Paint Grand Traverse

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  • About

    Paint Grand Traverse is Crooked Tree Arts Center’s annual week-long plein air painting festival and competition in Traverse City, Michigan. Thirty-two nationally recognized artists travel to the Greater Grand Traverse region to paint local landscapes, waterways, vineyards, and communities while competing for awards and prizes.

    Visitors can watch artists paint throughout the area, attend free painting demonstrations, enjoy the Kids Pint-Sized Paint Out, and experience the Fresh Paint Party—an exciting one-night exhibition and sale featuring artwork created during the week. Paint Grand Traverse celebrates the beauty of Northern Michigan while connecting artists, collectors, and the community through creativity and the outdoors.