Fresh Paint Party FRIDAY, JUNE 20 6:00 – 8:00 PM CTAC – Traverse City
The marquee event of the week! Celebrate the unveiling of the Paint Grand Traverse collection, sip wine, enjoy appetizers, and listen to live music. Be there as artist awards
are announced at 5:30 pm, and purchase your favorite painting right off the wall to take home that night! Tickets on sale now!
Pint-Sized Paint Out – FREE SATURDAY, JUNE 21 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM CTAC – Traverse City A hands-on outdoor painting experience for kids of all ages—future plein air artists in the making! Prizes awarded. Plein Air 3-day workshop with Awards Juror, Kimball Geisler Simplifying the Landscape Through the Lens of Value SATURDAY, JUNE 21 - MONDAY, JUNE 23 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM CTAC – Traverse City This workshop will focus on building strong compositions and understanding the essential role of value in creating dynamic, well-designed paintings. Through daily demonstrations, painting sessions, and personalized feedback, students will learn how to use value to create form, strengthen their design structure, and bring their compositions to life. Public Sale & Exhibit Opening – FREE
PAINT GRAND TRAVERSE RETURNS JUNE 2025 A CELEBRATION OF ART, COMMUNITY & NORTHERN MICHIGAN’S SUMMER BEAUTY Get ready—Crooked Tree Arts Center’s 8th Annual Paint Grand Traverse plein air painting festival is back and better than ever! This vibrant week-long celebration of outdoor painting kicks off Summer 2025, bringing together 33 nationally recognized artists who will capture the stunning landscapes of Traverse City, Old Mission Peninsula, Leelanau County, and the Lake Michigan shoreline, all in real time, right before your eyes. Over 250 original paintings will be created throughout the week, each one capturing the beauty and spirit of Northern Michigan. Whether you’re an experienced painter, an aspiring artist, or simply an art lover, there’s something for everyone. Join us for artist demonstrations, kids' activities, classes, gallery previews, and lively gatherings, all leading up to our signature Fresh Paint Party and public sale.
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS MARK YOUR CALENDAR! Plein Air Painting for Fearless First-Timers MONDAY, JUNE 16 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM Hannah Park An introductory outdoor painting workshop— perfect for beginners! “Small Wonders” Society Event – By Invitation WEDNESDAY, JUNE 18 Flintfields Horse Park CTAC Society Members are invited to mix and mingle with the artists, shop an exclusive collection of small works, and enjoy the excitement of the Horse Expo. PGT Awards Juror Demonstration – FREE THURSDAY, JUNE 19 5:30 – 7:30 PM CTAC – Traverse City Juror Kimball Geisler will guide you to see landscapes—and art—with new eyes.
SATURDAY, JUNE 21 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM CTAC – Traverse City
Be among the first to view and purchase paintings created throughout the week. See how artists have captured our region’s iconic scenery, from shoreline sunsets to vineyard vistas.
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