by Val AllenRosemary Kavanagh: My Bay City Family Tree
Open by Thursday or Friday appointments only during the maintenance month of January. Call 989-894-2323 and leave a message for available times.
Learn more about the exhibit HERE.
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by Val AllenStudio 23 The 100 Day Project Virtual Information Session
Learn more about The 100 Day Project for 2021. This global project is designed to build creative habits for artists, writers and musicians that will enhance their practice through the year. This info session is listed on our Facebook Events. It will be broadcast on Zoom and Facebook Live.
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by Val AllenPublic Reception for Artist Rosemary Kavanagh
Please join us for this public reception to meet and greet artist Rosemary Kavanagh. She will be on hand to tell stories about her relatives’ rich history in Bay City. Her series of sepia-toned oil paintings inspired this collection. She is the featured artist for this year’s Black & White Affair 2020.
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by Val AllenMI Artists All-State Juried Exhibition 2020
Exhibition dates are September 12 – November 14, 2020.
This nine week exhibition showcases 81 artists from across the state of Michigan. Juror Timothy Norris, artist, professor and curator viewed over 278 artworks for this exhibit in the Rowley and Tabor Galleries of Studio 23. Exhibition hours are Tuesday – Saturday, 11:00 am – 5:00 pm. Exception is Saturday, November 14, the last day of the exhibit. That day the hours are 11:00 am – 1:00 pm for full viewing. Between the hours of 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm that day artists will be picking up their artwork.
Masks are required and ten people are allowed in the galleries at a time. If you have a group of 10 who would like to view the exhibit together then appointments can be made by emailing our curator, Valerie Allen at curator.studio23@gmail.com. These appointments can be made before or after our regular business hours at a time mutually agreed upon. Exhibition dates are September 12 – November 14, 2020.
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by Val AllenPainters and Potters
Our annual exhibition includes works of art from our students, member of The 100 Day Project and our faculty. We will have a Zoom online reception on July 9, 2020 from 5pm-6pm. The exhibit will be available online at our website and Facebook page. There will be several artworks on exhibit inside our galleries during the dates of July 9 – August 29, 2020 during regular business hours and with social distancing of no more that 10 people in the gallery at one time. Masks must be worn.
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by Val AllenUnderstory: Artist Bonnie Lalley (Postponed)
During these challenging times you can find updates on Bonnie Lalley’s artwork on Studio 23 Facebook and Studio 23 Bay City Instagram. Artist/illustrator Bonnie Lalley’s exhibit, Understory, will include collages that reflect the artist’s love of flora and fauna. Bonnie lives in a 100-year-old home in thumb of Michigan that inspires the vintage palette of her colors and the patina’s achieved in the textures of her creations. There will be mixed media collages in many sizes ranging from large format to small. Several of the pieces will be presented in artisan-crafted hardwood frames made by Timothy Lalley. Generously sponsored by Chemical Bank.
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by Val AllenUnderstory: Artist Bonnie Lalley (Postponed)
During these challenging times, you can follow updates about Bonnie Lalley and her artwork on Studio 23 Facebook page and Studio 23 Bay City Instagram. Artist/illustrator Bonnie Lalley’s exhibit, Understory, will include collages that reflect the artist’s love of flora and fauna. Bonnie lives in a 100-year-old home in thumb of Michigan that inspires the vintage palette of her colors and the patina’s achieved in the textures of her creations. There will be mixed media collages in many sizes ranging from large format to small. Several of the pieces will be presented in artisan-crafted hardwood frames made by Timothy Lalley. Generously sponsored by Chemical Bank.
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by Val AllenUnderstory: Opening Reception for Artist Bonnie Lalley
You are invited to join us on the first day of spring for a reception for artist Bonnie Lalley. Her exhibit, Understory, will include collages that reflect the artist’s love of flora and fauna. Bonnie lives in a 100-year-old home in thumb of Michigan that inspires the vintage palette of her colors and the patina’s achieved in the textures of her creations. This extra special reception will include refreshments and cash bar. We hope you can attend this reception on Friday, May 1, 2020, 5 pm – 7 pm at Studio 23.
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by Tara WelchA 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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by Val AllenThe 100 Day Project Starting Line at Studio 23
This event is designed to introduce new Studio 23 member artists and welcome back returning members to The100DayProject! Bring your questions, your project ideas and your notebooks. Studio 23 is one of several art organizations across the nation that start on this day! Attending this session will check off one of your 100 days as well as set you up for success through April 30, 2020. You can register your project in advance at this link. http://the100dayproject.com/registration-form/