Mr. and Mrs. Warner C. Blow Lucy and Matthew Blythe Ms. Kathy Bodzick Dick and Sheilah Bogart Karen S. Bohn Richard Bonner David and Fran Borchers Mr. and Mrs. Bill Borglin Catherine Bowers Jean Bowers Martha and Andrew Bowman Mary Bowman Kathy and Doug Boyer Kathryn Brady Bill and Bonnie Braun Joani Braun Janis Braun-Levine and Fred Levine

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Rick and Julie Braverman Mr. and Mrs. John Breitbarth Jim and Kathy Bricker Robert and Pamela Brooks Dr. and Mrs. Ronald Broquet Mr. and Mrs. Steve Brown Sally and Bill Brown James and Christine M. Brown Dana Brown Gretchen Brown Barry Brown Cameron Brunet-Koch and Bruce Koch Judith Bryan Kathryn Buchweitz Mr. and Mrs. William Bugera Mrs. Fay Buhl Mr. and Mrs. Mel Burcz Mr. and Mrs. Larry Burgess Bernadette Burkhardt Linda and Dave Burnham Burritt’s Fresh Markets Mr. and Mrs. Jim Burt Beth Bynum Judy and Don Caird Debra and Michael Calabrese Mr. and Mrs. Burke Campbell Patty and Dave Campbell Mr. and Mrs. Howard Canada Ginnie Cappaert Dr. and Mrs. Mitchell Carey Mrs. Lena T. Carlile Mr. and Mrs. Dave Carlson Bethe Carpenter Richard and Christine Carreno Jim and Carole Carroll Ginnie Cash Mrs. Jim Casper Rebecca Cesario Anne and David Chaffee Lana Kay Champion Dr. and Mrs. Gene Chardoul Ms. Marty Cheney Janice Cheney Mr. and Mrs. Drew Cherven Vince and Mary Ann Chew Phyllis Childs Rose Choate Mr. and Mrs. Dave Christiansen Linda and Michael Chumbler Mr. and Mrs. Randy Clara Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Clark Richard and Diane Clark Mr. and Mrs. Charles Clark Karen and Perry Clark Susan Clarke Carolyn Cloutier Mr. and Mrs. William Cobb Mr. and Mrs. Gordon L. Coffin Cathy Cohen George and Karen Colburn Ward Collins Mr. and Mrs. Richard Copeland Charlotte W. Corbett Paula and William Cordes Cherie Correll Martha H. Coscina Ms. Dannielle Coursey-Ottimer Erin Cowan Paige Crim Audrey Criner Mrs. Sandra Bell Croll William and Tina Crook Mr. and Mrs. David Crouse Mr. and Mrs. Robert Culbertson Nancy Cunningham Mr. Arthur W. Curtis, III Paul Czamanske Kay Daly Rodka (Roddy) and Dennis Dammeyer Dan and Beverly Darnell Mrs. JoAnne Davis Mrs. Betty Davis

Bob and Sue Davis Elsie Dawson Mrs. Adriane de Windt Mr. and Mrs. Richard Deal Mrs. Rosemary R. DeCamp Edith DeMeyere Lynne DeMoor and Bill Wilson Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Denay Kathlyn DeNise Pat Custer and Chip Denison Mrs. Elizabeth Dickinson Terry Dickinson Mr. and Mrs. Bill Dietrich Ralph and Penny Dietz Ms. Marydell S. Dilworth Lynn Dinning/ Good Hart Glassworks Mr. and Mrs. Richard Dinon Mrs. Marge Dinwiddie Christie Dompierre Carole Donaldson Sandy Doner Gretchen Dorian Lily M. Dormitzer Nicole Doud James and Maureen Doull Rosemary Downing Tim and Kathy Drenth Maurice “Moose” Dunne Mike and Liz Durbin Nancy Dwan and Conrad Gold Martha Dyksterhouse Timothy and Nancy Dykstra Zoe Earvin Kathleen Eimers Robert Elliot Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Ellman Lillian Ellsworth George and Barbara Ellwanger Margaret and John Emley Gordon and Lynn Engdahl Suzanne Engle Mr. and Mrs. Keith Engstrom Phyllis Epps Carole Erbel Mr. and Mrs. James Erhart Chris Etienne and Dennis Lindeman Mr. and Mrs. Lynn R. Evans Dr. and Mrs. Randy Evans Joanne Evans Ellen Ewing Mr. and Mrs. James C. Fabiano, Sr. Barbara Fabry Mr. and Mrs. John N. Failey Mr. and Mrs. Lou Fantini Carrie and David Farley Dr. and Mrs. Charles Farrugia Julie Fasone Holder and John Holder Ms. Denise Fate Dr. and Mrs. Robert Fawcett Gary and Gretchen Fedus Mr. and Mrs. Fred Feldkamp Mrs. Elizabeth Feldmann Lori Feldpausch Jane D. Ferger/Jasam Foundation Wendy Fershee Alexandra Fettig Mrs. William A. Fisher, II Mr. Steven J. Fishman Mr. and Mrs. Michael FitzSimons Josephine V. Flaherty Mr. and Mrs. Brownie Flanders Ingrid Flemming Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Flynn Cynthia Foley Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Ford Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Ford, Jr. Mrs. Una V. Fornshell TC Fowler Mr. and Mrs. Larry Foy Attilio Francella Mr. and Mrs. James Frang

Linda Frank Kamala Franseth Rande Frantz Robin Fraser Mrs. Kathryn M. Frech Chip and Jean Frentz Elizabeth Frey Mary and James Fuscaldo Mr. and Mrs. Charles Gano Linda Gardiner Robert and Marilyn Gault Rita Gay Dr. and Mrs. Mark Gaylord Christine Gebhard and Tom Renkes Rich and Holly Gedert Ellen Heidi and Mike Geiger Lou and Rosita Gendernalik Joan Gerigk Mr. and Mrs. Fred Geuder Sylvia Ghainer Mr. and Mrs. Rodney C. Gibeau Dr. and Mrs. Thomas Gietzen Mr. and Mrs. Charles F. Glass Ms. Kathleen S. Glass Rebecca Glotfelty Louis Goldring Peter G. Gooch Robert W. and Wendy Goodenow Susan Kadian Gopigian Arya Grace Mrs. Lois Graham Mr. and Mrs. William Graham Dean and Nancy Graham Mike Grant Sarah and Chad Green Bill and Juliane Greenwalt Nicki Griffith Jeffrey Groehn Martha Grose Richard and Donna Gross Ellie and Don Gschwind Margie Guyot Jan Gwinnell Carole and A. Chandler Hadley Jennifer Haf Jacqueline S. and Charles Hagen Randy and Kathy Hagerman Mark and Sally Hall Mr. and Mrs. James Hammond Mrs. Barbara Hanahan Mr. and Mrs. Donald Hand Mr. and Mrs. Louis Hankey, Jr. Sally and Ed Hara Barb Hardesty Mr. and Mrs. Hord Hardin Mr. and Mrs. Mike Harrington Mr. and Mrs. Dan Harris Jane Harris, Patrick Van Loozen, and Casey Batterbee Dr. Marilyn E. Harris Mr. and Mrs. Phillip T. Harrison Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hatch Keira Hausler Mr. and Mrs. Ron Hegland David and Clare Heidtke Don and Kay Heise Dr. and Mrs. William Heisel Mr. and Mrs. Larry Hendrick David and Barbara Henning Cameron Henry Bruce and Susan Herard Bruce and Joyce Herbert Pat Hershey and Diane Clark Mr. Joe Hickey Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Higgs Mr. and Mrs. David Hill Frances J. Hill Mr. and Mrs. Larry Hipschen Mr. and Mrs. Richard Hitz Margo L. Hodder Nancy A. Hodgkiss Barbara and John Hoffman Avery Hoffman

Mrs. Beverly A. Holden Beth A. Holland Ann and Joseph Hollis Mr. and Mrs. Richard Holton Mrs. Dorothy Horan Ron and Vanessa Horning Mr. and Mrs. Joe Houston Susan and Edgar Howbert Mr. and Mrs. Robert Howse Jeremy and Valerie Huffman Mrs. Virginia Hume Elisabeth and Bob Humphrey Mary and Robert Huntington Joyce Hutto-Nolan Ann and Patrick Hylant William Hyslop Brandon and Leigh Inglehart Ann Ingles Gail Innes Mr. and Mrs. Mike Isermann Mr. and Mrs. Verne Istock Mr. and Mrs. Tim Ives Terry and Patti Jackson Christie Jacobs Mr. Jeff V. James Dr. and Mrs. John Jeffrey Mr. and Mrs. Richard Johnson Donna Johnston Molly Jones Bonnie Jones Punipuao Joneson Vitolio Kathy Jordan Jacqueline and Henry Joy Karen M. Joy Cathy Kalahar Judith Kalter Katherine Kan Patty Karbowski Sheryl Kashmerick Nan Katzenberger Kim Kauffman Edie and Fred Kaufmann Mary and Bob Keedy Mr. and Mrs. Paul Keiswetter/ Petoskey Plastics S. Lee Kellar James and Marilyn Keller Sharon Kelley Kate Kelly and John Hurd Mr. and Mrs. David Kendall Scott Kennard/ Wentworth Builders, Inc. Dick and Nana Kennedy Ms. Kraeg Kepford Brad and Amanda Kik Dyan and John Kimball Joseph and Karen Kimmell Robert and Carol Kirkland Nancy Kirvan Wally and Bob Klein Ben and Joan Kleinstiver Mr. and Mrs. Robert Klemmer Richard and Rhonda Kline Mr. and Mrs. Peter Klose Jean and Arnold Kluge Jennifer and Timothy Knapp Chuck and Christine Kneese Lynsa and Chris Knickerbocker Ms. Loretta Knight Gretchen Knoblock Judy Knowles Ms. Ann Knutsen Mr. and Mrs. Fred Koehler Jo-Anna Kolodziej Mr. Don Kopka Joyce Koskenmaki Mr. and Mrs. Jim Koster Mr. and Mrs. Richard Kozlowski Mr. and Mrs. Brad Kranig David Kraus and Deb Soverinsky David Krause Mr. and Mrs. Leland Kreid Joyce Krueger Mr. and Mrs. Quinton Kuebler

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Kuhn Barbara and Ronald Kurtz Dr. and Mrs. Richard Kutcipal Dr. and Mrs. Russell LaBeau Mr. and Mrs. William Laimbeer Jack and Marilyn Landane Martha Landis Sheryl Langdon Philo B. and Allison F. Lange Karen Langs Mrs. Barbara H. Lapham Lynn and James Laughlin David Lawrence Leslie Lee and The HarringtonFitch Family Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Neil O. Leighton Mr. and Mrs. Robert Leland Nikki Lennox Monee Lesky Martin and Susan Letts Gayle and Larry Levengood Mr. and Mrs. Dale Lewis Mr. Bill Lewis George and Anne Lewis Frank and Bonnie Liedel Dr. John Lignell Barbara and Charles Lindsey Mrs. Dorothy Litzer Mrs. Dree Lo George and Susan Loesel Roy and Linda Longworth Cammy and Jeff Lowe Ric and Lisa Loyd Martha Luce Ron and Susan Ludgin Carl and Lori Luepnitz Doris and Gunnar Lundteigen Carolyn Lyons Mr. and Mrs. Robert Douglas MacDougall Charles and Kate MacInnis Dr. and Mrs. John MacKenzie Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Maguire Mr. and Mrs. Ernie Mainland Tami Maisel Gabrielle Makela Mr. and Mrs. Robert Maldegen Mr. and Mrs. Jay Maldonado Mr. and Mrs. Fred Malpass Sara and Tim Manchester Ms. Jan Mancinelli Boyd Manges and Joann Wilder Doug and Rachel Mantha Mrs. Gwen Manthei Dr. and Mrs. Kevin Markham Laurie and Terry Marrs Jennifer and Scott Martin Mr. and Mrs. Webb Martin Peggy and Graham Martin Val and Ed Martins Jennifer Mastenbrook Jane Matz Mr. and Mrs. Robert Matzka Maureen Mayne Jennifer McAndrew Mr. and Mrs. David McBride Maureen McCarthy Susan McClanahan and William Zimmerman IV John and Meg McClorey Mary McClutchey Mr. and Mrs. William T. McCormick, Jr. Ms. Karen McCue Mary Ann McCullough Mr. and Mrs. Glen McCune Neile and Dennis McDermott Donna McDermott Anne Laura McDevitt

Jane McDonald Judith Armstrong-McDonnell Patricia H. McEnroe Genie and Jeff McEvoy Ms. Janet McGarey Dr. and Mrs. Vaughn McGraw Aubrey McKigney Jim and Nancy McKinstry Michelle McLean Mrs. Raenette McManus Amanda McMullen Dr. and Mrs. Mark McMurray Wendy McWhorter Majorie Mehney Mr. and Mrs. George Melzow Connie Mendyk Mr. and Mrs. Paul Menke Rosemary A. Mertens Mrs. Connie A. Messner Mr. and Mrs. David Meyer Emily Meyerson and Harry Kitchen Valerie Meyerson and Tom Johnson Rebecca Michelsen Karen Van Dam Michmerhuizen Peggy Midener Nancy and John Miett Adrienne C. and Michael J. Miller Jan Miller Rita and Bill Miller Dorothy A. Mills Dan and Martha Mishler Donna Moll The Molosky Family Mr. and Mrs. Jim Monton Jan and Marshall Morley Chris and Liisa Morley Merilyn and Tom Morrow Gayle and Marissa Mroczkowski Chase Mrozinski Mr. and Mrs. Richard Mueller Barbara Mullaly Robert and Kathleen Muneio Brian Murphy and Ida Vander Poorte Mr. Charles Murphy Kitty Murray Rhea A. Murray Jim and Trish Murray Carol Murray Dr. and Mrs. Phil Nelson Holly Nelson Franz and Joan Neubrecht Mary Newhouse Mrs. VaLaura Nibbelink Maureen Nicholson Megan Nickerson Mary Ellen Nicol Dr. Carin Nielsen Jerry and Linda Nielsen Terry and Marilyn Nielsen James and Corrinne Niland Nolan’s Jessica Nolff Holly Novak Ann and Patrick O’Brien John Oding Charlene Oestman Barbara O’Hara Carol and Jack Olson Marilyn C. and Jay T. O’Neil Charles O’Neill Ms. Judith T. Osborne Mr. Gerhard F. Osterbeck Mary Grace and Andrew Otis Mr. and Mrs. David Otis Ms. Annabell L. Page Mr. and Mrs. Tom Palmer

Mr. and Mrs. Palmer Noreen and Michael Parker Jan and Frank Parkinson Dr. and Mrs. Robert Pattengale Amy Paulus Nancy Payne Olivia Pearsall Anya Peck Norma Penchansky-Glasser Bedonna and Bob Perish William and Catherine Perry Mary Lou Peters Kathy and Todd Petersen Candace and Jay Petersen Pets Naturally Mr. Henry Pfeifle Margie Phillips Mrs. Patricia Pontbriand John Porter Lisa Poszywak Ms. Bonnie Prouty Mr. Roy Pulaski Barbara Pulver Mr. and Mrs. Max Putters Pamela Pynnonen Moyer Michael and Marianne Raab Steve Radecki and Lauren Walsh Ronald and Lenore Rademacher Carol and Jim Rafko Linda Rakolta Mr. and Mrs. Charles Randolph Patsy Ranger Mary and Craig Rapin Justin Rashid and Kate Marshall Gary and Susan Ratliff Joanna and Joseph Rautio Mary Ready Christine Redman Mrs. Irene Reich Barbara Reich Hennie and Borge Reimer Howard Richards Ms. Tonda Richey Ken and Joan Richmond and Family Claire Richter Meredith Richter Stuart and Kathleen Risby Kristen Rivard Mr. and Mrs. Victor Rizzo Mrs. Barbara Robinson Mr. and Mrs. Dave Robinson Elaine and Larry Rochon Paul Rose Sarane H. Ross Hank and Carol Ross Sandy Ruggles Mr. and Mrs. Ed Russell Tom and Carol Ryan Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Ryner Lorene F. Sakamoto Mr. and Mrs. William Salisbury Ms. Constance Saltonstall Julie Sanco William Santos and Brian Babbitt Mr. and Mrs. Tom Sarowski Stephen Sawyer and Denise Holmes Sharon Schappacher Mrs. Peg Schiller Mrs. Yvonne Schmidt Jane Schneider and Dennis Fulbright Sherri and Ken Schoenberg Carra and George Schoene Jim and Kathy Schroeder Margaret Schroeder Roger Schwer Mr. and Mrs. Bill Scott

Ann and James Scott Mr. and Mrs. David Searles Anne Marie Sears Patricia Sehr Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Selden Laurie and Tom Seltenright Gus and Kathleen Serra Rand Shackleton and Laura Chaney The Shattuck Family B.J. Shawn Bud and Nancy Shear Susan Sheets Allyn J. Shepard Judith Shepelak Larry and Joy Shepherd Ms. Nancy Sherman Keith and Alice Sherwood Jennifer Shorter/ Grandpa Shorter’s Gifts Mr. and Mrs. Jim Shrier Marsey and Steve Shuman Lore Silberman Mr. Peter Sims Mary and Dean Sims Dr. and Mrs. Henry Singer Adele Sjoberg Mr. and Mrs. Bernie Slotnick Robin and David Small Jan Smart Elaine Smiley Ana Smith Kelsey Smith Sara E. Smith Mr. and Mrs. Stan L. Smith Jan Smith Mr. and Mrs. W. Richard Smith Tillie Smith Henry Smith Mr. Robert A. Smith Mr. and Mrs. Stafford Smith Mr. and Mrs. W. Sidney Smith Randall J. Smith Carol Smith Mr. and Mrs. Mark Smolinski Kirby Snively Dr. and Mrs. Ronald Snyder Anita M. Snyder Janice Soblesky Joan Sorenson Mr. and Mrs. William Soter Carol C. Spaulding Amy and Tyler Spence John and Kathleen Spencer Cristina Staats Mr. and Mrs. Kendall Stanley Jane Stearns Marie E. Steensma Robert and Kay Stehouwer Gale and Anne Stephens Beverly Stepnitz Marion D. and Bill Stetson Marilyn Stockwell-Colestock Mrs. Babette Stenuis Stolz and Mr. Jack Stolz, Jr. June Storm Dr. and Mrs. John O. Stover, Jr. Veroneze and Dick Strader Laurie-Jo Straty Robert and Charlotte Streit/ Twisted Fish Gallery Brian Strickland Carolyn J. Switzer Mrs. Lynne Symons Roger and Cheryl Tallman Phyllis Tallon Ms. Constance Tanner Mr. and Mrs. Steele A. Taylor Mr. and Mrs. David Taylor

Kendal and Christine Taylor Louise Taylor Mr. and Mrs. David Tennent Elizabeth Terry Audrey Thomas Stan and Sandy Thompson Jill Tibbits Deborah and Deane Tierney John and Teresa Tillotson Thomas and Carol Titcomb/ St. Doris Foundation Mrs. Margo Todd Steven Toornman and Meredith Krell Maureen and Byron Trerice Mr. and Mrs. Phil Trotter Laura J. Trudeau Cheryl and Terry True Candice Tucker Anne and Robert Tucker Todd Twichel Mrs. Marjorie Upton Mr. Steve Van Andel Nancy Van Antwerp Ben and Erika Van Dam Ronald Van Horn Paul and Maryagnes Van Klaveren Adam VanHouten Mr. and Mrs. Paul Varga Mrs. Paul Varga Kevin VarnHagen and Loren Wise Dr. and Mrs. Daniel VerBurg Ms. Karen Walker Bob and Michele Walker Mr. and Mrs. Robert Washburn James and Donna Waterston Sharon Weaver Barbara J. Weber Pat Weber Dr. and Mrs. Richard Weber Mrs. Bonnie Weitzel Paula Welmers and Fred Mulhauser William and Julie Wentworth Mr. and Mrs. Byron L. West Mr. and Mrs. Paul Weston Jill Whelan Mr. and Mrs. William White Mrs. Van White Bill and Mary Whitlock Kurt and Phoebe Wietzke Dr. and Mrs. Tim Wilcox Dr. and Mrs. Hal Willens Mr. and Mrs. Dave Williams Mr. Robert Williams and Mrs. Roberta Rassieur Williams Mr. Larry Willis Betsy Willis Tory and John Willoughby Scott Wilson Roger and Katherine Winslow Ken Winter Wendy Winters Julie Witthoeft Trisha Witty Mrs. Richard Wolfgang Mr. and Mrs. David Wood Patricia C. Woodstock Ms. Mary D. Woolnough Dorothy and Joel Wurster Mr. and Mrs. David Young Cynthia Young Mr. and Mrs. John Young Theresa Youngman Lee Zajac Dr. and Mrs. Louis Zako Mark Zink Cindy Zipp

Thank you for your membership and for supporting the many programs of Crooked Tree Arts Center. Your membership helps bring fantastic art exhibitions, engaging children’s programs, interesting Coffee @ Ten lectures, entertaining performing arts events, and interactive classes to the Arts Center.

If you are not sure if you are still a member, now is a great time to renew. You can do so online at www.crookedtree.org, or give us a call at 231-347-4337 (Petoskey/231-941-9488 (Traverse City). We are grateful for your support.

Names listed are gifts/memberships received September 1, 2014, through February 28, 2015.

CTAC publishes our full membership list in our annual report.

We do our best to keep an accurate record and apologize for any errors or omissions. Please contact us with any corrections.

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A Long History of Supporting the Arts

MARGARET AND WILLIAM WHITE Walking into Margaret and William White’s Torch Lake home is like walking into one of Margaret’s paintings. It is a beautiful backdrop to their numerous works of art on display.

The Whites have been working in side-by-side rooms every day for nearly 33 years.

It began in their art classrooms at Southfield Lathrup High School where Margaret was the drawing teacher and William taught commercial art and culminated in their individual art studios in their northern Michigan home.

The Whites have been working in side-by-side rooms every day for nearly 33 years.

It began in their art classrooms at Southfield Lathrup High School where Margaret was the drawing teacher and William taught commercial art and culminated in their individual art studios in their northern Michigan home.

In 1994, the Whites both decided to retire, to pursue art full-time and see if they could become professional artists.

“On our last day of school, he carried me over the threshold and out the door of the high school,” said Margaret, laughing. The following summer they designed and built their house on Torch Lake and have been working on their art ever since.

“We work all the time,” shares William. “We’re in our studio every day.” Since coming north they have been in five 2-person shows and are currently producing work for their first 3-man show with artist Charles Murphy this July at the Twisted Fish Gallery in Elk Rapids. One of the benefits of working together and both being working artists is critiquing each other’s work. “We’re kind but honest,” says Margaret.

Margaret and William were members of both the Crooked Tree Arts Center and Artcenter Traverse City prior to the recent merger. They first became involved in Crooked Tree Arts Center when CTAC’s Visual Arts Director, Gail DeMeyere, invited them to participate in a still life exhibition called Gatherings in 2007 and again as part of the 2011 Let Them Eat Cake. They have donated artwork to D’Art for Art, exhibited work in CTAC’s sales gallery and “enjoy being involved; it’s so beautifully run,” says William. “It’s a pleasure to stop by whether we’re in a current show or just visiting.”

For Traverse City, they have entered the annual Art and the Garden exhibition, attended lectures at The Box and attended last spring’s Vermeer Dinner fundraiser. “We were very excited when we learned of the merger,” says Margaret. “What a thrill for Traverse City to become part of Crooked Tree.”

“I feel like they did what’s best for the arts in northern Michigan,” agrees William. “I look forward to Crooked Tree bringing all their energies that are in Petoskey to Traverse City.”

“Our main focus is our art,” says Margaret, who thought of nothing but art since a young age. “It was something I did well and brought a tremendous amount of joy.”

“Would we do it again?” poses William, “Absolutely, it’s a joyful place to go to every day!”

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2015 35TH ANNUAL JURIED FINE ART EXHIBITION WHEN: September 19-November 21, 2015 CALL FOR ENTRIES: Online June 1-July 31 ABOUT: Open to artists 18 and older who are Michigan residents and/or CTAC members. Applications will be taken online through the CTAC website where you will be guided to the Café registration process. The exhibit will be on display in the Bonfield Gallery in Petoskey, SeptemberNovember.

The juror for the exhibit is Kalamazoo artist, Ladislav Hanka, a prolific artist with an MFA in printmaking from Western Michigan University.

IT'S DEMO AND RENO TIME!’ Our kitchen in Petoskey is undergoing a major renovation. This space is used every day for classes, meetings and catering. For over ten years we’ve offered a super popular Culinary Series in a less than desirable kitchen. The new kitchen will feature properly vented cooktop and pipes that don’t freeze—obviously much needed upgrades!

Thanks to a matching grant from the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs, along with funds from the Petoskey-Harbor Springs Community Foundation and Charlevoix County Community Foundation, we are mindfully planning a great space for so many uses. A mighty group of dedicated volunteers are guiding this project: Carole Carroll, Lynn Carson, Bill Millar, Gail Willens, Charles Randolph and Nick White.

We are grateful for their efforts.

We need a few more dollars for dishwashers, support for sinks, cash for countertops….you get the idea! Let us know if you would like to donate.

On target to be complete by end of August!

Thursday, May 21 10:00 am-4:00 pm & 6:00-7:00 pm You are invited for a sneak peek of our plans!

Learn about our expanded culinary series and how the renovated kitchen will be a great asset to CTAC and our community.

Light refreshments served all day!

EXPLORE THE WORLD WITH A FRIEND —OR MAKE SOME NEW ONES~!

CTAC is headed to Europe! Discover Ireland or Italy in a small group setting, no more than 24 travelers. A perfect balance of organized activities and free time.

May 15-25, 2016: Countryside of the Emerald Isle Visit Dublin, Kinsale, West Cork, Kilkenny and more.

Offered by Collette Tours.

Learn more about the tour. Presentations and Q&A with Andrew Brown of Collette: • Thursday, May 28, 2015, 4:00 pm • CTAC-Petoskey • Wednesday, September 16, 4:00 pm • CTAC-TC For booking, contact Andrew Kan Travel, 231-347-8122.

September 8-17, 2017: Venice in 2017 Our friends with Voyager Tours, Erica and Doug Heise, have put together a fabulous itinerary for CTAC again!

This trip is planned around the Venice Biennale and with stops including Verona and Bologna. Visit our website for the tentative itinerary and start saving those frequent flyer miles!

**CALL FOR ARTISTS** MERRY MAKERS MARKETPLACE OVER $2,000 IN PRIZES! WHEN: December 3-5, 2015 CALL FOR ENTRIES: Online now through August 15 ABOUT: Crooked Tree Arts Center is pleased to announce Merry Makers Marketplace in the galleries at CTAC in Petoskey, December 3–5. An art fair, a holiday celebration, and all kinds of fun—CTAC will be transformed into a holiday festival with over 50 artists’ booths, a holiday gift giving guide, local entertainment and festive food concessions.

Applications must be received by August 15 and will be accepted on a rolling basis. Accepted artists will receive a $50 discount on booth fees if committed by July!

Cash awards to the best overall artist booth presentations: $1,000 First Prize, $500 Second Prize, $250 Third Prize.

More information at www.crookedtree.org.

CTAC'S PAUL LAPORTE ON WTCM 580 AM RADIO— Monday mornings, from 8:30-9:00 am, join CTAC’s Paul LaPorte on WTCM 580 AM Radio as he talks about what’s going on in visual arts from Manistee to Mackinac, west of I-75. Paul’s segment promotes northwest lower Michigan as an arts tourism destination. We hope you’ll tune in as Paul runs down what’s up in the visual arts scene. His guests include artists, gallery owners, and staff members of art centers.

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MANY OF YOU KNOW. . .

We prefer the CTAC spotlight to be on our members, students and volunteers. Yet, with all the transition happening at CTAC these days, I’d like to take this opportunity to introduce or re-introduce you to our wonderfully dedicated staff. Of course, this is just a quick view of their work…

A DESTINATION FOR THE ARTS It is with great anticipation that I look forward to the 2015 summer season. The days will be bright blue with warm breezes dancing across the landscape and Crooked Tree Arts Center has crafted exceptional programming to perfectly complement the season. This will be our first year to offer programming at both the Petoskey and Traverse City campuses, with a broad offering of activities and events planned throughout the region. Outstanding Exhibits, Art Fairs, Performing Arts, Educational opportunities and Social Events are the keystone for an engaging summer.

Crooked Tree’s Mission is to Inspire and Enrich Lives through the Arts.

We have become a platform that connects our community to the Arts, a platform for art education, and a platform for connecting artists to each other. Our Vision is to establish a regional presence that expands our community reach and is nationally-recognized. It is a regional presence that spans across Northern Michigan and is creating a meaningful Destination for the Arts.

Finally, I want to thank everyone who works hard to make Crooked Tree successful. Our membership is broad-based and is a direct connection to the community we support. Our volunteers ensure the smooth delivery of our programming efforts. Our Board members provide critical leadership and act as ambassadors. Our dedicated professional staff works incredibly hard and produces an excellent fruit for their effort.

Tony Ryner, Chairman

Board of Directors

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Alex Dailey/Front Desk: Alex is a know-it-all! She has to be, as she directs all the activity at our Petoskey front desk, including ticket sales, class registration, art sales and reservations. She led our annual Young Writers Expo this year, too!

Bob Damman/Facilities Manager: Bob handles the physical needs of our buildings in Petoskey: The Arts Center, the attached Carnegie Building, the dance studio at 418 E. Mitchell—a beautiful space for our dance students! His humor and demeanor keep us smiling!

Carina Hume/Business Manager: All things financial, human resources, scholarships and, for 2015-16, Carina will direct the Performing Arts Series. Carina has an eye for detail and is our best editor! She works closely with our Finance Committee.

Cindy McSurely/Development Director: Fundraising is Cindy’s focus along with special events such as Swirl, Chalk & Chocolate, Art and the City and other programs she provides guidance on…and, how could we forget…D’Art for Art! Gail DeMeyere/Visual Arts Director: The beautiful and inspiring exhibits are designed and curated by Gail, as well as managing the Art Tree Gallery. It’s amazing how frequently she is asked about the paint colors she selects for the galleries!

Heather Raue/Director of Dance: Heather’s combination of teaching and choreography impacts the lives of hundreds of young dancers each year in our CTAC School of Ballet.

Her students’ achievements are nationally-recognized—as is Heather!

Kevin Richardson/Assistant Music Education: Kevin joined our staff in October of 2014 as our Strings Instructor for the Gerber Music Education and the leader of the CTAC Jazz Band.

He makes a mean cookie, too!

Lucy Blythe/Development Associate: Lucy manages our ever-growing database of members and artists and all membership matters. She’s a foodie….so you should hang with her at Swirl!

Megan DeWindt/Program Director: Megan balances the work of software platforms, website, e-communication and, as of April, she directs most of our Education Programming, including classes, lectures and special events.

Robert Dudd/Music Education Director: Robert leads our Gerber Music Education Program teaching violin, viola, cello and bass and conductor for our CTAC Youth Orchestra. He can be seen frequently staring off into space…he’s a fan of the night sky!

And…our TC staff…together these two staff members, along with some of the Petoskeybased staff, will be rolling out great arts happenings at the TC location.

Kathryn Pfeifer/Program Administrator: Kathryn was on staff with Artcenter TC when we merged, and we are amazed with her work on the Outdoor Art Fair, Art and Craft Trails and summer workshops. Area artists sing Kathryn’s praises!

Megan Kelto/Associate Director: Megan’s our newest addition as she came on board at the end of March 2015. She is taking on all of the new programming in TC, including exhibits, special events, fundraising and collaborations. Megan joined us after working at Interlochen for nine years and we are so delighted to welcome her on staff.

And, last, me. Your President/Executive Director. My title was changed to President with the addition of Traverse City as our long-range plan charts an Executive Director in both locations. What do I fill my days with, you ask? Well, stop in anytime and you can spend an hour or so. Together we can write grants, wrangle with legal documents, communicate with board members and plan programming—I’ve got a great job!

Best to you— Liz Ahrens P.S. We bid farewell to our Program Director, Valerie St. Pierre Smith, in March as she and her family are moving to Omaha for her new teaching position at U of Nebraska! Good luck, Valerie! And welcome to Ellen Audia, our summer front desk staff.

Crooked Tree Arts Center Membership Application

CTAC Staff & Board of Directors staff

:

Elizabeth Ahrens president/executive director

Name:

Ellen Audia

Address:

summer front desk staff

Lucy Blythe development associate

City/State/Zip:

Alexandra Dailey

front desk/special projects

Phone: E-mail:

Bob Damman facilities manager

Summer Address:

Gail DeMeyere

(If different than above)

visual arts director/curator

City/State/Zip:

Megan DeWindt program director

As a member of Crooked Tree Arts Center, your gift helps support our year-round programs including exhibitions, docent tours, scholarships and so much more! Your membership benefits include invitations to special openings and events, membership pricing on classes, workshops and performances.

music education director

Consider joining the Renaissance Society for $500…

business manager

You receive all of the above membership benefits, plus invitations to private events for the Renaissance Society. Your name is listed in the newsletter and on the website, unless you wish to remain anonymous.

The Baroque Society for $1,000…

Which gives you all the benefits of the Renaissance Society, plus additional special events.

Robert Dudd Carina Hume Megan Kelto - traverse city

associate director

Cindy McSurely

development director/membership

Kathryn Pfeifer - traverse city

program administrator

Or Join the Rococo Society for $2,500…

As a Rococo Society Member you will receive all the benefits of the Baroque Society, invitations to private events each year and a small piece of original art created by a regional artist.

Heather Raue director of dance

Kevin Richardson

orchestra conductor/assistant director

membership

❒ New Membership ❒ Renewal Membership

❒ Cash

❒ Check

classifications

❒ $20 Student ❒ $40 Individual ❒ $60 Family ❒ $125 Supporting

❒ $250 Sustaining ❒ $500 Renaissance Society ❒ $1,000 Baroque Society ❒ $2,500 Rococo Society

❒ Mastercard/Visa/Discover/American Express (circle one)

Credit card #:

Signature:

Exp. date: CV V#:

❒ Please contact me regarding volunteer opportunities Complete and mail with check, money order or credit card information to: Crooked Tree Arts Center, 461 E. Mitchell St., Petoskey, MI 49770

2015 ROCOCO SOCIETY FEATURED ARTIST— Rosita Gendernalik, a chemical/ environmental engineer from the Philippines, discovered pottery upon retirement, and has been working with clay ever since. She continually challenges herself to create unique, florally-inspired pieces, experimenting with a variety of hand building and firing techniques while maintaining her sought-after petal style.

board

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Tony Ryner, chairman Carole Carroll, vice chairman Tim McAndrew, treasurer Gail Willens, secretary Kim Aikens, Tracy Bacigalupi, Maureen Bickersteth, Pier Borra, Beth Bynum, Lynn Carson, Kristine Chandler, Christie Dompierre, Mary Driggs, Gary Fedus, John Fershee, Heidi Geiger, Joe Hollis, Melissa Keiswetter, Sharon Kelley, Mike Kelly, Joe Kimmell, Wally Klein, Paul LaPorte, Dave Lawrence, Dan Ledingham, Todd McMillen, Bill Millar, Chris Morley, Howard Newkirk, Elizabeth Pollie, Cynthia Rutherford, Bill Salisbury, Jim Shrier, Bob Streit, Michele Walker, Nick White, Kurt Wietzke, Ken Winter Founded in 1971, Crooked Tree Arts Center has two locations in northern Michigan 461 E. Mitchell St. Petoskey, MI 49770 231.347.4337 – and – 322 Sixth St. Traverse City, MI 49684 231.941.9488 www.crookedtree.org

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Non-Profit Org. U.S. Postage PAID Permit No. 161 Petoskey, MI 49770 461 East Mitchell Street Petoskey, MI 49770

change service requested

r e m m u S l r i w S r e Sup

WHEN: Wednesday, August 19 • 5:30-8:00 pm

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ABOUT: Wind-down CTAC’s season with the Third Annual Summer Super Swirl! Enjoy live art demonstrations, music and the summer exhibits while you stroll through the indoor and outdoor spaces of the Arts Center, located in downtown Petoskey. Featuring 40+ tables of fine wine, select craft beer and specialty foods all for your sampling pleasure provided by our friends at D&W Fresh Market.

Musical guests to date include: CTAC Jazz Ensemble, Robert Dudd/ CTAC Music Education Director, Music Meets Canvas with Michelle Chenard and Martina Hahn, Jim Owen, Jeff Pagel, Pine River Jazz and Alex Vance.

RESERVATIONS: $25 Advance/$30 Day of Swirl