Summer 2016

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ALL SUMMER!

GREAT Art

FOR PURCHASE IN THE GALLERIES!

PaintOUTS

AUGUST & OCTOBER!

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20-20 Vision Photography Workshop with Todd & Brad Reed

July 27

Isle Royale Photography Expedition with Guides

Gretchen Dorian & Bob deJongeAugust 19-24

Yosemite Fall Color Photography Workshops with Gary Hart

October 23-26

Yellowstone Photography Tour with John & Barbara Gerlach

February 5-11, 2017

lCTAC ARTISAN & FARMERS MARKET/Petoskey Online applicationslMERRY MAKERS MARKETPLACE/Petoskey & TC Online applications July 1-October 14, 2016lCHALK THE WALK/August 20 in Petoskey • August 26 in TC

NEW THIS YEAR—CTAC will be selecting up to 20 participants for each location who will be paid a stipend to create their works. Apply online.

l2016 JURIED FINE ARTS EXHIBITION/Petoskey Online applications June 1-July 31, 2016. Juror: Takeshi Takaharal100TH ANNIVERSARY OF OUR NATIONAL PARKS PHOTOGRAPHY JURIED EXHIBITION/Petoskey 2017 Online applications September 1, 2016-April 3, 2017. Juror: Mike Robinson

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LOOKING FORWARD TO

Summer 2017CTAC will host a traveling exhibit of works by Ansel Adams in the summer of 2017. These works reveal the importance Adams placed on the drama and splendor of natural environments that might not, to the ordinary passing hiker, have revealed their secrets. Included are many of Adams’ most famous and best-loved photographs which encompass the full scope of his work: elegant details of nature, architectural studies, portraits, and the breathtaking landscapes for which he is revered.

In honor of Ansel Adams, Crooked Tree Arts Center is looking for the best in outdoor, nature and landscape photography to be on display in the Petoskey galleries during the summer of 2017 as a supplement to the Adams exhibit. All submissions must be taken in one of our National Parks, National Sea or Lakeshores, National Monuments, Forts or Battlefields that are managed by the National Park Service. Start Shooting Now! Our National Parks—a call for entry for a juried exhibition celebrating the 100th Anniversary of our National Parks.

Want to travel with other photographers? Check out our website for trips to Yosemite, Yellowstone, Isle Royale, Sleeping Bear Dunes and Pictured Rocks.

Watch for more details including a visit from world-renowned filmmaker Ric Burns—producer of the documentary, Ansel Adams: A Documentary Film, in June of 2017!

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D’Art for Art 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!

Preview TastingWednesday, July 13 • 6:00-8:30 pm

Meet the winemakers, chefs and artists! Enjoy a variety of wines from California

and Michigan vineyards, craft beers and hors d’oeuvres by guest chefs.

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

Preview Night is $75.

D’Art for ArtThursday, July 14 • 6:00 pm

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 250 artists who generously participate in this annual event.

Irish Boat Shop on Fairview

Harbor Springs

Reservations can be made for both nights or just one and begin at $500 for

D’Art for Art. After July 5, only $1,000 Youth Orchestra Benefactor

reservations will be available.

NEW THIS YEAR, D'ART FOR ART HAS TWO FEATURED ARTISTS: ROSITA GENDERNALIK came to the U.S. from the Philippines as a graduate student and earned her M.S. and Ph.D degrees in chemistry. She worked in academia and the automotive industry as a chemical and environmental engineer. After retiring, Rosita began studying ceramics, which inspired her to create pieces using basic pottery hand-building techniques in free-form style. Her signature pieces showcase the “petal pot” technique.

MARTHA LANDIS is an award-winning oil painter, obtained her B.A. in Art from Lake Forest College in Illinois, and has studied with prominent artists across the country. When she paints, Martha’s desire is to impart a feeling or experience; forge a connection with her viewer. Martha has served on CTAC’s Board and Visual Arts Committee, and was the 2014 Visual Artist eddi Award recipient.

D’Art 2015 photos courtesy of Photography by Paquette

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TRAVERSE CITY

19661966In celebration of the 50th anniversary of our Traverse City building, the Cornwell addition of the original city library, we’ve put on a fun, multimedia exhibition of new pieces

inspired by that tumultuous, transitional era in American life.

Swirl Thursday, June 23 • 5:30 - 8:00 pm

Join us for a special 1966-themed Swirl! Mingle in the gallery against the backdrop of the 1966: Remixed exhibition. Enjoy live music from the 1960s with Jazz North, libations, and creative bites. Dressing up in the style of the times is encouraged but not required. $15 in advance/$20 the day of.

On Exhibit Now throughSeptember 3

REMIXED

2016 Visual Arts Presenter: Edward Jones Investments of Traverse City, Harbor Springs and Petoskey.

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1st PlaceAnne Morningstar

2nd PlaceCarrie Tebeau

3rd PlaceLori Feldpausch

INSIDE |OUT WITH THE DETROIT INSTITUTE OF ARTS

WHEN: Summer 2016Downtown Traverse City is partnering with the DIA to bring twelve high-quality reproductions to outdoor locations throughout downtown, and Crooked Tree

Arts Center is delighted to host Madame Paul Poirson by American artist John Singer Sargent (1856-1925).

A WALK THROUGH

MICHIGAN SEASONSWHEN: September 16-November 30OPENING RECEPTION: September 15

Renowned plein air artists Alan Maciag, Margie Guyot and Lori Feldpausch will take viewers on a journey

through the famous picturesque areas of our state and local hidden treasures.

More Traverse City

Exhibits & Openings

Other Awards:special prizeIndy Bacon

honorable mentionsMary Acosta, Beth Bynum,

Greg Nachazel, Nick Preneta

Thanks to our exhibit sponsors: Hagerty Insurance Agency and Keen Technical Solutions

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CHALK THE WALK

PETOSKEY – FESTIVAL ON THE BAY WHEN: Saturday, August 20, 10:00 am-4:00 pmTRAVERSE CITY – FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE WHEN: Friday, August 26 • Noon-8:00 pm

CTAC is proud to present “Chalk the Walk,” the revamped event for 2016’s annual chalk festival. CTAC and Top of Michigan Trails Council are pleased to continue this event as part of Petoskey’s Festival on the Bay. The Traverse City event is part of the downtown summer block party, Friday Night Live.New this year, CTAC will be selecting up to 20 participants for each location through a call for artists, who will be paid a stipend to create their works. The junior division remains the same, and all artists are eligible for the $500 People’s Choice Cash Award. All artists are welcome to participate the day of the event. Don’t miss the free family doodle area! Businesses can have their logos chalked on the walk by a student artist, and sponsorship opportunities are available—please contact Cindy McSurely at cindy@crookedtree.org or 231.347.4337.

CHERRY FESTIVAL ARTS & CRAFTS

July 5, 7, and 8 • 10:00 am-1:00 pmCrafty kids can get creative at Crooked Tree Arts Center

during the National Cherry Festival! Drop in for fun, free arts & crafts, suitable for ages 4-12.

VINTAGE FASHION SHOWWHEN: Thursday, September 1 • 7:30 pmMad Men may now be a piece of television history, but our love for 1960s style lives on. Join us for an evening of fun and fashion, as we present a runway show and informative talk about the sartorial trends of the era. Ticketed event includes vintage inspired cocktails and raffle!

RED DIRT ROAD PROJECTWHEN: July 26-31We’re partnering with the Red DirtRoad Project for a week-long exhibition. Red Dirt Road is an organization dedicated to empowering young women in Cambodia by providing them business and sewing skills to create, market, and sell handmade designs. Drop in for the lecture series, film screening, and to browse and buy the beautiful silk purses, bags, scarves, and more.

CROOKED TREE OUTDOOR ART FAIRWHEN: Saturday, July 30 • 9:00 am-4:00 pmHeld on the grounds of Northwestern Michigan College, the Outdoor Art Fair will host 100 artists from across the country, with a focus on artistry, craftsmanship, and quality. Admission and parking are free!

TRAVERSE CITY

DOWNTOWN PAINT OUTWHEN: Friday & Saturday, August 19 & 20

Plein air painters will take to the streets of Traverse City to capture the late-summer buzz. With evening and daytime sessions, night owls and early birds alike will find their artistic bliss! Presented in partnership with the Downtown

Development Authority and Friday Night Live. No fee to participate. Cash prizes!

PETOSKEYCoffee generously sponsored by

Roast & Toast Café

June 21: The Art of Seeing Birds

Artist, Glen McCune July 19:

Twenty Years In RetrospectArtist, Kevin Barton

August 23: A Michigan Big Year

Petoskey Audubon SocietyPresident, Darrell Lawson

September 27: Juried Fine Arts Exhibit

TRAVERSE CITYCoffee generously sponsored by

Higher Grounds Trading Co.

July 26:Lin Alessio from the

Red Dirt Road Project August 16:

Tina Zinn, “The Cheese Lady,” will share the inspiring story of her radical mid-life career change

September 20:Artists Alan Maciag, Margie Guyot, and Lori Feldpausch discuss their

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HARBOR SPRINGS SUMMER LECTURE SERIESWHEN: New Time! 5:00 pm, Harbor Springs LibraryTICKETS: $15 per person

July 19: Detroit Artist, Scott HockingJuly 26: “NPR PRI’s The World’s” Africa Correspondent, Anders KeltoAugust 2: Wooden Bike Artist, Ken StolpmannAugust 9: Empowering Women in Cambodia: Red Dirt Road Founders, Marie Eckstein and Lin Alessio

CALL FOR FACILITATORS/INSTRUCTORS FOR THE LEARNING STUDIOCTAC is offering the opportunity for individuals to facilitate or teach a class or mini-course as part of the new Learning Studio Program. The mission of The Learning Studio is to expand programming that explores the endless possibilities that lifelong learning has to offer to achieve optimal aging. Classes and workshops will be offered at the Arts Center and at area retirement communities, and will be interactive, affordable, and accessible for all. The Learning Studio offerings will include gallery tours, demonstrations, lectures, classes and workshops, and inter-generational projects.

2016 CHARLOTTE ROSS LEE CONCERTS IN THE PARKWHEN: June 14-August 12 • NoonTuesdays, Wednesdays & FridaysPennsylvania Park GazeboThank you to sponsors: Downtown Petoskey and American Spoon Foods

JUNE14 Epsilon Jass Band15 Jetty Rae - Kids’/Adult Music17 Northern Michigan Chorale21 James Greenway Duo22 Wyatt & Shari Knapp24 Simple Gifts/Gaeyle Gerrie-Boss28 Charlie Reager29 Jeff TuckerJULY01 Nelson Olstrom05 Oh Brother Big Sister06 Kirby Snively-Kids’ Music08 Arbor Lacs-Jess Polus12 Bay View Music Festival13 Ron Fowler-Storytelling-Kids’ Music15 Maya Story and Owen James19 The Deepest Height21 Lance Boughner22 Lara Fullford26 Kellerville27 CTAC’s Strings Program29 Pete KehoeAUGUST02 The Johns03 Keith Scott Blues05 Robin Lee Berry/Glenn Wolff09 Jelly Roll Blues Band10 The Whiskey Charmers12 Chris Koury

*In cases of inclement weather, concerts will be moved to the Crooked Tree Arts Center Theater.

UP NORTH VOCAL INSTITUTESummer of 2016 brings the sixth season of the Crooked Tree Arts Center’s Up North Vocal Institute - Young Artist Vocal Program. From June 18 to July 17, twenty accomplished vocalists will receive training for voice, mind and body. Founder and Director Matthew Chellis, originally from Boyne City, has created a curriculum to both engage and educate. We encourage you to attend their public performances:FRIDAY PERFORMANCE DATES: June 24, July 1, 8 and 15: 7:00-8:30 pm Boyne City Performing Arts Center, Boyne CitySATURDAY PERFORMANCE DATES: June 25, 7:00-9:00 pm: Charlevoix Odmark PavilionJuly 2, 6:30-7:30 pm: On the Lawn Pavilion at Bay HarborJuly 9, 2:00-4:00 pm: Crooked Tree Arts CenterJuly 16, 7:00-9:00 pm: Opera Scenes Gala: Boyne City Performing Arts Center OTHER SCHEDULED EVENTS: Wednesday, July 6, 6:30-7:45 pm: Boyne City Gazebo ConcertDowntown Boyne City Sunset ParkSunday, July 10, 2:00-3:30 pm: Mackinac Island Performance Grand Hotel Ballroom at the Grand Hotel

MUSIC ON THE BIDWELL PLAZAWHEN: Thursdays June 16-August 18 • 12:30 pmThanks to Marsha and Neil Bidwell for supporting the music!JUNE16 Crooked Tree Jazz Combo23 The Dust Bowl Aristocrats30 The Moxie StringsJULY07 Spectrum Brass14 Kellerville 21 Crooked Tree Jazz Trio28 Crooked Tree Youth Chamber Orchestra EnsembleAUGUST04 Crooked Tree Jazz Chamber Quartet11 Crooked Tree Jazz Orchestra18 Ali Ryerson

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THE KITCHEN PAINTERSIN THE ATRIUM GALLERYWHEN: June 16-September 6 ABOUT: Crooked Tree Kitchen Painters began in 1981 with a small group of artists who met weekly to paint. They valued the rapport and sharing of ideas that occurs when artists gather. Crooked Tree Arts Center welcomed the group and encouraged their work, allowing them to meet in the Crooked Tree kitchen…thus the name “Kitchen Painters.” Come be amazed and inspired by the works of our very own “Crooked Tree Kitchen Painters.” Join the Kitchen Painters every Monday from 12:00-3:00 pm (except holidays).Their annual summer exhibit, A Passion for Painting, runs through September 6.

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Over the past almost twenty years, Kevin Barton of Petoskey has become one of northern Michigan’s most well-collected artists with paintings hanging in collections across the nation. In addition to winning numerous awards and accolades, including the Manoogian Museum’s Gold Medal Award, Kevin has Signature Member status with the American Impressionist Society.

As part of recognizing the 20th anniversary of his career as a full-time artist, Crooked Tree Arts Center-Petoskey is hosting a retrospective in the Ermy B. and Gordon B. Bonfield Gallery. The show encompasses paintings spanning twenty years and highlights different areas and aspects of the artist’s progress with short stories accompanying many of the paintings relating either to the creation of the paintings or insights into the creative process at the time.

Twenty Years in Retrospect "Tales Lost in the Wind" The Works of Kevin BartonON EXHIBIT AT CTAC-PETOSKEY THROUGH SEPTEMBER 3

Coffee @ TenTuesday, July 19Coffee sponsor: Roast & Toast Café

Kevin will share his career highlights during our monthly lecture series. Learn more about his journey over the past 20 years as he provides insights to his “tales.”

2016 Visual Arts Presenter: Edward Jones Investments of Petoskey, Harbor Springs and Traverse City.

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The Art of Seeing BirdsOriginal Paintings By Glen McCuneON EXHIBIT AT CTAC-PETOSKEY THROUGH SEPTEMBER 3

In the Galleries with GlenThursdays: 10:00 am-12:00 pmJune 16 & 30 • July 14 & 28August 11 & 25Drop in to sketch with Glen—no charge! Materials provided.

Coffee @ TenTuesday, June 21Coffee sponsor Roast & Toast Café

Join Glen as he shares his passion for watching, painting and rescuing birds.

Workshop: The Art of Drawing BirdsTuesday, August 2 • 10:00 am-3:00 pmUnder Glen’s guidance, practice drawing birds with a newfound understanding of their anatomy.Begin with gesture drawing, move on to life drawing with a hawk as a model, and finally implement newly learned techniques to complete a finished piece of work.

Born and raised in New Bremen, Ohio, Glen spent his days out-of-doors hunting and fishing, feeding his curiosity about the natural world around him. During these early years, his art began on the back of scrap paper and posters in the halls of school. College at Northern Michigan University in Marquette, and summer breaks with his brothers in Alaska and northern Canada provided the next level of outdoor exploration.

After his NMU experience, he pursued his art more seriously, participating in art fairs during his summer breaks from teaching. Covers on national as well as local and regional magazines, placing and winning art contests, as well as 13 years of producing a calendar of his artwork all followed.

His work has also been a part of numerous fundraisers for schools, civic and conservation groups, and other nonprofit organizations. His media includes painting as well as sculptures in bronze, stone, wood and clay, etchings, stone lithos, and building wooden boats.

Glen’s interest in birds has led him into the art of falconry, banding hawks and owls, and rehabilitating anything that is injured and left in a box on the back porch. He has also raised a variety of chickens, pheasants, pea fowl, ducks and geese. Glen resides in the peninsula of Lake Charlevoix with his wife Cindy, and daughters Tanner Robin and Rainy River, all of whom share his interests in the world around them and work together on the art.

Thanks to our summer exhibit sponsor: Al Shands

Crooked Tree Arts Center School of Ballet offers dance education beginning at age four. The Pre-Professional Program, by audition only, requires a strong dedication to ballet and offers a challenging curriculum.

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR PRE-PROFESSIONAL DANCERSFOR THEIR ACCEPTANCES INTO SUMMER INTENSIVES:

Alexandra Baron: Bolshoi Ballet*, Pennsylvania Ballet, School of American Ballet, Ballet Austin, Houston BalletRebekah Bearss: San Francisco Conservatory*Natalie Bonter: Ballet Austin*, Joffrey BalletLillian Ellsworth: Ballet Austin*, Pennsylvania Ballet, Houston BalletAidan Flynn: Grand Rapids Ballet (scholarship)* Interlochen Arts Academy** Amanda Humphrey: Kaatsbaan Extreme Ballet*, Dancearts Academy in Vienna*, Ballet ArizonaEmily McGeehan: Oklahoma City Ballet (scholarship)*, Oregon Ballet Theater*, Ballet West, Texas Ballet Theatre, Miami City Ballet, American Ballet Theatre, Ballet Austin, Orlando Ballet, Charlotte Ballet, Joffrey Ballet (summer & year-round), Los Angeles Ballet, Silicon Valley Ballet, Atlanta Ballet, Kansas City Ballet, Carolina Ballet (scholarship)Michael Menghini: Chautauqua Apprentice (full scholarship)*, Charlotte Ballet contract**, Pennsylvania Ballet (full scholarship), Pacific Northwest Ballet (scholarship), San Francisco Ballet (scholarship), Texas Ballet Theatre (full scholarship), Miami City Ballet (full scholarship), Boston Ballet, American Ballet Theatre, Ballet Austin (full scholarship), Houston Ballet, Exploring Ballet with Suzanne Farrell, Orlando Ballet (full scholarship), Joffrey Ballet (scholarship), Kansas City Ballet (full scholarship)Taylor Naturkas: Chautauqua Institution (scholarship)*, Pennsylvania Ballet, Pacific Northwest Ballet, School of American Ballet, Houston Ballet, Charlotte BalletOlivia Pearsall: Suzanne Farrell’s Cedar Island*, Ballet West, Pennsylvania Ballet, Pittsburgh Ballet Theater, Miami City Ballet, American Ballet Theatre, School of American Ballet, Ballet Austin, Houston Ballet, Chautauqua Institution, Charlotte Ballet, Kansas City BalletEmily Stabile: Suzanne Farrell’s Cedar Island*, Pennsylvania Ballet, Ballet Austin, Charlotte Ballet, Kansas City BalletHaley Van Patten: Ballet ChicagoAbigail Walz: Ballet Austin*, Kansas City Ballet

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Check out our Pre-Professional alumni—

They are dancing in Evita this summer

at Bay View on July 15-16!

Fantasia Reimagined

*Attending summer **Attending fallFantasia artwork by Shanny Brooke

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The Dorothy Gerber Strings Program and the Crooked Tree Youth Orchestra finished another fine season with a Spring Concert at the Boyne City Performing Arts Center on May 15.

This fall will mark our 16th year of providing instruction in violin, viola, cello and bass to our area schools including Boyne City, Boyne Falls, East Jordan, Charlevoix, Central Lake, Beaver Island, Petoskey, Harbor Springs, Alanson and Pellston. Thanks to the family of Dorothy Gerber for providing funding for our youth music strings educational programs.

SUMMER STRINGS WORKSHOPSJuly 6-27, Tuesdays, Wednesdays & ThursdaysAn opportunity for kids (and parents!) to learn how to play a string instrument, or continue their studies in the Gerber Strings and Youth Orchestra programs. From beginners to experts, all levels of experience are welcome. The program ends with a performance on July 27 in Pennsylvania Park.

ARTIST IN RESIDENCY PROGRAM

Thanks to the Klco Family, CTAC is presenting the third year of this program based in Good Hart. In May, Joanna Hoge of St. Louis visited for two weeks. She lead a drawing and stitching workshop at CTAC-Petoskey. In August, fiber artist Linda Harvey-Opiteck, will be taking a short sabbatical from life in Saratoga Springs, New York, to visit and be inspired by a completely different landscape. Linda has a B.S. in Art/Art History from Western Michigan University, and her M.S. in Historic Preservation Administration from Eastern Michigan University. Join Linda for a workshop based on fiber techniques at CTAC.

MICHAEL MENGHINI has been dancing with the Crooked Tree Arts Center School of Ballet for the past nine years—half of his life. During this near decade of study and practice, he has been commuting from St. Ignace to Petoskey to learn under the tutelage of CTAC School of Ballet Artistic Director, Heather Raue and dance instructor, Karrie Benedict.

For Michael, dance began as a hobby, but quickly became something more. “His dedication was obvious from day one,” says Heather, “and it has only increased with time.”

Through his years of dedication and hard work, Michael has excelled, attending dance intensive programs across the country, earning the title of CTAC School of Ballet principal male dancer, and his highest accomplishment yet—obtaining a company contract with North Carolina’s Charlotte Ballet.

It all began in 2015, when the Artistic Director of both the Chautauqua Institution of New York and Charlotte Ballet, Jean-Pierre Bonnefoux, accepted Michael into Chautauqua’s summer program.

His acceptance on full scholarship with an apprenticeship was thwarted by an ankle injury, but after undergoing surgery and rehabilitation, Michael was once again personally accepted into Chautauqua by Bonnefoux in 2016.

As an added honor, and at Bonnefoux’s personal request, Michael visited Charlotte Ballet and attended two company classes. He also performed variations and a solo privately for Bonnefoux, after which he was offered a professional contract with Charlotte Ballet.

“I have danced for roughly 30 hours a week for nine years, all with the goal of earning a company contract in mind. Ms. Heather made me work harder than I thought I could, and when [Bonnefoux] said he wanted me for next season, I knew all that work [had] paid off,” says Michael.

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KIDS’ART CAMPSWeek One: June 27-July 1 • Week Two: July 18-22 Week Three: August 15-19 - PetoskeyGet creative this summer at CTAC! Have tons of fun and make new friends while learning about the wonderful world of art. Each week is jam-packed with exciting art projects and activities. Students entering 1st through 8th grades will explore art through a variety of different mediums, while learning about different artists and the elements and principles of design. Enjoy a morning or afternoon session or pack a lunch and stay all day!

DON'T MISS THESE OTHERSPECIAL CAMP WEEKS:

THE MURAL PROJECTJuly 25-29 • Grades 6-12 - PetoskeyWant to work as part of a team to create something BIG? This camp will guide students through the collaborative process of painting a mural, from concept to a finished piece of public art.

IMPROV TRAINING WORKSHOP July 25-27 • Grades 6-12 - PetoskeyCome laugh, make new friends, and discover your hidden improv talents! This workshop is a three-part intensive with Second City performer and author, Kyle Prue. Kyle will lead you on a journey through the basic rules of improv and the exciting games that can turn you into a comedy master.

ADVENTURES IN ART CAMP August 8-12 • Ages 3-6 - Petoskey Our littlest artists will explore art by taking themed adventures! Anything goes as they explore each topic and create a fun new world using a variety of art materials and techniques. Experimentation is encouraged!

KIDS’SUMMER POTTERYJuly 21-27, Tuesdays or Wednesdays, CTAC Pottery Studio - Petoskey - PetoskeyKids summer pottery classes are designed to teach pottery skills as well as give kids the opportunity to explore clay as a material for design, sculpture and expression. Sessions for students entering kindergarten through 12th grade.

CTAC SCHOOL OF BALLET SUMMER INTENSIVE WORKSHOPSSession I: June 27-July 15 • Session II: July 18-August 5 Session III: August 8-26 - PetoskeyThree-week, intensive workshops from Beginning to Pre-Professional Ballet.

Scholarships are available! Students of any age are eligible for scholarships for Crooked Tree School of the Arts classes and lessons. Up to 95% of class tuition or private lesson fees may be covered, if you qualify.

Youth EducationFUSED GLASS: COASTERS AND A SERVING BOWLwith Debra Anton-Coburn • July 28, 9:30 am-4:00 pm - PetoskeyCreate any design you can imagine from pieces of colorful glass.

THE ART OF DRAWING BIRDS with Glen McCune • August 2, 10:00 am-3:00 pm - PetoskeyFigure drawing for the animal world—learn techniques for drawing the anatomy and structure of birds.

ADULT SUMMER POTTERYwith Jim BeckeringJune 21-July 27, Tuesdays or Wednesdays, 4:00-7:00 pm - PetoskeyThis class is a flood of creativity for adults. With pottery wheels, a slab roller, an extruder, and over twenty great cone six glazes to choose from adults will love creating in this class.

ESSENTIAL PAINTING SERIES: TREES, SKY AND WATER with Mary Guntzviller • July 11-13, 1:00-4:00 pm - Traverse CityLearn how to create the basic elements of landscape in various water-based mediums.

WATERCOLOR PLEIN AIR STRATEGIESwith Robert Fionda • September 7-9, 9:00 am-3:00 pm - Traverse CityA plein air basics primer in watercolor that can help you build your skills. For experienced beginner and intermediate watercolor artists.

SUMMER WORKSHOPS

PETOSKEY:June 24: The Tao of Watercolor with Betty Bea Washburn - LIMITED SPACE

June 25-27: Ikat & Embellishment with Mary Zicafoose - LIMITED SPACE

July 18-19: Animals from Photos with Howard Friedland

July 21-22: Find Your Own Voice - Concept Painting with Susan Blackwood

July 27-29: Classical Painting Alla Prima with Patrick Wise - SOLD OUT

July 27: NEW WORKSHOP – 20-20 Vision Photography Workshop with Todd & Brad Reed

August 4-6: Bold Brush Plein Air with Shelby Keefe - SOLD OUT

August 8-11: Watercolor Workshop with Tony Couch - SOLD OUT

Sept. 29-Oct. 2: Plein Air Painting with Tim Horn - SOLD OUT

TRAVERSE CITY:July 17-19: The Many Ways of Water with Susan Blackwood

July 21-23: Figures in the Landscape with Howard Friedland

August 2-5: Inside/Outside: The Best of Both with Liz Haywood-Sullivan - LIMITED SPACE

August 15-18: Paper Paintings Collage with Elizabeth St. Hilaire

August 22-26: Visual Improvisation with Jane Davies - LIMITED SPACE

September 10: Exploring Watercolor with Susan Lingg

September 12-15: From Sketchbook to Studio with Iain Stewart

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Ross and Brenda BiedermanMr. and Mrs. Bill CrawfordJulie Fasone Holder and John HolderMr. and Mrs. William HodgesDarrell JacobMr. and Mrs. William JanisWally and Bob KleinPaul and Carol LaPorteGeorge and Susan LoeselMrs. Joell and Mr. Francis NewtonDr. and Mrs. Kenneth RobinsonMr. and Mrs. Anthony RynerRobin and David SmallRobert and Charlotte Streit and Twisted Fish Gallery

Mr. and Mrs. Warner C. BlowMr. and Mrs. Gordon BonfieldPier and Renee BorraMr. and Mrs. David CrouseGay CummingsMr. Bill DanielsMrs. Adele DilschneiderMr. and Mrs. Michael DowMr. and Mrs. James C. Fabiano, Sr.Jane D. Ferger and Jasam FoundationMrs. William A. Fisher, IICarolyn GabrielBalky and Patricia GrannisBill and Juliane GreenwaltAnn and Joseph HollisMr. and Mrs. Dave IrishMr. and Mrs. Paul Keiswetter and Petoskey PlasticsJoseph and Karen KimmellNancy KohlerMr. Don KopkaDr. and Mrs. Russell LaBeauJohn and Kelley Logan and Forevergreen FoundationMr. and Mrs. Fred MalpassMr. and Mrs. Webb MartinMr. and Mrs. William T. McCormick, Jr.Drs. Bill and Jane MillarJim and Trish MurrayMr. and Mrs. Joseph NachtrabDr. Naomi OvertonDr. and Mrs. Jeffrey PorterDebbie and Michael SearsDr. and Mrs. Robert SheperdMr. and Mrs. Jim ShrierMr. and Mrs. Tom StallkampMr. and Mrs. Howard TernesMaureen and Byron TrericeMr. and Mrs. Phil TrotterMr. and Mrs. Michael Van LokerenBob and Michele WalkerMr. and Mrs. David Wood

Neil and Liz AhrensLynne AspnesTracy BacigalupiMarie BakerMr. and Mrs. Ronald C. BaldwinMike and Chris BartlettMrs. Elizabeth BensonMr. and Mrs. Tom BickerstethMr. and Mrs. Neil BidwellRichard and Susan BinghamJohn D. Borseth and Patricia A. LayMr. and Mrs. David T. BuzzelliDebra and Michael CalabresePatty and Joe CappyCarole and Jim CarrollMr. and Mrs. Charles ClarkNancy ColbertMs. Dannielle Coursey-OttimerDiane and Richard DeNardisMary DriggsMike and Cheryl EberhartMarie and Mark EcksteinChris Etienne and Dennis LindemanPatrick Faylor and Cindy McSurelyElizabeth and John Fergus-JeanSteven J. Fishman and Bonnie JosephsonMr. and Mrs. Mike GeigerMr. and Mrs. Rodney C. GibeauLouis GoldringMr. and Mrs. Andrew HarringtonTucker and Jack HarrisMr. and Mrs. Phillip T. HarrisonNancy HedgesDon and Kay HeiseBruce and Joyce HerbertWilliam L. and Elisabeth HicklenNancy A. HodgkissTom and Pat JeffsJohn and Phyllis JessupMr. and Mrs. David C. JohnsonCathy KalaharEdie and Fred KaufmannJames and Marilyn Keller

Mr. and Mrs. Stephen KircherMrs. Barbara KirschDr. Deanna Klosinski and Mr. William CollinsChuck and Christine KneeseMr. and Mrs. Jim KochenspargerMr. and Mrs. Roger E. KrommMr. and Mrs. Dan LedinghamTim and Debbie McAndrewKathryn McConnell and Tom BiziorekGenie and Jeff McEvoyMichelle McLeanMr. and Mrs. George MelzowMr. and Mrs. Ron MillerChris and Liisa Morley and Morley FoundationBrian Murphy and Ida Vander PoorteAnna P. NicholsRuth PetzoldMr. and Mrs. William PetzoldMr. and Mrs. Charles RandolphMr. and Mrs. John RexfordHam and Barb SchirmerPeter and Margaret ShieldsMr. and Mrs. W. Sidney SmithScott and Dibby SmithMr. and Mrs. Michael SnyderMr. and Mrs. William SoterSandra and Dennis StockemerLaurie-Jo StratyDr. John Stroehlein and Ms. Miwa SakashitaMr. and Mrs. Robert SwansonMr. and Mrs. David TennentThomas and Carol Titcomb and St. Doris FoundationMr. and Mrs. Kent WaltonWilliam and Julie WentworthJill WhelanKurt and Phoebe WietzkeDr. and Mrs. Hal WillensMr. David K. WilliamsKen WinterMr. and Mrs. Floyd Wright

i n m e m o r y o f :Janet E. D’Italia

From: Joseph and Karen Kimmell

Sally Chadwick McKenzieFrom: Alexander V. Bogaerts

& Associates,Mr. and Mrs. Richard Lent,Livio and Beverly Miliacca,Carol and Chuck O’Grady,

Tom and Jan Seidel, Eric and Sharla Seidel,

and Julie and Jeff Schmidt,Debra Smith,

Marcia and Carl Sydow,Women’s Resource Center of Northern Michigan, Inc.

i n h o n o r o f :Prudy Barber for Mother’s Day

From: Jim Barber

Ermy Bonfield’s birthdayFrom: Gay Cummings,

Mary Driggs, Ken Winter

Gordon Bonfield’s birthdayFrom: Mary Driggs,

Ken Winter

F. Gordon CornwellFrom: Mr. and Mrs. Kent Walton

Paul and Carol LaPorteFrom: Mr. and Mrs. Kent Walton

MembershipRenaissance Society Members

Baroque Society Members

Rococo Society Members

Memorials Tributes

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

And, Thank You to Our Renewing Members —

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Welcome to Our New Members —Sarah and Peter FordCymbre and Sam FosterElizabeth and Jeffrey FredricksonCarolyn GabrielDawn Ferran and Daniel GeorgeRob and Pippa GerhardLes GildarskiColleen GoldenNatalie and David GoranReAnn GortonTerry and Sally GradyHeather GrayKate Greene and Matthew SchmidtDorothy McGrath Grossman and Derek GrossmanMr. and Mrs. Bob GroveStephanie GroznerJack and Debi GurneyJeff GuyMike and Mary HaleyMaris HarringtonBill Palladino and Jennifer HarrisKandace HeckSuzette HeeresPat HeffronVicki HeftyBill and Debbie HersheyPamela HessPete and Sandy HinzCatherine Holt and Richard CookPaul and Diane HorganCarol Jackson and Alex TselisMichelle JahrausDeyar Jamil and Dave SperryJan JanuszCynthia and Scott JohnsonLisa JohnsonLindsey JonkhoffElisa JulienEd and Ann KalatAdrian KarrNatalie KasiborskiBetsy and Geoff KeenanPatricia K. KelloggJudy KellyPaula Jo KemlerDonna KennisCharlie and Susie Kerndt

Melissa KilbournAnne KnellerSharlene KrugerAnnie LangDebra LanningMetta LansdaleMelanie LeaverSandra LeeNathan and Robin LewisPhyllis LinckSarah LucasThe Mainland FamilyDebbie and Craig MannBeth and Vance MaultsbyLarry Mawby and Lois BahleMary McClureCindy MendhamBernadette Merlo and Diane FlemingDave and Fran MerrellMichael Kent and Courtney MichalikMargaret and Daniel MillerElizabeth MolinaroAlex MooreKristen MooreSteve and Elaine MorrisUrvana MorseJohn Mouat and Lisa SnappKaren MulvahillDiana NelsonCyndi Nelson and John BungeMark and Jeff NixonRuth ObernbreitRegina and Charlie OelfkeLynne ParkerPatisserie AmieDarlene PetersonBarbara PlattsWhitney PosillicoMason QueryAl and Brenda QuickBrian and Lindsey RichterLes and Nicki RinckMichael and Gretchen RobinsonMarcia RoehrichNancy SaldenHoward and Peggy SandinAlana SchafferJan Schilling

Charlene AllenLarry and Sharon AndringaSandra ApplegateLois AroianMary and Brian AurandTravis Baird and Robin MikowskiJanelle and Philip BarneySteven BartelJanet Ringle BartellsSteven Baumgartner and Danielle BeauvaisEd and Tiina BieniekRichard BorthWilliam BraimMichael and Deborah BrentonLaurie BrowerTracy BudnikCamilla J. BuehlerBob BurianMaureen BurkeLarry and Susan BurksChuck and Susan CadyFred CampbellElise CarolanGlen and Joy CassensJan Chapman and Steve BallanceRoberta ChrestensenChris ClintonDonald and MaryLou CoeChristina CollinsSusan and Harry CollinsJim and Ann CooperMary CooperTomm and Barb CooperErika CorcoranDani and Tom CornellMolly and Bret CrimminsLoren CunningtonWhitney DailyBonnie DeighChelsea and Aaron DennisGrace DeShaw-Wilner and Paul WilnerBen DittaKaren L. DixonElizabeth Tinney DonleySusan EringaardTom and Helen FinelliMichael Finn

Zach SchneiderAlan and Erin SchugMarc and Tracy SchwimmerTisch ScttMary SegerJohn and Kay SerratelliJames and Marcia ServisDan SheplerKathy and Richard SilbernagelJanene SilvermanJanney and Jeff SimpsonSimpson Investments, LLCMichael and Charr SkirvinCora SmithPaul and Maureen SmythBonnie SobbrySocks ConstructionJoe and Charlene SprolesMr. and Mrs. Paul StachowiakElizabeth StacyBetty and Wally StansburyHerb Steed and Jane MacLeayStacie and Richard StephensonBeth SylakAndrea SymondsJoe and Danette TerzanoSusan ThomasMichael UllmanKara ValdmanisDebra Van Leen and Thrasos EftaxiadisErin WaineoMichael WalstromLynn Walters-FrazeJay WangemanRick and Nancy WarszawskiBob and Jodie WickRandy and Patty WierdaMackenzie WilburJoan WilliamsPeter and Virginia WoessnerSidney and John WortmanHoward and Patricia YamaguchiElliot YurekFinnley YurekRichard ZehnerJohn and Lynn ZeigerJay ZenlockSharma Zollinger

If you are not a member yet, we hope you’ll consider joining the Arts Center. CTAC’s current membership drive is supported in part by Petoskey-News Review and Traverse City Record-Eagle. Photos: CTAC’s Visual Arts Presenter, Edward Jones of Petoskey, Harbor Springs and Traverse City.

Our special thanks to photographers, John Robert Williams and Randy Goss.

Community Leaders, Volunteers, Outdoor Enthusiasts

We are members…are you?

Join the Arts Center today!

Edward Jones2015-16 Visual Arts Presenter231.347.4337 • www.crookedtree.org

Community Leaders, Volunteers, Family Focused

We are members…are you?

Join the Arts Center today!

Edward Jones2015-16 Visual Arts Presenter231.941.9488 • www.crookedtree.org

Nancy and Thomas ReyMeredith RichterMr. and Mrs. Bruce RileyMr. and Mrs. Dave RobinsonMr. and Mrs. W. Bruce RogersFred P. Rohe and Laura L. SabatHank and Carol RossJulia RuppMr. and Mrs. Philip RyanMr. and Mrs. Robert SandfordWilliam Santos and Brian BabbittStephen Sawyer and Denise HolmesMrs. Peg SchillerHam and Barb SchirmerMr. and Mrs. Mike SchlittMr. and Mrs. Hank SchneiderWin and Susan SchraderAnn and James ScottDenise ScripterMr. and Mrs. David SearlesMr. and Mrs. Mike SemrauB.J. ShawnLea SheaBud and Nancy ShearKarla ShermanMr. and Mrs. SilvermanDr. and Mrs. Henry SingerMrs. Thomas SmithMr. and Mrs. Michael SnyderSusan SolomonMr. and Mrs. William SouderAndrew and Susan SpenceKathleen and John SpencerDori SteckleyBeverly StepnitzMarilyn Stockwell-ColestockMrs. Babette Stenuis Stolz and Mr. Jack Stolz, Jr.June StormRose and Rob StraebelMr. and Mrs. Gary StreetAnn SwayzeBrett SwissKatie and James TarachasElise TebeauJoanne ThomasMaureen and Byron TrericeMr. and Mrs. Phil TrotterJourney TurnbullTodd TwichelMrs. Marjorie UptonLaura VanderVeenGretchen and Joseph VanloozenMrs. Paul VargaNancy VaughnDrs. Brad and Sherri VazalesSharon WalkerBetty Bea WashburnMrs. Cherry E. WatsonSharon WeaverChristine WebsterJuliet WeinbergPaula Welmers and Fred MulhauserMrs. Van WhiteMarijke WiersemaJudy and Ronald WilleyMr. Robert Williams and Mrs. Roberta Rassieur WilliamsMr. and Mrs. Dave WilliamsDoug and Susan WilliamsEve WilloughbySuzanne WingateKen WinterRobert and Sandra WolfPatricia C. WoodstockKim and Fred WroblewskiJane and Glen YoungDavid and Rhonda Zechman

Mya EichlerMr. and Mrs. Jerry EllmanLillian EllsworthMrs. Janet EmersonPhyllis and Jim EppsLisa ErnsbergerJoanne and Bruce EvansMr. and Mrs. James C. Fabiano, Sr.Barbara FabryJulie Fasone Holder and John HolderMs. Denise FateGary and Gretchen FedusAlexandra FettigLiz and Jim FirebaughMr. and Mrs. Michael FitzSimonsMr. and Mrs. Doug FlewellingMr. and Mrs. Gordon Ford, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Larry FoyAttilio FrancellaMichele Nickel-Frasz and Chris FraszKathleen and Ralph GalbraithMr. and Mrs. Charles GanoDr. and Mrs. Mark GaylordChristine Gebhard and Tom RenkesMr. and Mrs. Mike GeigerJulia GerlachMr. and Mrs. Fred GeuderJames GiantoniDr. and Mrs. Ward GillettLinda and Dennis GochaDr. Elle and Jim GouldArya GraceHank and Bonnie GraffChloe GrahamDean and Nancy GrahamNate GriswoldMary and Ron GuggemosMargie GuyotJennifer and Kevin HafJane and Les HagamanMr. and Mrs. Chuck HallDebra HansenMr. and Mrs. Andrew HarringtonMr. and Mrs. Phillip T. HarrisonCurtis and Betsy HarrisonMr. and Mrs. Charles HatchMadge HauserMr. and Mrs. Larry HendrickAnn HenricksenShelley HershbergerMr. Joseph L. HickeyMr. and Mrs. Richard HitzMargo L. HodderAnn and Joseph HollisAshlynn HooblerMr. and Mrs. Joe HoustonSusan and Edgar HowbertDennis and Suzanne HugAnne and Jonathan HummelMary and Robert HuntingtonMs. Kathryn HuschkeAnn InglesMr. and Mrs. Dave IrishCarol IrvingMr. and Mrs. Mike IsermannJoan and T. Michael JacksonLynn Janeczek and Flint SeatonBridget JohnsonNancy JohnstonLeslie and Dutch JonesPeg JonkhoffAmy and George JosephSheryl KashmerickJennifer and Pete KehoeSharon KelleyCalvin KemppainenHeidi Kendziorski

Mrs. Barbara KirschStewart and Susan KissingerMr. and Mrs. Don KlopcicMr. and Mrs. Peter KloseGretchen KnoblockDani KnophNancy KohlerElizabeth and Michael KojaianKim Kolb and Tom JaenickeMr. and Mrs. Brad KranigKaye KrapohlMr. and Mrs. Leland KreidGwendolyn KuehnMr. and Mrs. Bill KurtzBarbara and Ronald KurtzDr. and Mrs. Richard KutcipalMrs. Judy LandisPhilo B. and Allison F. LangeKathleen and Jim LehGayle and Larry LevengoodEmily Lichty-WoodsNancy and Victor LisabethJosette LoryRic and Lisa LoydCarl and Lori LuepnitzMr. and Mrs. James R. MabeeMr. and Mrs. R. Douglas MacDougallMr. Bob Koaches and Mrs. Mary MacLellan-KoachesMr. and Mrs. Bruce MaguireMr. and Mrs. Robert MaldegenMr. and Mrs. Jay MaldonadoMr. and Mrs. Fred MalpassBoyd Manges and JoAnn WilderMr. and Mrs. Jaan MannikDr. and Mrs. Kevin MarkhamLeonard P. MarszalekEva and Kenneth MatzickNeile and Dennis McDermottMr. and Mrs. George McDonnellMrs. Manna McGrewJulia McLemoreMr. Thomas F. MenzelPeggy MidenerLoretta MilesJan MillerDorothy A. MillsJean and Allen MoberlyThe Molosky FamilyKristina MoutrieGregory NachazelMr. and Mrs. Joseph NachtrabMr. Monte NaglerMargie and Tom OgdenDorthy and Craig OldhamJohn O’Neill IILinda OrlowAlison PatonCara PaulusOlivia PearsallMrs. Muriel PekrulBedonna and Bob PerishRobert PerrishWilliam and Catherine PerryRobin Pettersen and David AntonioniJeanne PhelpsRobert Elliott and Margie PhillipsMolly PierceWendy PierceMark and Debby PirrungNick PrenetaMr. and Mrs. Steve PrueMr. Roy PulaskiLinda and Fred RachwitzPatricia RavenMargery RehMrs. Irene Reich

Maureen Abood and Daniel ShaheenChristina and Dwain AbramowskiMr. and Mrs. Bob AinsworthKimoni AjiseMr. and Mrs. Richard AmesMr. and Mrs. Jon AmyGary and Diane AndersonJanel AndersonMr. and Mrs. Barry AspenleiterPamela AtsoffMrs. Joy Austin-FilesTracy BacigalupiMr. and Mrs. Robert BakeBeth and John BaravettoAlexandra BaronRobyn and David BarrieMarlene BartsonRebekah BearssJim and Kristan BeckeringSu BishopAngela and Jack BishopMr. and Mrs. Bob BleyaertKaren S. BohnTerry Bonar and Heather LewisDavid and Fran BorchersMr. and Mrs. Bill BorglinChloe BosStephanie and Robert BowmanBeverly BrandtKatherine BrinesGreta BrockMarial BrooksDana BrownGretchen BrownDorothy BryantKathryn BuchweitzMr. and Mrs. Tim BurdenBernadette BurkhardtLinda and Dave BurnhamJudy and Don CairdMr. and Mrs. Howard CanadaMrs. Lena T. CarlileMr. and Mrs. Dave CarlsonMr. Herb CarlsonAnn CarolanBethe CarpenterRichard and Christine CarrenoCheryl and Jim CarrierMr. and Mrs. Stan CarrollMr. and Mrs. Ross ChildsSarah and Chris ChocolaKaren and Perry ClarkLaurel ClarkeJennifer ClearyMr. and Mrs. Gordon L. CoffinNancy ColbertMr. and Mrs. Robert ColettiJuliet CollinsJudy C. ColtMr. and Mrs. Steve ConstantinMartha H. CoscinaWilliam and Tina CrookMr. and Mrs. Robert CulbertsonNancy CunninghamMr. Arthur W. Curtis, IIIDick and Marti DavisMr. and Mrs. Richard DealDr. and Mrs. Bruce DeckingaLynne DeMoor and Bill WilsonMr. and Mrs. Richard DenewethRalph and Penny DietzMrs. Monica DoctorCarole DonaldsonConnie and David DonovanNancy DukeMaurice “Moose” DunneMarie and Mark Eckstein

And, Thank You to Our Renewing Members —

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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.

All lists, gifts & memberships reflect activity January 1- March 31, 2016.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 ArtsPATTI AND BALKY GRANNIS have been a part of the northern Michigan community since October 1974, when they left downtown Chicago’s urban vibe for the rural atmosphere of Harbor Springs. Shortly after moving north, Patti attended a CTAC meeting at North Central Michigan College with friend, landlord, and CTAC Founder, Judie Koza. “I left my first ever meeting as Chair of the third annual photography show,” laughs Patti. Not to be deterred by the sudden responsibility, Patti dove in head first, procuring two jurors for the show: Morton Neff of Michigan Outdoors, and David Lockhart, photographer and personal friend. As a new member of the community, this meeting allowed Patti to get connected to the local art scene—meeting new people and making new connections right off the bat.

Art has always held importance in the lives of Patti and Balky. Patti attended The Art Institute of Chicago where she received her degree in Interior Design, and growing up, Balky’s family was involved in the literary arts of the communities they lived in, including historical societies and libraries. After seeing how CTAC served the local area, it was only natural that the Grannis’ become more involved in their new community’s arts center.

Patti and Balky have been a part of CTAC for over 40 years now, with many fond memories and experiences that continue to grow. Patti served on CTAC’s Board for six years, and also the Day Away Committee since nearly its inception 13 years ago. Day Away trips require a lot of planning, but Patti still enjoys doing the research and putting together the fun trips. For his involvement in CTAC, Balky played a more vocal role. “Art Auctions,” the precursor to D’Art for Art, were fundraisers held at the Perry Hotel to raise money for programming, and Balky served as auctioneer. At these low key, less formal fundraisers, Balky enjoyed encouraging attendees and friends to bid on items through good-natured razzing. He and Patti helped support the Arts Center by giving their time. They planned events, purchased items at auctions, and also brought events like Racquet for the Arts to fruition. The tennis-themed fundraisers got community members outside and active, all in the name of encouraging art. There are still souvenir wine glasses floating around CTAC and patrons’ homes from the event—reminders of the past, and the Grannis’ effort to support the blossoming arts organization.

The Arts Center has grown much since the Grannis’ became involved in 1974, but in Balky’s eyes there’s still opportunity for local outreach efforts. “I appreciate the sophisticated offerings that this community receives from CTAC. And we need to continue to expand to reach people in our communities who have not yet participated at the Arts Center. Youth outreach and a focus on youth programs should be our goal,” he says.

For decades, Patti and Balky have been involved with CTAC programming and fundraising; continuing to expand our outreach seems like a logical focus for the Grannis’

because the youth and young families in the area are the future of CTAC.

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Designing Optimism - A California Color Story

lecture • luncheon • pop-up shop • auction • raffleTuesday, July 26, 2016 at 11:30 am • Lange Center at Bay Harbor Yacht Club

Trina Turk Senior Vice President, Lillian Rodriguez, will tell the story of Trina Turk’s evolution, from a young designer with a dream to becoming the leader of a lifestyle brand.

• Sponsorships from $200-$2,500 • Individual Tickets $75• Trina Turk Girlfriends Weekend Raffle: $100 Tickets • Only 300 will be sold! Grand Prize: Trip for two to the Trina Turk Signature Boutique of your choice. $1,250 shopping spree, airfare and hotel.

all proceeds benef it the c tac youth schol arsh ip fundfor reservations: 231.347.4337 or www.crookedtree.org

A Long History of Supporting the Arts

A LEGACY IN THE ARTS New Year’s Eve at the Arts Center is an annual CTAC event that brings hundreds of community members into the space. Families and children enjoy creative festivities to ring in the New Year within, and outside, the Arts Center’s walls. One such child in attendance this past year was Kurtis Mainland. While traversing the Arts Center, Kurtis came across a display of membership photo ads from past Membership Drives.

“I want to have my photo up on the wall,” Kurtis told his parents, Ken and Megan. His parents explained what membership to an organization meant, how donations kept Crooked Tree open and able to provide programming for the community. Those membership ads created a personal desire in Kurtis to become involved, but the Mainland Family already possessed deep ties to CTAC.

Years ago, Ken’s father, Ernie Mainland, performed on CTAC’s stage in Little Traverse Civic Theatre productions. As a Boy Scout of Troop 5, Ken would attend meetings in the old Methodist Church, and when CTAC purchased the building, he helped march the flag from the old church to the new one. And the deepest of all ties, Megan’s grandmother, Carolyn Rader, was a founding member of the Arts Center. Carolyn had a passion for the arts, a passion that her relations have chosen to encourage and promote further.

Philanthropy and community hold great importance for the Mainland Family, and by means of another relation, the Mainland children, Mackenzie, Corbin, and Kurtis, are able to impact their local community.

Marjorie Kroeger, their grand aunt, charged the three children with the task of responsibly dispersing funds annually to recipients of their choosing. It was Marjorie’s way of teaching them how to be philanthropists. Through the Kroeger-Mainland Family Fund at the Petoskey-Harbor Springs Area Community Foundation, Mackenzie, Corbin, and Kurtis are able to distribute donations within their community, state, and even on the national and international levels. Together, with guidance from their parents, the children make the calls. They’ve donated to Boy Scout Troop 5, Petoskey Schools, Manna Food Project, and now CTAC.

Thanks to the piqued interest of Kurtis, he and his siblings decided to allocate funds for coming New Year’s Eve at the Arts Center events, the annual Youth Arts Festival and all of its facets, and the renovation of the music studios into a music wing, which are set to begin later this summer.

By getting more involved and delving deeper into philanthropy, the Mainland children are learning how to reach people who are in need, and support organizations that rely on donations. Their discernment and generosity, and that of Marjorie Kroeger, have enabled children to attend CTAC programming and activities who may have never had the opportunity.

“They’re learning how large of an impact they have, and can have,” shares Megan as she discusses the effect this responsibility has had on the three children. “We don’t need a plaque or recognition—that’s not why we give. This is about spreading goodness by helping other people.” And through their generous gift, the Mainland Family and Kroeger-Mainland Family Fund have done just that.

“She would be very proud of this gift,” says Ken as he recalls Marjorie, a passionate supporter of the arts.

EDDI AWARDS

The eddi Awards honor local individuals and organizations that work to keep the arts alive in northern Michigan. This year’s eddi chairmen are Steve Spencer and Larry Willis.

Named for the late eddi Offield, Crooked Tree Arts Center is grateful to the Offield Family for the opportunity to recognize excellence in the arts. eddi Offield was an accomplished artist in her own right, as well as a generous benefactor and advocate for the arts in northern Michigan.

A full list of past winners are online. All past winners are invited to attend the eddi Awards as a guest of CTAC on September 23.

eddi sculpture by Paul Varga

The eddi AwardsFriday, September 23, 2016nominations due:July 22, 2016make your reservations by:September 15, 2016tickets: $55 per person

The evening includes hearty hors d’oeuvres, wine and desserts

Complete and mail with check, money order or credit card information to:Crooked Tree Arts Center, 461 E. Mitchell St., Petoskey, MI 49770

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FROM THE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD—TONY RYNER

Making a Difference… Individuals across America are working hard to enhance their world around them. Through their efforts they are building communities that support each other and create a better quality of life. Crooked Tree Arts Center is a community of members, volunteers and patrons dedicated to inspiring and enriching the lives of people around them through the Arts. Combined with the leadership of a hard-working professional staff and an engaged Board, Northern Michigan is truly enriched by the efforts of everyone involved. We all benefit in a way that would not be possible without the coordinated effort of a community dedicated to the Arts. Crooked Tree is more than the sum of its parts. It is a fabric that weaves through us all, tying us all together, and helping each of us make a difference in the world around us.

ADVENTURES WITH CTAC!

From our backyard to across the world, join us for some great excursions! CTAC is all about artistic experiences and we have more great trips planned.

Our first ArtVenture was in May—We visited Twisted Fish Gallery, Dennos Museum, City Opera House and CTAC-TC to view the Wildhearted exhibit. We will schedule another trip in in fall. Our Day Away in May was a fabulous trip to Chicago. Watch our updates for the next Day Away trip.

Man on the Road—Save-the-Date > Friday, September 30Travel across the Grand Traverse Region with artist, John Sauvé for tastings and behind-the-scenes tours at Man in the City venues. Check out cool historical sites and interesting art spots, meet area chefs and community leaders.

Ciao! We head back to Italy in September 8-17, 2017— Our private tour includes Venice, Verona, Bologna, Murano, Padua and Ravenna. My bags are always packed and ready for fun...

Liz AhrensPresident/Executive Director

NEW STAFF

(L to R) Kaleigh James joined our TC staff as Outreach/Education Director—she came to us from Interlochen Center for the Arts. Sheila Ruen, Galleries Director and Andrea Coronado, Events Coordinator are not only new to CTAC but also new to northern Michigan. Sheila joins us from Philadelphia and Andrea has moved north from Royal Oak.

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.

Consider joining the Renaissance Society for $500…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.

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.

❒ New Membership ❒ $20 Student ❒ $250 Sustaining❒ Renewal Membership ❒ $40 Individual ❒ $500 Renaissance Society ❒ $60 Family ❒ $1,000 Baroque Society ❒ $125 Supporting ❒ $2,500 Rococo Society

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Complete and mail with check, money order or credit card information to:Crooked Tree Arts Center, 461 E. Mitchell St., Petoskey, MI 49770

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CTAC Staff & Board of Directors

s t a f f :Elizabeth Ahrens

president/executive director

Lucy Blythedevelopment associate

Andrea Coronadoevents coordinator

Alexandra Dailey front desk/publicist

Bob Damman facilities manager

Megan DeWindt program director

Robert Dudd music education director

Carina Humebusiness manager

Kaleigh Jameseducation/outreach coordinator

traverse city

Megan Keltoassociate director - traverse city

Cindy McSurelydevelopment director/membership

Heather Rauedirector of dance

Kevin Richardsonorchestra conductor/assistant director

Sheila Ruengalleries director

Bri Wilsonsummer intern

b o a r d :Tony Ryner, chairman

Carole Carroll, vice chairman Tim McAndrew, treasurer

Gail Willens, secretary

Tracy Bacigalupi, Maureen Bickersteth, Christie Dompierre, John Fershee,Heidi Geiger, Joe Hollis, Mike Kelly,

Joe Kimmell, Paul LaPorte, Dan Ledingham, Todd McMillen,Bill Millar, Bill Salisbury, Jim Shrier,

Bob Streit, Michele Walker, Kurt Wietzke

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

LYNN DINNING: ROCOCO SOCIETY FEATURED ARTIST

Become a Rococo Society Member and you will receive one of Lynn’s original glass creations. Lynn was born in Michigan, educated at Michigan State University and Wayne State University, earning a B.F.A., and later studied at Penland School of Crafts, the American School for Neon, Pittsburgh Glass Center, New York Experimental Glass Workshop (Urbanglass), and the Studio at the Corning Museum of Glass. She opened her studio, Good Hart Glassworks, in the early 1990s. Along with teaching and blowing glass at her studio, Lynn also teaches at NCMC, and is a full-certified ski instructor, named one of the “100 Top Instructors” by SKI MAGAZINE. Lynn’s work has appeared in juried shows, selected group and solo exhibitions and in collections, including the White House, throughout the United States and abroad.

Fine Wine, Fine Art,

Fine Food & Good Friends!

change service requested

461 East Mitchell Street Petoskey, MI 49770

OUTSIDE ON THE BIDWELL PLAZA

petoskey

FRIDAYS • 9 am-1pm JUNE 17-SEPT. 30

CTAC SUMMERARTISANS MARKET

Summer Super SwirlWednesday, August 17 • 5:30-8:00 pmWind-down CTAC’s season with the annual Summer Super Swirl! Enjoy live art demonstrations by CTAC’s Kitchen Painters and instructors, music, select auction and raffle items and the summer exhibits while you stroll through the indoor and outdoor spaces of the Arts Center’s Petoskey campus. Featuring 40+ tables of fine wine, 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, Robin Lee Berry, Kellerville, Oh Brother Big Sister, Nathan Towne and Bill Wilson.

Artisanal goods & foodsLocal art • Entertainment!

Limited Tickets:

$25 advance

$30 day of Swirl