A Note from the Director

It’s easy to go about our days without taking a moment to appreciate the beauty and art that surrounds us. Did you notice any meticulously done makeup as you handed out candy this Halloween? Have you observed the colorful leaves blanketing your lawn? Have you paused to take in the serenity of White Lake? Especially as the holiday season approaches and we get busy with shopping, planning, and hosting, it gets harder to stop and notice these little moments of beauty. As I remind myself – I hope that you too will slow down, breathe a little deeper, and stop to absorb the wonders that surround us.

Of course, in my totally unbiased opinion, the ACWL-Nuveen is a great place to do this! Our annual Fall into the Arts Exhibition, featuring artwork from area school art programs, opens today and it’s a very impressive show. Sponsored by Ferguson Family Dentistry, this year’s theme is ‘Dreamscapes’ and the students created very unique fantastical visions of unknown worlds. Included in this exhibit is work by our 2022 Emerging Artist of Color Resident, Elijah Pierce. Although he wasn’t creating pieces to fit into the theme, it somehow works. His paintings are engaging, otherworldly, and impactful. I hope you’ll join us for the reception tomorrow, Saturday, November 5 from 1:00-3:00pm. And bring some cash! This exhibit is also a fundraiser for the participating school’s art programs and any support we can show these hard-working teachers would be much appreciated.

 

We’re also looking forward to the annual Holiday Walk and our Made in Michigan Market on Friday, November 18. Alongside the usual artwork you can find in our retail gallery, we will have additional artist vendors set up from 2:00-8:00pm, selling ornaments, greeting cards, wool mittens, and more. We do have room for a few more vendors, so if you are interested in selling your work, please fill out this application.

 

I also want to give you a little heads up: we are planning a ‘Classroom Art’ exhibition for early 2023, so if you have attended a class here recently and would like to be included in this exhibit, keep an eye out! We’ll be putting out a call for artists soon.

 

Speaking of classes, I would like to take a moment to acknowledge the loss of ACWL-Nuveen Artist Member and Teacher, Pat Miller. Pat was very involved in this organization for many years, and our staff and Board of Directors was so sorry to hear of her passing. We’ll be putting together an article about Pat and her impact on the ACWL-Nuveen, so if you have anything you’d like to share – thoughts, photos, etc., - please send them my way: nuveen@artswhitelake.org

 

November is the month we mark Thanksgiving so please accept my thanks for all that you do for your family, community, and the ACWL-Nuveen!  I hope you’ll take a moment for yourself to breathe in the fall scents, enjoy the crunching of the leaves under your feet, and to view some beautiful artwork in our gallery.

 

See you soon,

Erin Peyer, ACWL-Nuveen Director

2022 Fall into the Arts Exhibit Raises Funds for Local School Art Programs

This year's show explores the theme Dreamscapes and features artwork from the ACWL-Nuveen Open Studio Program, Montague High School, Oehrli Elementary School, Reeths-Puffer High School, and Whitehall Middle School.

 
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ACWL-Nuveen 2022 Wreath Fundraiser

Hand-crafted by Montague Tree Farms, the wreaths are made of high-quality

Douglas Fir Boughs.

 
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Holiday Season Shopping at the ACWL-Nuveen

If you're looking for a unique, personal, and thoughtful holiday gift, look no further than the ACWL-Nuveen.

 
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Registration is required for all classes unless otherwise indicated.

For help with registration, please call (231) 893-2524. 

 

ACWL-Nuveen classes are supported in part by grants from the Michigan Arts & Culture Council, the National Endowment for the Arts and the Nuveen Benevolent Trust.

 

Open Studio

Middle & High School Students

Wednesdays, November 9, 16, 30

2:00 - 5:00pm

FREE

 

Explore our stock of art supplies and take advantage of our knowledgeable staff! 

 
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Two Point Perspective Drawing

Ages 16+

Wednesday, November 9

6:00 - 8:30pm

$25, $22.50 for ACWL Members 

 

Go back to the basics to refine your artistic skills.

 

 
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Ceramics Open Studio with Kim Funk

Ages 18+

Thursdays, November 10, 17,

December 1, 8, & 15

2:00 - 4:00pm

$150, $135 for ACWL Members

 

Create whatever your heart desires in this Ceramics Open Studio. Students must have completed an introductory pottery class to participate.

 
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Clay Dragons

Ages 7-10

Saturdays, November 12 & 19

11:00am - 12:00pm

$25, $22.50 for ACWL Members

*WHSP Eligible*

 

Create a Medieval clay dragon figure with air-drying clay and decorate it with paint and mixed-media materials.

 
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Watercolor for All - November 12

Ages 18+

Saturday, November 12

1:00 - 5:00pm

$100, $90 for ACWL Members

 

Participants will learn how to be fearless and spontaneous using unusual tools to create juicy watercolor washes.

 
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Clay Creatures

Ages 6-10 & a caregiver

Sunday, November 13

1:00 - 4:00pm

$60, $54 for ACWL Members

 

A great introduction to clay, students will create their own clay creatures in this afternoon workshop.

 
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Mini Watercolor Palettes

Ages 16+

Tuesday, November 15

4:00 - 7:00pm

$225, $202.50 for ACWL Members

 

Learn how to create their own custom watercolor paint sets using mini tins and tube watercolor paint.

 
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Self-Portrait Planters

Ages 12-17

Saturdays, December 3 & 10

1:00 - 3:00pm

$60, $54 for ACWL Members

 

Your ceramics skills will bloom as you create a unique, artistic, ceramic planter.

 

 
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Quick Sketch: People

Ages 16+

Tuesday, December 6

6:00 - 8:00pm

$25, $22.50 for ACWL Members

 

Learn how to quickly sketch the human form in different degrees of completion and detail.

 
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SPARK!

for people with memory loss and their caregiver will be held on Wednesday, November 16 at 1:00 at the Playhouse at White Lake.

 
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We still have space for a few more vendors at this year's Made in Michigan Market. If you are interested, please fill out this application!

Legacy Members

Jon & Jane Blyth

Allan* & Anne Dake

Stan & Jan Gorecki

Chick Caluwaert & Ruth Jackson

Paul Collins & Susan Newhof

David & Beth Pickard

Nancy Rose

Wendy Sanders

Jack* & Laura Schultz

Ted & Judy* Stojak

Howard & Cheryl* Whelan

 

Legacy members are ACWL-Nuveen Members that have arranged for a future gift to the ACWL-Nuveen through a bequest in their will or another type of planned gift. An asterisk denotes a deceased member. If you are interested in becoming legacy member, please contact ACWL-Nuveen Director Erin Peyer at nuveen@artswhitelake.org

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