The galleries at the Jordan River Arts Center are bursting with color where over 250 duct tape works are on exhibit until May 8. Viewing the exhibit patrons can only smile and express amazement and awe. Gallery hours are from 1-4 daily. It should be noted if persons or student groups wish to view the exhibit at other times please call John Stevens, curator, 231 582 6399.

Besides the students participating in the project, many school students have visited the art center not only to experience the exhibit, but also create with duct tape. Every subject matter has been created in both two and three dimension. Special in the exhibit is the giant 12 ‘ long, 7’ high “Inseto” with a 12’ wing span created by nine East Jordan High Art students. There is an entire wall of patriotic works, and a group of Michigan animals in 3D.

The Charlevoix County Community should receive a special thanks for the major funding for this educational project.

ENLARGE “Edward, the Brazilian Inseto” created by nine girls from East Jordan High School: Katie Anderson, Jenaye Chew, Michele Folsom, Bianca Goes (exchange student from Brazil), Karlyn Hawkins, Nean Lewis, Amanda McNeil, Courtney Schulick, and Kayla Windish. ENLARGE Alba Public Schools, Mrs. Puroll's 4th grade class showing their duck tape art work. ENLARGE Some of the fourth grade students of Tina McDuffie holding their creations illustrating a patriotic song, “Courtesy of the Red, White, and Blue” by Toby Keith. Left to Right: Alyssa Jakielek, Austin Newton, Shane Dulong, Kaleigh Beard, Taylor Diller, and Ellie Arthur.

ENLARGE Two Swans, created by the East Jordan Middle School students, Darrin Podskalinsky, instructor. ENLARGE The entire fifth grade class from East Jordan elementary school attended the duct tape exhibit and all worked on a mural 3 1/2’ x 13 ‘. with each class creating a section. Shown surrounding the is Mrs. Irene Ferguson's class looking pleased at the final project. ENLARGE Chair for the Uninvited Guest, by James Quinlan, JRAC member, adult artist from Cheboygan.

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Duck tape curator, John Stevens. Displaying his duck tape examples. John Stevens and Jane Diller have been going into various grade levels and demonstrating, duck tape as a non-traditional art medium. A fun creative way to teach basic design elements.

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Art teacher at Concord Academy of Boyne, Mrs. Julie Stoppel, caught off guard with the paper bag/ duck tape hat she created.

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Dapper Dan, the Pattern Man, created by the middle school, Boyne Concord.