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Week of July 19, 2020


Dear Friends of Clare County Arts Council,

Thank you to everyone who attended a class this past week. Bob Guiliani's two classes were held. Linda Thompson's class is going to be rescheduled.  

Elizabeth Queen informed me her picture is going to be at Dog Central for Art Walk Central which starts this week. Don't forget Julie Wells picture which will be at Art Reach and Bob Guiliani will have his art Isabella Bank. If I missed someone, let me know at cjsantini72@gmail.com.


There are approximately 50 artists who are displaying their pieces through out 17 venues in downtown Mt Pleasant.  Voting for these pieces begin tomorrow (August 3 and end on August 20th). Art Battle is a popular event. This will be held August 4 from 5:30-7. If you are going to participate, you must register by noon on August 3. Check out the other activities at www.artreachcenter.org

 
Carol J. Santini
President
Clare County Arts Council

 

Ongoing and Upcoming

The Global Art of Head Wrapping
Will be held virtually through the Pere Marquette Library on August 4 from 3:30-4:30. contact the library to register. 

Clare Summer Concert Series
will be held at Shamrock Park from 6-8. Here is a list of the bands. 
August 6: Stephanie Terpening
August 13: 23 North Band

Harrison District Library
Front Porch music will be held on August 11 starting at 6. The Relik's will be playing.

Sunflower Days
Will be held at the Wild Pumpkin Patch located on Beaverton Road on September 5 & 6, 12 & 13 from 10-7. Admission is $5 a person. Their regular season will begin on September 19 and go until October 31. Their hours will be 10-7

Mary Carole Oil Painting Seminar
will be held on October 5th-11 at the Doherty Hotel in Clare. On October 4 starting at 4, Mary Carole will be doing a free painting demonstration. 
Starting October 5-7 you will paint the "Painted Pony" (16 x 20) and Girl and Ducks (16 x 20). Cost $255
October 8-11 will be a four day portrait seminar. Cost $255. 
Contact Sandy Doherty for more information at 808.345.2117


Pere Marquette Library Book Club
The next meeting will be August 25 starting at 5:30 The book is  This Tender Land

Mid Michigan Art Reach 
Art Walk Central is still scheduled to be held August 3 to August 22. Please contact Art Reach for more information on events.  

Morning Market at 501
This was a popular event last year. Local vendors will be selling their goods. Due to social distancing, there will not be as many vendors, but it will be a great event. Dates are: August 29 and September 12. It will be held from 9-1 and located at 501 McEwan Street, Clare 

Harrison City Market
Now open and currently looking for vendors. They are open Saturday 10-3 and Sunday 12-3. The Market is located at 121 E Main Street, Harrison. Please call Debbie at 989.330.9561 for more details. 

Farwell Farmer's Market
The Market is located at 124 W Illinois Street, Farwell. Contact 989.588.9926 for more information.

Mid Michigan College 
DIY Decor
Will be held August 11 at 2 pm at the Harrison Campus. You will learn to upcycle your furniture. Cost is $65. 

DIY Decor
You will be using chalk paint and wax to upcycle a piece of furniture. This will be held on August 25 at 5:30. Cost is $65. 


September 15, from 5:30-8:30 you will paint a Mason Jar painting. Cost is $35.
To register or if you have questions, call 989.386.6651.

Yoder's Amish Auction 
is scheduled for September 4 & 5 starting at 9. 10885 N. Leaton Rd, Clare

3rd Annual Taste of Clare
Will be held September 19 from 4-8. Cost is $10. Tickets will be available soon at Clare Chamber of Commerce. 

Quilt Block Painting
CCAC is once again offering you the opportunity to paint your own 2 x 2 quilt block. This class will be from noon to 1 on October 13.  You will have the choice of two designs and four colors to choose from. Cost is $50 which includes all your materials. Call Vicky to register at 989.289.8235

Craft Show
CCAC has scheduled a craft show for Oct. 31, to be held at the Clare Union Depot. 

Connecting with Artist
I received this letter about Connecting with Artist from Chris Sherman. I do not know anything about this, but thought I would pass it along.


"We're inviting artists, local arts agencies, cities, chambers, state agencies, and non-profit organizations across the country to come together to encourage consumers to shop with artists and craftsmen. Participation is free.

Artists Sunday is an art-focused shopping day the first Sunday after Thanksgiving. It follows Black Friday and Small Business Saturday, the day before Cyber Monday, the largest shopping weekend of the year. Details can be found at 
http://www.ArtistsSunday.com/ ."

 

Please continue to support the arts in Clare County including various events and activities by sending in your donation for 2020.  We ask for $10, an amount unchanged from past years but appreciate the many generous donations we receive over and above that amount.

Please mail your check made out to the Clare County Arts Council to CCAC at P.O. Box 412, Clare, MI 48617. 

The Arts Council is in the lower level of the Clare Depot, which is also the home of the Clare County Chamber of Commerce. We are located at 201 W. Fourth St. in the City of Clare, one block west of McEwan.  
Copyright © 2020 Clare County Arts Council, All rights reserved.


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