The 36th annual SAC Holiday Along the River opens to the public Sunday, November 3 and runs through Sunday, December 31. 90 Michigan artists are displaying and selling their original artwork, unique gift items and holiday decorations.  Shoppers are sure to find gifts at affordable prices for everyone on their gift lists.

Join us at the opening reception,  November 3, 1-3pm for refreshments and shopping.  SAC members are invited to attend the member opening reception Saturday, November 2, 5-7pm with food, drinks. Members will receive 20% 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:

• Children’s Day, Sunday, December 8, 1-3pm with art activities, refreshments, live music, book signings, gingerbread house display and a visit by Santa.
• Three children’s Gingerbread House classes Thursday, December 5, 4-5:30pm, Saturday, December 7, 10-11:30am and also 1-2:30pm.
• Create A Festive Edible Cake Centerpiece with Jill Davis, Adult Class (16+), Thursday, Nov 21, 5:30- 7:30.
• Paint Between the Wines! Adult Class, Friday, December 6, 6-8pm. Create a holiday themed step-by-step acrylic painting. Bring your own wine to sip while you paint!

BUNDLE AND SAVE

Bundle SAC’s Curwood Castle Glass Ornament with “A Step Back in Time” A Pictorial History of Owosso, Michigan 1836-1966”, by Piper Brewer and receive $10 off your purchase.

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 52nd anniversary in 2024, 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.

Holiday Mini Art Exhibit: