Best of Show 2024: Neal Hughes, “Rusted Reflection”
June 14-21, 2025 Extended Exhibition: June 24 - August 22
On behalf of all of us at Crooked Tree Arts Center, welcome to the eighth annual Paint Grand Traverse—a weeklong celebration of art, nature, and community in the beautiful Grand Traverse region. Plein air painting, from the French en plein air (“in the open air”), invites artists to leave the studio behind and work outdoors, capturing the changing light and atmosphere of a scene in real time. It’s a tradition rooted in history and alive with spontaneity, joy, and connection to place. This June, we’re thrilled to welcome 33 outstanding artists from across the country who will paint throughout the region—from Sleeping Bear Dunes to downtown Traverse City, orchards to shorelines—bringing to life the landscapes we all love. Over the course of the week, they’ll create more than 250 original works of art, and the public is invited to experience it all through special events, exhibitions, and family-friendly activities. Thanks to the passion of our community—our volunteers, supporters, collectors, and guests—Paint Grand Traverse has grown into one of the nation’s premier plein air festivals. We’re so excited to share this experience with you. See you out in the field (or on the street... or at the beach)!
Sincerely, Kristi Wodek Vice President
Crooked Tree Arts Center 322 Sixth Street Traverse City, MI 49684 231.941.9488
S pecial thanks to our 2025 home hosts
Deb & Mick Baughman Cathy Brown Kurt Bullock Charles Caldemeyer Debra Coburn Nancy & Bill Donely Nancy Duke Julie & Barry Foster Steve Fritz Linda & Merrill Gardiner Laura & Paul Jacobson Chris Lee
Julia & Rod MacLachlan Susan McGarry Janet Oliver & Ken Thomas Gail Partee Lesa & John Seefeld Steve Stannard & Julie Hunko Maryrose Trubiroha & Andrew Adams Cindy Trucks Ken & Judy Weaver Michelle & Ed Westcott Linda Winton
Condensed Schedule of Events
Artist on location in Traverse City
Saturday, June 14
10 am
Kari Ganoung Ruiz Artist Demo at CTAC - FREE
Sunset Painting: Downtown Traverse City Front Street to West Bay Beach
Artist on location on Leelanau Peninsula
Sunday, June 15
You’ll find artists on Leelanau Peninsula all day long!
2 - 4 pm Fishtown
Artist on location on Old Mission Peninsula
Monday, June 16 10 am 11 am - 1 pm Chateau Chantal
Justin Shull, Small Wonders Juror Artist Demo at CTAC - FREE
Artist on location on Leelanau Peninsula
Tuesday, June 17
Richie Vios Artist Demo at CTAC - FREE
10 am
Grocer’s Daughter, Empire Leelanau Peninsula and Downtown Traverse City
10 am - Noon
Sunset Painting
Artist on location in Elk Rapids/Williamsburg
Wednesday, June 18
10 am - Noon 1 - 4 pm 10 am
David Orrin Smith Artist Demo at CTAC - FREE
Twisted Fish Art Gallery
Flint Fields Horse Expo
Small Wonders Event at Flint Fields
Artist on location in Traverse City
Thursday, June 19
10 am 10 am - Noon 5:30 - 7:30 pm
Giselle Harrington Artist Demo at CTAC - FREE
The Botanic Gardens
Kimball Geisler, Awards Juror Artist Demo at CTAC - FREE
Friday, June 20 Fresh Paint Party First opportunity to see and buy art! Buy your ticket today.
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Saturday, June 21
Galleries open at 10 am Free and open to the public
Pint Size Paint Out - FREE
10 am - Noon
3 Day Plein Air Workshop with Kimball Geisler starts today!
schedule
Saturday, June 14
10 am-Noon: Kari Ganoung Ruiz, Interlaken, NY Demo at CTAC - FREE Artist Demo
12-2 pm: Artist Check IN & Orientation
ALL PGT ARTISTS PAINTING DOWNTOWN
6 pm - sunset Downtown Traverse City on Front Street & along West Bay
schedule
sunday, June 15
Artists painting on Leelanau Peninsula
2-4 pm: Fishtown, Leland Featured Artists: Kevin Barton David R. Becker Lyudmilia Tomova Clark Vlad Milan Duchev
Lori Feldpausch Debra Howard Logan Hudson Neal Hughes Crista Pisano Todd Schabel Jeff Steiner Richie Vios Durre Waseem Stephen Wysocki
schedule
monday, June 16
Artist Demo
10 am-Noon: Justin Shull, Small Wonders Awards Juror Demo at CTAC - FREE
Artists painting on Old Mission Peninsula
11 am-1 pm: Chateau Chantal
Featured Artists: Mary Ann Davis Justin Donaldson Kristin Hosbein Neal Hughes Jimmy Navarro Jeff Steiner Adam VanHouten
schedule
tuesday, June 17
10 am-Noon: Richie Vios, Austin, TX Demo at CTAC - FREE Artist Demo
Artists painting on Leelanau Peninsula
12-2 pm: Grocer’s Daughter Chocolate, Empire Featured Artists: Lynn Lewis, Jeff Suntala, Mark Vander Vinne
Sunset Leelanau Featured Artists: Kevin Barton, Lyudmila Tomova Clark, Lydia Gatzow, Steve Griggs, Lynn Lewis, Mark Mehaffey, Thomas Moberg, Mark Vander Vinne Sunset West Bay Featured Artists: Millie Gosch, Crista Pisano, Jill Stefani Wagner
schedule
wednesday, June 18
10 am-Noon: David Orrin Smith, Seattle, WA Demo at CTAC - FREE Artist Demo
Artists painting in Elk Rapids & Williamsburg 10 am-Noon: Twisted Fish Gallery, Elk Rapids Featured Artists: Kathleen Conover, Mary Ann Davis, Mark Mehaffey, Richie Vios, Jing Zhao Noon-4:30 pm: Flintfields Horse Expo, Williamsburg Featured Artists: Justin Donaldson, Lori Feldpausch, Giselle Harrington, Heather Ihn Martin, Kari Ganoung Ruiz, David Orrin Smith, Durre Waseem, Stephen Wysocki 3:00-4:30 pm: VIP Reception & “Small Wonders” Sale Hosted by: Flintfields Horse Expo An exclusive, invitation-only evening for Crooked Tree Arts Center society and giving circle members. To learn how you can join, call 231.941.9488
schedule
Thursday, June 19
10 am-Noon: Giselle Harrington, Shelbourne, MA Demo at CTAC - FREE Artist Demo
Artists painting Downtown Traverse City 10 am- Noon: The Botanic Gardens at the Grand Traverse Commons Featured Artists: Vlad Milan Duchev, Lydia Gatzow, Steve Griggs, Kristin Hosbein, Debra Howard, Heather Ihn Martin, Thomas Moberg, Jimmy Navarro, Todd Schabel, Jeff Suntala, Mark Vander Vinne, Jill Stefani Wagner
5:30 - 7:30 pm: Kimball Geisler, Awards Juror Idaho Demo at CTAC - FREE Artist Demo
schedule
Friday, June 20
Purchase Award Ticket Holders 5-6 pm First to view and purchase art. Awards announced at 5:30 PM
T ickets
231.941.9488
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Fresh Paint Party 6-8 pm
Enjoy wine and food pairings, live music, meet the artists and be among the first and only opportunity to preview and shop the juried collection of 200+ paintings created during PGT week.
schedule
saturday, June 21
Pint-Sized Paint Out for Kids 10 am-Noon Kids age 0-15 get in on the plein air painting fun! Free pre-registration encouraged. Supplies are limited!
G allery O pen 10 am-3 pm FREE
The public’s first chance to view and purchase the remaining paintings from the week.
featured artists
Kevin Barton Petoskey, MI
David R. Becker Ingleside, IL
Lyudmila Tomova Clark Cary, NC
Mary Ann Davis Indianapolis, IN
Kathleen Conover Marquette, MI
Justin Donaldson Central, SC
featured artists
Vlad Milan Duchev Baltimore, MD
Lori Feldpausch Traverse City, MI
Lydia Gatzow Sedona, AZ
Giselle Harrington Shelburne, MA
Kristin Hosbein Saint Joseph, MI
Steve Griggs Centennial, CO
featured artists
Debra Howard Omena, MI
Neal Hughes Medford, NJ
Logan Hudson Fife Lake, MI
Lynn Lewis Kensington, MD
Heather Ihn Martin Concord, CA
Mark Mehaffey Empire, MI
featured artists
Thomas Moberg Lansing, MI
Jimmy Navarro Des Moines, IA
Crista Pisano Nyack, NY
Kari Ganoung Ruiz Interlaken, NY
Todd Schabel Horicon, WI
David Orrin Smith Seattle, WA
featured artists
Jeff Steiner Minneapolis, MN
Jeff Suntala Strongsville, OH
Mark A. Vander Vinne Porter, IN
Adam VanHouten Traverse City, MI
Jill Stefani Wagner Saline, MI
Richie Vios Austin, TX
featured artists
Durre Waseem Corona, CA
Stephen Wysocki Armstrong Creek, WI
Jing Zhao Frisco, TX
Justin Shull Small Wonders Awards Juror Traverse City, MI
Kimball Geisler Awards Juror Rexburg, ID
Stephen Palmer
Raenette Palmer
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