About Us

The formation of the art association is a story of the talent and enthusiasm of a few people who wanted to see the work of area artists celebrated and promoted for all to enjoy, by teaching classes, organizing exhibits and holding events that promote understanding and appreciation of the arts.

In 1983 local artists and art supporters Suzanne Wilson, Ananda and Ben Bricker, Midge Obata, Becky Thatcher, Frank and Barbara Siepker, and others pooled their ideas and energies to create the organization. Some of them continue to be actively involved to this day and many other talented and dedicated individuals have joined to carry on and enlarge the original vision for the Glen Arbor Art Association.

If you are an area resident, either full time or during the summer, and share an interest in our mission, come and join us.

Glen Arbor Art Association Officers, Board, and Staff:

GAAA Officers Michael Buhler, President Nancy Tarr, 1st Vice President Mike Plessner, 2nd Vice President Bill Stege, Treasurer Betsy Wagner, Secretary Joan Schloop, Past President Staff Peg McCarty, Director info@glenarborart.org Scott Bouma, Office Manager office@glenarborart.org 231-334-6112

Directors Brad Anderson Sarah Bearup-Neal Beth Bricker Kathy Drabik Rae Dumke Harriett Mittelberger Mason Query Karen Van Nort Linda Young Josephine Zara

Mission Statement
"The Glen Arbor Art Association is a nonprofit organization dedicated to furthering of the arts in the Glen Lake area."

The Glen Arbor Art Association is a nonprofit organization with tax exempt status under IRS code 501[c] [3]. Claims for tax deductions will depend on the tax status of individual income tax returns. All memberships are based on a calendar year. See Membership Options for our many membership benefits.