The Dennos Museum Center at Northwestern Michigan College presents its annual Holiday Art Fair, with preview opening Thursday, October 23, 5-8 pm and continuing Friday through Sunday, October 24-26, throughout the museum. Fine arts and crafts from 50 Michigan artists, Christmas and Chanukah gifts, arts and crafts kits and more are just a few of the enticements for holiday shoppers. Hours will be Friday and Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday 1-5 p.m.
The Holiday Art Fair has become well known for featuring fine arts and crafts by Michigan artists. Artists are encouraged to bring original art in all price ranges but especially priced below $30. This gives customers lots of choices for choosing original art as a holiday gift. The fair is well balanced with artists representing the mediums of blown glass, soft and metal sculptures, pottery, prints, printings, photographs, jewelry, fibers and much more. Many of the artists have been in the sale for a number of years but each year new artists are added to make the show fresh and exciting.
In addition to the original works of art, the sale will feature a large selection of Christmas ornaments from around the world, as well as Hanukkah and Christmas gifts. Items chosen for the show are hand made, unusual gifts, the kind that make museum stores a special place to shop.
Again this year there will be an education benefit raffle to help raise funds to offset the cost of school visits. Many schools in the region have had budget cuts, which prohibit them from visiting the museum. Schools will be able to apply for funds to help offset the cost of buses or admission. Last year over 2,000 students benefited from this fund. The holiday artists have generously donated a piece of art for the raffle. Tickets will be only sold on site for $2 each and 6/$5.
The holiday sale is staffed by volunteers, and proceeds from this fund-raiser event go towards the museum and education programs. There is no admission charge for Thursday evening and the three days of the sale. For more information you may call the Museum Store at (231) 995-1586. The Dennos Museum Center is located at Northwestern Michigan College, Traverse City.
The Dennos Museum Center is open daily 10 AM to 5 PM, Thursdays until 8 PM, and Sundays 1-5 PM. For information on the Museum and its programs, go to www.dennosmuseum.org or call 231-995-1055. The Dennos Museum Center is located at 1410 College Dr., Traverse City, MI 49686, at the entrance to the campus of Northwestern Michigan College.