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Summer Solstice Live! Art Ladders Podcast
Posted 24 February 2022

Summer Solstice Live! Art Ladders Podcast

Art Ladders hosts Armin Mersmann and Valerie Allen will record an episode of their podcast live from Studio 23! They will discuss the excitement of a plein air painting events as artists are returning from a day of outdoor painting at local Michigan Sugar farms.

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Posted 23 February 2022

A Perfect Pairing

April 28, 2022

6pm

Are you a wine enthusiast? Do you love to see unique art from artists in our region? If so, this is the event for you! Join Studio 23 on April 28th for an evening of fine art and wine called “A Perfect Pairing.” 

During this event you will see NEW artwork from six very talented artists. All of these artists have their own unique styles of ceramics, painting, photography, sculpture and mixed media. There will be six wine experts who have paired a wine with each work of art.  Hearing how the artwork inspired them to pick the wine will be a unique experience.

A Perfect Pairing is limited to 36 tickets on a first-come, first-served basis. Tickets are $40 per person and include the wine tasting, hors d’oeuvres, artist inspiration talks, and an “After Glow.”  This event begins promptly at 6 pm and will conclude at 8:30 pm.

We have six unique opportunities to sponsor an artist and beverage pairing.  Each sponsorship is $200 and includes two tickets and recognition on signage at the event.  We hope that you will consider sponsoring this unique event.

 

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Online Black & White Affair Art Auction is Live!
Posted 29 November 2021

Online Black & White Affair Art Auction is Live!

Black & White Affair Art Auction online bidding begins at noon on Saturday, November 27, 2021 and ends at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 11, 2021. Local artists have donated their artwork and community merchants have donated gift cards and experiences. We encourage you to bid often and generously during this annual fundraiser.  

CLICK HERE FOR THE ONLINE AUCTION.  REGISTRATION IS EASY.

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Progressive “Sails Away” Painting created during Wednesday Concerts in the Park, Bay City
Posted 17 April 2021 | art center, artist collective, bay city, community, events

Progressive “Sails Away” Painting created during Wednesday Concerts in the Park, Bay City

Join us to view a progressive painting come to life over an eight-week duration at the Wednesday night “Wenonah Concerts in the Park in Bay City”. The painting’s theme is “Sails Away”. Eight regional artists will have their spotlight to add a layer to a painting that will be raffled during this time. Tickets will be sold at the concerts and at Studio 23! $5 per ticket or 6 for $20.

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Craft Bar On The Go!
Posted 8 May 2020

Craft Bar On The Go!

Craft Bar On The Go!

We’re making our craft bar packets available for pick up! These packets have all the supplies and instruction you need to create your own little masterpiece! With so many packets available, there is something for everyone in your family!

Projects available are as follows;

Sun Garden Necklace $10 per packet

Stormy Wilderness wooden decoration $10 per packet

Calavera Keychain $15 per packet

Starry Night Zip Pouch $15 per packet

Floral Fantasy Watercolor Painting $15 per packet

Blue Bird Watercolor Painting $15 per packet

Baby Yoda Watercolor Painting $15 per packet

Felt Floral Canval $20 per packet

LOVE acrylic Painting $15 per packet

 

Ala Carte Packets are as follows (No directions included);

Bookmark $5 per packet

Watercolor $5 per packet

Wood Slice Decoration $5 per packet

Transfer Candle $10 per packet

Clay Pot Ornament $10 per packet

Canvas/Paint Packets as follows;

6×6 $10

8×10 $15

16×20 $20

 

**You can purchase packets here through Brown Paper Tickets!**

Packets will be available for pick up at Studio 23 on May 15th from 1-3pm.

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A Perfect Pairing
Posted 27 February 2020

A Perfect Pairing

During the event you will see NEW artwork from six very talented artists. There will be six wine experts who have paired a unique wine with the art.  Hearing how the artwork inspired them to pick the wine will be a unique experience.

Tickets are $30 per person

Six Sponsorships are available at $150 per artist

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The Black & White Affair now sold out. Thank you!
Posted 19 February 2020 | art, community, events, fundraiser, support, winterevent

The Black & White Affair now sold out. Thank you!

The Black & White Affair is the annual fundraising event for Studio 23. This evening supports our mission of providing the Great Lakes Bay Region with a vibrant arts center, dedicated to making the visual arts relevant and accessible to all.

During this year’s event, you will enjoy an elegant sit-down dinner, catered by Old City Hall, accompanied by a wine pairing. You will enjoy a quaint setting with your closest friends, while artists paint the night in plein air style. The chef will take us through six courses, each paired with a wine, while we listen to sweet melodies and have fun conversations.

This dinner is limited to forty people. 

 

Ticket prices:

Sold Out

$150 per person

$500 Patron ticket includes two seats and recognition in our program and website. 

Menu

Course 1 :

Charcuterie board, created by Artigiano

Course 2:

Butternut Squash Bisque

Finished with roasted pumpkin seeds and citrus-scented sour cream

Course 3:

Winter greens salad with fresh balsamic vinaigrette and fresh sweet rolls

Course 4:

Country Paté

French terrine of chicken liver and fresh pork studded with pistachios and asparagus, garnished with a chef-made plum spread

Course 5:

Berkshire Pork Osso Buco

Slow-braised pork shank with a rich mushroom demi-glace and garlic mashed Yukon gold potatoes

Course 6:

Dark Chocolate Flourless Torte

A decadent brownie-like torte with strawberry coulis and a garnish of fresh strawberry

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Posted 9 February 2020

Expand Your Palette

February 20, 2020
6–8 pm, $30 per ticket

Expand Your Palette is a way to get out of your comfort zone with your friends. This event has been created to help you try some art and try some wine.

Four art stations will be placed around the gallery where you will experiment with printmaking, painting, collage and more. Think of this as an upgraded Sip N’ Swirl painting! You will leave with a piece of art that you can display in your home.

Art is not the only thing you get to expand: you will be expanding your wine palette as well. Tables will be set around the gallery with popular choices of wine, like merlot or chardonnay. When you visit the tables you will also see samples of wine that are not those options, opening your palette to other
flavors that are similar. This is a perfect way to expand your palette!

Light hors d’oeuvres will be supplied by Artigiano.

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The Black & White Affair
Posted 30 August 2019

The Black & White Affair

December 13, 2019

6:30pm – 9:30pm

Featured artist Louise Chen

Live entertainment by Jim Perkins

Live & Silent Auctions

Raffle

Famous Martinis

Selection of wine and beer

Hors d’oeuvres by Old City Hall

A Special thank you to our sponsors:

Diamond Level:

Chemical Bank

Drs. Fran Santoro & Paul Revard 

Platinum Level: 

J.R. Heineman & Sons

McLaren Bay Region

Warner Norcross + Judd

Gold Level:

Independent Bank

Dr. Gregory Rosecrans

Rowley’s Wholesale 

Spicer Group

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Expand Your Palette
Posted 30 August 2019

Expand Your Palette

February 20, 2020

6-8 pm, $30 per ticket 

Expand Your Palette is a way to get out of your comfort zone with your friends. This event has been created to help you try some art and try some wine. 

Four art stations will be placed around the gallery where you will experiment with watercolor, acrylic paint, colored pencil and mixed media. You will leave with a piece of art that you can display in your home!

Art is not the only thing you get to expand: you will be expanding your wine palette as well.  Tables will be set around the gallery with popular choices of wine, like merlot or chardonnay. When you visit the tables you will also see samples of wine that are not those options, opening your palette to other 

flavors that are similar. This is a perfect way to expand your palette!

Light hors d’oeuvres will be supplied by Artigiano. 

Wine provided by Woodberry Wines.

 

We have two great events this Fall! A Perfect Pairing & Expand Your Palette. Both events feature art, food and wine. If you’d like to attend both events we are offering a discount on tickets. $50 for both great events this perfect fall! Call the studio to purchase today.

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