Geek Brush Studio announced a solo exhibition featuring the work of Sue Craig, one of Chelsea’s most prolific artists. The exhibition, on view now through the end of April, showcases a curated collection of Craig’s original oil paintings, watercolors, pastels, and watercolor-pastel combinations, a body of work that captures the spirit of Chelsea, the surrounding … Read more
The public is invited to the 2026 Student Art Show hosted by Washtenaw Community College (WCC) through Monday, April 6. Nearly 60 student artists contributed 105 unique pieces in a variety of mediums, including drawing, painting, collage, ceramic, wire, wood, fiber, graphic design, photography and video. The free exhibit is on display in the second floor open … Read more
Eight students in Dexter Community Schools (DCS) had their artwork selected to be part of the upcoming State Art Show. These students, after being selected as the best in their schools, had their artwork put on display this past month or so as part of the Region 3 Art Show at Washtenaw Community College (WCC). … Read more
As a great opportunity to support local students and their creative work, Dexter students will again have their artwork on display at the annual Michigan Art Education Association (MAEA) Region 3 Art Show this year, which runs from January 23 through February 27. The Sun Times News connected with Dexter High School (DHS) Art Teacher Krickett Chamberlain to ask … Read more
Washtenaw Community College’s ceremonial commencement mace is displayed at the “60 Years of Opening Doors” art gallery exhibition on campus. Photo: WCC “60 Years of Opening Doors: Washtenaw Community College’s 60th Anniversary Exhibition” is now open in The Gallery, located in the Morris Lawrence Building on the WCC campus, 4800 E. Huron River Drive. The exhibition … Read more
The Monster Project is a unique effort that pairs second-graders at North Creek Elementary School with Chelsea High School ceramics students in an artistic collaboration that brings student artwork to life. This project was a tradition in the past, but went away during COVID. Now it’s back. Amanda Clor, CHS Principal, updated the school board … Read more
Silver Maples of Chelsea invites the community to celebrate creativity at the 17th Annual Harvest Art Market on Oct. 11, from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. at 100 Silver Maples Dr. This event will bring together more than 20 talented artisans offering an array of original, handcrafted works. Guests can shop a mix of paintings, … Read more
By Virginia Krueger Chelsea District Library (CDL) opened Working America on Sept. 5, 2025. In this photography exhibition, artist Sam Comen presents American immigrants and first-generation Americans at work in valuable, skilled trades as icons of the American experience. The subjects share stories of economic independence and struggle, belonging and exclusion, faith and fear, and … Read more
Community News Geek Brush Studio, a studio featuring certified instruction in the iconic artist’s Joy of Painting method, officially celebrated the grand opening of its new location at 108 E. Middle Street on Tuesday, June 24. The event featured a ribbon cutting and open house, welcoming people to explore the new space. Founded by Brenda Fineman, Geek Brush Studios guides … Read more
Sharing her love for the creative process and in turn helping students connect with that same feeling. After 36 years in public education with the last 24 in Dexter Community Schools as the only Creekside Art teacher, Jane Montero has decided to retire and move on to other opportunities. Knowing the importance she has played … Read more
Gallery 100’s newest exhibition, “Whimsy & Wonder,” will be on display from May 6 to June 27 and located at Silver Maples of Chelsea. This showcase features the artistic talents of Joanne Porter and David Kaemming, demonstrating the interplay of texture and color through watercolor and mixed media. David Kaemming brings earthiness and playfulness to … Read more
St. Louis Center, in collaboration with Curiouser Clay, will host its latest community art project, “1,000 Flowers Could Bloom,” with a special art reception on May 17, 2025, from 12pm – 3pm. The event will be held in the Reading Garden at the Chelsea District Library (221 S Main St), and the community is welcome … Read more
Art created by students in Dexter Community Schools will again be part of the Michigan Art Education Association Region 3 Art Show. Every school in DCS, from Anchor and Beacon to Wylie, Creekside, Mill Creek and the high school, will have students participating in the show. It will be open to the public starting Saturday, … Read more
A view of the past through the eyes of the future, celebrating Dexter’s Bicentennial has been put into art through the hands of local students. When planning the parade for the Bicentennial celebration, Steve Fineman had an idea to involve an important local institution, so he looked to Dexter Community Schools with help in putting … Read more
Led by the artists of the Saint Louis Center, a very unique and special art display is calling the Chelsea District Library home this month. An art opening was held earlier this month at CDL, exhibiting the wind chime/story project residents from the St. Louis Center have been working on for the past four months … Read more