Events

September on Sabin Pond, acrylic, by Joan Bonney

Joan Bonney Featured in Art of the Watershed Exhibit

The Watershed Center is kicking off the third installment of its Art of the Watershed exhibit series on Thursday, September 17 from 5 to 8 p.m. Joan Bonney is the featured artist. A portion of all artwork sales will support the Watershed Center’s vital work to protect Grand Traverse Bay. The exhibit runs through spring.

Celebrate the beauty of the Grand Traverse region and indulge in sumptuous local foods. The Watershed Center office is located at 13272 S. West Bay Shore Drive in Greilickville, in the Bright Blue Building on the Bay across the parking lot from the Children’s Museum.

The Art of the Watershed exhibit series is made possible by the Herrington-Fitch Family Foundation and is proud to be a part of the Lake Affects art movement.

Art of the Watershed Exhibit Series Celebrates Beauty, Protects Grand Traverse Bay

Ever notice how so many artists reside in our Grand Traverse Bay region?  That’s because it’s so remarkably gorgeous!  From aquamarine waters to paper-like birch bark to the call of the loon, we are blessed with beauty.

Celebrating this beauty deepens our connection with our land and waters, which in turn instills a sense of stewardship.  The Watershed Center will foster this process with its Art of the Watershed series in 2009.  This is thanks to a generous grant from the Herrington-Fitch Family Foundation.  The Art of the Watershed series is a proud part of the Lake Effects art movement.

We will feature a different artist each quarter in our eco office.   We will showcase painters, photographers, poets, musicians, weavers, sculptors—the whole gamut of artistic expression that captures the majesty of our freshwater community.  Each exhibit will kick off with an artist’s reception, so watch your mailbox for an invitation!

Artists interested in being featured should contact Advancement Director Denise Baker at 231~935~1514 or dbaker@gtbay.org.