Art

A new art contest launched by the Bay Veterans Foundation is helping Michigan veterans process trauma through creative expression. With entries ranging from poetry to photography, organizers hope the “Invisible Wounds, Visible Expressions” contest will bring healing and awareness to the mental health challenges many veterans face.

Around 2,500 people flocked to Charlevoix last week with furniture, art, jewelry and collectibles in tow for a filming of the PBS program, Antiques Roadshow.

Domestic abuse victims in the Tri-Cities have created artwork as part of their healing through The Underground Railroad Emergency Shelter in Saginaw. The shelter collaborated with Studio 23 in Bay City to put on an exhibition.

In northeast Michigan, a business owner decided to brighten up the entrance of his town by commissioning an artist. The panoramic, nature-inspired vignettes alongside his motel have made heads turn in the town of Atlanta.

A week ago there were four statues standing along the Boardman Lake Trail in Traverse City. Now, there are only two.

Midland public will have a chance to watch "Newsies" starting June 26. It is a musical by Midland Center for the Arts' Rising Stars production.

Midland artists share what art they create and why it is important for them.

Art Seen Festival took place June 1 through June 2. Midland community joined to paint the mural that will be put up on Pizza Sam's building.

The Alpena Downtown Development Authority is hosting its sixth annual Fresh Waters Downtown Mural Project, inviting artists to participate and share their work with the community.

Beautification comes after micro-grant from the Michigan Municipal League.