Ada Arts Council

08/18/2026

FINAL WORKSHOP OF 2026! SKETCHING THE LANDSCAPE WITH KATHLEEN KALINOWSKI

What better way to welcome fall than creating outdoors with award-winning pastel artist Kathleen Kalinowski?

Kathleen will guide you in learning how to see, simplify and capture the landscape using soft pastels. Whether you’re new to pastels or looking to loosen up your landscape work, come spend a few inspiring hours creating outdoors alongside other artists.

SEPTEMBER 24
10AM–2PM OR 4PM–7PM
Roselle Park, Ada
$65
LIMITED SPACE • REGISTER TODAY
adaarts.org/events

07/27/2026

BREAKING NEWS!
Still Thinking About a Summer Workshop? A FEW SPOTS LEFT to paint and learn from Scott and Kathleen This Summer and Fall!

Painting the Effects of Light in the Landscape
Scott Kenyon • www.scottkenyonfineart.com
August 13 9:00 AM–1:00 PM

Sketching the Landscape Using Soft Pastels
Kathleen Kalinowski • www.kathleenkalinowski.com
September 24 10:00 AM–2:00 PM or 4:00–7:00 PM
Register today: https://www.adaarts.org/events

07/21/2026

SPECTACULAR WORKSHOP A FEW SPOTS AVAILABLE -
but not for long!

Accomplished artist and instructor Scott Kenyon is leading his next Plein Air Workshop THURSDAY, AUG 13 at beautiful Roselle Park in Ada.

PAINTING THE EFFECTS OF LIGHT IN THE LANDSCAPE
Scott Kenyon - www.scottkenyonfineart.com
August 13 | 9 AM–1 PM
Learn how to capture the changing effects of sunlight, overcast skies, color and atmosphere - and create small studies that strengthen your understanding of the landscape.
All media + skill levels welcome

And coming this fall…

SKETCHING THE LANDSCAPE USING SOFT PASTELS
Kathleen Kalinowski - www.kathleenkalinowski.com
September 24 | Choose 10 AM–2 PM OR 4–7 PM
Learn to see, simplify and capture nature in pastel with an accomplished West Michigan artist and instructor.
Space is limited to just 10 artists per class.

DON’T WAIT — RESERVE YOUR SPOT TODAY!
Register at www.adaarts.org/events

07/09/2026

Workshops Start Next Week! Only a Few Seats Remain!
SIGN UP HERE > www.adaarts.org

07/05/2026

To our artistic friends a
thoughtful provoking dive into the reason we do art. enjoy

Discover the faith-filled stories of amazing artists and their captivating works.

07/01/2026

Paint Outside. Learn from the Best.

This summer, the Ada Arts Council invites you to experience the joy of painting outdoors with three outstanding regional artists.

Whether you're picking up a brush for the first time or you've been painting for years, these workshops are designed to inspire, encourage, and help you grow.

> Learn from award-winning instructors
> Beautiful outdoor setting at Roselle Park
> Small class sizes
> All skill levels welcome

Space is limited and advance registration is encouraged.

Register @ www.adaarts.org for workshop dates, details and registration. (https://www.adaarts.org/event-list)

Enriching our community through visual and performing arts.

07/01/2026

A little glimpse into the incredible talent that filled Ada this June. 🎨✨

We are still in awe of the creativity, skill, and heart that our local artists brought to this year's festival. Every piece told a story, and we feel so lucky to have witnessed it.

Thank you to everyone who created, explored, and celebrated with us. Ada is home to something truly special. 💙



Photo credit to Kate Hertz Media

06/29/2026

WE ARE SO GRATEFUL for this community! 🙌🎉

The support you've shown our local artists has been absolutely incredible, and we couldn't be more proud to call Ada home. You showed up, you engaged, you cheered, and it made all the difference.

When a community lifts up its artists, something magical happens. And Ada? You delivered!

From the bottom of our hearts,THANK YOU. Here's to many more celebrations of the amazing talent in our own backyard! 🎨❤️

Photo credit Kate Hertz Media