Made in Michigan Film Society
At Gallery 194 every third Monday night
June 21st at 7pm, The Made in Michigan Film Society hosts film artist Amber Fritz
at Gallery 194 in downtown Lapeer next to the historic PIX Theatre.
Amber is well into her film making career, currently working on a trailer
in New York City for the feature film "Sucker." She is a Lapeer native and
Lapeer East High School graduate who established her work ethic running
the projectors at Lapeer Cinemas back in the day. A screening of her work will be
followed by a "talk back" along with refreshments. The event is free with
donations accepted at the door.
The Made in Michigan Film Society's mission is to mirror and support the Michigan Film Initiative.
Art and The Garden Tour 2010
Greetings ART AND THE GARDEN Fans:
Mark your calendars! The Lapeer Center for the Arts Council is hosting our second annual
ART AND THE GARDEN Tour JULY 10th from 10am to 3pm. Once again we will showcase six properties around the beautiful Metamora countryside in southern Lapeer County
beginning at the historic Whitehorse Inn. Join us for a day of discovery and relaxation with proceeds benefiting Gallery 194’s programming and operations. A day in the garden helps continue art education classes, Main Gallery exhibits and special events that enhance our cultural life all year long in the greater Lapeer community.
Again this year, featured visual artists will paint and sculpt throughout some gardens alongside musical artists, vintage carriages, historic barns and championship horses. Gardening consultants will be on hand to wander the grounds with you to discover the horticultural aspects of plantings while you admire architectural and landscaping details
around the properties.
This year’s tickets cost $12 in advance June 4th through July 9th and $15 until 1pm the day
of the big event. Tickets will be available for sale at Gallery 194 in historic downtown
Lapeer and at designated sites around the region. The Garden Tour will take place rain or shine and tickets are non refundable.
We will keep you posted on related Gallery 194 exhibits and developing garden tour
details. Remember, you can log onto www.gallery194.com for updates too. Meanwhile,
gather up your friends, gardening clubs and families to SAVE THE DATE: July 10th!
Elevate the Arts!
Construction on our new elevator lift located in the southeast stairwell is
comeplete at the Gallery!
The Lapeer Center for the Arts Council (LCAC) raised funds toward the goal of
purchasing and installing an elevator that provides barrier free access to Gallery 194's spacious lower level. With financial contributions from the City of Lapeer Downtown Development Authority, the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs, the Lapeer
County Community Foundation, Friends of the Arts, the Lapeer Rotary, Friends of Mabel Cobane, and the Lapeer Art Association along with proceeds from Lapeer Montage sales,
we have reached our goal!
In the past the basement was sporadically used for art instruction, storage and
office space, depending on participants’ ability to negotiatethe stairs. This capitol improvement “...creates a space for everyone which translates to permanent classrooms, studios, meeting and exhibit space along with a way to maneuver heavy equipment
up
and down without risk of injury to staff and volunteers,” explains Gallery Director
Carolyn Manley McCarter. Our newly accessible space is available to rent at a
reasonable cost. Call Gallery 194 for details: 810.667.1495.
Future fundraising will continue to support capitol improvement and equipment
purchases at the gallery that will enhance our mission to enrich the quality of life in
the Lapeer community by advocating for and promoting the arts and to further
opportunities for involvement and participation in artistic and cultural activities.
Read below about how you can participate in our ELEVATE THE ARTS! campaign by
becoming a Friend of the Arts.
Friends of the Arts
We have set up a non-permanent fund through the Lapeer County Community
Foundation to receive and manage donations to the Gallery 194 Elevate the Arts!
campaign. To make a tax-deductible contribution, please contact:
Lapeer County Community Foundation
220 West Nepessing Street, Suite 202
Lapeer , MI 48446
Phone: 810-664-0691, or Email:lccf@charterinternet.com
Gallery 194 Newsletter
Winter 2009
