Earthday Print Making and Spring/Summer Classes at The Anton Center

A special printmaking class is being offered this Earth Day at the Anton Art Center. Lineoleum Block Printing: Patterns of Spring is for adult students of all levels. Make your own decorative or functional prints for $35 plus a $25 material fee.
A variety of other classes for adults and children will [...]

An Artist’s Journey: Work by the Late Gloria Goeddeke

[ February 3, 2010 5:00 pm to February 27, 2010 5:00 pm. ] Through February 27, 2010

“Journey” by Gloria GoeddekeWork by the late Gloria Goeddeke, a respected painter who made her home in Harrison Township, is on exhibit at the Anton Art Center through February 27, 2010.

Over 30 pieces, including oils, watercolors and pastels, are on display in the center’s Boll History Gallery.

Ms. Goeddeke passed away February [...]

Charles McGee to Award Over $1,500 to Michigan Annual Winners

Charles McGee
Juror Charles McGee will award over $1,500 in cash prizes to the winners of the Michigan Annual XXXVI art competition at the Anton Art Center’s opening reception 6-9 pm Friday, January 22, 2010.
McGee, recipient of the first Kresge Eminent Artist award, selected 56 out of 150 entries from artists around the [...]

“Members Only”: An Art Exhibition

[ August 28, 2009; 3:00 pm; ] August 28 – October 4, 2009

Anton Art Center

Everyone is welcome to view the work of the Anton Art Center’s hundreds of members as part of a special 40th Anniversary exhibition.  Members Only will be on display August 28 through October 4, 2009 in the center’s Main Galleries.

Visitors to the exhibition will be asked to vote [...]

Artists & Crafters Wanted for Christmas Market

It it’s August and  time to prepare for the Anton Art Center’s annual Christmas Market.  Artists and crafters of all stripes are invited to apply to participate.
Now in its 31st year, the market is a popular shopping destination, with items in all prices ranges, most of them handmade by Michigan artists.  Despite the down economy, [...]

“George Hardnett is the Man”: Submissions Request

In recognition of the many artists model Geoge Hardnett, Jr., has inspired, the Anton Art Center announces an exhibition of work based on George, George is the MAN.
The exhibition will be hosted in the Anton Art Center’s Community Gallery, September 15 through 20, 2009. Artists who have used Mr. Hardnett as a model are [...]

40 Years of Art In Macomb County

June 5, 6 and 7, 2009
The 2009 Mount Clemens Art Fair is free and open to the public.
Invitational exhibit June 6 through July 12, 2009
The Anton Art Center is celebrating 40 years as Macomb County’s premiere visual arts institution.
The Art Center was established October 1, 1969 by “founding mothers” Bea Wright, Gretchen Thompson & [...]

“Collected”: 39 Artists, 7 Collectives, 1 Exhibit

[ May 15, 2009 9:00 am to June 28, 2009 9:00 am. 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. ] Friday, May 15 through Sunday, June 28, 2009.
Opening Reception  Friday, May 15, 2009, from 6-9 pm.

The Anton Art Center

“Collected” features work from Metro Detroit’s active art collectives, including Debt Collective, GOD Club, The IP Collaborative, Moving Walls, Slippery Weasel Society, Superior Belly and Tiny Circus.

An artist collective is an initiative that is the result of [...]

Collage and Word Art: The Power of Paper!

[ April 4, 2009; 11:00 am to 2:00 pm. ] Saturday, April 4, 2009, from 11 am to 2 pm.

The Anton Art Center

Learn innovative collage techniques and messages from Chesterfield Township artist Naomi Falk in an upcoming workshop at the Anton Art Center.  Collage and Word Art will be held Saturday, April 4, 2009, from 11 am to 2 pm.  The cost is only $25 [...]