Ox-Bow School of Art and Artists' Residency

Ox-Bow School of Art and Artists' Residency Ox-Bow’s campus encompasses 115-acres of pristine natural forests, dunes, a lagoon, and historic buildings located in Saugatuck, MI.

OX-BOW SCHOOL OF ART & ARTISTS’ RESIDENCY was established in 1910 and continues its mission of connecting artists to a network of creative resources, people, and ideas; an energizing natural environment; and a rich artistic history and vital future. Ox-Bow has been in operation for over 100 years and continues to provide an immersive environment for artists to explore traditional and contemporary

modes of art-making. Ox-Bow provides a singular experience that respects historical techniques while bending genres into new formats, in an environment outside of the everyday, where creativity is paramount.

Field of Vision is Ox-Bow’s annual summer benefit, an evening of food, drinks, art, and community on the Warnock Meadow....
06/24/2026

Field of Vision is Ox-Bow’s annual summer benefit, an evening of food, drinks, art, and community on the Warnock Meadow.

Tickets are still available for 1 more week! Purchase yours by July 1 at the link in bio.

From catering and florals to transportation, beverages, and A/V, every detail of the evening is made possible by an extraordinary network of partners, all in support of Ox-Bow’s programs.

We hope you’ll join us on July 11 for a night that sustains and celebrates Ox-Bow’s future.

Thank you to our partners, without whom this event would not be possible:

BBJ LaTavola -
Butch’s Dry Dock -
Creative Catering Services, Inc. -
EventSys -
New Holland Distilling Co. -
Saugatuck Brewing Company -
The Canopeum -
The Dunes Resort -
The Interurban
Tito’s Vodka -
White Barn Flower Co. -

Photos by Dominique Muñoz and Natasha Moustache

On view at Ox-Bow House through July 5.This exhibition highlights the long career of Patricia “Pat” Dewey, spanning near...
06/22/2026

On view at Ox-Bow House through July 5.

This exhibition highlights the long career of Patricia “Pat” Dewey, spanning nearly nine decades, from early academic study through Impressionism and into abstraction, including her final work made in collaboration with her son, Brent. Closely connected to the Ox-Bow community, where she was an active participant and supporter, her work reflects a lifelong engagement with painting and a sensitivity to space, form, and the experiences that shape a practice.

Untitled (self portrait), 1948-49
Oil on canvas
24x24 inches

Untitled (figure study)
Oil on canvas
16x12 inches

Untitled (figure study)
Oil on canvas
30x26 inches

Untitled (portrait)
Oil on canvas
24x26 inches

Untitled (figure study)
Oil on canvas
34x48 inches

Ox-Bow Tent, 2003
Watercolor
27x7 inches

Photo of Pat at Ox-Bow.

Photo of Pat’s sons, Brent and Carson Wilson, and her husband, G Corwin Stoppel at the exhibition opening in June, 2026.

Looking for a creative way to spend a summer day? A few Art on the Meadow workshops have space available!Explore hands-o...
06/17/2026

Looking for a creative way to spend a summer day? A few Art on the Meadow workshops have space available!

Explore hands-on sessions with:
- Longleaf Pine Needle Basketry with Mary Boyd, June 20
- Sashiko Embroidery with Mary Baggerman, June 27
- Painterly Printing with a Gelli Plate with Janet Trierweiler, June 29–July 3

These workshops, hosted at our historic campus in Saugatuck, MI offer a chance to focus, experiment, and leave with something you made yourself.

Browse details and reserve your spot at the link in bio.

Photos courtesy of instructors.

Meet the 2026 Ox-Bow Summer FellowsEach year, Ox-Bow welcomes a small cohort of artists into a fully immersive, 13-week ...
06/06/2026

Meet the 2026 Ox-Bow Summer Fellows

Each year, Ox-Bow welcomes a small cohort of artists into a fully immersive, 13-week residency rooted in time, place, and creative exchange.

Drawn from leading art schools across the country, these fellows are selected through a competitive process and come together on Ox-Bow’s historic campus in Saugatuck, Michigan. Living and working side by side, they engage across disciplines, share ideas, and take part in the rhythms of daily campus life.

With 24-hour access to studios, visiting artists, and opportunities to exhibit, as well as shared work across the organization, fellows find a rhythm that supports both their work and the community.

This summer’s fellows each bring distinct perspectives and practices into this shared experience, and we’re excited to introduce them to you.
Group photo by Makayla Harrison. Photos courtesy of fellows.
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June at Ox-Bow 🏳️‍🌈From hands-on making to exhibition openings, studio visits, and community gatherings, summer is in fu...
06/06/2026

June at Ox-Bow 🏳️‍🌈
From hands-on making to exhibition openings, studio visits, and community gatherings, summer is in full swing across our Saugatuck campus, Ox-Bow House, and Chicago office.

Join us:
🎨 June 6 – Makers Station: Sun Catchers with Pride
📍 Ox-Bow House, 137 Center Street, Douglas, MI

🖼️ June 12 – Public Reception
📍Chicago Office 1709 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL
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🏡 June 12 – Friday Night Open Studios
📍Ox-Bow, 3435 Rupprecht Way, Saugatuck, MI

🖼️ June 13 – TWO Exhibition Openings
📍Ox-Bow House, 137 Center Street, Douglas, MI

🥞 June 14 – Sunday Sojourn: Pride Edition
📍Ox-Bow, 3435 Rupprecht Way, Saugatuck, MI

Plan your visit, bring a friend, and come be part of it. Full event details at the calendar link in our bio. Looking for classes and workshops? Full class schedule at the link in bio!

Photos by Nolan Zunk, Pedro Montilla, Dominique Muñoz, Ox-Bow’s archives, Natia Ser

Patricia “Pat” Dewey
Untitled (Portrait)
1948
Oil on Canvas
34x24 inches

Patricia “Pat” Dewey
Untitled (Self-Portrait)
C. 1950s
Oil on Canvas
34x24 inches

June at Ox-Bow 🏳️‍🌈From hands-on making to exhibition openings, studio visits, and community gatherings, summer is in fu...
06/05/2026

June at Ox-Bow 🏳️‍🌈
From hands-on making to exhibition openings, studio visits, and community gatherings, summer is in full swing across our Saugatuck campus, Ox-Bow House, and Chicago office.
Full event details at the calendar link in our bio.

🎨 June 6 – Makers Station: Sun Catchers with Pride
🎟️ Drop in 1:00-4:00 p.m. ET, $10/craft
📍 Ox-Bow House, 137 Center Street, Douglas, MI

🖼️ June 12 – Public Reception for "Words! Music! Action!"
🎟️ Drop in 5:00-8:00 p.m. CT, open to the public
📍Chicago Office, 1709 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL

🏡 June 12 – Friday Night Open Studios
🎟️ Drop in 7:00-10:00 pm ET, free and open to the public, donations welcome
📍Ox-Bow, 3435 Rupprecht Way, Saugatuck, MI

🖼️ June 13 – TWO Exhibition Openings: "Patricia 'Pat' Dewey" + "Out in the Field"
🎟️ Drop in 1:00-4:00 p.m. ET, public reception
📍Ox-Bow House, 137 Center Street, Douglas, MI

🥞 June 14 – Sunday Sojourn: Pride Edition
🎟️ 11:00–1:00 p.m. ET, $45/ticket, purchase in advance
📍Ox-Bow, 3435 Rupprecht Way, Saugatuck, MI

Plan your visit, bring a friend, and come be part of it all.

Looking for classes and workshops? Full class schedule at the link in bio.

Patricia “Pat” Dewey
"Untitled (Portrait)"
1948
Oil on Canvas
34x24 inches

Patricia “Pat” Dewey
"Untitled (Self-Portrait)"
C. 1950s
Oil on Canvas
34x24 inches

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Photos by Nolan Zunk, Pedro Montilla, Dominique Muñoz, Ox-Bow’s archives, Natia Ser

Early Bird ends at midnight, June 1! Secure your ticket to Field of Vision: Beyond the Canvas on July 11. Early bird tic...
05/31/2026

Early Bird ends at midnight, June 1! Secure your ticket to Field of Vision: Beyond the Canvas on July 11.

Early bird tickets are $300, and every ticket directly supports Ox-Bow’s future, funding scholarships, fellowships, and
opportunities for artists to live, learn, and create.

This is Ox-Bow’s largest annual fundraiser, and your support helps sustain the creative community that makes it all possible.

Join us on the meadow for an unforgettable evening of art, artists, food, and connection.

Photos by Nathan Zunk, Dominique Muñoz, and Natasha Moustache

One day left! Join the community of supporters helping send 28 scholars from to Ox-Bow this summer—completely free to t...
05/29/2026

One day left! Join the community of supporters helping send 28 scholars from to Ox-Bow this summer—completely free to them.

Every gift makes a difference. Every share helps us get there.

Give before May 30 at the “donate” link in our bio and select “Crafting the Future.”

Photo courtesy of Crafting the Future

Each July, the Field of Vision summer benefit brings the Ox-Bow community together on the meadow to celebrate the artist...
05/27/2026

Each July, the Field of Vision summer benefit brings the Ox-Bow community together on the meadow to celebrate the artists, ideas, and people who sustain Ox-Bow’s creative legacy.

This year, we are proud to honor two visionary individuals whose work and support have helped shape and strengthen our mission, and we’re excited to share more about them:

Michelle Grabner, Art and Environment Honoree

Michelle Grabner is an artist, writer, curator, and educator. Her distinguished, three-decade-long career is marked by a unique integration of studio practice, critical writing, curatorial innovation, and pedagogical leadership. Ox-Bow is proud to honor her for these significant contributions to the art world and for her deep, three-decade connection to the Ox-Bow community, where she has served as teaching faculty, a program committee member, and a visiting artist.

Todd Warnock, Community Honoree

Ox-Bow is proud to honor Todd Warnock at Field of Vision in recognition of his enduring support of artists, educators, and communities, and for a leadership legacy that is quite literally built into the fabric of Ox-Bow. As Board Chair from 2004-2011, Todd led the organization through a key period of growth that included completing its first major capital campaign, expanding and winterizing the Inn, adding new cabins and the Metternich, and establishing the Saugatuck Harbor Natural Area.

Join us on Saturday, July 11 for an unforgettable evening in support of Ox-Bow. As our signature summer fundraiser, every ticket directly supports our programs, scholarships, and the artists who make this community thrive.

Reserve your spot at the link in our bio. Early Bird tickets are available until June 1!

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Invitation image: James Brandess, Detail: Ox-Bow Afternoon, 2013, sand, gravel, and acrylic paint on wood, 41.5 x 39 inches
Headshots courtesy of the honorees.
Photograph of painters on the meadow from Ox-Bow’s archives.

Welcoming, hands-on workshops for beginners and curious makers alike. Art on the Meadow is your invitation to explore, m...
05/24/2026

Welcoming, hands-on workshops for beginners and curious makers alike. Art on the Meadow is your invitation to explore, make, and try something new at Ox-Bow.

With 1– to 4–day workshops in writing, fiber, ceramics, printing and painting, you'll find the workshop for you at the link in bio. Join us by the lagoon this summer!

Photos by Ian Soloman, Brandon Dill, and courtesy of instructors.

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3435 Rupprecht Way
Saugatuck, MI
49453

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