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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

More info will be coming.