Happy New Year! I hope you all had a wonderful holiday season filled with friends, family, and delicious food. A new year always brings a feeling of excitement and anticipation, and we have a lot of ‘new’ things to celebrate here at the ACWL-Nuveen! We are kicking off 2023 with a new exhibition – Studio Art Showcase – which opens today. This exhibit features artwork by ACWL-Nuveen artist teachers and their students, and explores a wide variety of mediums. We’ll be hosting a closing reception for the exhibit on Saturday, January 21 from 1:00 – 3:00pm. Attendees will be invited to decorate lunch sacks for Kids Food Basket. The colorful sacks will be filled by Kids Food Basket with nutritious food then distributed to local children in need. I hope you’ll make a point to stop by! |
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We’re also really looking forward to our second exhibit of the year – Human/Nature featuring works by Tatsuki Hakoyama. Sponsored by Eastbrook Homes, this is our first of three Guest Exhibitions of 2023. We got to know Tatsuki (aka Taz) when he served as a Mentor Artist of Color for the 2022 Emerging Artist of Color Residency, and we can’t wait to show off his artwork! This exhibit will open on January 27 and be up through March 11, with a reception and artist discussion on Friday, February 3. Taz will also be teaching two workshops while his show is on display – Papermaking: Painting with Pulp and Oil Landscape Painting. To learn more about Taz, his artwork, and the upcoming show, check out this video interview created by ACWL-Nuveen Marketing and Events Coordinator Ian Martin. Alongside inspiring new exhibitions, we have a full schedule of classes for you to stretch your creative muscles. I’m especially excited about some new jewelry classes taught by Casey Bemis, the first of which - Crocheting with Wire - will be held later this month. We’re also bringing back the extremely popular Watercolor for All class taught by John Herron. This class filled up so quickly last time, we already have two on the schedule for March! And for the first time in over two years, Kathy Rogers will be teaching classes for adults and young children to enjoy side by side. Look for those classes with ‘Together’ in the title! To see the full schedule of January – April classes, visit our website. We are also welcoming three new board members this month! Carolyn Carmel, Ann Kraus, and Kanda Parrott. All three of these talented women are artists and entrepreneurs, and I know they’ll be a great asset to our board. I hope you’ll take a moment to read this article to learn more about these impressive women! And if you’re interested in getting more involved in the ACWL-Nuveen, please check out this article highlighting where we could use your volunteer help! Cheers to a new year and to fresh new ways to engage with and appreciate the beauty of our community. See you soon! Erin |
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Conversation with Tatsuki Hakoyama ACWL-Nuveen's Ian Martin talks with upcoming featured guest artist, Tatsuki Hakoyama. | | |
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Studio Art Showcase Highlights Local Talent Sue VanSlyke said it best: "Anyone can create, we should all try." | | |
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ACWL-Nuveen Welcomes Three New Board Members We are excited to have Carolyn Carmel-Dykman, Ann Kraus, and Kanda Parrot joining our Board of Directors. | | |
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Volunteer at the ACWL-Nuveen! Do you have a few hours to spare and want to use that time being more engaged in your local arts community? The Arts Council of White Lake-Nuveen Center is looking for you! | | |
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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. |
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| | Finding Edges with Ink Ages 16+ Tuesday, January 10 6:00 - 8:00pm $20, $18 for ACWL Members Learn how to use watersoluble inks to create dramatic works of art with very little effort. *Only ONE spot left!* | | |
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| | Open Studio Middle & High School Students Wednesdays 2:00 - 5:00pm FREE Explore our stock of art supplies and take advantage of our knowledgeable staff! | | |
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| | Crocheting with Wire Ages 12+ Tuesdays, January 24 & 31 6:00 - 8:00pm $55, $49.50 for ACWL Members Learn the basics of 'crocheting' with wire to create a one-of-a-kind bracelet. | | |
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| | Paint Together: Snowman Spend quality time with your favorite child ages 6-10 and paint your own unique snowman. This class is sold out! However, if you are interested in attending this class, please email nuveen@artswhitelake.org to be added to a wait list. We may schedule another session if there is enough interest! | | |
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| | Drawing Studio with Laurel Geis Ages 16+ Wednesdays in February - 1, 8, 15, 22 10:00am - 12:00pm $75, $67.50 for ACWL Members Build your drawing skills in a relaxed, supportive atmosphere! | | |
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| | Beginning Wire Wrapping Ages 12+ Thursday, February 2 6:00 - 7:30pm $20, $18 for ACWL Members Learn the basics of wire-wrapping! Bring your own found stone to wrap, or use one of ours. | | |
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| | Print Together: Valentine's Card Ages 6-10 with an adult Tuesday, February 7 4:00 - 6:00pm $25, $22.50 for ACWL Members *WHSP Eligible* Grandparents and parents: create handmade Valentine's cards with your special little one. | | |
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| | Cabochon/Advanced Wire Wrapping Ages 16+ Thursday, February 9 6:00 - 7:30pm $25, $22.50 for ACWL Members Students will be given a cabochon and led through the techniques used to create a beautiful pendant. | | |
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Legacy Members Jon & Jane Blyth Allan* & Anne Dake Stan & Jan Gorecki Chick Caluwaert & Ruth Jackson Paul Collins & Susan Newhof David & Beth Pickard Nancy & Ralph* 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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