Oliver Art Center

Oliver Art Center The Oliver Art Center, a non-profit organization, is now established as the primary community art c
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Oliver Art Center Offers…

Education
- High quality classes and workshops offered year-round in a variety of media, including
• Ceramics & Sculpture
• Painting
• Collage
• Pastel
• Textile Arts
• Culinary Arts
• Wellness Classes
- Children’s classes offered year-round in subjects such as drawing, sculpture, calligraphy, & painting
- Outreach programs in the schools- Scholarships


Exhibitions
• Annual all media juried competition and exhibition
• Featured Artist gallery shows
• Annual Student Art Show
• Performances of music, poetry readings and lectures
• Downtown Frankfort Art Walk

Special Artist Services
• Open studio each Wednesday year round
• Member Library

🔷🔷Join us in the Ceramics Studio for Discover the Wheel: 1-Day Intro to Throwing Pots on the Wheel on June 25th and make...
06/16/2026

🔷🔷Join us in the Ceramics Studio for Discover the Wheel: 1-Day Intro to Throwing Pots on the Wheel on June 25th and make your first wheel-thrown bowl! 🔷🔷
This introduction to ceramics allows anyone curious about working with clay to try their hand at wheel throwing in a fun, relaxed environment. Join us for this two-hour discovery workshop, which includes a demo and step-by-step guidance to help you create your first pot! This session is ideal for young and old alike. (Parents, please register with your kiddo and plan to attend class with them.) Learn more and register now at https://reg131.imperisoft.com/oliverart/ProgramDetail/3732353130/Registration.aspx

🌏🔥💨💦Join us for Creative Alchemy: Creative Expression Journaling Workshop with Leslie Hamp, June 25th! In this playful w...
06/16/2026

🌏🔥💨💦Join us for Creative Alchemy: Creative Expression Journaling Workshop with Leslie Hamp, June 25th!

In this playful workshop, we’ll learn art journaling techniques inspired by the four elements. We’ll create vibrant journal pages with colorful layered backgrounds overlaid with words, images, stencils, expressive marks, and mixed media details. Along the way, we’ll experience guided journaling with element-centered prompts. Through simple layering, intuitive mark-making, and honest reflection, we’ll create pages that are expressive, meaningful, and uniquely yours. Learn more and register now at https://reg131.imperisoft.com/oliverart/ProgramDetail/3732343235/Registration.aspx

🖌Join us June 20th and 21st for a 2-Day Acrylic Exploration Workshop with Laura Miller! 🎨 Have you ever stared at a blan...
06/16/2026

🖌Join us June 20th and 21st for a 2-Day Acrylic Exploration Workshop with Laura Miller! 🎨
Have you ever stared at a blank canvas, wondering how to get started? Fret no more! In this class, you’ll learn the properties of acrylics and the tools and surfaces involved, and you’ll be introduced to recommended steps to take before starting a painting. We'll engage in some fun warm-up studies to experience the properties of the medium before committing to our composition. Value, color, textures, composition and brushes will be explored, but the main goal will be to have fun with the medium! Learn more and register now at https://reg131.imperisoft.com/oliverart/ProgramDetail/3732343536/Registration.aspx

UPDATE: Our Viridian Strings  concert this Saturday June 20th is CHANGING VENUE! Due to unprecedented demand, we are shi...
06/15/2026

UPDATE: Our Viridian Strings concert this Saturday June 20th is CHANGING VENUE! Due to unprecedented demand, we are shifting this performance to the Oliver Art Center and we have re-opened ticket reservations for this FREE concert. Doors open at 6pm, pre-show talk with musicians is at about 6:10pm, and the concert will begin at 7pm. Join us! (Please reserve a seat at the link below.)

UPDATED: Viridian Strings at Oliver Art Center - Charted Waters FREE Concert – Elizabeth Lane Oliver Center for the Arts, Sat Jun 20, 2026 -

Register now for our Beautiful Birds: Alcohol Ink Workshop with Julie Tibus on June 19th! Apply the magic of alcohol ink...
06/15/2026

Register now for our Beautiful Birds: Alcohol Ink Workshop with Julie Tibus on June 19th! Apply the magic of alcohol inks to a specific subject as you learn to paint the bird of your choice. Through step-by-step demonstrations and personalized guidance, we will learn to achieve intricate detail and precision within this fluid medium, and take home a finished, intricate bird painting. Learn more and register at https://reg131.imperisoft.com/oliverart/ProgramDetail/3732343638/Registration.aspx

🔶🔶 CERAMICS EXPLORATION @ Oliver Art Center - next sessions begin June 17th or June 18th!This 4-week creative ceramics c...
06/15/2026

🔶🔶 CERAMICS EXPLORATION @ Oliver Art Center - next sessions begin June 17th or June 18th!

This 4-week creative ceramics course allows students to work at their own pace while exploring individual projects that spark their interest. Explore making vessels, tiles, or sculpture; try hand-building or work on the wheel! Students receive one-on-one input from instructor Steve Kline. All skill levels are welcome. Learn more and register today at https://reg131.imperisoft.com/oliverart/ProgramDetail/3732363434/Registration.aspx

🎶😊We opened our Summer Chamber Series tonight with our ensemble in residence, Viridian Strings . Thanks to all who came ...
06/12/2026

🎶😊We opened our Summer Chamber Series tonight with our ensemble in residence, Viridian Strings . Thanks to all who came out for this sold out performance! Join us next Saturday June 20th for another great concert featuring this fantastic group of musicians - reserve your FREE ticket at OliverArt.org 🎶

Join us in the Ceramics Studio for Discover the Wheel: 1-Day Intro to Throwing Pots on the Wheel with Kathy DeVine on Ju...
06/07/2026

Join us in the Ceramics Studio for Discover the Wheel: 1-Day Intro to Throwing Pots on the Wheel with Kathy DeVine on June 25th and make your first wheel-thrown bowl! This introduction to ceramics allows those who are curious about working with clay to try their hand at wheel throwing in a fun, relaxed environment. Join us for this two-hour discovery workshop, which includes a demo and step-by-step guidance to help you create your first pot! This session is ideal for young and old alike. (Parents, please register with your kiddo and plan to attend class with them.) Learn more and register now at https://reg131.imperisoft.com/oliverart/ProgramDetail/3732353130/Registration.aspx

Join us for Creative Alchemy: Creative Expression Journaling Workshop with Leslie Hamp, June 25th! In this playful works...
06/06/2026

Join us for Creative Alchemy: Creative Expression Journaling Workshop with Leslie Hamp, June 25th! In this playful workshop, we’ll learn art journaling techniques inspired by the elements. We’ll create vibrant journal pages with colorful layered backgrounds that are overlaid with words, images, stencils, expressive marks, and mixed media details. Along the way, we’ll experience guided journaling with element-centered prompts. Through simple layering, intuitive mark-making, and honest reflection, we’ll create pages that are expressive, meaningful, and uniquely yours. Learn more and register now at https://reg131.imperisoft.com/oliverart/ProgramDetail/3732343235/Registration.aspx

Address

132 Coast Guard Street
Frankfort, MI
49635

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday 12pm - 4pm

Telephone

+12313524151

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