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Northport Arts Association
You are Invited to a
Summer filled with Fantastic Events.
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Our Future is Bright with You by Our Side.
A Night of Fun, Relaxation and Moving Closer to our Clay Studio Goal!
The Gala will be our first and perhaps finest celebration of art, food and music We Got it All! Distinguished women chefs, Silent Auction & Music.
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NAA SERVES A BROAD ARTISTIC COMMUNITY BY CREATING:
- VENUES FOR ARTISTS TO DISPLAY, PERFORM, AND MARKET THEIR WORK OPPORTUNITIES FOR TEACHING, LEARNING, AND NETWORKING
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July 2021
In this Issue
The GALA is ALMOST HERE!! Reserve your Ticket for Aug 11
THE ART OF
Hosting Events & Programs
Plein Air 2021
UPDATE
Clay Works Studio
OPPORTUNITIES
Volunteering @ NAA
Classes . Exhibit . Sell
Advertise!
Thank you for your Support
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Finding our Way Back to the Business
of Hosting Events and Programs.
Thank you for opening our 5th newsletter from the Northport Arts Association. It is a delight to see the percentages of readers who engage with our messages and respond to our events!
We begin our newsletter with very sad news of the passing of one of our beloved friends. An artist who has graced this area for many years. Judy Rantz will be remembered for her incredible art, her loving way and the many memories we have of her. We will be commemorating her life and will announce our plans shortly.
This month is like most, our newsletter is filled with plenty of news as we find ourselves exceptionally busy as we get back to the business of hosting events and programs.
Our plates are full with Plein Air, Art Classes, Starry Night Art Show and perhaps the most special on our minds is the Starry Night Gala, August 11, 2021 from 6-9P. It is the first Gala in our history as we reach out to our members to come celebrate our advances and support our worthy causes.
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The NAA Board is incredibly active and has never stopped meeting monthly and many times bi-monthly to make sure our dream of providing art opportunities to our community is alive and moving forward. We came through lock down stronger than ever and we are grateful for your support.
And Finally, we have announced a more concise and easy method of collecting membership renewals. We will be collecting all dues in Sept, starting this year. If you have recently paid your dues in June or after, the amount will be prorated. We will be in touch with our members or you can click HERE to pay your dues.
Thank you for choosing to support this wonderful organization!
The NAA Board,
Betsy, Mimi, Sandy, Chris W, Lydia, Sheen and Doni! and Thank you Tara for stepping in to provide secretary responsibilities!
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Northport Plein Air Paint Out & Wet Paint Sale
The Northport Arts Association is celebrating their ninth Plein Air Event with a Wet Paint Sale reception on July 23 and 24, 2021, 6-8pm.
This year we are happy to welcome 50 artists that will paint throughout the tip of Leelanau Peninsula and the Village of Northport. The artists capture the beauty of our village, beaches, marina, orchards, vineyards, landscapes and landmarks. Yes! Northport is abundant with outstanding painting opportunities.
In 2013, when Gene Rantz organized artists to come to Northport and paint – au plein air, it was the beginning of a weekend tradition of outstanding creativity. The Paint Out started out with a small number of artists and the sale of freshly painted artwork in a tent in Haserot Park. The plein air event was a hit and over the next three years more artists joined in. Then in 2016 it was held at the Willowbrook Mill in Northport. Local eateries donated unique dishes, the Willowbrook was packed with guests, and the artwork was almost a sellout.
In 2016, Bill and Nina Collins built and established the Village Arts Building (VAB) which became the home of the Northport Arts Association. In 2017, Gene Rantz and John Mitchell promoted our first Plein Air Paint Out Exhibit and Wet Paint Sale at the Village Arts Building. The Northport Arts Association hosted 40 artists and filled the walls with original paintings from the tip of the Leelanau Peninsula. The VAB was filled to capacity with artists and guests and sales were outstanding. It’s wonderful to see people enjoy viewing and purchasing freshly painted one of a kind artwork.
Today, Northport’s Plein Air Paint Out continues to be a popular event in Northern Michigan. In 2020 the event had to be virtual. We missed having the artists come to the Village of Northport to paint. This year we are looking forward to seeing artists that have been painting with us over the years return and excited to meet new artists that have discovered our event. Their participation and the purchases of their artwork help support the operation of the Northport Arts Association. You can see a list of participating artists at northportartsassociation.org
Tickets are available online through Northportartsassociation.org. Tickets are $10 (plus processing fees) online or $15 at the door. Artists that are painting throughout the area will have a limited number of $5 off coupons to give to people interested in coming to the receptions.
After the Paint Out receptions on July 23 & 24 there will be an online gallery exhibit from July 25 to 31. Although having the ability to set up a gallery online was a life saver for our organization last year, it is nothing like seeing the artwork in person. We encourage people to come to the July 23 & 24 receptions for the best chance to see and purchase the locally created one of a kind art.
We are also very thankful for the support of the following organizations: Leelanau Community Township Foundation, Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs, Northwest Michigan Arts & Culture Network and National Endowment for the Arts.
For more information please go to:
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The Clay Studio Becomes More Real Each Month! Thank you!!
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We are making real progress on creating the Clay Studio thanks to all of you. This next month we will be making a major announcement. We invite anyone interested in helping to please make a donation!
A list of purchases have been identified to make the Clay Works Studio a reality. When making a donation you MAY specify where the donation is to be used.
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The Northport Arts Association thanks the Rotary Club of Traverse City for the Thriving Communities that will help us create The Northport Clay Works Studio!
HERE is an interesting read at the Rotary Charities Web Site about our proposed clay studio.
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A Home for the Arts in Leelanau
by Miriam | June 29, 2021 Published on the Rotary Charities Web site.
Thanks to the Northport Arts Association, downtown Northport comes alive each summer with music, art, and a sense of collaboration and community. READ MORE...
Please donate today to: The Clay Works Studio HERE
NAA is Non-Profit 501(3)C Arts Organization and any donation large or small will help.
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OPPORTUNITIES
Volunteering - Classes - Exhibits - Online Sales
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Your participation as a member of NAA can have a powerful impact on the organization but consider the valuable and meaningful benefits to yourself as well.
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Meet new people
Learn or develop new skills
Solve problems
Make important networking contacts
Feel needed and valued
Volunteer Opportunities
Join the Board!
Opening seats: 2021 - Secretary and Treasurer!
Thank you!
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NORTHPORT PHOTO EXHIBIT
Call for Photographers
June 20 - August 20, 2021Opening Reception September 3 5-7pm
Gallery Exhibit & Online September 4-19
Photos by Sheen Watkins, Mark Nugent, Robert Bayer, Scott Cain, Robert deJonge
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STARRY NIGHT EXHIBIT
Call for Artists
May 10 - Aug 5, 2021
Opening Reception
August 12, 5-7pm
Gallery Exhibit & Online August 13-29
Starry Night
Painting by
Chris Woomer
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For More Information about Exhibits Later in Summer and Fall
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Launched Blog linked
to NAA site.
This is a site where local poets are gathering to find out the latest on competitions, submissions for entry, classes and workshops.
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Social gatherings where we can meet and share our work are provided. Collaborative projects and publications are coming into focus and will be announced on the LeelanauPoets.org website. To see the latest posting, check out their BLOG
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SIGN UP FOR FIGURE DRAWING STUDIO
Figure Drawing Celebrating 55 Sessions this month!
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This week we had 18 people come to the Figure Drawing Studio!! No need to make reservations any longer! Come on down!
Are you interested in modeling for the artists? If so, please Sign Up HERE or Contact us HERE for more information. Looking forward to having you!
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PAINTING EN PLEIN AIR WORKSHOP WITH
SCOTT KENYON
PAINTING THE LIGHT EFFECT WITH COLOR
FROM 45.00
AUGUST 8 & 9, 1-4PM
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A Space Pawdyssey 2021 is here August 14 at noon!
Our beloved Northport Dog Parade will be begin Sat at noon August 14.
Signup your pooch early and save! Come on down to march, sing and raise a stir about NAA!
This parade is a hoot or should we say a real treat!
We march every year and it's the most fun you will have with your fur kiddo this summer.
Go to the Northport Omena Chamber Web site HERE to register early.
Signups also on the day of!
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Address:
301 N. Mill St., 262
Northport, MI 49670, USA
Phone: (231) 580 6574
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