H2O
H2O is a multimedia exhibition celebrating water as both a vital force and a powerful source of inspiration. Essential, ever-changing, and deeply connective, water shapes our landscapes, our lives, and our imaginations.
The exhibition explores water in its many forms—rivers, lakes, oceans, rain, ice, and steam—as well as its symbolic qualities, from mystery and stillness to renewal and transformation. Featuring work across a wide range of mediums, H2O invites viewers into an immersive experience that reflects water’s beauty, significance, and enduring presence in our world.
JRAC Plein Air Painters Group
2026 dates and times for Art Drop-in Activities will be announced soon!
Scholarship Show
The Jordan River Arts Council is pleased to announce the Scholarship Competition for 2026. Five scholarships plus three honorable mention awards will be given to high school Juniors and Seniors of Antrim and Charlevoix counties.
The Exhibit will take place at the Jordan River Arts Council May 10-22, 2026. An Awards Reception will be held Sunday May 17 from 12:30-4:30 pm. Awards will be announced at 2:00 pm. Students must be present to receive any award. coming soon.
Polymer Clay
Polymer clay with Babs Young and Ginny Hawkins. Fees are by donation to cover supplies and/or instructors. Reservations are required; send email to jordanriverarts@gmail.com or call 231-536-3385.
Member Show 2026
The Member Show celebrates the creative voices that challenge, inspire, and reflect the world around us. This annual exhibition highlights the depth and diversity of work created by members of the Jordan River Arts Council, offering a wide-ranging look at the talent, imagination, and perspectives within our artist community.
Featuring new and recent works across a variety of mediums—including painting, sculpture, photography, fiber, mixed media, and more—the Member Show brings together distinct artistic approaches under an open theme, creating a dynamic and engaging experience for viewers.
Alchohol Ink
Alcohol Ink with Nancy Carey. . Fees are by donation to cover supplies and/or instructors. Reservations are required; send email to jordanriverarts@gmail.com or call 231-536-3385.
Slow Stitched Lino prints
Slow Stitched Lino prints with Kathy Amerman. Fees are by donation to cover supplies and/or instructors. Reservations are required; send email to jordanriverarts@gmail.com or call 231-536-3385.
Roots
What grounds us? What helps us grow? What stories from our past continue to shape who we are today?
In recognition of our nation’s 250th year, the Jordan River Arts Council presents Roots, an exhibition exploring history, heritage, and the experiences that define us. The works in this exhibition reflect personal, cultural, family, and environmental connections—examining how traditions, places, and pivotal moments influence identity and creativity.
From family legacies and cultural shifts to landscapes that leave a lasting imprint, Roots invites viewers to consider the many ways our backgrounds inform who we are and how we express ourselves. The exhibition features work across a wide range of artistic mediums, united by a shared exploration of origin, connection, and growth.
Authors’ day
Local Authors’ Day
Saturday, July 25, 2026, 12:30-4:30 pm
The Jordan River Arts Council is pleased to invite local authors from East Jordan and the surrounding communities to participate in a special Local Authors Day this summer.
This event is designed to celebrate the voices, stories, and talents of writers who call our area home. Whether you’ve published a book, written a memoir, created a children’s story, or compiled local history, we welcome you to be part of this community-focused gathering.
Participating authors will have the opportunity to:
Display and sell their books
Meet and connect with readers
Share their work in a relaxed, welcoming setting
Be part of a day that highlights the creative spirit of our region
We are especially interested in authors with ties to East Jordan and the immediate surrounding area, as this event aims to showcase the rich literary talent found right here in our community.
There is a $20 booth fee for participating authors. Space is limited, so early response is encouraged! Contact us at jordanriverarts@gmail.com
Needle Punching
Needle Punching with Dawn Swaim. Fees are by donation to cover supplies and/or instructors. Reservations are required; send email to jordanriverarts@gmail.com or call 231-536-3385.
Small Expressions
Small in scale, rich in detail, Small Expressions is a fiber exhibition focused on the power of compact work. Featuring pieces no larger than __ square inches, the show highlights how texture, technique, and concept can converge within an intimate format.
This exhibition celebrates the quiet strength of small-scale fiber art—stitched stories, woven ideas, and tactile moments that invite close looking and thoughtful reflection. From traditional practices to experimental approaches, the works in Small Expressions demonstrate how even the smallest pieces can speak volumes.
Needle Felting
Needle Felting with Judy Wagner-Worgess. Fees are by donation to cover supplies and/or instructors. Reservations are required; send email to jordanriverarts@gmail.com or call 231-536-3385.
JRAC Sketchbook Group
2026 dates and times for Art Drop-in Activities will be announced soon!
Deadline: Artist in Residence
Artist in Residence
East Jordan, located in beautiful Northern Michigan, is the perfect location for visual artists to experiment, explore and create. This community abounds with many local artists and a thriving arts council, Jordan River Arts Council (JRAC). The residence program offered by JRAC is a unique two week opportunity with housing provided free of charge and a large offsite studio space.
Deadline to register: midnight March 31, 2026
The Art of Keeping a Personal Journal
This two-and-a-half-hour class explores different techniques for writing and keeping a personal journal. Through a series of demonstrations, guided discussions, and various writing prompts, participants will develop a journal that will help deepen their creativity and self-awareness. This class is designed for visual artists, writers, and other creatives.
The only supplies needed are a journal or notebook and yourself!