Studio 23/The Arts Center

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Studio 23/The Arts Center, a non-profit 501(c)3 organization, supports the Great Lakes Bay Region by providing a vibrant arts center dedicated to making the visual arts relevant and accessible to all. The mission of Studio 23/The Arts Center is to provide the Great Lakes Bay Region with a community facility to deliver arts experiences, education, and civic engagement. The organization is dedicated

to making the arts relevant and accessible to all, while providing a space for community gathering and connections with a diverse group of individuals. Our Vision is based on a rich history of art education, we will serve and involve the community and artist by concentrating on these core concepts;
-Act as a community wide arts organization
-Enhance the quality of life in the Great Lakes Bay Region
-Provide effective arts programming for all media and art formats
-Collaborate with other arts and community related organizations

Studio 23 delivers a full schedule of art exhibits that are free and open to the public, art classes (including painting, drawing and clay), workshops and programs, a gallery shop for local artists, and administration of public art projects.

Summer camps start soon: June 22-25!In-studio art camp runs 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m., Monday though Thursday. Have some fun w...
06/11/2026

Summer camps start soon: June 22-25!

In-studio art camp runs 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m., Monday though Thursday. Have some fun with Danyell Nefe while students learn great art techniques and history! Students will use all different art mediums, so artists should be prepared to paint, draw, mold, and everything in between!

Camp is recommended for ages 7–12. Students need to bring a cold lunch. All art materials provided.

$200
Registration is required
Member discounts are not applicable.

Sign up today to secure your spot!
https://www.hisawyer.com/studio-23the-art-center/schedules/activity-set/1919497?source=camps

It's that time of year - summer camps! ☀️We'll be offering 4-day camps throughout the summer! Have some fun with one of ...
06/08/2026

It's that time of year - summer camps! ☀️

We'll be offering 4-day camps throughout the summer! Have some fun with one of our fabulous instructors while learning great art techniques and history. Students will use all different art mediums, so artists should be prepared to paint, draw, mold, and everything in between!

In-studio art camp runs 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m., Monday though Thursday. Camp is recommended for ages 7–12. Students need to bring a cold lunch and dress for mess. All art materials provided. 🎨🫟

$200
Registration is required.
Member discounts do not apply.

The first camp starts on June 22, so sign up asap! More dates will be added the coming weeks.

Find all the information and registration on the camps & workshops page on our website: https://www.hisawyer.com/studio-23the-art-center/schedules?schedule_id=camps

We had a fantastic opening reception last week for our exhibition iPhoneography: Crossroads! Over 100 people came out to...
06/06/2026

We had a fantastic opening reception last week for our exhibition iPhoneography: Crossroads! Over 100 people came out to support the 15 artists in this show.

Want to know a bit more about this exhibit and iPhoneography? Head over to our website and read about how artist Armin Mersmann thinks about iPhoneography.

https://www.studio23baycity.org/current-exhibits

This show will be on display through July 11.

This week's 50 Artists/Art Around the City feature is Priscilla Olson!Priscilla Olson grew up in Midland, Michigan, but ...
06/05/2026

This week's 50 Artists/Art Around the City feature is Priscilla Olson!

Priscilla Olson grew up in Midland, Michigan, but spent her professional life in the Chicago area as a commercial animator and plein air painter. Since returning to Midland in 2011, she has participated in painting events around the state. She continues to be an active plein air painter, although she has recently been painting imagined figurative pieces in her studio.

Artworks featured in this post:
Waiting for a Friend - oil on panel
Virtual time - oil on panel

A reproduction of Priscilla Olson’s artwork "Waiting for a Friend" can be found in Bigelow Park at map number 29.

Studio 23/The Arts Center is pleased to announce Rhonda Luckey as our 2026 Visiting Artist! Rhonda was selected for her ...
06/04/2026

Studio 23/The Arts Center is pleased to announce Rhonda Luckey as our 2026 Visiting Artist!

Rhonda was selected for her captivating artwork and processes, in which she employs a variety of methods utilizing natural fibers gathered from the immediate environment of her studios in northern Michigan and western Pennsylvania. Her practice is informed by the rich history, mythology, and artistic traditions of Asian and European cultures—cultivated during her childhood in Okinawa, France, and Italy.

An exhibition of Luckey’s artwork will take place from August 27 to October 24, 2026, in the Tabor Gallery of Studio 23.

The mission of the Studio 23 Visiting Artist Program, through selection of an annual visiting artist, is to enhance the experience of art for our community via exposure to a greater diversity of artists, art media, and artistic styles. This program is made possible by the C Joanne Grabinski Visiting Artist Fund.

Read more about Rhonda and her work here:
https://www.studio23baycity.org/seeing-with-the-heart

06/03/2026

Artist Chat with Studio 23 member Jeffrey Joshua!

Friday, June 59 a.m.-12 p.m.100 E. Midland St., Bay City, MI 48706Join Studio 23/The Arts Center on the Sage Library law...
06/03/2026

Friday, June 5
9 a.m.-12 p.m.
100 E. Midland St., Bay City, MI 48706

Join Studio 23/The Arts Center on the Sage Library lawn for painting and drawing en plein air, or simply put, painting and drawing outdoors! Artists provide their own art supplies and easels. This is a self-lead activity.

Studio 23 will have notepads and pencils available for anyone interested in observational drawing. Dress for the weather and remember to bring sun protection and drinking water!

From 9:30 a.m.–10:30 a.m., the Curator of Education Misty Coss, will guide beginners on their journey in to plein air painting.

Time for this week's 50 Artists/Art Around the City feature!Martha Liddle-Lameti is an internationally recognized artist...
05/29/2026

Time for this week's 50 Artists/Art Around the City feature!

Martha Liddle-Lameti is an internationally recognized artist who creates two-dimensional fiber “paintings,” as well as three-dimensional assemblage multimedia sculptures and wearable art. Her work can be seen in private as well as public collections, including Memorial Healthcare of Owosso. Liddle-Lameti was born in Detroit and studied art at Olivet College and Eastern Michigan University. She taught art and fashion design at Owosso High School and as an adjunct professor for Kendall College of Art and Design. She holds a bachelor of fine arts degree from Eastern Michigan University and a master of arts in teaching degree from Saginaw Valley State University. Her current home and studio are on Sanford Lake near Midland, Michigan.

Artworks featured in this post:
The Divine Mother Earth-Embrace - felted & torched fibers and natural materials
The Divine Mother Earth-Nurture - felted & torched fibers and natural materials
The Divine Mother Earth-Protect - felted & torched fibers and natural materials
Growth - felted & torched fibers and natural materials

A reproduction of Martha Liddle-Lameti’s artwork "The Divine Mother Earth-Protect" can be found in Bigelow Park at map number 28.

Studio 23 is proud to present iPhoneography: Crossroads, an exhibition of experimental photography with an emphasis on c...
05/27/2026

Studio 23 is proud to present iPhoneography: Crossroads, an exhibition of experimental photography with an emphasis on capturing, manipulating, and altering images using mobile devices. The exhibition ranges from complete abstraction and surrealism to traditional photography with unexpected twists, revealing the depth, creativity, and personal vision possible within the medium of iPhoneography.

Featured artists include: Cindy Bancroft, Karen Bobier, Kevin Bone, Crisann Breed, Nancy Brooks-Siebert, Elizabeth Cox, Robert Harold, Pamela Hart, Susan Hartunian, Kathy Johnson, Gaylene LeVally, Armin Mersmann, Steven Parkhurst, Elizabeth Sullivan, and Janis Taylor.

Please join us for an opening reception tomorrow, Thursday, May 28, 5-7 p.m. The reception is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served.

The exhibit will be on display May 28-July 11.

Address

901 N Water Street
Bay City, MI
48708

Opening Hours

Tuesday 11am - 6pm
Wednesday 11am - 6pm
Thursday 11am - 6pm
Friday 11am - 6pm
Saturday 11am - 6pm

Telephone

+19898942323

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