Upcoming Events
Save the Date! 2025 Black & White Affair will be held on September 12, 2025. Come back for more information soon!
Member Make & Take: Tulip Wind-chimes
Members of Studio 23 can join us in our classroom between 3 and 5:30 p.m. to paint and assemble a 3D Tulip Wind-chime, or pick up a project to go throughout the day.
This is a free event for members of Studio 23, no registration required. We hope to see you there!
Interested in volunteering to help facilitate this event? Sign up here! Select “Member Make & Take” from the drop down menu in the form.
Survivor Art Exhibition Opening Reception
Healing is a journey and for some, that journey is taken through or with art. Where words may fail us, art has the magic of expressing even the most difficult topics. In recognition of April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month, your regional survivor service agencies have partnered together to bring you a community art exhibit. Through this exhibit, survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking can share their stories and raise their voices through art.
Join us on March 21st from 5pm to 7pm for drinks and hors d'oeuvres as we premiere the art exhibit and experience the emotions, the pain, and the healing of local survivors as they express themselves through various artworks. The exhibit will then be on display through May 17th, 2025.
This exhibition is sponsored by Women in Leadership Great Lakes Bay Region and was organized by the follow agencies:
McDowell Healing Arts Center, Sexual Assault Center of Child and Family Services of Saginaw, Shelterhouse, Studio 23/The Arts Center, Bay Area Women’s Shelter, and Underground Railroad.
Access•Ability Opening Reception
This collaborative exhibition will feature tactile, touchable artwork highlighting sensory experiences beyond vision alone, creating inclusion for an audience who may be overlooked in the visual and fine arts community due to limited sensory or physical abilities.
Join us on Thursday, April 3 for the opening reception of Access•Ability. This event is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served.
Exhibit on display April 3 - June 7, 2025.
Volunteer Opportunity! Access•ABILITY Field Trip
Sign up here! Select “Exhibits, receptions, and special events” from the dropdown menu to find available shifts.
Join us in creating a welcoming and enriching art experience for students of all abilities! As a volunteer for our Access•ABILITY Project field trips, you’ll help guide students through Studio 23, assist with hands-on art activities, and provide a supportive environment for exploration. Volunteers will serve as docents, help monitor groups, and ensure a smooth, enjoyable visit for all.
Volunteer Opportunity! Access•ABILITY Field Trip
Sign up here! Select “Exhibits, receptions, and special events” from the dropdown menu to find available shifts.
Join us in creating a welcoming and enriching art experience for students of all abilities! As a volunteer for our Access•ABILITY Project field trips, you’ll help guide students through Studio 23, assist with hands-on art activities, and provide a supportive environment for exploration. Volunteers will serve as docents, help monitor groups, and ensure a smooth, enjoyable visit for all.
Volunteer Opportunity! Access•ABILITY Field Trip
Sign up here! Select “Exhibits, receptions, and special events” from the dropdown menu to find available shifts.
Join us in creating a welcoming and enriching art experience for students of all abilities! As a volunteer for our Access•ABILITY Project field trips, you’ll help guide students through Studio 23, assist with hands-on art activities, and provide a supportive environment for exploration. Volunteers will serve as docents, help monitor groups, and ensure a smooth, enjoyable visit for all.
Volunteer Opportunity! Access•ABILITY Field Trip
Sign up here! Select “Exhibits, receptions, and special events” from the dropdown menu to find available shifts.
Join us in creating a welcoming and enriching art experience for students of all abilities! As a volunteer for our Access•ABILITY Project field trips, you’ll help guide students through Studio 23, assist with hands-on art activities, and provide a supportive environment for exploration. Volunteers will serve as docents, help monitor groups, and ensure a smooth, enjoyable visit for all.
Volunteer Opportunity! Access•ABILITY Field Trip
Sign up here! Select “Exhibits, receptions, and special events” from the dropdown menu to find available shifts.
Join us in creating a welcoming and enriching art experience for students of all abilities! As a volunteer for our Access•ABILITY Project field trips, you’ll help guide students through Studio 23, assist with hands-on art activities, and provide a supportive environment for exploration. Volunteers will serve as docents, help monitor groups, and ensure a smooth, enjoyable visit for all.
Applications Due: Studio 23 Visiting Artist Program
The mission of the Studio 23 Visiting Artist Program, through selection of an annual visiting artist, is to enhance the experience of art for our community via exposure to a greater diversity of artists, art media, and artistic styles.
Studio 23 is currently accepting applications for our 2025 visiting artist. An exhibit of new work created by the selected artist will be held at Studio 23 from September 25 to November 22, 2025.
Application is open to artists of all media and styles, with preference for those that will meet the program's mission of bringing more diversity to our community.
Deadline for application is Sunday, May 4, 2025, 11:59 p.m.
Applications Due: 50 Artists of the Great Lakes Bay Region
50 Artists of the Great Lakes Bay Region + Art Around the City is a showcase of the works of 50 artists who live and/or work in the Great Lakes Bay Region and neighboring counties. A panel of experts in the visual arts and community leaders from the region will select the artists. Fifty original artworks will be displayed in the Rowley Gallery at Studio 23/The Arts Center from October 16 to November 29, 2025. In addition, 50 images from the selected artists will be installed and displayed as part of Art Around the City on the Bay City Riverwalk and downtown Bay City for two years.
Follow the link here for application.
Exhibition on display October 16 - November 22, 2025.
Painters & Potters Opening Reception
This annual exhibit showcases the artwork created by the talented students and instructors of Studio 23 during the 2024–2025 terms. You are invited to meet the artists and instructors, plus learn more about our education programs during the reception.
Join us for an opening reception on Thursday, July 17 from 5-7 p.m. This event is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served.
Exhibition on display July 27 - August 23, 2025.
Studio 23 Visiting Artist Program Opening Reception
The mission of the Studio 23 Visiting Artist Program, through selection of an annual visiting artist, is to enhance the experience of art for our community via exposure to a greater diversity of artists, art media, and artistic styles. An artist will be selected in Spring of 2025.
An opening reception of the selected artists work will take place on Thursday, September 25 from 5-7 p.m. This event is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served.
Exhibition on display September 25 - November 22, 2025.
50 Artists of the Great Lakes Bay Region Opening Reception
50 Artists of the Great Lakes Bay Region + Art Around the City is a showcase of the works of 50 artists who live and/or work in the Great Lakes Bay Region and neighboring counties. A panel of experts in the visual arts and community leaders from the region will select the artists. Fifty original artworks will be displayed in the Rowley Gallery at Studio 23/The Arts Center from October 16 to November 29, 2025. In addition, 50 images from the selected artists will be installed and displayed as part of Art Around the City on the Bay City Riverwalk and downtown Bay City for two years.
A public reception will be held on Thursday, October 16 from 5 to 7 p.m. This event is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served.
Exhibition on display October 16 - November 22, 2025.
Teenworks & Kids' Kreations 2025
Teenworks & Kids’ Kreations celebrates the artwork created by elementary, middle school, and high school students attending art classes throughout Bay County. This is a wonderful opportunity to see their imaginative art displayed in the Rowley Gallery at Studio 23.
A reception will be held for artists and their families on Saturday, March 1 from 1 to 3 p.m. Exhibit on display March 1- 22, 2025.
Painting on Fabric with Allise Noble
Painting on Fabric with Allise Noble
Friday, February 21
6-8 p.m.
Learn how to integrate printed fabric into your paintings! Choose a print, wrap your canvas board, and let multimedia artist Allise Noble guide you through planning a composition that works with your pattern and colors. All skill levels welcome - more advanced painters can add more detail to their designs, while beginners can keep it simple. The possibilities are endless!
Registration is required
$15
Acrylics Workshop: Fauvism, with Rochelle Dula
Acrylics Workshop: Fauvism, with Rochelle Dula
Thursday, February 13
5:30-8:30
Acrylic painting workshops are for students who want to stretch their limits and try something more complex than our usual Sip 'N' Swirls. Each workshop will focus on a style of painting such as fauvism, cubism or impressionism with some background in the history and use of the style. This particular workshop will explore Fauvism. Brushwork and techniques will also be covered with step-by-step instruction on how to create a true masterpiece!
Registration is required
$35
Members: use code "Members15" for 15% off
Polymer Clay Hearts with Allise Noble
Polymer Clay Hearts with Allise Noble
Friday, February 7
6-8 p.m.
Learn the basics of sculpting with polymer clay as we create a heart pendant that can be used for necklaces, keychains, a rearview mirror decoration, or as a "pocket hug". We will learn how to build around a foil heart, add pattern and embellishments, oven bake our clay, and layer paint to create different effects.
Registration is required
$15
Try it Calligraphy
Try it Calligraphy
Saturday, February 1
11:30-2:30
Have you ever wanted to try calligraphy but wasn't sure where to start? Angela will get you started with all the materials included to make your words look fancy!
Registration is required
$25
Members use code: "members15" for 15% off
Watercolor Winter Creatures with Allise Noble
Watercolor Winter Creatures with Allise Noble
Saturday, January 25
11:30-1:30
Learn basic watercolor and ink illustration techniques as you are guided step-by-step through the process of painting a variety of animal friends with a wintry backdrop. We will practice blending colors and washes, creating texture, and using ink as a finishing touch to add details.
There will be step-by-step demonstration with students following along, and room for them to make their own creative decisions as we go.
Registration is required
$25
Members use code: members15 for 15% off
Paint your Pet Sip 'N' Swirl with Rochelle Dula
Paint your Pet Sip 'N' Swirl with Rochelle Dula
Thursday, January 23
5:30-8:30 p.m.
Join instructor Rochelle Dula in learning about how to paint your very own pet on a 16x20 canvas! Rochelle will take you through the process step-by-step. Bring drinks and snacks and get comfortable learning about how to create your own masterpiece of a beloved pet! All art supplies included.
Please email a CLEAR photo of your pet on a neutral background to mcoss@studio23baycity.org once you are registered. Photos are due 1 week before workshop to ensure adequate time for preparation.
Registration is required
$45
Members use code: "members15" for 15% off
Shaping the Elements
Elegance of form meets the whimsy of imagination in this invitational sculpture exhibition at Studio23/The Arts Center featuring ceramic artists Pamela Hart, Heather Koos, and Rebecca Watz,and metal artists Jason Graham, Roger King, and Michael Starch.
Join us for an opening reception on Thursday, January 23, from 5 to 7 p.m. This event is free and open to the public.
Michigan Sunset Sip 'N' Swirl with Rochelle Dula
Michigan Sunset Sip 'N' Swirl with Rochelle Dula
Thursday, January 16
5:30-8:30 p.m.
Join Studio 23 for an evening of creativity and fun! Bring a beverage of your choice, a snack, and an open mind! Instructor Rochelle will take you through a 16x20 inch painting step-by-step and help you create your own Michigan sunset painting.
Art materials provided (canvas, paints, brushes, etc.)
Registration is required
$35 per person
Members use code: members15 for 15% off!
Acrylics Workshop: Impressionism, with Rochelle Dula
Acrylics Workshop: Impressionism, with Rochelle Dula
Thursday, January 9
5:30-8:30
Acrylic painting workshops are for students who want to stretch their limits and try something more complex than our usual Sip 'N' Swirls. Each workshop will focus on a style of painting such as fauvism, cubism or impressionism with some background in the history and use of the style. This particular workshop will explore Impressionism. Brushwork and techniques will also be covered with step-by-step instruction on how to create a true masterpiece!
Registration is required
$35
Members: use code "Members15" for 15% off
Sweet Santas Watercolor Workshop with Allise Noble
Sweet Santas Youth Watercolor Workshop with Allise Noble
Friday, December 20
6-8 p.m.
Create a set of 5x7 holiday illustrations that show your personality. "Santa" templates to trace will be provided, while you add the fun details to make it your own! Learn watercolor techniques along the way that you can carry over into other projects. The finished artworks make wonderful one-of-a-kind gifts. All supplies included. Intended for ages 7-12.
Registration is required
$12
Cozy Snowperson Sip 'N' Swirl with Rochelle Dula
Cozy Snowperson Sip 'N' Swirl with Rochelle Dula
Thursday, December 19
6-8 p.m.
Join Studio 23 for an evening of creativity and fun! Bring a beverage of your choice, a snack, and an open mind. Instructor Rochelle will take you through a 16x20 inch painting step-by-step and help you create your own custom cozy snowperson!
Art materials provided (canvas, paints, brushes, etc.)
Registration is required
$35 per person
Members use code: members15 for 15% off
23rd Annual Black & White Affair
Don’t miss our golden Black & White this year! It’s our 23rd year hosting our biggest fundraiser, and we are going back to the mid-century. Enjoy artwork by Laura Cavanagh, hors d’oeuvres, martinis, and live entertainment. Purchase your tickets here!
Paint your Pet Sip 'N' Swirl with Rochelle Dula
Paint your Pet Sip 'N' Swirl with Rochelle Dula
Thursday, December 12
5:30-8:30 p.m.
Join instructor Rochelle Dula in learning about how to paint your very own pet on a 16x20 canvas! Rochelle will take you through the process step-by-step. Bring drinks and snacks and get comfortable learning about how to create your own masterpiece of a beloved pet! All art supplies included.
Please email a CLEAR photo of your pet on a neutral background to mcoss@studio23baycity.org once you are registered. Photos are due 1 week before workshop to ensure adequate time for preparation.
Registration is required
$45
Members use code: "members15" for 15% off
Winter Moon Watercolor Workshop
Winter Moon Watercolor Workshop with Allise Noble
Saturday, December 7
11:30-1:30
The glow of the moon on winter snow creates so many beautiful (and colorful!) reflections. We may think of snow as just "white", but different light creates different colors in the highlights and shadows. Learn basic watercolor techniques for painting snowscapes and night skies in this relaxing workshop. All supplies are included.
Registration is required
$25
Members use code: "members15" for 15% off
Secret Santa Gift Workshop
Secret Santa Gift Workshop
Saturday, December 7
11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Drop off your child at Studio 23 and shop in the downtown Bay City area while your child creates a "secret" one-of-a-kind holiday gift.
Students will relax while listening to holiday music and make their choice of holiday wood ornament, a snow globe, a wood slice ornament, 6x6 canvas painting, mixed media pendant, and more! Once their project is done, they will enjoy a snack, make a card and wrap their gift.
Cost is $5 which will include 1 project, snacks, gift wrapping and a card for your child. Students may create multiple projects for an additional fee. Additional projects are $10 per project. Projects are intended for ages 7-16. Space is limited.
Please come at start time to get your child checked in and settled. Please pick your child up promptly at the end of the session.
Registration is required
$5
Secret Santa Gift Workshop
Secret Santa Gift Workshop
Friday, December 6
5-8 p.m.
Drop off your child at Studio 23 and shop in the downtown Bay City area while your child creates a "secret" one-of-a-kind holiday gift.
Students will relax while listening to holiday music and make their choice of holiday wood ornament, a snow globe, a wood slice ornament, 6x6 canvas painting, mixed media pendant, and more! Once their project is done, they will enjoy a snack, make a card and wrap their gift.
Cost is $5 which will include 1 project, snacks, gift wrapping and a card for your child. Students may create multiple projects for an additional fee. Additional projects are $10 per project. Projects are intended for ages 7-16. Space is limited.
Please come 5-10 minutes early to get your child checked in and settled. Please pick your child up promptly at the end of the session.
Registration is required
$5
Family Turkey Project with Kaylyn Inda
Family Turkey Project with Kaylyn Inda
Friday, November 15
5:30-8:30
Join Kaylyn Inda in learning step-by-step in creating this fun family project. Participants will complete a family handprint project of a Thanksgiving turkey.
Registration is required
FREE
Four Walls Made a World Opening Reception
Laura Cavanagh’s series of pastel drawings is inspired by simple interior spaces, drawing on personal memories and inspired by films and TV series from the 1950s and ‘60s. She finds joy in studying light and in using color in vibrant, unexpected ways. The omission of figures from her work allows viewers to place themselves in the space of etherealness, quietude, and calm, while capturing a sense of nostalgia.
Folk Art Ornaments with Allise Noble
Folk Art Ornaments with Allise Noble
Saturday, November 9
11:30-2:30
Use polymer clay cookie cutters to create a variety of shapes, and then learn hand painting techniques to decorate! We will explore folk art styles from around the world including Polish, Mexican, Scandinavian, and Japanese designs. We will learn how to roll out, shape, and bake polymer clay, as well as proper painting and sealing. You will go home with a set of beautiful ornaments to decorate your own home or give as gifts.
Registration is required
$35
Members use code: "members15" for 15% off
Try It Calligraphy
Try it Calligraphy
Saturday, November 2
11:30-2:30
Have you ever wanted to try calligraphy but wasn't sure where to start? Angela will get you started with all the materials included to make your words look fancy!
Registration is required
$25
Members use code: "members15" for 15% off
Mid-Century Atomic Cat Sip 'N' Swirl with Rochelle Dula
Mid-Century Atomic Cat Sip 'N' Swirl with Rochelle Dula
Friday, November 1
6:30-8:30
Join Studio 23 for an evening of creativity and fun! Bring a beverage of your choice, a snack, and an open mind. Instructor Rochelle will take you through a 16x20 inch painting step-by-step and help you create your own custom atomic cat painting! Art materials provided (canvas, paints, brushes, etc.)
Registration is required
$35 per person
Members use code: members15 for 15% off
Please come 10 minutes early to check in and get settled.
Wonderful Witch Sip 'N' Swirl
Join Studio 23 for an evening of creativity and fun! Bring a beverage of your choice, a snack, and an open mind! Instructor Rochelle will take you through a 16x20 inch painting step-by-step and help you create your own custom wonderful witch! Art materials provided (canvas, paints, brushes, etc.)
Wise Owls Watercolor Workshop with Allise Noble
Learn basic watercolor techniques such as using different brush strokes to create pattern and texture, blending colors, and ink outlining as you create beautiful owl art in your own unique style. We will practice both realistic and more whimsical, stylized approaches.
Historic Cottage Pop-up Exhibit
Join us for this pop-up exhibit of paintings and drawings from our Historic Cottage Paint out!
Artists were invited by homeowners to paint, draw, and photograph historic cottages in the Linwood Beach and Athalone Beach area this September. Come see their finished pieces on display in the gallery of Studio 23 on Thursday, October 17.
Artists are welcomes to arrive 30 minutes early with their artwork to set up and fill out labels.
Build a Marionette Out of Clay with Jessica Harvey
Build a Marionette Out of Clay with Jessica Harvey
Join visiting artist Jessica Harvey for a class where you’ll make your own marionette puppet! In this class, you'll learn step-by-step how to sculpt a marionette from polymer clay. Jessica will guide you through various sculpting techniques and demonstrate how to craft movable joints, which will bring your puppet to life. After baking the clay, we'll assemble the pieces and attach the strings. If time allows, you'll also be able to paint your puppet. All materials included.
This workshop is made possible by the C Joanne Grabinski Visiting Artist Fund.
Fine Art Gourd Burning with Julie Tyslicky
Join artist Julie Tyslicky in going beyond just carving pumpkins for the the fall! Learn the fine art of gourd decorating and burning. The instructor will help you plan and execute your design and give you the basics of what goes in to creating your great gourd. All materials are included!
Fall Garden Plein Air at Bay Landscaping
Studio 23 artists are invited to Bay Landscaping for plein air painting and drawing during their Fall Container Garden Make & Take Event! Bring your supplies to capture fall colors and activity in the gardens, and enjoy a warm drink and pastry from Perk & Pour!
Be sure to check the forecast and dress for the weather, and remember to bring drinking water!
Black Cats Watercolor & Ink Workshop with Allise Noble
Practice a variety of watercolor techniques, using wet-on-wet blending and different brush strokes to create an assortment of black cats - cute, playful, and spooky. Learn how to use ink to take your creations a step further, and add even more personality.
Wood Burn Decorative Tray with Julie Tyslicky
Join artist Julie Tyslicky as she guides you through the art of wood-burning. Julie will help you plan a design to create a wonderful decorative addition your home! The class will cover learning about design, techniques, supplies, and safety. All supplies are included.