THE SHIAWASSEE ARTS CENTER:  37th Annual Holiday Along the River & Holiday Mini Art Exhibit

The 37th annual SAC Holiday Along the River opens to the public Sunday, November 2 and runs through Wednesday, December 31. Over 90 Michigan artists are displaying and selling their original artwork, unique gift items and holiday decorations. In addition, artists will again be offering their popular $50 mini-paintings in the Hebert Gallery. Shoppers are sure to find gifts at affordable prices for everyone on their gift lists. 

Join us at the opening public reception,  November 2, 1-3pm for refreshments, live music, and booksignings by Piper Brewer, Mary Morgan, Edward Ridgon and Julie Wenzlick.  SAC members are invited to attend the member opening reception Saturday, November 1, 5-7pm with live music, food, and drinks. Members will receive 15% off on one Holiday Show purchase during the reception. The show is generously sponsored by Memorial Healthcare with outdoor decorating by Sunburst Gardens.

Special events during the show include:

• Three children’s Gingerbread House classes Thursday, December 4, 4-5:30pm, Saturday, December 6, 10-11:30am and also 1-2:30pm
• Create A Festive Edible Cake with Jill Davis, Adult Class (16+), Wednesday, Nov 12, 5:30- 7:30.   
• Grapevine Wreath! Saturday, Nov 15, 10 – noon, Adult Class, 

SAC gift cards make great gifts. The Arts Center is available for rent for special events, meetings and holiday parties.

The Shiawassee Arts Center, located at 206 Curwood Castle Drive in Owosso, is open Monday through Friday 10am-5pm and weekends 12-3pm. The Arts Center features the artwork of local and statewide artists in eight galleries including the Frieseke Gallery and a specialty Gift Shop. The public is welcome and there is no admission charge. SAC, which is celebrating its 53rd anniversary in 2025, is a non-profit organization whose mission is to educate, entertain and enrich the quality of life in our community. For more information call the Arts Center at 989.723.8354 or visit www.shiawasseearts.org.