Exhibits 2026
Thank you to our 2026 Exhibit Supporters:
Including sponsors, grant funders, and community partners
Blick Art Materials
Charlevoix County Community Foundation
DCL, Inc.
Grey Gables Restaurant & Catering
Michigan Arts & Culture Council
National Endowment for the Arts
Pat O'Brien & Associates Real Estate
Petals
Petoskey Plastics
All exhibits are free and open to the public. Groups Welcome.
Gallery & Gift Shop Hours: M-F 11am-4pm, Sat 11am-3pm.
CHARLEVOIX PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB: 17th annual juried exhibition
EXHIBIT RUNS: APRIL 24 - MAY 30, 2026
OPENING RECEPTION:
Friday, April 24 from 5-7pm.
Charlevoix Circle of Arts, in partnership with the Charlevoix Photography Club, is pleased to present the 17th Annual Juried Photography Exhibition, which showcases the talent and creativity of local photographers and members of the Charlevoix Photography Club. The exhibit features a diverse range of photographic work across seven categories: Landscape, Animals, Flora, People, Still Life, Black & White, and Creative.
This year’s exhibition will be juried by Kim Mettler, a Boyne City-based professional photographer with nearly 20 years of experience. Cash prizes will be awarded for first, second, and third place in each category, along with Honorable Mentions selected at the juror’s discretion.
This exhibit is made possible thanks to sponsor support from: Grey Gables Restaurant & Catering.
SUMMER SALON
EXHIBIT RUNS: JUNE 19 - AUGUST 29, 2026
RECEPTION DATE: July 10 from 5-7pm
Our annual salon-style exhibit showcasing regionally inspired work by local & area artists. Join us this summer as our exhibit gallery turns sales gallery! We are delighted to offer a collection of our very own local northern Michigan artists.
Support Local Art!
This exhibit is made possible thanks to sponsor support from: DCL, Inc.
ONE DAY IN THE LIFE
TAKE YOUR PHOTOS: JULY 15, 2026
TURN YOUR PICTURES IN BY: AUGUST 15, 2026
SEE THE FULL DAY ON DISPLAY: SEPTEMBER 4 - 12, 2026
An exhibit for the whole community!
Participants of all ages and skill levels are invited to capture the ordinary, the extraordinary, and everything in between for One Day in the Life. This is your chance to tell a story, share a moment, and show your unique perspective.
Be part of a celebration of creativity, diversity, and connection. All images must be taken on July 15, 2026, between 12:00am and 11:59pm.
Selected images will be displayed in the main gallery in a continuous timeline based on each photo’s timestamp—creating a collective snapshot of life in Charlevoix.
This exhibit is made possible thanks to grant support from: Charlevoix County Community Foundation
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HEART OF A TREE,
SOUL OF A STORM
EXHIBIT RUNS: SEPTEMBER 25 - OCTOBER 31, 2026
OPENING RECEPTION: September 25 from 5-7pm
Creative expressions shaped by the iconic fallen Basswood at Biers Gallery and the ice storm that changed the landscape.
This exhibit is made possible thanks to grant support from: Charlevoix County Community Foundation
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CHARLEVOIX CIRCLE MARKET
EXHIBIT RUNS: NOVEMBER 20 - DECEMBER 30, 2026
OPENING RECEPTION: November 20 from 5-7pm
CCA’s annual Holiday mARkeT, a festive showcase & sale of unique, locally crafted gifts and artisanal treasures. We invite the community to experience the magic of handcrafted holiday shopping! With contributions from dozens of local makers, jewelers, and artists, there’s something for everyone—perfect for gift giving or treating yourself.
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SPOTLIGHT ON INNOVATION
EXHIBIT RUNS: January 23 - February 21, 2026
CCA's annual regional high school student art exhibit features unique works of art of all mediums from 11th & 12th grade student artists.
Participating Schools:
Beaver Island Community School
Boyne City High School
Boyne Falls High School
Central Lake High School
Charlevoix High School
East Jordan High School
Ellsworth Community School
CCA Award Judge, local artist and educator LORI BOLT, will award students with 1st, 2nd, 3rd place and the Todd Warner Student Innovation Award.
This exhibit is sponsored by: Blick Art Materials
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2026 AWARD WINNERS
1st Place:
"Morning Shoreline" prismacolor
Eeva Rintala, Boyne City High School
2nd Place:
"Black Cat" digital photography
Sydney Guerriero, East Jordan High School
3rd Place:
"untitled" mixed media
Ruby Pletcher, Ellsworth Community School
Todd Warner Student Innovation Award:
"Ice Storm" pen and ink
Blaise Sytsma-Reed, Charlevoix High School
Honorable Mention:
"Wild Flowers" acrylic on canvas
Lyla Gerster, Boyne City High School
Honorable Mention:
"Pottery Dish", stoneware
Addison Krussel, Boyne City High School
Honorable Mention:
"Deer Mount" steel
Alxander J. Willson, Charlevoix High School
Honorable Mention:
"Growth" mixed media
Sadie Lennon, Charlevoix High School
Honorable Mention:
"Old School" photography
Trinity Spreltzer, Boyne Falls High School
KID's Coloring Contest!
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"Morning Shoreline"
by Eeva Rintala Boyne City
THE WORK OF ROCCO PISTO
EXHIBIT RUNS: March 6 - April 11, 2026
OPENING RECEPTION:
Friday, March 6 from 5-7pm.
Modern Expressionism, spontaneity and abstraction in watercolor.
This show showcases the work of award winning Michigan artist and president emeritus of the Michigan Watercolor Society, Rocco Pisto.
About the artist:
Rocco Pisto has spent over 50 years as an artist focused primarily on abstract watercolor painting.
Rocco earned a Bachelor of Fine Art degree from Eastern Michigan University in 1974 with post baccalaureate studies and Master of Fine Art work at both Wayne State University and Eastern Michigan University. As a graduate student, Rocco was granted a teaching fellowship.
Currently, Rocco is President Emeritus of the Michigan Watercolor Society (MWCS) after serving for more than 10 years on the board holding various positions. He also holds both a Signature Membership and Great Lakes Fellow designation in that group; as well as memberships in the National Watercolor Society, International Society of Experimental Artists (ISEA), and the Brighton Art Guild. Rocco’s artwork has won several awards from different nationally recognized artists that jury the
MWCS Annual Exhibitions. He has also been asked to jury various community exhibitions and provide experimental watercolor workshops. Currently based in Michigan, Rocco has exhibited in a number of galleries in Ohio, Michigan and Arizona.
