January 19-March 23
Trelfa Gallery, The Art of Jennifer Worton Cook

“Eternal Perspective” a wonderful exhibit by local self taught artist Jennifer Worton Cook.  Jennifer’s art is full of emotions and feelings, her unique style and use of color is truly amazing.

January 26-March23
Wilson Gallery, The Alpena News, Then and Now

This exhibit will contain a brief look at the history of the Alpena News and printing methods.  Selected pages of the news dating back to the original 1863 Monitor will be featured along with artifacts from the Alpena News office.

February 15-March 3
Center Gallery, Up North with the Hemingway’s

Exhibit featuring Hemingway’s early years in Michigan and his Nick Adams Stories.  The touring exhibit includes references to original artifacts about Ernest Hemingway’s life and his writings that pertain to his time in Northern Michigan.

April 5-July 6
Trelfa Gallery, Sculptures of Kim Monnier

Kim Monnier’s sculpture blends his two early influences into one great passion – sculpture.  Influenced as a child by his grandfathers, a carpenter and a machinist, Kim blends both skills in his art.  A unique talent for combining brass, copper, and aluminum with fine woods.  Sometimes abstract, sometimes realist, Kim’s sculptures are always magnificent.

April 12-June 15
Wilson Gallery, Detroit Society of Women Painters & Sculptors Juried Art Exhibit

In a special celebration of their 105^th anniversary, the Detroit Society of Women Painters has ventured north to hold their annual juried art exhibit with us this year.  This group has held exhibits in Chicago, Philadelphia, and New York. Check out this wonderful exhibit and enjoy some truly wonderful works of art.

June 28-August 31
Wilson Gallery, Art of Marilyn Bachelor

A wonderful exhibit from local artists Marilyn Bachelor will fill our gallery with amazing color and style.  Marilyn’s work has won her many awards and honors from Michigan to Alabama and was featured on Michigan Magazine TV Show.

July 19-September 1
Trelfa Gallery, The Real Thing, Coca Cola in Alpena

Alpena Bottling Company not only distributed coke to northern Michigan, it produced it right here in Alpena! We try to bring the “Real Thing” back for your enjoyment with a family owned collection of artifacts and collectible’s.  This exhibit will allow you to travel back in time in classic style.

September 13-October 26
Trelfa Gallery, Fiber Art of Katie Meek

Local fiber artist and author, Katie Reeder Meek, has brought together a collection of her pieces.  Winner of the 2007 Northeast Michigan Juried Art Exhibit, Katie was awarded her own exhibit as part of the First Prize. Katie’s original weavings are influenced by her surroundings in Northeast Michigan as well as her heritage and studies.  Beautiful colors, fine linens, and unique expression describe Katie’s artistic talents.

September 13-October 26
Wilson Gallery, Juried Art Exhibit
Northeast Michigan Juried Art Show: An Annual Event.

October 4
Fall Harvest Day
Museum Wide event including Historical outbuildings

November 22-January 1
Museum Wide, Season of Lights
Celebration of the Festival of lights, with each gallery dedicated to a theme, trees of the world, Christmas villages, and much more.