Reception: Thursday, April 18, 5:30 pm-7:00 pm

Juror this year is Barbara Carlson, Professional artist, art instructor, and owner of Armory Art Center in Grand Haven.
Acceptance/declination notification: March 9
Accepted work delivery date: March 23-March 26

Artist Talk and Reception March 21st, 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
The Gateway Spoon Cafe & Grill, 633 E. 24th St. Holland, MI 49423

The Holland Area Arts Council and the Gateway Spoon Café & Grill Restaurant are pleased to announce a new artist series “Art of The Spoon”. This series collaborates with The Spoon to feature artists throughout the year. Artwork sold at The Spoon supports both organizations as well as the artist.

Christi M. Dreese is a contemporary impressionist painter based in Spring Lake, Michigan. Her painting reflects the relaxed nature of lakeside living that she experienced as a child. She pursued a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration from Aquinas College, and her art has been showcased in several exhibitions and galleries throughout Michigan. Dreese collaborates with art consultants and interior designers to deliver exceptional results for their projects. Her artwork is displayed in several medical facilities, and private and corporate art collections throughout the United States.

Arts 50+ Tissue Paper Art

Arts 50+ Tissue Paper Art (FREE)
Ages: 50+
Tuesday, March 5th
11:00am - 12:00pm

Creative arts for 50 or better. This one hour class teaches you to "paint" and "collage" with tissue for beautiful, frame-worthy pieces. Learn how to make artistic decisions using the color wheel and create stunning art. No experience required. This is event is free and open to ages 50+. Max 30 attendees. Registration required.

My Journey Through a Life of Art: Larry Blovits

January 26 -March 30
Padnos and Armstrong Gallery
Reception and Artist Talk: February 15 5:30-7:00 pm 

Larry Blovits, well known and respected throughout the West Michigan area, has amassed his retrospective in our galleries. His works will be organized chronologically from the 1970s through current. Many former students will be thrilled to see this exhibit. It seems so many regional artists have learned from this master in drawing and painting. Professor Emeritus from Aquinas College, Larry has amassed an international reputation for his artwork, and workshop instructor having taught workshops locally and nationally, and abroad in England, Ireland, Italy, New Zealand, and Australia. More information about the artist can be found on his website at www.larryblovits.com.

Saturday, February 10th 11am - 1pm

Drop in at the Arts Council for a FREE community day activity. These projects will vary from seasonal activities and/or relate to exhibits on display at the Arts Council. Projects are geared towards elementary age kids, but all are welcome.

Senior Studio Day (FREE)
Ages: 50+
Tuesday, February 6th
11:00am - 12:00pm

"The Heart of a Meaningful Life", inspired by the works of American "self-described romantic artist", Jim Dine. Our class will receive information about the works of Modern artists towards stimulating a personal "Heart ART" using materials provided. No experience required. Max 30 attendees. Registration required.

Women in Nature Workshop - Succulent Planters

$85.00

Instructor: Eileen LaMore
Age: 18+
Feb. 2 (Friday)
6:00pm - 8:00pm

Join us at the HAAC for another collaborative clay workshop with Outdoor Discovery. This program is great for beginners as well as seasoned ceramicists. After our workshop, items will stay at HAAC for the drying, and firing processes; an email will be sent when vases are ready for pickup, approximately 3-4 weeks later. Facility is fully handicapped accessible. No experience required. Register Here

2000 Watercolors Ain’t Bad

January 19 -March 30
Lievense Gallery
Artist Talk and Reception:

January 25 5:30-7:00 pm 

Jim Johnson’s watercolors have a strong and unique style. A master! He says: “This exhibit is a celebration of painting in watercolors. In forty years, I've painted over two thousand watercolors and loved every minute of the process. I began messing around with watercolors in 1984 on weekends to get away from the restrictions of my commercial art business and to just paint spontaneously directly from life. A couple years later I was exhibiting here and there and was getting a pretty good idea of what my retirement was going to look like. Painting from life is spontaneous, intense, and emotional. I never tire of it.”

Learn how to paint snow-covered landscapes and enchanting tree scenes! No experience required. This event is free. All materials provided. Max 30 attendees, registration full.

Holiday Pop Art Painting!

$70.00

Instructor: Maranda Shear
Age: 9+
December 9 (Saturday)
10:30am - 1:30pm

Explore color theory and create an Andy Warhol inspired Holiday image using acrylic paint on canvas. Students will choose from a variety of seasonal and Holiday object images to duplicate to scale on the canvas using color gradients and complimentary or "virbrating" colors popular in the 60's and 70's. Get ready for a fun and vibrantly colorful experience and go home with a funky masterpiece from the Holidays! Register here!

Join us for the Holland Area Arts Council’s Elfen Market. The Elfen Market offers youth artisans a chance to take art projects from development to sale - a vendor market just for young entrepreneurs! Admission is free! Enjoy hot chocolate and donuts as you browse our artisan treasures!

Join us to design personally wintery bags and tags for your Holiday gift giving. We'll give you some tips for painting buffalo plaid, trees, and ornaments. All materials provided. (If you prefer a specialize paper bag you may bring it. We will offer lunch bag size. ) This event is free. All materials provided. Ages 50+ Register here to reserve your spot!

Join us for an artist talk and reception celebrating The Patricia Flynn Invitational Watercolor Exhibition! This extraordinary exhibition features Mark Bonnette, Catherine McClung, Jon McDonald, Jerry Bowman, Sandy Meyer and Bruce McCombs.

Join us with a reception celebrating our Holland Friends Art All Members Show. This organization of talented artists was originally founded in 1963 through the efforts of the local creative community. The goal of this group is to initiate an annual members art exhibit and to stimulate community awareness of the creative talents in the Holland area. We have grown over the years to be a well-respected supporter of the visuals arts within West Michigan.

Join us for the Holland Area Arts Council’s annual Yuletide Holiday Market! Featuring 20 local artisans: pottery, paintings, handmade jewelry, knit and crochet items, woodworking, textiles, paper goods, fused glassed, beadwork and more! Admission is free. Enjoy hot chocolate and donuts as you browse our artisan treasures!

Senior Studio Day (FREE)
Ages: 50+

Pet Collage with area artist Melanie Mason. She will be telling about the process of collaging an art piece of a pet using an example of her work. We will have pattern pieces available for individuals to create a beginners collage. Attendees will go home enriched to tackle an art project of an actual pet of their own using the knowledge gained. Register here to reserve your spot!