Lake Superior Art Association

03/16/2026

Due to an abundance of caution, a concern for everyone's safety, and a healthy respect for this snow storm, we are postponing Kathy Binoniemi's art talk, scheduled for Tuesday evening, March 17th.

We're working on setting up a future date, and we'll keep you posted!

03/10/2026

Kathy’s talk on Tuesday is scheduled to be held in The Heritage Room at the Library.

03/10/2026

Greetings Art Lovers! We'd like to remind you that Kathy Binoniemi will be presenting an Art Talk on pastels a week from today on Tuesday March 17 at 6:30 at the Peter White Public Library. She will be presenting tools, techniques, and examples that demonstrate the pastel process from start to finish. You’ll discover the rewards and challenges of this art form that, despite its origins in the 16th century, remains a relatively rare medium for artistic expression.
Kathy is a local artist who has been painting exclusively with pastels since discovering the medium about six years ago. Just look at this exquisite pastel landscape that Kathy created. She will inspire you to appreciate this medium and perhaps explore it for your own art. See you next Tuesday!

03/10/2026

Edit: Kathy's Art Talk has been postponed to a later date. We'll let you know when we decide to have it!

Greetings Art Lovers!

We'd like to remind you that Kathy Binoniemi will be presenting an Art Talk on pastels a week from today on Tuesday March 17 at 6:30 at the Peter White Public Library. She will be presenting tools, techniques, and examples that demonstrate the pastel process from start to finish. You’ll discover the rewards and challenges of this art form that, despite its origins in the 16th century, remains a relatively rare medium for artistic expression.
Kathy is a local artist who has been painting exclusively with pastels since discovering the medium about six years ago. Just look at this exquisite pastel landscape that Kathy created. She will inspire you to appreciate this medium and perhaps explore it for your own art. See you next Tuesday!

Early Morning Rising (Pastel) by Kathy Binoniemi

03/07/2026

Who do you want to see at Art on the Rocks this year? Remind your favorite artist that they have 25 days left to apply for Art on the Rocks.

03/02/2026

MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR
LSAA EVENTS

March 14 Art Adventures for Kids: Eco Collage 1:00-3:00 pm Studio 1 PWPL

March 16 Applications due for North of the 45th juried exhibition

March 17 Art Talk with Kathy Binoniemi: Pastel Painting

March 19 Celebrating Legacy exhibit at the DeVos Art Museum opens

March 31 Applications for Art on the Rocks are due

April 21 Reception and meeting for LSAA Members at the DeVos for the Celebrating Legacy exhibition

April 24 Entries due for Blueberry Festival poster contest

May 13 LSAA Celebrates 75 Years at the Marquette Regional History Center with speaker Jack Deo

June 26-28 Fresh Coast Plein Air Painting Festival

July 24-26 Art on the Rocks

02/16/2026

LSAA ART TALK TUESDAY

John French, Julie Highlen, and Marlene Wood will present an Art Talk about Plein Air Painting this Tuesday Okay, February might not be the best time to head out into the woods with your paintbrush in hand, but let’s get excited about the upcoming summer and the Fresh Coast Plein Air Painting Festival.
Whether you’re an avid plein air artist or wondering about how to get started, join Fresh Coast Plein Air Painting Festival director Marlene Wood, plein air artist Julie Highlen, and aspiring plein air painter John French as they discuss the techniques, challenges, and personal rewards of painting outside in the open air, with its ever-changing light and subjects.
There's time before and after the presentation to connect with friends and fellow artists. Show your support for your art organization!
Tuesday February 17 6:30 in the Heritage Room of PWPL

See you there!

02/06/2026

On Tuesday, February 17th at 6:30-8:00 pm in the PWPL Heritage Room, join artists Marlene Wood, Julie Highlen, and John French as they discuss the challenges and rewards of plein air painting!

What is plein air painting? How do you get started? How is it different than studio work? How do you deal with bugs? Are the challenges worth the rewards? (spoiler alert: YES!)

Get the answers to these questions and more from three prolific local painters, and learn about the Fresh Coast Plein Air Festival.

02/05/2026

Upcoming LSAA EVENT
ART ADVENTURES FOR KIDS
SATURDAY FEBRUARY 14

01/30/2026

Winter Solstice reminder and pick up

Friday, January 30 is the last day to view the LSAA Winter Solstice exhibit at the Peter White Public Library. Congratulations and THANK YOU to all the members who submitted art work for this exhibit. It was a picturesque end to 2025 and an inspiring beginning for 2026.

A reminder for artists with work in the show: Please pick up your work on Saturday between 10:00 am and 5:00 pm. Neither LSAA nor the library can be responsible for works that are left after Saturday.

01/19/2026

LSAA ART TALK JANUARY 20

Happy Snowy Day!
It looks like the storm will have passed by tomorrow, so we hope to see you at our January LSAA meeting and Art talk Tuesday January 20 at 6:30 in the Community Room of the Peter White Public Library.

Emily Weddle will present an Art Talk on Wrapping Your Arms Around the Intangible: Wrestling the Conceptual into Physical Form. Emily will discuss her creative practice from initial spark to tangible object. She will present examples from three bodies of work: Swept, Second Nature, and Tired of Winning, which focus on the use of symbolism, allusion, and allegory. Join Emily to discover how ideas can be strengthened and reiterated through deliberate choices in mixed media work.

Would you be interested in being an LSAA Board Member? We'll be happy to talk to you about it. Get started by emailing [email protected].

Reminder....Have you paid your dues? If not, take a moment to hop over to lakesuperiorartassociation.org. Or you can renew at the Art Talk tomorrow.

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01/10/2026

It is time to renew your LSAA membership! As an LSAA member, you are welcome to enjoy Art Talks, classes, and workshops; participate in exhibits; receive our bi-monthly newsletter, the Kiosk; and attend our annual potluck. Our events are wonderful opportunities to interact with other artists and get inspiration for your own art.

Renewing is easy. You can complete the renewal process online by visiting LakeSuperiorArtAssociation.org. If you choose to send a check instead of joining online, please send it to the P.O. Box 9 Marquette, MI 49855. The membership dues are $20 for students and seniors over 50, $25 for individuals, and $35 for families.

We genuinely value your involvement and look forward to your continued participation in our vibrant creative community. Your membership makes a real difference. Thank you for your ongoing support.

Sincerely,

The Lake Superior Art Association Board of Directors