SAC First 2023 Exhibit

 The Shiawassee Arts Center opens its first exhibit of 2023 featuring the work of artists Andrew Rieder of Owosso, Arthur Johns of Elsie, Anita Brett of East Lansing, Jamie Anthony of South Bend, Indiana, Nanette Mathe of Lansing, and Bobbie Margolis and Melinda Pope, both of Okemos. The exhibit, which runs January 31 through March 12, is generously sponsored by CLH Insurance Agency. The ‘Meet the Artist’ event is Sunday, February 5, 1- 3pm.

SAC 2023 Exhibit Schedule

 

49th Annual High School Art Scholarship Show

 

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April 27 – May 1, 2022

Reception & Awards Ceremony, Sunday, May 1, 1-3pm

All students grades 9-12 in Shiawassee County, Chesaning and Ovid-Elsie are invited to participate in the Shiawassee Arts Center’s 49th Annual High School Art Scholarship Show & Competition April 27 – May 1, 2022.  $2,000 in scholarship awards, including the $600 Janis Kazen Award  will be presented at the reception, Sunday, May 1, 1-3pm.

Students do not need to be currently enrolled in an art class. Home school and private high school students are welcome.

Scholarship Chairperson and SAC Arts Education Director, Linda Ruehle states, “Since the establishment of SAC in 1972, more than $87,000 in scholarships and awards have been granted to provide students with recognition and financial assistance in their artistic growth. Professional artists from out of the county judge the work on originality, creativity, technical skill and presentation.” For more information or questions call (989)723-8354.

The Shiawassee Arts Center, located next to Curwood Castle in Owosso, is open Monday – Friday 10-5pm, weekends noon-4pm. The Arts Center features the artwork of local and statewide artists in eight galleries including the Frieseke Gallery and a specialty Gift Shop. The public is welcome, there is no admission charge and the facility is handicap accessible. SAC, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2022, is a non-profit organization whose mission is to offer quality arts and cultural activities that educate, entertain and enrich our community. For more information 989.723.8354 or visit www.shiawasseearts.org.

The Shiawassee Arts Center opens its second exhibit of 2022

 The Shiawassee Arts Center opens its second exhibit of 2022 featuring the works of artists from “It’s All About Cats” Group, Shiawassee Artists’ Guild, Gary Mulnix of Owosso and SAC Instructor’s Exhibit. The exhibit, which runs March 15 through April 24, is generously sponsored by Randy and Molly Woodworth. The public is welcome to attend the ‘Meet the Artist’ reception, Sunday, March 20, 1-3pm.

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First Exhibit of 2022

Feb 1 – Mar 13

Rich Tesner, Flushing

Lisabeth Curnow, Holt

Nanette Mathe, Lansing

Jim Durow, Marine City

Andrea Czarnik, Saginaw

MEET THE ARTISTS SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 1-3 PM

Members receive 20% off one featured

artist item during this time

EXHIBIT SPONSOR DAVID & LISA HOOD

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 The Shiawassee Arts Center opens its first exhibit of 2022 February 1. SAC is open however for visitors to the gift shop and permanent exhibits.

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SAC Holiday at the River

 HOLIDAY ALONG THE RIVER opens this weekend at the Shiawassee Arts Center! Along with the artwork of over 80 Michigan artists on display and for sale is this limited-edition, one-of-a-kind, hand-painted Polish Glass Ornament of Curwood Castle along with a new 500-piece jigsaw puzzle of Curwood Castle. Both of these items would make great holiday gifts! Visit shiawasseearts.org or call 989.723.8354 fmi.

Owosso Girls Softball Team Triumphant Return!

New SAC Exhibit

 

The Shiawassee Arts Center 24th Annual Member Artists Show features a variety of multi-media artwork of nearly 100 Michigan artists June 22 through September 5. The exhibit and award is generously sponsored by Owosso Graphic Arts in memory of Lance Ellenberg. 

The public is invited to “Meet the Artists”, see their work, and enjoy complimentary refreshments and music during the opening reception Friday, June 25, 4-7pm — $500 in awards will be presented at 6pm.  The juror is Valerie Allen, she is a professional artist living in Michigan. She received her BFA from University of Cincinnati, associate degree in interior design from Delta College and post-graduate studies at Central Michigan University.  She is the curator of Studio 23 in Bay City, Michigan and a certified working artist for Golden Artist Colors of New Berlin, New York Professor of Art at Delta College. 

The Shiawassee Arts Center opens its third exhibit of 2021 featuring the work of artists Kimberly DeVoe and David DeVoe of Grand Blanc, Jennifer Ross of Corunna, Karl Racenis of Owosso, and Sheila Murphy of Farwell. The exhibit, which runs May 4 through June  20, is generously sponsored by CLH Insurance Agency.

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New Exhibit

The Shiawassee Arts Center is excited for the opening of its first exhibit of 2021 featuring the work of artists Deb Cholewicki of Lansing, Barbara Hranilovich of Lansing, Randal Crawford of Saginaw and Angela Hamilton of Grand Blanc. The exhibit, which opens February 2 and will run through March 14, is generously sponsored by American Speedy Printing and Getzen & Connell, CPAs. 

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32nd Annual Holiday Show

32nd Annual Holiday Show

Nov 14 – Dec 31
November 14 – December 31
32nd Annual Holiday Show
Member Opening Reception: Saturday, November 14, 6-8pm
SAC members receive 20% off one item during the reception
Public Opening Reception: Sunday, November 15, 1-3pm
Note: SAC will open at 9AM during this Holiday Show!

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You can now embed a blog as long as you use the HTTPS:// URL. My OwossoBob blog is mapped to my domain and since it has a HTTP:// URL it earlier would not embed. UPDATE: We can now turn on https redirect for mapped blogs. See https://support.google.com/blogger/answer/6284029

Use the embed function and insert the URL such as https://myblog.blogspot.com/

 

SAC's exciting new exhibit features the work of artists

Linda Beeman

of Owosso with Lynita Shimizu of Ashford, Connecticut, Pooh

Patricia Stevenson

of Owosso, and 13 members of the SHIAWASSEE ARTISTS' GUILD - The reception is Sunday, October 25, 1-3pm. The show, which runs through November 8 is sponsored in honor of the William Burk Family.

SHOP SAFE at SAC and view the entire exhibit through our new online store (work in progress) https://shiawasseearts.org/sac-online-store-2/

New Exhubit at SAC

 The Shiawassee Arts Center Presents

Linda Beeman - Owosso Lynita Shimizu - Pomfret, CT Pooh Stevenson - Owosso Shiawassee Artists' Guild Theme is “Doors & Windows" RECEPTION SUNDAY, OCTOBER 25, 1-3 PM

Shop Online at SAC!

Now you can Shop Online at SAC! We've just launched our brand new online store!
Only Member Show artwork is currently for sale online. Consignment art will be uploaded in a few weeks. Enjoy!

https://shiawasseearts.org/sac-online-store/

23rd ANNUAL MEMBER ARTIST SHOW AT SAC

23rd ANNUAL MEMBER ARTIST SHOW

87 participating artists!
Thank You Sponsors: Dr. Dan Williams & Diane Cutler and DayStarr Communications

After being closed for three months due to the state mandatory shutdown, the Shiawassee Arts Center reopened with a new exhibit July 7 with the 23rd Annual Member Artists Show. The non-juried show, which continues through August 30, features the multi-media work of 87 mid-Michigan artists from as far away as Ann Arbor, Mt. Pleasant, Beulah, Spring Arbor and Eaton Rapids. The exhibit is sponsored by Dr. Dan Williams & Diane Cutler and DayStarr Communications

Awards totaling $600, judged by Artist Louis Marinaro, Professor of Art, School of Art & Design, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor will be presented at the closing reception, Sunday, August 30, 1-3pm.

Six $100 awards were given to Karl Fechner of Owosso, Sherry Nelsen of Fenton, Jennifer Ross of Corunna, Camilla Skodinski of Owosso, Rich Tesner of Flushing and Xavier of Owosso. Honorable mentions went to Doug DeLind, Laura DeLind, Ruth Egnater, Marie Gougeon, Stephanie Gregg, Marcia Guetschow, Tammy LaMay, Karen Marumoto, Gary Mulnix, Carolyn O’Connell, Natalie Park, Sally Rose, Phil Ruehle, Linda Ruehle, Pooh Stevenson and Tammy VanderMolen

Also during the reception former Owosso Community Development Director and one of the founders of the Friends of the Shiawassee River, Phil Hathaway, will promote, sign and sell his new book “History of the Shiawassee River”.

SAC Covid-19 Info

What’s Happening
SAC will be closed until June 12

https://sites.google.com/shiawasseearts.org/sac-covid-19info/

SAC New Exhibit

March Exhibit

Mar 17 – Apr 26

UPCOMING EXHIBIT! SAC will soon be featuring a new exhibit of work by artist Eldon & Rebecca Case of Okemos, Michael Gute of Detroit and members of the Mid Michigan Art Guild. The exhibit, which opens March 17 and runs through April 26, is generously sponsored by Tom Cook & Anna Owens and Travis and Kristina Yaklin. The public is welcome to attend the opening reception with the artists to enjoy good food and drinks on Sunday, April 26, 2020 at 1 PM – 3 PM (Rescheduled). Members will receive 20% off one featured artist item during the opening reception only.