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Exhibition Dates: September 21, 2023 - March 1, 2024

Brian translates childhood observations into narrative artwork. Stories swapped at the kitchen table and surreal memories of his father placing a fishing boat into the living room for winter storage are the basis of personal myths in his black and white woodcut prints.

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True Likeness features contemporary portraits from diverse makers in various media, including video, photography, painting, collage, installation, sculpture, printmaking, and drawing. Artists’ identities and those presented through their works provide a snapshot of who we are as a country. Artists include Endia Beal, Antonius-Tín Bui, Sam Doyle, Amir H. Fallah, LaToya Ruby Frazier, Juan R. Fuentes, Raymond Grubb, Holly Keogh, Deborah Luster, Gene Merritt, Dan Robert Miller, John Monteith, Kameron Neal, Wendy Red Star, Deborah Roberts, Chris Sullivan, Bill Thelen, Mickalene Thomas, and vernacular photography from the collection of John and Teenuh Foster. True Likeness is a traveling exhibition curated by Tom Stanley and Lia Newman for Van Every/Smith Galleries at Davidson College.

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This exhibition considers our relationship to design using objects from the permanent collection. The exhibition features work by Alvar Aalto, Nuttapong Charoenkitivarakorn, Darryl Curran, Ray and Charles Eames, Kaj Franck, Frank Gehry, Alexander Girard, Andy Gregg, Takenobu Igarashi, Max Krimmel, Thomas Lamb, Gunnel Nyman, Glenn Polinsky, F.A. "Butzi” Porsche, Sue Robishaw, Christine Saari, Eero Saarinen, Richard Sapper, Bonnie Schiffman, Steve Schmeck, Dennis Sotala, Momoyo Torimitsu, Dorothy Tracy, Dale Wedig, Tapio Wikkala, and firms Munising Woodenware Co. and Sitcom Furniture.

DeVos Art Museum

This exhibition considers our relationship to design using objects from the permanent collection. The exhibition features work by Alvar Aalto, Nuttapong Charoenkitivarakorn, Darryl Curran, Ray and Charles Eames, Kaj Franck, Frank Gehry, Alexander Girard, Andy Gregg, Takenobu Igarashi, Max Krimmel, Thomas Lamb, Gunnel Nyman, Glenn Polinsky, F.A. "Butzi” Porsche, Sue Robishaw, Christine Saari, Eero Saarinen, Richard Sapper, Bonnie Schiffman, Steve Schmeck, Dennis Sotala, Momoyo Torimitsu, Dorothy Tracy, Dale Wedig, Tapio Wikkala, and firms Munising Woodenware Co. and Sitcom Furniture.

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North of the 45th is an annual juried exhibition of artists living in the geographical area north of the 45th parallel in Michigan, Wisconsin, and Minnesota. This line, known as the halfway point between the equator and the north pole, is often associated with being “up north.” The Exhibition highlights artists living in this upper Midwest region from rural and urban areas.

Michael Andrews is the selected juror for the 2023 North of the 45th exhibition. Curiosity drives Andrews’ expansive and multi-specialized practice in the arts. An artist and educator, Andrews’ experience stems from working in college level art schools, artist residencies, nonprofits, small business incubators, and design-focused retail. Andrews earned a BFA from the School of the Art Institute in Chicago and an MFA from Cranbrook Academy of Art.

June 23 - July 28: Exhibition dates

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North of the 45th is an annual juried exhibition of artists living in the geographical area north of the 45th parallel in Michigan, Wisconsin, and Minnesota. This line, known as the halfway point between the equator and the north pole, is often associated with being “up north.” The Exhibition highlights artists living in this upper Midwest region from rural and urban areas.

Michael Andrews is the selected juror for the 2023 North of the 45th exhibition. Curiosity drives Andrews’ expansive and multi-specialized practice in the arts. An artist and educator, Andrews’ experience stems from working in college level art schools, artist residencies, nonprofits, small business incubators, and design-focused retail. Andrews earned a BFA from the School of the Art Institute in Chicago and an MFA from Cranbrook Academy of Art.

Friday, July 28 @ 6:30 pm: Reception and Jury talks

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Each year the DeVos Art Museum celebrates our area schools that support art programs for students. This annual exhibition, featuring talented elementary students’ artwork in all media, is organized by hardworking art teachers from local schools.

Join us for the reception on Friday, May 12, from 5 – 7 pm.

Participating Schools Include:

• Aspen Ridge Elementary School
• Birchview Elementary School
• Cherry Creek Elementary School
• Father Marquette Catholic Academy
• Gilbert Elementary School
• Lakeview Elementary School
• North Star Montessori Academy
• Powell Township School
• Sandy Knoll Elementary School
• Sawyer Elementary School
• Graveraet Elementary School
• With Special Guest, Bothwell Middle School

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Each year the DeVos Art Museum celebrates our area schools that support art programs for students. This annual exhibition, featuring talented elementary students’ artwork in all media, is organized by hardworking art teachers from local schools.

Participating Schools Include:

• Aspen Ridge Elementary School
• Birchview Elementary School
• Cherry Creek Elementary School
• Father Marquette Catholic Academy
• Gilbert Elementary School
• Lakeview Elementary School
• North Star Montessori Academy
• Powell Township School
• Sandy Knoll Elementary School
• Sawyer Elementary School
• Graveraet Elementary School
• With Special Guest, Bothwell Middle School

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The DeVos Art Museum on Northern Michigan University’s campus will hold a Family Night on Thursday, April 20th, from 5:00 pm to 7:30 pm. The event is free and open to the public, and all are invited to attend, including immediate, extended, and chosen families. Guided tours with the curators are offered on the hour at 5 pm and 6 pm, and visitors are encouraged to participate in an all-ages activity available from 5 pm through 7 pm, with supplies and guidance provided. Curators Emily Lanctot, Sydney Sarasin, and Diane Kordich will be available throughout the event to chat and answer questions.

Family Night events will highlight current exhibitions New to the Collection: Lundmark and the Lake, Kinngait: Artists' Reflections in Print, and Selections in Contemporary Illustration and Snowdrift, both of which feature artworks from the Museum’s permanent collection. These exhibitions are on show through this summer. The Senior Exhibition for this semester’s graduating seniors will also be available for viewing.

Join us on April 20th, 5-7:30 pm, for a fun way to experience art at the DeVos Art Museum located on the corner of Tracy and 7th street. The Museum is open Monday-Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday 12-5 pm, and Thursday 12-8 pm. Contact the museum at (906) 227-2235 or visit us online at nmuartmuseum.com

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Graduating seniors from the School of Art and Design present their work. This semester, the exhibition features students concentrating in ceramics, computer art, digital cinema, drawing/painting, graphic design, human-centered design, illustration, metalsmithing/sculpture, photography, and woodworking.

Dates: April 20 - May 5, 2023 

Please join us for a screening of digital artworks at 6:30 pm and the reception at 7 pm. Awards will be announced at 8 pm. Gold award sponsored by annual donors, the Friends of the DeVos Art Museum. Silver and Bronze awards are sponsored by the NMU School of Art & Design.

Participating artists include: Kendra Anderson, Lauren Bagby, Trent Boylan, Brenden Bruhnke, Lauren Call, Niels Callewaert, Savana S. Eller, Rebecca Fletcher, Miiya Hendrickson, Kelsey Hill, Triton Johnston, Jacob Lenderink, Sonja Madsen, Amanda Murray, Kelly Nordquist, Fjora Olson, Nathan Parker, Anna Pattok, Delaney Pickett, Nevaeh Powell, Isa Shavrnoch, Matt Simon, Lukas Zielke.