2025 Events
Woven Willow Tray Workshop
Saturday, November 8th, Carol Madison taught a workshop on creating a willow tray made from bark. The willow for the baskets was harvested from Carol’s property. The baskets turned out beautiful!
Indigenous Lino-Cut Workshop
In this workshop, printmaking artist Jamie John instructed, guided, and demonstrated how to make a block print from concept to completion. Participants walked away with a better knowledge in composing striking visuals and took home their very own designed and carved block that can be printed over and over again on paper or fabric.
Indigenous Beading Workshop
Storyteller Tera John and Bead Work Artist Alicia Gervais guided this workshop.
Through Indigenous Culture and Storytelling, workshop attendees gained skills and knowledge of wrap stlye beadwork.
Indigenous II
This exhibition features indigenous art and traditions from NW Michigan. The show builds on the relationships and success of our 2023 show and highlights contemporary indigenous culture as well as visual and performing arts. The exhibit explores the visual diversity and excellence of Indigenous arts in a variety of media and celebrates the voices and culture of Native Peoples.
JRAC Community Event
JRAC in Our Community:
JRAC volunteer Dawn Swaim had a wonderful time teaching a painting workshop at the Zone, working with local teens. Participants observed sunflower bouquets from local farms, selected a stem, and sketched basic shapes. Then, they mixed colors and painted the background. Petals were painted after letting some of the background dry. Last, they mixed their colors using what was left on their palettes for the centers.
6 x 6 Fundraiser
6x6 Fundraiser
The Jordan River Arts Council invites you to celebrate creativity and community at our annual 6x6 Fundraiser. Artists and friends have contributed original 6”x6” works to support JRAC’s mission and regional arts programming.
Public Preview Opens: September 7, from 12:30 – 4:30 pm daily
Opening Reception & Sale: September 14, from 12:30 – 4:30 pm. All artwork will be available for purchase, with proceeds benefiting JRAC’s general operating fund. Come be inspired—and take home some art!
JRAC Volunteer Lunch
JRAC hosted a “Thank You” luncheon for its volunteers Aug. 12. It’s always great to gather with the people who contribute their time to our organization! A big thank you to all of our volunteers!
Interested in volunteering at JRAC? Follow the link for more information! https://www.jordanriverarts.com/get-involved
JRAC Member Show
A perennial favorite, the JRAC Member Exhibit features wonderfully diverse works by more than 30 JRAC members artists. Join us for the opening reception and vibrant conversation on Sunday, July 20, 12:30 to 4:30 pm. Light refreshments will be served. The exhibit will be open through August 30 from 12:30 to 4:30 pm daily.
Walk a Mile in Someone's Shoes
Themes of empathy, self-worth, teamwork and thinking beyond ourselves as interpreted by area artists are displayed.
Also featured are shoes from Jordan River Middle School’s Shoe Club collection donated by leaders and role models with commentary by the students.
Learn more about the Shoe Club and watch a video here: https://www.shoeclub.org/
Scholarship Show
The Jordan River Arts Council 2025 Scholarship & Awards Program
The Jordan River Arts Council is pleased to announce the Scholarship Competion for 2025. Five scholarships plus three honorable mention awards were given to high school Juniors and Seniors of Antrim and Charlevoix counties.
The Exhibit is at the Jordan River Arts Council from May 11 to 23. An Awards Reception was held Sunday May 18.
Congratulations to these award winners:
Betty Osborne Scholarship of $2,000 - Sarah Fletcher, Charlevoix
Betty Beeby Scholarship of $1,000 - Zoey Kline, Elk Rapids
Pat and Gary Schleif Scholarship of $1,000 - Kali Raycraft, Charlevoix
John R. & Raechel Alberts Scholarship of $1,000 - Kamden Bartlett, East Jordan
JRAC Award of $750 - Rachel Dhaseleer, Charlevoix
Honorable Mentions of $100 - Blaise Sytsma-Reed, Charlevoix; Nora Frasz, Boyne City; Ariahna Kontola, Chalevoix
Etching & Letter Press Demo & Workshop
Friday, April 11th
Yellow Dog Gallery
Glen and Cindy McCune
09017 Ferry Rd. East Jordan, Michigan 49727
231 350-3929
Once Upon a Line
Line is one of the fundamental elements of art and often is the basis for helping ideas become art. Line can be used to define shapes, indicated movement, express emotion and more. This show encourages works in all mediums and will showcase printmaking. For more information go to
