Art and Connection

06/10/2026

We hope you will continue to vote for Art & Connection. Remember, you can vote once daily until June 30! 🎨

We are proud to announce that Art & Connection has been nominated for Best of Michigan! Help us win by voting daily until June 30 under the Arts & Entertainment category at GuideToMichigan.com

06/08/2026

Week in Review: June 7-13, 2026.

As a friendly reminder, Art & Connection will be closed to the public from June 11-23, 2026. All community groups and classes will continue to meet, as normal.

06/05/2026

We are going to be like the “Ice Cream Man” of art supplies! 😁 Thank you Elk Rapids News for helping to spread the word!

06/05/2026

We have one seat remaining for tomorrow morning's Dragonfly Batik class, led by Tena Evans, from 9-1 pm.

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Join us at Art & Connection for our Dragon Fly Batik workshop, led by Tena Evans. In this workshop, class participants will have the unique opportunity to explore watercolor batik techniques, creatively using melted wax and water to create distinctive and vibrant paintings. As Tena teaches basic bat...

06/02/2026

As many of you know, we have been working hard all spring to prepare our newest initiative - a mobile art studio - called the Creativity Cruiser!

The Creativity Cruiser will deliver free art supplies to community youth throughout the summer, beginning June 30!

The Creativity Cruiser will be replacing our Imagination Station this summer - it is our hope that by providing mobile art opportunities, children from all over Northern Michigan can experience art! Designed to remove financial and transportation barriers that often limit access to the arts, the Creativity Cruiser will travel throughout the region delivering free art materials, hands-on projects, and opportunities for children to explore creativity.

Community members are encouraged to follow the Creativity Cruiser's journey this summer through our upcoming schedule.

For additional information, partnership opportunities, or to support the Creativity Cruiser initiative, please visit our website at www.artandconnection.org or email us at [email protected].

We are so proud to be rolling out this program - and we look forward to seeing you on the road this summer! 😎🎨🫟

06/01/2026

We are proud to announce that Art & Connection has been nominated for Best of Michigan! Help us win by voting daily until June 30 under the Arts & Entertainment category at GuideToMichigan.com

06/01/2026

Week in Review: May 31-June 6, 2026.

05/31/2026

This is so worth the visit!

This isn’t your average nature trail. 😍🌲🎨

One minute you’re walking through peaceful woods… the next you’re standing in front of giant sculptures on the beach wondering how this place isn’t all over your feed already. 👀

Elk Rapids’ Walk of Art mixes forest trails, shoreline views, and massive metal art pieces that somehow feel both magical and slightly surreal—in the best way possible.

Honestly? The sunset + sculpture combo is doing a LOT here. 😅

Would you wander this trail?

05/29/2026

We have two seats remaining for next Saturday's Dragonfly Batik II workshop, led by Tena Evans.

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Join us at Art & Connection for our Dragon Fly Batik workshop, led by Tena Evans. In this workshop, class participants will have the unique opportunity to explore watercolor batik techniques, creatively using melted wax and water to create distinctive and vibrant paintings. As Tena teaches basic bat...

05/25/2026

Week in Review: May 24-30, 2026. 🇺🇸