Grosse Pointe Artists Association

Grosse Pointe Artists Association The GPAA is dedicated to enriching individual lives and the community through art

The Grosse Pointe Artist Association is a non-profit organization dedicated to encouraging and promoting artistic talent and art education through the actions and participation of a diverse membership. The GPAA is committed to showcasing a wide range of artistic styles and media through various community outreach activities, including exhibitions, lectures, and art classes. It is devoted to contin

uing its legacy of support for the arts by maintaining and operating space located at the Grosse Pointe War Memorial.

02/22/2026

Space is limited. Register now for March and April

Click link in bio or visit grossepointeartcenter.org

Love and Romance in early America. 2 pm, Sunday, Feb. 15, in the historic Alger House on The War Memorial campus.For the...
02/13/2026

Love and Romance in early America.
2 pm, Sunday, Feb. 15, in the historic Alger House on The War Memorial campus.
For the second in the “Celebrating the ’s250thBirthday” series, you are invited to a learn about ’sDay in early with Jayne Ptolemy, a curator of manuscripts at the .ClementsLibrary on the Ann Arbor campus. Ptolemy will share the fascinating history of Valentine’s Day and some of the heartwarming ways people’s has endured through the centuries from notes to kisses. Ptolemy received her Ph.D. in African American Studies and History from Yale University before she joined the Clements Library team. Her research interests include women and children’s histories and the quirky stories that highlight the very human side of early American history.

To register click the link in our bio or visit grossepointeartcenter.org and navigate to the events page or email [email protected] with any questions.

To enter click link in bio or visit grossepointeartcenter.org/exhibitionsEntry Deadline: Monday, Jan. 12THEME: Lovin' Fe...
12/30/2025

To enter click link in bio or visit grossepointeartcenter.org/exhibitions

Entry Deadline: Monday, Jan. 12

THEME: Lovin' Feelin'
Love is the topic for countless songs, but how do you, as an artist, see that Lovin' Feelin'? Does it make you think about the way you feel about your partner, your longtime friend, your pet. . .

ENTRY DEADLINE
Monday, Jan. 12, 2026
NOTIFICATION
Friday, Jan. 16
INTAKE
noon - 2 pm, Saturday, Jan. 24
GALLERY TALK
2 pm, Saturday, Jan. 31
PICKUP
10 am - noon, Saturday, March 21

SHOW DATES
January 28 - March 20

DEADLINE November 17THEME: ShapesThe seven elements of art are line, shape, form, space, color, value, and texture. For ...
11/02/2025

DEADLINE November 17

THEME: Shapes
The seven elements of art are line, shape, form, space, color, value, and texture. For this exhibition we are asking artists to focus on shapes, think round sunflowers and rectangular windows.

JUROR: Angela Wyrembelski is an architect who is passionate about the role buildings and art play in the community. She was on the team that revitalized Michigan Central Station, giving it back to the community to enjoy. And she was on the team that created GPAA’s Promising Artists program.

TIMELINE
Entry deadline: Monday, Nov. 17
Notification: Friday, Nov. 21
Intake: 4 - 6:30 pm, Monday, Dec. 1
Gallery Talk: 2 pm, Saturday, Dec. 6
Pick-up: 10 am -noon, Saturday, Jan. 10
Show dates: December 4 - January 9

Click on the link in our bio or visit grossepointeartcenter.org and navigate to the classes page. Email [email protected] with any questions.

THEMEHere's MeEntrants are asked to use art to tell stories about their personal experiences, background, ideas and beli...
09/06/2025

THEME
Here's Me
Entrants are asked to use art to tell stories about their personal experiences, background, ideas and beliefs.

JUROR
Arts educator and award-winning artist, Craig Paul Nowak is known for painting deeply personal portraiture and making life-cast ceramic faces. He teaches at the College for Creative Studies in the Foundations Department and provides arts mentoring and collector consultation through his company, Sapien Sanctum Inc. As the former manager for the Creative Expressions Program at Gesher Human Services in Southfield, Nowak helped adults with disabilities hone their artistic passions and develop careers within the arts.

Show dates -- October 8 thru November 29

TIMELINE
Deadline: Monday, Sept. 15
Notification: Friday, Sept. 19
Intake: 10 am - noon, Saturday, Oct. 4
Gallery Talk, 6:30 pm, Thursday, Oct. 9
Pick-up: 10 am - noon, Saturday, Nov. 29

PRIZES
First Prize: $300
Second Prize: $150
Third Prize: $75
Honorable Mention - 2

Click on the link in our bio or visit grossepointeartcenter.org and navigate to the classes page. Email [email protected] with any questions.

For this exhibition, artists were given the definition of mindblowing from the thesaurus — breathtaking,causing great em...
08/05/2025

For this exhibition, artists were given the definition of mindblowing from the thesaurus — breathtaking,
causing great emotional or mental stimulation, then asked to give their own interpretations.

Adam Strange, an award-winning Canadian artist, who uses photomontages to untie the deeply unsettling knot of humanity, was juror for the show.

He will talk about the show and award prizes at 6:30 pm on Thursday, Aug. 7.

Featured Art
Untitled (Jazz), Antonio Said

A few days left to take in the unexpected and beautiful art made by 64 inventive artists.Featured artAnimate, Michael Mc...
07/29/2025

A few days left to take in the unexpected and beautiful art made by 64 inventive artists.

Featured art
Animate, Michael McNeil
478, Cat Llope
Industrial Halo, Mike Kroll

“I think that the best thing we can do is to let people know that each one of them is precious.” – Mister Rogers     .ar...
07/27/2025

“I think that the best thing we can do is to let people know that each one of them is precious.” – Mister Rogers

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DEADLINE APPROACHINGJuly 21, MidnightIt’s up to you to interpret the theme. The thesaurus says __ breathtaking, causing ...
07/15/2025

DEADLINE APPROACHING
July 21, Midnight

It’s up to you to interpret the theme. The thesaurus says __ breathtaking, causing great emotional or mental stimulation.

Open to all media (2D & 3D) except installations.

JUROR: Adam Strange is an award-winning Canadian artist who uses photomontages to untie the deeply unsettling knot of humanity.

TIMELINE
Entry Deadline: Monday, July 21
Notification: Friday, July 25
In-take: 4 - 6:30 pm, Monday, August 4
Gallery Talk: 6:30 pm, Thursday, August 7
Pick-up: 10 am - noon, Saturday, Oct. 4
Show dates: August 7 - October 3

AWARDS
Best of Show: Solo Show
Second Place: $150
Third Place: $75
Honorable Mentions: 2

Click on the link in our bio or visit grossepointeartcenter.org and navigate to the classes page. Email [email protected] with any questions.

“The land is the canvas, and we are just painting on it. We are borrowing it for a while, making our mark, and giving it...
06/23/2025

“The land is the canvas, and we are just painting on it. We are borrowing it for a while, making our mark, and giving it back to those who come after us.” – Kevin Red Star

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DEADLINE Monday, May 26, midnightTHEME: UpcyclingUpcycling is the creative reuse of everything from trash to old artwork...
05/20/2025

DEADLINE Monday, May 26, midnight

THEME: Upcycling
Upcycling is the creative reuse of everything from trash to old artwork resulting in something more functional, beautiful or valuable than the original.

Open to all media (2D & 3D) except installations.

JUROR: Doug La Ferle well-known for his prizewinning interactive robotic sculptures that reflect his love of art, science and salvage.

AWARDS:
Best of Show:$300
Second Place: $150
Third Place: $75
Honorable Mentions: 2

TIMELINE:
Deadline: Monday, May 26
Notification: Friday, May 30
Intake: 4-6:30 pm, Monday, June 9
Gallery Talk: 6:30 pm, Thursday, June 12
Pick-up: 10 am - noon, Saturday, Aug. 2
Show dates: June 11 - August 1

Click on the link in our bio or visit grossepointeartcenter.org and navigate to the classes page. Email [email protected] with any questions.

Address

32 Lake Shore Drive
Grosse Pointe Farms, MI
48236

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 6pm
Tuesday 12pm - 6pm
Wednesday 12pm - 6pm
Thursday 12pm - 6pm
Friday 12pm - 6pm
Saturday 12pm - 6pm

Telephone

+13138813454

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