After School Art Enrichment, K – 2nd

This class is all about playful art making with a focus on the process and experience of creating!
Teacher: Tracy Smedes-Hepler.

After School Art Enrichment, 3rd – 5th

This class is all about playful art making with a focus on the process and experience of creating!
Teacher: Tracy Smedes-Hepler.

Season of Lights

Wander through our magical holiday light display from November 29 through January 2 on the OAB front lawn!

Holiday Art Card Printmaking Workshop

Learn the basics of monotype printmaking while creating a set of one-of-a-kind holiday cards that will wow friends and family as you spread your very own brand of holiday cheer.
Teacher: Royce Deans and Angela Saxon.

Christmas at the Old Art Building: A Variety Show Spectacular

Hosted by Andrew Dost, this retro-inspired performance includes caroling, comedy and holiday cheer. Imagine Lawrence Welk, Dolly Parton and the Muppets collaborating to put on a festive show.

AMiE String Trio Winter Concert

Enjoy an evening of classical music at the Old Art Building with the AMiE String Trio, featuring Ara Sarkissian, Michael Ouzounian, and Evelyn Elsing.

Winter Solstice Lantern-Making

Come celebrate the shortest day and longest night of the year at the Old Art Building by making Winter Solstice Lanterns!
Teacher: Tracy Smedes-Hepler.

Leland Air 2025

On Saturday, May 24, artists will paint and draw scenes around Leelanau County ‘en plein air.’ The finished fresh-off-the-easel pieces will return to the OAB for the 13th Annual Leland Air Exhibit.

2025 FREE Music In The Air Summer Concert Series

Relax and enjoy free live music all summer long on the lawn of the Old Art Building during our fifth season of Music in the Air Summer Concert Series. Don't forget to bring your lawn chairs or blankets, and pack a picnic dinner!

Fourth of July Bike Decorating

Free!

Our annual celebration on the front lawn of the OAB! Come and decorate your bikes before the start of Leland's 4th of July Parade.

Artists’ Market 2025

The 27th annual art fair will offer over 70 booths of fine art from artists and makers around the state.

Art Leelanau 2025 Annual Benefit and Exhibit

Join us for the 33rd Annual Art Leelanau Benefit & Exhibit. This show features work from invited artists who reside in or have strong connections to the Leelanau area.

Clothesline Art Show & Sale

This outdoor show will feature original work from our 2025 OAB Plein Air Artists group. Stop by the front lawn to view their beautiful paintings from around Leelanau County!

OAB 2025 Member Exhibit

Our annual member exhibit, showcasing work from our OAB Member Artists.