So much happening at the PAC

Upcoming Events at the PAC Gallery in Downtown Bellaire
202 N. Bridge St. Bellaire, MI 49615
231-676-2476

Grand Opening Artist Reception:
May 31st 6-9pm
The Parkside Arts Council is pleased to announce an Artist Reception at the newly renovated Parkside Members’ Gallery on May 31st from 6 -9 pm. The centerpiece of the celebration is a retrospective showcase of works produced through the illustrious and varied career of Charles Culver. Light refreshments will be available to the public at the opening reception.

Culver was an influential Detroit area painter, illustrator and cartoonist (1908-1967) with strong Bellaire ties who produced notable work during his life in Antrim County. He worked independently, largely in watercolor, while in Antrim County, and worked commercially while in southeast Michigan. Several of his works will be available for sale.

The recently updated Parkside Members’ Gallery features the art work of over 20 artists and craftspeople from Antrim County and surrounding area who work in a variety of mediums. It is located in the Community Hall building at 202 N. Bridge Street in Bellaire. The Parkside Arts Council strives to provide educational and cultural opportunities for children and adults throughout Antrim County.

For further information on this event, please contact:
Parkside Members’ Gallery
Mary Ellen Murphy, Board President
231-357-1453
www.parksidearts.org

Docents needed:
We are currently gearing up for a busy summer season, and we are seeking Docents to volunteer to staff the gallery and help with various events! Anyone who may be interested or if you have any questions-please give our President Mary Ellen Murphy a call at: 231-357-1543

Calling all Artists and Instructors
With the busy summer season coming up, this would be a perfect opportunity to get your artwork in the gallery!!  We are also seeking instructors for our Summer and Fall workshops.  Any questions, or if you are interested please email us info@parksidearts.org

Plein-Air Outings starting June 10th:
Join our member artists Peter Balestrieri and Gary Juliano the 2nd Sunday of each month starting June 10th. Artists will have an opportunity to travel to various local settings and paint on location! After the sessions are completed in September, Parkside will have an artist reception to showcase the plein air works! This is a FREE event. Each artist is responsible for their own materials and transportation. Registration is required. To register or for further information please email us at info@parksidearts.org
Dates: 6/10/12, 7/8/12, 8/12/12 and 9/9/12

Kid’s Art Camp~Drop in Classes every Saturday in July!!  Only $10.00
Get the Kid’s creative juices flowing with our Saturday Art Camp~ 10-11:30 am
Starting July 7, 2012 and continuing each Saturday until August 11^th.  Various art techniques and projects will be featured each week!  If you would like more info or would like to register please email us at info@parksidearts.org or info@applesauceinn.com

Grass River and Parkside Arts presents:  Art on Thursdays~

Nature Print Tee Shirts with Parkside Arts Council
Thursday June 28, 2012 - 10:00 am Families $5.00 per person
Dress up a one of your plain tee shirts with beautiful prints straight from nature. A Parkside artist will show you how. Bring your own tee shirt, we'll supply the natural materials and paint.

Found Art with Parkside Arts Council
Thursday July 26, 2012 - 10:00 am Families $5.00 per person
Discover art in our back yard. Join a Parkside artist for a scavenger hunt to find fallen natural objects that you'll use to create a cooperative work of art for display at the Grass River Center.

Art Rocks! with Parkside Arts Council
Thursday August 23, 2012 - 10:00 am Families $5.00 per person
You don't have to travel to Lake Superior to see beautiful painted rocks. At least not if you attend this class. With the help of a Parkside artist you'll create your own stone masterpiece for your garden, mantel or desk.

To register for any of the Grass River Art Classes please visit http://www.grassriver.org

Parkside Arts Member Studio Tour: July 15th 10-4
Visit our Member artists in their own studios, see where the creativity begins!! Great opportunity to meet the artists and see what makes them tick, while enjoying the beautiful scenery around our area! Tickets and more information will be coming soon.

Upcoming Events

Upcoming Events at the PAC Gallery in
Downtown Bellaire

202 N. Bridge St. Bellaire, MI 49615

231-676-2476

Earth Day Recycled Art Kids Event:  4/21/12

Please join us Saturday, April 21^st from 11-2 pm as we celebrate Earth Day!  We are offering FREE kids art activities, cookies and beverages!  Kids will be able to do various art projects that revolve around using recycled and found objects!  Open to kids of all ages~it is a drop in event!

Docents needed:

We are currently gearing up for a busy summer season, and we are seeking Docents to volunteer to staff the gallery and help with various events!  Anyone who may be interested or if you have any questions-please give our President Mary Ellen Murphy a call at: 231-357-1543

Calling all Artists:

Again with the busy summer season coming up, this would be a perfect opportunity to get your artwork in the gallery!!  Any questions, or if you are interested please email us info@parksidearts.org 

Plein-Air Outings starting June 10^th:

Join our member artists Peter Balestrieri and Gary Juliano the 2^nd Sunday of each month starting June 9^th.  Artists will have an opportunity to travel to various local settings and paint on location!  After the sessions are completed in September, Parkside will have an artist reception to showcase the plein air works!  This is a FREE event.  Each artist is responsible for their own materials and transportation.  Registration is required.  To register or for further information please email us at info@parksidearts.org

Dates: 6/10/12, 7/8/12, 8/12/12 and 9/9/12

Grand Opening Artist Reception: May 18^th 6-9

Please plan to join us for our GRAND OPENING and Artist Reception on

Friday, May 18^th, from 6-9.  Each artist will be present, wine and hors d'oeuvres

will be served!!  Come and show support to your new local gallery, meet the artists and enjoy some wonderful locally created art. 

Parkside Arts Member Studio Tour:  July 15^th 10-4

Visit our Member artists in their own studios, see where the creativity begins!!  Great opportunity to meet the artists and see what makes them tick, while enjoying the beautiful scenery around our area!   Tickets and more information will be coming soon. 

Call for donations: We will be looking for gallery display and workshop equipment if anyone has materials such as:   

- pedestals

- shelving

- cash register

- paint rollers and brushes

- folding tables and chairs

- track lighting

- Exterior full glass door

- 20' x 20' berber carpet for classroom use.  

- Misc supplies - stapler, staples, nails, small level, paper clips, handing file folders, etc.. 

If you have an item that isn't listed but might be useful, please feel free to contact Rachel at info@parksidearts.org

Pardon our dust!

Gallery before the remodel!

Some of you may have noticed that we have been closed for a few weeks!  We have had some folks come in to check out the gallery....only to find that it a bit tore up!!  We are in the middle of an exciting remodel, repainting and rehanging of the gallery!!    We are hoping to have all of the painting and rehanging completed by the end of next week!  We still encourage you to stop by for the yoga classes that are on going!  This coming Saturday we have our 2nd installment of the Kid's Art Class beginning......and many other classes and workshops happening for the month of March!!  Be sure to check our website at Parkside Arts for all the details!! 

Upcoming Classes at Parkside

Parkside Arts Council event schedule
We are pleased to announce the upcoming class and event schedule for both Parkside Arts and ISLAND!!  We look forward to seeing you soon!!

Why do kids need art?

Welcome to the Parkside Arts Council Blog page!  In the coming weeks and months, we will use this page to communicate the importance of art in our community, share ideas and also many upcoming classes and events! 

What is art?  Art is made by people to help communicate ideas, to express feelings and to give us products and objects that are well designed.  As humans, it is a primal need to be able to celebrate, show personal expression and to communicate.  These basic needs are satisfied through art.  So why do kids need art??  Art education is about much more than just putting paint on a canvas.  Art helps a child with perception and reflection, both sensory and emotional, it also prepares them to be aware, curious and critical observers of what is around them.  A child may not grow up to become an artist as an adult, but the skills that they develop through creating art will be used in many ways in their adult lives!  Setting goals, productive work habits and just pure imagination will go a long way in what ever career choice they do make!  Art is our first language~before the written word, pictorial hieroglyphics were created to communicate to one another.  And it is through these traditions of artistic expression that children learn that we humans have a lot in common with one another, here and through out the world.  When a child is exposed to these traditions of artistic expression, they begin to develop different ways of seeing and responding to their surroundings and to the world.  The skills that art teaches are essential if we want our children to grow up to be responsible and caring, careful, creative thinkers, sensitive and tolerant adults!

One of our goals at the Parkside Arts Council is to try and fill in the gap left in our schools by the cuts made to most art programs.   Our 1st Kid's art camp currently happening on Saturday mornings has been well attended and is just the start!