Community Calendar

The Stamelos Gallery Center is proud to share the inaugural MWCS Signature Exhibition, guest curated by Rocco Pisto, with the campus and greater community. Forty-two exceptional artists have qualified for their Signature status with MWCS by being juried into at least four annual exhibitions over the last ten to twelve years. Signature members that have also completed a three-year term on the board received a Great Lakes Fellow designation to honor their volunteer service. There are thirteen Great Lakes Fellows exhibiting.

These Signature Members come from all parts of the state. Their work varies from representational to abstract, and everything in between, as each artist shares their distinctive styles and techniques. The remarkable watercolors featured in this exhibition are a sound representation of MWCS membership and the extraordinary artistic talent here in Michigan.

This exhibition is free to the public and will be on view at the Stamelos Gallery Center from July 14th until September 24th.

For more information or to check hours of operation please visit: www.umdearborn.edu/stamelos.

Image title: Laketown by Mark Bonnette

A vibrant new exhibition, "LIGHTPLAY," featuring artful ceramic lamps by highly regarded local ceramic artists Elliott Kayser and Kate Tremel will be on display at Yourist Studio Gallery from February 21 through April 5.

Exhibition hours:
February 21 through April 5
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays
12:00-6:00 pm

Elliott Kayser's whimsical animal lamps include a whole host of dinosaurs, plus elephants and other animals you might see on safari in Africa. Kate Tremel's elegant pierced lamps cast a lovely contemplative play of light and shadow. For both artists, these works arise from and promote the joy of light and play.

Alex Ames will be in residency at the Clements from March 31-April 4, 2025 with a pop-up exhibit of materials that inspired his repertoire, along with other collection items that showcase the cultural resonances of the harp on view from Noon-4:00 pm daily.

The Clements Library houses the military papers of General Thomas Gage, British commander-in-chief in the decade leading up to the American Revolution. His descendant Deborah Gage reveals a private Thomas Gage through the lens of his marriage to wealthy American Margaret Kemble. Clements staff join her to discuss how the Library acquired the papers, their digitization, and the map of Manhattan that remained with the family. Join us for light refreshments from 4:00pm-5:00pm followed by the lecture at 5:00pm.

The Stamelos Gallery Center is proud to share the inaugural MWCS Signature Exhibition, guest curated by Rocco Pisto, with the campus and greater community. Forty-two exceptional artists have qualified for their Signature status with MWCS by being juried into at least four annual exhibitions over the last ten to twelve years. Signature members that have also completed a three-year term on the board received a Great Lakes Fellow designation to honor their volunteer service. There are thirteen Great Lakes Fellows exhibiting.

These Signature Members come from all parts of the state. Their work varies from representational to abstract, and everything in between, as each artist shares their distinctive styles and techniques. The remarkable watercolors featured in this exhibition are a sound representation of MWCS membership and the extraordinary artistic talent here in Michigan.

This exhibition is free to the public and will be on view at the Stamelos Gallery Center from July 14th until September 24th.

For more information or to check hours of operation please visit: www.umdearborn.edu/stamelos.

Image title: Laketown by Mark Bonnette

Alex Ames will be in residency at the Clements from March 31-April 4, 2025 with a pop-up exhibit of materials that inspired his repertoire, along with other collection items that showcase the cultural resonances of the harp on view from Noon-4:00 pm daily.

A vibrant new exhibition, "LIGHTPLAY," featuring artful ceramic lamps by highly regarded local ceramic artists Elliott Kayser and Kate Tremel will be on display at Yourist Studio Gallery from February 21 through April 5.

Exhibition hours:
February 21 through April 5
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays
12:00-6:00 pm

Elliott Kayser's whimsical animal lamps include a whole host of dinosaurs, plus elephants and other animals you might see on safari in Africa. Kate Tremel's elegant pierced lamps cast a lovely contemplative play of light and shadow. For both artists, these works arise from and promote the joy of light and play.

Alex Ames will be in residency at the Clements from March 31-April 4, 2025 with a pop-up exhibit of materials that inspired his repertoire, along with other collection items that showcase the cultural resonances of the harp on view from Noon-4:00 pm daily.

The Michigan Art Gallery at Schmidt's Antiques is pleased to present an exhibition and sale of over fifty previously unseen paintings from Leon Makielski’s career in Michigan, Illinois, and Indiana, drawn from the Makielski family private collection.

Opening Reception: Friday, April 4th, 2025 / 4PM-8PM

Public Exhibition & Sale: Open every Saturday, April 5th until May 24th / 9AM-5PM

Works will be available for purchase in the gallery and online at www.michiganartgallery.com.

*Please note: This sale is on the third floor of our gallery, which is a converted 1910s barn without elevator access. Please email info@schmidtsantiques.com or call 734-434-2660 with any inquiries regarding access.

To learn more about The Michigan Art Gallery, please contact:

The Michigan Art Gallery at Schmidt's Antiques

5138 W. Michigan Avenue

Ypsilanti, MI 48197A Midwest Perspective: An exhibition & sale of artwork by Leon Makielski

@michiganartgallery @schmidtsantiquesinc

(T) 734-434-2660

(E) info@schmidtsantiques.com

WHAT:        
The Bank of America Museums on Us program offers FREE weekend general admission to Bank of America, Merrill and Bank of America Private Bank credit and debit cardholders, at five top cultural attractions in metro Detroit, Saturday, April 5, 2025 and Sunday, April 6, 2025. For the past 25 years, Bank of America has provided access to some of our nation’s greatest cultural experiences and brought new visitors to our partner museums. Use the Bank of America Museums on Us Location Finder tool to search for participating cultural attractions.

WHEN:       
Saturday, April 5 and Sunday, April 6 (+ the first full weekend of each month)   
Call museums or check web sites to confirm hours of operation.
 
WHERE:      
Learn something new this month with a visit to these and many more Museums on Us partners in Detroit and across the country:  
 
Charles H. Wright Museum of African-American History (Detroit): https://www.thewright.org   
 
Michigan Science Center (Detroit): https://www.mi-sci.org      
 
Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation (Dearborn): https://www.thehenryford.org/visit/henry-ford-museum/  
 
Arab American National Museum (Dearborn): https://arabamericanmuseum.org     
 
Motown Museum (Detroit): https://www.motownmuseum.org  

WHY:          
Bank of America believes the arts have a unique ability to connect people and communities, and help local economies thrive. Through Museums on Us, Bank of America is able to provide its customers with free access to artistic and cultural experiences across the United States at celebrated institutions ranging from art, children’s and history museums to aquariums, botanical gardens, zoos and science centers.    
 
HOW:         
Simply present your Bank of America, Merrill or Bank of America Private Bank (formerly U.S. Trust) credit or debit card along with a photo ID to gain free general admission to any participating institution during the first full weekend (Saturday and Sunday) of each month. Cardholders only; guests are not eligible for free admission. Program excludes fundraising events, special exhibitions and ticketed shows. Not to be combined with other offers. Museum participation varies.