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2024


Now – March 29: Winter Classes &Workshops – Register Today

Our Education programs, led by Art House instructors, provide all individuals, ages 5 and up, and levels the opportunity to experiment, learn, and develop skills in various media. 

Registration is open for Winter Classes and Workshops which run from January 8 thru March 29 for Youth (Ages 5 – 16) and Adult ( Ages 16+). 

March 25-27: Register for Spring Break Youth Programs Classes & Workshops

Registration is open for Spring Break Classes and Workshops, March 25 – 27.

Our Spring Break Education programs, led by Art House instructors, provide youth and teens levels the opportunity to experiment, learn, and develop skills in various media during the break.


Now – March 27: Downtown Artist Series – Pat Vartanian & Danna Bowersox

The Northville Art House partners with community organizations and businesses to promote the appreciation of the arts, arts education, and local artists. The Downtown Artist Series has a rotating presentation of work by established and emerging artists inside the Tuscan Café, located at 141 E Main St. in Downtown Northville.

Featured work will be on view in tri-monthly exhibitions and available for purchase through the Northville Art House online Artisan Store.


March 19 – March 28: NHS IB Art Exhibition & NHS Student Art Exhibition

Northville Art House annually celebrates visual art education for grades K – 12 in Northville Public Schools through After School Art Programs, Young Artist Juried Art Fair, and Art Scholarships. The Art House also presents two student exhibitions; the Northville High School IB Art Exhibition  in the main gallery and Northville High School Student Virtual Art Exhibition in a virtual gallery on the website.


Wednesday, March 27, 6:30-7:30 pm: From Page to Palette Book Club at the Art House

Join the Northville Art House and the Northville District Library for an art-inspired book club. Meeting bi-monthly on Wednesdays, this book club will focus on fiction inspired by art history’s most famous (and infamous) figures. Participants will see the story come to life through presentations and art-making activities inspired by each month’s selection. 

Book Selection: Georgia by Dawn Tripp – Registration open

Our Education programs, led by Art House instructors, provide all individuals, ages 5 and up, and levels the opportunity to experiment, learn, and develop skills in various media. 

Registration is open for Spring Classes and Workshops, April 1 – June 23, and Summer Camps, June 17 – August 31, for Youth and Teens (Ages 5 – 16) and Teens and Adults (Ages 16+


April 12 – May 11: The Quilted Palette: Paradigm Quilt Artists

The Quilted Palette is a celebration of the boundless possibilities within the world of contemporary quilting. Through a harmonious blend of traditional quilting techniques and innovative approaches, this exhibition presents an array of art quilts created by artists from the PARADIGM quilt group that transcend the boundaries of fabric and thread, transforming them into captivating works of art.

Reception: Friday, April 12, 5 – 8 pm


Now – May 22: Downtown Artist Series – Carol Campbell Welsch

The Northville Art House partners with community organizations and businesses to promote the appreciation of the arts, arts education, and local artists. The Downtown Artist Series has a rotating presentation of work by established and emerging artists inside the Tuscan Café, located at 141 E Main St. in Downtown Northville.

Featured work will be on view in tri-monthly exhibitions and available for purchase through the Northville Art House online Artisan Store.


May 17 – June 22: As We See It: Candace Brancik, Janet Kohler & Roselyn Rhodes

This Spring exhibition willfeature the paintings and drawings of three Metro Detroit women artists – Candace Brancik, Janet Kohler, & Roselyn Rhodes. On view will be plein-air landscapes, figures and portraits, abstracts, and more revealing a variety of subjects. 

Reception: Friday, May 17, 5 – 8 pm


Saturday, May 18, 1 – 2 pm: En Plein Air: Impressionism’s Outdoor Revolution

Join Executive Director, Shannon Karol for a celebration of en plein air (outdoor) painters. Presented alongside plein-air and other nature-inspired artwork in the As We See It exhibition, this gallery talk will provide an overview of artists from the Barbizon School to the Hudson River School to the Impressionists.

Free event with reservations required as space is limited.


Wednesday, May 22, 6:30 – 7:30 pm | From Page to Palette Book Club at the Art House

Join the Northville Art House and the Northville District Library for an art-inspired book club. Meeting bi-monthly on Wednesdays, this book club will focus on fiction inspired by art history’s most famous (and infamous) figures. Participants will see the story come to life through presentations and art-making activities inspired by each month’s selection. 

Book Selection: Portrait of a Thief by Grace D. Li – Registration Opens Mar 27


Wednesday, July 24, 6:30 – 7:30 pm | From Page to Palette Book Club at the Art House

Join the Northville Art House and the Northville District Library for an art-inspired book club. Meeting bi-monthly on Wednesdays, this book club will focus on fiction inspired by art history’s most famous (and infamous) figures. Participants will see the story come to life through presentations and art-making activities inspired by each month’s selection.

Book Selection: Drawing Home by Jamie Brenner – Registration Opens May 22


Friday, August 2, 5 – 8 pm: Live at Five

Guests meet artists and listen to live music as they stroll through the galleries at Northville Art House at this indoor and outdoor event.

On view in the main gallery will be the Our Places: Plein-Air Exhibition. Solo or small band musical guests typically perform.

Gallery presentations at 6:15 pm. Light fare and cash bar.


August 2 – August 23: Our Places: Plein-Air Exhibition

Outdoor places reveal extraordinary colors, textures, and design. Some places are far away, while others are outside your back door. A favorite place connects you with nature and can bring you happiness, creativity, and comfort. The Northville Art House invites artists to paint their favorite outdoor places at any time and at a location of choice between June 24 – July 23.

Reception: Friday, August 2, 5 – 8 pm


Friday, September 6, 5 – 8 pm: Live at Five

Guests meet artists and listen to live music as they stroll through the galleries at Northville Art House at this indoor and outdoor event.

On view in the main gallery will be the West of Center: All Media Exhibition. Solo or small band musical guests typically perform.

Gallery presentations at 6:15 pm. Light fare and cash bar.


September 3 – 28: Off-Center: All-Media 2024 (formerly West of Center).

Reception: Friday, September 6, 5 – 8 pm


October 5, 4 – 8 pm: If Stones Could Talk: Living History Cemetery Tour

Step beyond the iron gates and experience the historic side of Northville as you walk among the gravestones of the city’s most famous and infamous figures. In partnership with The Northville Historical Society, dedicated tour guides escort small groups within the Oakwood Cemetery, as actors share the storied pasts of those residing in the first cemetery in Northville.


October 5 – November 2: Rest in Pieces: The Mysterious and Macabre

Details Coming Soon.

Reception: Saturday, October 5, 4 – 8 pm

 

 


November 15 – December 14: Small Works: All-Media Exhibition

Small Works showcases over 125 works on a diminutive scale by artists around the country. Limited to 16 inches in any direction, the artwork typically ranges from 2D collage, paintings, photography, and traditional prints to 3D ceramics, fused glass, mixed media works, stoneware, and metalwork. The exhibition is always a great opportunity for visitors to find original art and gifts to love for the holidays!

Reception: Friday, November 15, 5 – 8 pm