Northville Art House
Live Entertainment
Arts and Acts showcases a variety of family-friend activities and live entertainment “Acts” to make for a unique visitor experience. Current schedule is as follows. Check back for new programs and updates.
FRIDAY, JUNE 18
3 pm – 8 pm | Northville Art House Chalk Walk | Info Tent at Northville Art House
The chalk walk invites artists of all ages to transform the sidewalk into a checkered pattern of color and imagination while visitors view and experience a chalk art at their feet. Register on-site. $5 for one bag/box of dry chalk in assorted colors. Participants may bring their own dry or water-based chalk, brushes, and water. This a family-friendly event with no monetary awards. Spaces limited.
3 pm – 8 pm | Inclusion Gallery & Exhibition Gallery | Inside the Northville Art House
Inclusion Gallery is a sensory friendly interactive experience for individuals with diverse abilities. Activities include: A Short on Words activity provided by Preservation Dental where writers of all ages share a short story or poetry inspired by a photograph. Northville District Library “Masterpiece Painting” exhibition.
More to come.
Exhibition gallery features two exhibitions: Wayfarer: Plein Air Paintings by Alex Gilford highlights the work of Detroit artist Alex Gilford depicting Lake Huron & Lake Erie Watersheds, Uinta-Wasatch Cache National Forest, Appalachian Forest, Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park, and the Detroit River.
A Day in the Park: Images of Michigan State Parks showcases work by 28 artists depicting the natural beauty of Michigan State Parks and Huron-Clinton MetroParks. Visitors select their favorite A Day in the Park artwork through the Visitors’ Choice Awards.
3 pm – 8 pm | Detroit Institute of Arts Tent | At the west end of W. Cady St.
Detroit Institute of the Arts staff and trained volunteers lead a family-friendly make and take arts-based activity and art enrichment program to festival visitors. No registration needed.
3 pm – 8 pm | Orin Jewelers Melting Ice Block Contest | Outside the Northville Art House
Visitors select a time the “Art Loves You” heart-shaped- ice block will melt and release the necklace frozen inside. Guess the closest time and win the necklace courtesy of Orin Jewelers!
Shop Orin Jewelers located in Downtown Northville!
5 pm – 8 pm | Beer & Wine Garden (Must be 21+) | Outside the Northville Art House
Selection of beer and wine available for guests 21 and older in enclosed area.
SATURDAY, JUNE 19
10 am – 8 pm | Northville Art House Chalk Walk | Info Tent at Northville Art House
The chalk walk invites artists of all ages to transform the sidewalk into a checkered pattern of color and imagination while visitors view and experience a chalk art at their feet. Register on-site. $5 for one bag/box of dry chalk in assorted colors. Participants may bring their own dry or water-based chalk, brushes, and water. This a family-friendly event with no monetary awards. Spaces limited.
10 am – 8 pm | Inclusion Gallery & Exhibition Gallery | Inside the Northville Art House
Inclusion Gallery is a sensory friendly interactive experience for individuals with diverse abilities. Activities include: A Short on Words activity provided by Preservation Dental where writers of all ages share a short story or poetry inspired by a photograph. Northville District Library “Masterpiece Painting” exhibition.
More to come.
Exhibition gallery features two exhibitions: Wayfarer: Plein Air Paintings by Alex Gilford highlights the work of Detroit artist Alex Gilford depicting Lake Huron & Lake Erie Watersheds, Uinta-Wasatch Cache National Forest, Appalachian Forest, Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park, and the Detroit River.
A Day in the Park: Images of Michigan State Parks showcases work by 28 artists depicting the natural beauty of Michigan State Parks and Huron-Clinton MetroParks. Visitors select their favorite A Day in the Park artwork through the Visitors’ Choice Awards.
10 am – 8 pm | Detroit Institute of Arts Tent | At the west end of W. Cady St.
Detroit Institute of the Arts staff and trained volunteers lead a family-friendly make and take arts-based activity and art enrichment program to festival visitors. No registration needed.
10 am – 8 pm | Orin Jewelers Melting Ice Block Contest | Outside the Northville Art House
Visitors select a time the “Art Loves You” heart-shaped- ice block will melt and release the necklace frozen inside. Guess the closest time and win the necklace courtesy of Orin Jewelers!
Shop Orin Jewelers located in Downtown Northville!
10 am – 8 pm | Northville Robostangs | Outside the Northville Art House
Northville High School Robotics team demonstrates their creative technical skills, youth STEM activities, and their current robot.
10 am – 1 pm | Joshua James, Strolling Horn 
2:30 pm – 5:30 pm | Justin Jozwiak, Strolling Horn
TBD | Northville High School Tri-M Music Honor Society
TBD | Northville High School VIBES (Vocal, Instrumental Band, Ensembles, & Solos music club)
TBD | Anne Domini – Singer / Songwriter
5 pm – 8 pm | Beer & Wine Garden (Must be 21+) | Outside the Northville Art House
Selection of beer and wine available for guests 21 and older in enclosed area.
SUNDAY, JUNE 20
10 am – 3 pm | Northville Art House Chalk Walk | Info Tent at Northville Art House
The chalk walk invites artists of all ages to transform the sidewalk into a checkered pattern of color and imagination while visitors view and experience a chalk art at their feet. Register on-site. $5 for one bag/box of dry chalk in assorted colors. Participants may bring their own dry or water-based chalk, brushes, and water. This a family-friendly event with no monetary awards. Spaces limited.
10 am – 3 pm | Inclusion Gallery & Exhibition Gallery | Inside the Northville Art House
Inclusion Gallery is a sensory friendly interactive experience for individuals with diverse abilities. Activities include: A Short on Words activity provided by Preservation Dental where writers of all ages share a short story or poetry inspired by a photograph. Northville District Library “Masterpiece Painting” exhibition.
More to come.
Exhibition gallery features two exhibitions: Wayfarer: Plein Air Paintings by Alex Gilford highlights the work of Detroit artist Alex Gilford depicting Lake Huron & Lake Erie Watersheds, Uinta-Wasatch Cache National Forest, Appalachian Forest, Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park, and the Detroit River.
A Day in the Park: Images of Michigan State Parks showcases work by 28 artists depicting the natural beauty of Michigan State Parks and Huron-Clinton MetroParks. Visitors select their favorite A Day in the Park artwork through the Visitors’ Choice Awards.
10 am – 8 pm | Detroit Institute of Arts Tent | At the west end of W. Cady St.
Detroit Institute of the Arts staff and trained volunteers lead a family-friendly make and take arts-based activity and art enrichment program to festival visitors. No registration needed.
11 am – 2 pm | Ryan Bills, Strolling Horn
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