Please join us for a
Reception introducing Kay Smith, Artists Laureate of Illinois, August 21, 2-4pm

Upcoming Exhibit Schedule for 2010
Circle of Arts Gallery Hours:
Tuesday - Sunday 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

"One of a Kind: Fiber & Furniture" 7/17 - 9/19  

Special feature is the Fiber Artists Coalition's interpretations of the poem "13 Ways of Looking at a Blackbird" and work by Featured Fiber Artist - Kathie Briggs and other invited fiber artists.  Also showing, will be art work in the furniture category.

Next : The Charlevoix Circle of Arts
is pleased to present:
“GALLERY OF THE MIND”
Solo Exhibit Psychological/Spiritual Fine Art
featuring the watercolors and creativity of
Dr. M. Teri Daunter
Artist/Psychologist/Author/International Speaker
Opening Reception
September 25, 2010, Saturday at 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
FINE ART – FINE WINE – FINE FOOD – FINE MUSIC

The exhibit will run from September 25 - November 6, 2010
Approximately 50 paintings will be on display. All of Dr. Daunter’s proceeds from her paintings
go to support a University education for women in India who would not otherwise have the resources.

~PLEASE JOIN US~

"Impressions: A Photography Exhibit"" 11/20 - 12/31 


Plein Air Paint-Outs for 2010 - "The Four Seasons Series"

"Autumn, Art & Apples" 10/9

Plein Air (fresh air) events bring the visual arts directly to the community we serve. Artists volunteer to paint out in public areas. We have scheduled these events to correlate with the area festivals and activities. Late in the day the art created is brought back to the CCA and judged as “Best of Show”. Revenues received from the plein air paintings are used to provide scholarships for high school senior students pursuing a higher education in the art related fields.

Monthly Activities at the Circle of Arts

First Fridays 
This time is open to all and advertised to the general public, running from 6 to 9pm on the first Friday of the month. Entertainment and Refreshments and Cultural Activities -  Join us on the first Friday of July and August, 2010, at the Circle.

Weekly Activities at the Circle of Arts

Charlevoix Plein Air Painters
This local group is mainly composed of approximately 30 artists who meet to paint, draw or sketch and have fellowship. During the fall, winter and spring (inclement weather) they can meet in our downstairs classroom area. This space is open to all painters every Thursday 10- 12 am free of charge. (En plein air is a French expression which means "in the open air", and is particularly used to describe the act of painting outdoors.)
 

The "Norman Brumm Artist Reference Library" is open to all during normal business hours and contains over two hundred volumes. Books on wildlife, scenery, art, art history, art techniques, famous artists, interior design, glass, architecture and many other categories. These volumns were graciously donated by Dawson and Joann Way, family of the nationally known Norman Brumm, a copper enamel artist who lived and worked in Charlevoix and who passed away in early 2008.

Docent Program at Charlevoix Circle of Arts is a full fledged program that keeps us open to the public and maintains our exhibits, informational center and gallery. They number over 70 and all have completed well established docent training sessions so they are informed and able to serve the public by providing information about classes, events, exhibits, and membership. They know how to open and close and maintain the basics of our facility.

Music Programs at the Circle of Arts   
Please call the Circle for information on private guitar lessons, and our newly developed strings program.

On the last Monday of the Month, 3-6, pm, community service opportunities involve area youth and adults who want to become involved with the Circle of Arts, by contributing their time and efforts to the maintenance of our building and grounds. This endeavor also includes individuals with court ordered community service. Students from the high school are recruited by Mrs. Gail Cherry, Student Coordinator at Charlevoix High School. Service at the Circle We hope to be one of several projects that students may pick from for their community service requirements.