Call for Artists: Arts in Ada 2017

The 23rd Annual Arts in Ada Festival is now accepting applications for this year’s juried art exhibition on Saturday, May 20, 2017 from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Over 90 artists and artisans will display and sell their fine art and fine crafts on the beautiful tree-lined Bronson Street in Ada, MI. NEW! $1,200 IN…

The NEW Scarlet Cord Collection at GVSU

The Scarlet Cord Collection with Night Cries and The Scarlet Web will be unveiled at Grand Valley State University. The evening will include a presentation by artist and facilitator Pamela Alderman and an opportunity for the visitors to co-create with the interactive healing installation. GVSU EXHIBIT AND PRESENTATION The Scarlet Cord: Healing for Sex-trafficked Children…

Heaven’s Smile

Many of Marve’s timely words came at the low points. Times when the challenges seemed overwhelming and I wondered, Why don’t I quit painting? But during these rock bottom moments, Marve, my elderly art friend, seemed to know just the right thing to say. His kindness meant so much to me and to so many…