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Great studio space once a Ford showroom way back when. Large windows allow the space to fill with daylight. Come work in whichever medium you choose.

We'll guide or instruct, both options available at very affordable rates.

10/19/2026

🎃✨ A little Halloween magic at The Art Experience!

What a fun evening we had at last week's Studio Session, Moonlight Mischief: Halloween Silhouette Painting!

From glowing moonlit skies to spooky silhouettes and playful pumpkins, we loved seeing everyone's creativity come to life. Each painting was unique, and that's what makes these evenings so special!

A big thank you to everyone who joined us for a night of art, laughter, and connection! 💜🎨

✨ Missed this one? Join us for our next Studio Session!

🎨 Cut • Layer • Create: Collage & Mixed Media
📅 Thursday, November 5 | 6:30 PM
💲 $20 per person | All supplies included
📍 The Art Experience | Downtown Pontiac

Explore colors, textures, and layers while creating your own one-of-a-kind mixed-media artwork!

All ages and abilities are welcome, and no experience is necessary.

Ready to join us? Visit the Events page on our website to reserve your spot, or send us a message for registration details!

💗 Create. Connect. Belong.

10/18/2026

🎨 Open Studio Closure Notice

The Art Experience will be closed today, Sunday, October 18, during our regular Open Studio hours of 12:30–3:30 PM.

We’ll reopen on Tuesday, October 20, from 12:30–5:00 PM, and look forward to creating with you then!

Thank you for your understanding! 💗

10/12/2026

🎃 Moonlight & Mischief is happening this Thursday!

Join us at The Art Experience for a fun evening of Halloween creativity as we create this whimsical silhouette painting together. It’s a great chance to try something new, spend time creating, and enjoy a relaxed night in the studio.

No experience is needed, and all materials and supplies are included. All ages and abilities are welcome.

📅 Thursday, October 15
🕡 6:30 PM
🎨 $20 per person
📍 The Art Experience, 175 S. Saginaw, #109, Pontiac

Space is still available, so grab your spot and come create with us!

Register here:
https://theartexperience.networkforgood.com/events/104664-the-studio-sessions-moonlight-mischief-halloween-silhouette-painting

10/09/2026

📣 Open Studio Update

The Art Experience will be closed today, Friday, October 9, for our 6–9 PM Open Studio.

We’ll reopen Sunday, October 11 from 12:30–3:30 PM and look forward to creating with you then!

Thank you for understanding! 🎨

10/02/2026

Creativity has been in full swing at The Art Experience! 🎨✨

Over the past couple of weeks, we’ve loved welcoming participants from Oakland University's Center for Autism (OUCARES) back to the studio for our Artistic Expressions program.

From creating colorful beaded pieces to painting some perfectly spooky seasonal artwork, each session gives participants the opportunity to explore different materials, express their own ideas, and most importantly, enjoy the experience of creating together.
We love seeing the individuality that comes through in every piece. There may be a shared project or starting point, but the finished artwork is always uniquely their own. ❤️

We’re so grateful for our continued partnership with Oakland University's Center for Autism (OUCARES) – Joanne and Ted Lindsay Foundation Autism Outreach Services and for the opportunity to provide a welcoming, creative space where everyone can Create. Connect. Belong.
Take a look at what they’ve been creating! 👇🎨

09/28/2026

🎃 A little moonlight, a little mischief, and plenty of spooky creativity! 🌙🖌️

Registration is now open for our October Studio Session: Moonlight & Mischief!

Join us on Thursday, October 15 at 6:30 PM for a fun, Halloween-inspired evening of painting and creativity. You’ll be guided through the process, but there’s plenty of room to add your own style, personality, and spooky touches to make your painting completely unique.

Whether you paint all the time or haven’t picked up a brush in years, this class is meant to be relaxed, approachable, and fun.
🎨 $20 per person
🖌️ All materials & supplies included
✨ No experience necessary
💛 All ages and abilities welcome
📍 The Art Experience | 175 S. Saginaw St., Pontiac

Spots are limited, so grab yours and come create something delightfully spooky with us! (Registration link in comments)

09/25/2026

What a night! 🎨💙

Our Color in Motion: Fluid Painting Studio Session class was messy, colorful, creative & so much fun.

One of the best things about fluid painting is that no two pieces are ever the same. Everyone started with their own colors and ideas, and then got to watch the paint move, blend and transform into something completely unexpected. The results were incredible!

But our favorite part? Seeing people creating together, trying something new, laughing, experimenting and enjoying the process. That’s what our studio is all about.

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make the evening such a great one. We loved having you in the studio! 💗

And this is just the beginning—more Studio Sessions are coming this fall.

Create. Connect. Belong.
🎨 The Art Experience

09/22/2026

🎨 THIS THURSDAY! Don’t miss Color in Motion: Fluid Painting!

There’s still time to grab your spot for this week’s Studio Session at The Art Experience!

Join us for an evening of creativity, color, and fun as we explore fluid painting. No experience needed...just come ready to experiment and create something uniquely yours!

📅 Thursday, September 24

⏰ 6:30 PM

📍 The Art Experience | 175 S. Saginaw #109, Pontiac, MI 48342

🎟️ Just $20 per person

All ages and abilities welcome!

Don’t wait, register today and join us this Thursday!

👉 https://theartexperience.networkforgood.com/events/104662-the-studio-sessions-color-in-motion-fluid-painting

We can’t wait to create with you! 💗

09/01/2026

🎨 One of our most popular Studio Sessions is coming up this month!

Color in Motion: Fluid Painting is all about letting the paint flow, experimenting with color, and seeing where the creative process takes you. It’s fun, a little messy, and always a favorite!

📅 September 24
⏰ 6:30 PM
🎟️ $20 per person
🎨 All materials included
✨ No experience necessary
🫶 All ages and abilities welcome

This is one of those classes you won’t want to miss, so don’t wait to grab your spot!

Register here:
https://theartexperience.org/events

📍 The Art Experience | 175 S. Saginaw St., Pontiac

08/31/2026

We’re excited to partner with Oakland University's Center for Autism (OUCARES) to bring Artistic Expressions to The Art Experience! 🎨

This upcoming series gives participants the opportunity to explore painting, printmaking, self-portraits, collaborative projects, and more in a welcoming and supportive studio environment.

Classes will be led by our own Lisa Bennett, ATR, with all materials provided and no prior art experience needed.

We’re grateful for the opportunity to work with the Joanne and Ted Lindsay Foundation Autism Outreach Services at Oakland University and to welcome participants into our studio.

Don’t miss out! Learn more and register here:
https://www.oakland.edu/oucares/programs/

And please feel free to share this with family, friends, or anyone you know who may enjoy a creative, supportive program like this.

Address

175 S Saginaw Street Ste 109
Pontiac, MI
48342

Opening Hours

Tuesday	12:30pm - 5pm
Wednesday	2pm - 5pm
Thursday	12:30pm - 5pm
Sunday	12:30pm - 3:30pm

Telephone

+12487063304

Website

http://www.theartexperience.org/

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