next MEETING tues, March 25, 2025
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QUOTE OF THE week
“The world is but a canvas to our imagination. " Henry David Thoreau
mission statement
THE LIVINGSTON FINE ART ASSOCIATION FOSTERS THE APPRECIATION AND DEVELOPMENT OF FINE VISUAL ART AND ARTISTS BY PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR ART EXHIBITIONS, PROGRAMS, AND EDUCATION.
monthly meetings
AS A CELEBRATION OF CREATIVITY AND COMMUNITY, THE LFAA HOSTS A GENERAL MEETING EACH MONTH FEATURING A PRESENTATION BY A TALENTED ARTIST OR ARTISAN FROM AROUND MICHIGAN.
FREE GOODIES & BOTTLED WATER PROVIDED. COME MEET KINDRED SPIRITS -- EVERYONE WELCOME !
- WHEN: THE LAST TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH AT 6:30 p.m.
- WHERE: CLEARY UNIVERSITY, Room #3, CLEARY COMMONS (the first big building you see coming in off Grand River) HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!
this MONth's MEETING -march 25, 2025
don't miss it!
2025 MEETINGS:
March 25 - Linocut activity - Brian Fritz (Location at Cleary Commons, Classroom 3)
Just bring your creativity (and design) as you learn the tools and techniques for cutting your own block and making your own prints!
About brian fritz
Brian Fritz is a wildlife artist in Howell Michigan who paints birds: local birds, exotic birds, small birds, large birds, seabirds, shorebirds, desert birds, tropical birds, all the birds. He works in acrylic, watercolor, ink, charcoal, pastel, and block print.
Brian says he has been drawing ever since he can remember and started painting about eight years ago.
Brian has participated in numerous art venues and festivals including:
Kensington, Palmer Park, Ann Arbor, Funky Ferndale and Art and Apples in Rochester and is a member of the Guild of Artists and Artisans, Printmakers of Michigan, Printing on Materials and the Livingston Fine Art Association.
You can find his work at:
Opera House Live 2025
May 3, 2025
This is a fun event where the public can watch artists create a piece of art from start to finish and then bid on a piece of art.
All proceeds support the continuation and expansion of art programs at the Howell Opera House. The art is created by artists on-site during the first 2 & 1/2 hours of the event. There will be a silent auction for the artwork created that evening Everyone is invited to join the Artist Afterglow following the auction.
Where: Howell Opera House
When: 5/3/25 5:30 pm -10 pm
(Melon Festival) Art at the opera house 2025
August 15-17, 2025
Come to the Opera House during Howell's infamous Howell Melon Festival. This year is expected to be better than ever! View and buy art from local artists while enjoying all of the Melonfest's wonderful activities.
COLORS OF LIFE FINE ART SHOW 2025
sEPTEMBER 19TH - 20th, 2025
ALL MEDIA FINE ART COMPETITION FEATURING CURRENT LFAA MEMBERS ONLY. PRIZES WILL BE AWARDED.
RECEPTION ON FRIDAY, 9/19 FROM 6 PM TO 9 PM. OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. ENJOY AN EVENING OF ART, WINE, AND HORS D' OEUVRES !
CONTACT SHARON FISHER FOR AN ENTRY FORM.
(517) 294-7562
OUT OF THE BOX THEME: FLOWERS
Fantasy of art 2025
November 28 -29, 2025
A two day event put on by the Livingston Fine Art Associations - Fine Art Show and Sale. Free and open to the public during the Fantasy of Lights Parade.
Details to follow
EVENTS DURING 2024:
OUR VERY OWN KATHLEEN BURKE IS ONE OF 30 ARTISTS OUT OF THE DOZENS WHO ENTERED NATIONALLY THAT WILL BE EXHIBITING IN THIS JURIED SHOW. HER ACCEPTED PAINTING "THE MUSE" IS SHOWN HERE.
NORTHVILLE ART HOUSE
Off-Center will present 2D and 3D works of art in a variety of media. Artists are encouraged to push the boundaries of art imagery, presenting works that inspire thought, provoke emotion, and induce awe. From the bizarre and emotive to the fantastic and inspirational, this juried exhibition from artists around the country strives to surprise and thrill visitors.
Reception: Friday, September 6, 5 – 8 pm
HVAC SPECIAL EXHIBIT
sept 6 - 28th, 2024
JAN YOUD SOLO MEMORIAL SHOW
Huron Valley Council for the Arts (HVAC) presents a special exhibit featuring the art of the beloved late artist, Jan Youd.
The exhibit takes place at 205 W. Livingston Road, a historic structure built in 1886 as the Highland Methodist Episcopal Church, later converted into the Highland Township public library. It now lives on as a beautiful and functional center for the arts, including a lovely gallery, a store, and art learning area.
Opening reception on September 6th from 6 to 8 pm
For more information visit https://huronvalleyarts.org/current-exhibit/
SEPTEMBER 18TH - 21ST, 2024
INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY OF EXPERIMENTAL ARTISTS
THE ISEA HAS A WONDERFUL, FUNFILLED SYPOSIUM AND EXHIBITION IN BEAUTIFUL GRAND HAVEN MICHGAN THIS YEAR. CHECK IT OUT!
https://www.iseaartexhibit.org/Symposium2024
CULTURA 2024!
sEPTEMBER 28TH
"CULTURA IS A CELEBRATION OF CULTURE THROUGH MUSIC, ART AND FOOD THAT BRINGS THE WORLD TO OUR COMMUNITY. IMMERSE YOURSELF IN A DAY FILLED WITH VISUAL ART, SPOKEN WORD, MUSIC, DANCE, AND TANTALZING CULINARY DELIGHTS."
https://culturacelebration.com
SPONSORED BY THE LIVINGSTON DIVERSITY COUNCIL AND THE HOWELL OPERA HOUSE.
SEE CULTURA WEBSITE FOR A SUBMISSION FORM IF YOU WISH TO BE A PARTICIPANT. CONTACT SHARON FISHER FOR MORE INFORMATION.
(517) 294-7562
call to artists! 2024
EXHIBITION OPPORTUNITY!
THE COMMUNITY UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST CHURCH OF BRIGHTON (CUUB) 3333 OLD US 23 (AT HILTON RD) IS ACCEPTING SUBMISSIONS SEP 30 - OCT 18 FOR THE ANNUAL AUTUMN ART SHOW.
NO FEE TO ENTER! UP TO 3 ITEMS MAY BE SUBMITTED VIA EMAIL , ACCEPTANCE AT THE DISCRETION OF THE CUUB ART COMMITTEE.
INCREDIBLE RECEPTION ON FRIDAY NOVEMBER 1ST - COME HUNGRY!
MORE INFO AT LEFT OR email METAMORPHOSIS@CUUB.ORG OR HAIKUDOG@GMAIL.COM