Orion Art Center

06/08/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the opening reception of our Abstract Exhibition this weekend! It was wonderful to celebrate creativity, connect with artists, and share an inspiring collection of work with our community.

Congratulations to our award winners:
🥇 First Place: Susan Sanderson
🥈 Second Place: Sharon Toms

A special thank-you to all 19 participating artists whose talent and creativity made this exhibition such a success.

Haven't seen the show yet? Check it out this week.

📅 Tuesday, June 9 | 11 AM – 6 PM
📅 Friday, June 12 | 10 AM – 3 PM
📍 Orion Art Center Gallery - 115 S. Anderson Street, Lake Orion

Come experience the exhibition for yourself and support our local artists!

06/06/2026

✨ Free Admission & Community Connection

Join us for the opening reception of our Abstract Exhibition and experience a diverse collection of artwork exploring color, texture, movement, and imagination through abstraction.

📅 TONIGHT from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍Downtown Gallery - 115 S. Anderson Street, Lake Orion

Meet the artists, enjoy light refreshments, and celebrate creativity with our community. Then make an evening of it by exploring Downtown Lake Orion’s restaurants, shops, and nightlife. It’s the perfect way to enjoy a beautiful summer evening surrounded by art, culture, and community.

Join us for the opening reception of our Abstract Exhibition and experience a diverse collection of artwork exploring color, texture, movement, and imagination through abstraction.

📅 Saturday, June 6
⏰ 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Orion Art Center Gallery- 115 S. Anderson Street, Lake Orion

Meet the artists, enjoy light refreshments, and celebrate creativity with our community.

✨ Free Admission
🚗 Free Parking

06/05/2026

Join us for the opening reception of our Abstract Exhibition and experience a diverse collection of artwork exploring color, texture, movement, and imagination through abstraction.

📅 Saturday, June 6
⏰ 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Orion Art Center Gallery- 115 S. Anderson Street, Lake Orion

Meet the artists, enjoy light refreshments, and celebrate creativity with our community.

✨ Free Admission
🚗 Free Parking

06/04/2026

🌿✨ Bring the Outdoors Inside! ✨🌿

Join us for our Forest in a Frame Workshop and create a miniature woodland scene using preserved moss, natural textures, and layered elements. This relaxing, hands-on workshop is perfect for nature lovers and creatives of all skill levels.

Design your own framed forest composition and leave with a beautiful piece of art ready to display in your home or office.

📅 Saturday, July 11 | 1:00–2:30 PM
📅 Saturday, August 1 | 1:00–2:30 PM

Register here:
https://bookeo.com/orionartcenter?type=41551URRWKN19156800805

06/01/2026

📸🖤 Call for Artists: Black & White Photography 🖤📸

The Orion Art Center invites photographers to submit work for our upcoming Black & White Photography Exhibition, celebrating the timeless power of monochrome imagery through light, shadow, texture, and composition.

From portraits and landscapes to abstract and documentary work, we welcome a wide range of photographic styles and interpretations.

🖼 Exhibit Dates: July 11 – July 25
✨ Opening Reception: Saturday, July 11 at 6 PM
⏰ Submission Deadline: June 27, 2026
📢 Artist Announcement Date: June 29, 2026

Submit your work here:
https://pci.jotform.com/form/261135546512149

We look forward to seeing the world through your lens.

05/29/2026

☀️ Check out our upcoming classes and explore something new this summer!

Whether you're interested in pottery, painting, printmaking, mixed media, or mindfulness-based art, there's a creative opportunity waiting for you at the Orion Art Center. Our classes are designed for all skill levels and offer a welcoming environment to learn, create, and connect with others.

Try a new hobby, develop your artistic skills, or simply make time for creativity this season.

✨ View upcoming classes and register today! orionartcenter.org/classes

05/28/2026

✨ We hope you’ve had a chance to check out this month’s featured Mini Art Gallery artist, Michele Hunt! ✨

Interested in becoming a featured artist? The Orion Art Center is accepting free applications for solo exhibitions in our Mini Art Gallery — a unique outdoor space designed to connect artists with the community through small works and creative displays.

All mediums are welcome to apply, though artists should note that the gallery is exposed to Michigan weather conditions. Sizing limit is 6"x6".

✨ Apply for free here:
https://form.jotform.com/251664542001144

Share your work, connect with the community, and become a featured artist in Downtown Lake Orion!

05/28/2026

🌸Last Chance to See Flora—celebrating botanical beauty through a variety of artistic styles and mediums.

Last chance to view gallery hours:
Friday, May 29 from 10:00AM to 3:00PM

Featured Work:
Kathy Codere — Peggy’s Poppies
Acrylic & Oil on Canvas • 30" x 24" • $1200

🏆 Award Winners:
🥇 First Place: Ayaka Prenton — Wisdom
🥈 Second Place: Chelsea Lackey — Quoll in Wonderland

View the full list of featured artists and works on our website. Link in bio!

Come experience the exhibition before it closes! 🌿

05/28/2026

Excited about our annual partnership with Orion Township Public Library!

Inspired by Bog Queen by Anna North, artists will spend the summer reading and creating an original artwork in their chosen medium based on the novel. Each piece must include at least one element created in the Makerspace at Orion Township Public Library.

Opening Reception on Saturday, September 12 from 6-8 pm

Register here: https://pci.jotform.com/form/261133774062150