{"id":9288,"date":"2018-04-16T15:00:46","date_gmt":"2018-04-16T15:00:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/?p=9288"},"modified":"2018-06-18T18:57:41","modified_gmt":"2018-06-18T18:57:41","slug":"saugatucks-fun-arts-scene-appeals-to-collectors-window-shoppers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/saugatucks-fun-arts-scene-appeals-to-collectors-window-shoppers\/","title":{"rendered":"Saugatuck\u2019s Fun Arts Scene Appeals To Collectors & Window Shoppers"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Arts In Saugatuck Gets Recognition<\/h2>\n

The arts in Saugatuck has been important for many years.\u00a0 We learned that Saugatuck was selected as one of America\u2019s Most Artistic Towns for 2018 by the international travel site Expedia.\u00a0 We\u2019re obviously proud of this arts designation.\u00a0 But letting the whole world know our secret, well, may make our town a bit busier. But still, we celebrate.\u00a0 Joyfully.<\/p>\n

“Great art picks up where nature ends.”\u00a0 ~\u00a0 Marc Chagall<\/h3>\n

The history of the arts in Saugatuck goes back to the early 1900s.\u00a0 Artists from The School of the Art Institute of Chicago began the Ox Bow School of Art and Artists\u2019 Residency<\/a>. This 115-acre site brought artists from throughout the country. The appeal of working in such beautiful and inspirational surroundings flourished.\u00a0 It still thrives today – visited by world-class artists, sculptors and architects.<\/p>\n

Lucky summer visitors can enjoy Ox-Bow\u2019s \u00a0Friday Night Open Studio<\/a>. Guests can see demonstrations and the artists-in-residence open their private studios. At 8 p.m. there is a live auction of student, staff and faculty art which supports the facility\u2019s scholarship fund. This year\u2019s open studio night dates were just released: June 15, June 29, July 13, July 27 and August 10th<\/sup>.<\/p>\n

This is an amazing opportunity for an insider\u2019s look at Ox-Bow.\u00a0 The institution launched the area\u2019s arts community.\u00a0 But, there are also many more artists to see in Saugatuck making us the anchor of Michigan\u2019s Art Coast.<\/p>\n

A walk along Butler Street offers a variety of fine galleries featuring the work of local painters, sculptors, ceramicists and other media artists. From traditional to eclectic, the variety of displays inspire everyone from window shoppers to serious art collectors.<\/p>\n

Saugatuck Center for the Arts<\/a> has nicely expanded our artistic reputation.\u00a0 While the annual Waterfront Invitational Fine Arts Fair<\/a> on June 30, 2018 and the Village Square Arts & Fine Crafts Fair<\/a> on July 28, 2018 are also eagerly anticipated. (The Inn often sells out during these popular events, so book early<\/a> to avoid disappointment.)<\/p>\n

As Expedia says in its reasons for selecting Saugatuck As An Art Destination<\/a> \u201cyou\u2019d sell yourself short not to take part in the rich cultural offerings of the Art Coast of Michigan.\u201d<\/p>\n

We agree – we love telling\u00a0people about our wonderful, talented arts community! Balancing small-town friendliness with world-renown art is a challenge, but one we proudly uphold here in Saugatuck.<\/p>\n

“The true work of art is but a shadow of the divine perfection.”\u00a0 ~\u00a0 Michelangelo<\/h3>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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