Open Community Call for Lighthouse-Themed Art

This summer the ACWL-Nuveen will be hosting a free opportunity for community members of all ages to exhibit lighthouse themed artwork. The exhibit - Beacons on the Shore – July 29 – August 30 was inspired by White Lake’s own White River Light Station's (WRLS) 150th Anniversary. Acknowledging this impressive milestone the ACWL-Nuveen wants to celebrate with creativity!

Living in West Michigan we are all very familiar with the lighthouses found at critical navigation junctures along the shores of Lake Michigan and the other Great Lakes. These well-established beacons fulfill a vital function to warn mariners of dangerous shallows and help to guide vessels safely in and out of harbors in all kinds of weather. Lighthouses and their histories have also been inspirational to artists, poets and musicians, as symbols of resilience and hope in the face of adversity. All lighthouses have rich stories to tell -  what inspires you about lighthouses?

The Beacons on the Shore exhibition is an opportunity for artists of all ages to show off their original artwork with a lighthouse theme.  We welcome art created from all kinds of media including painting, drawing, printmaking, photography, 3D, as well as video and original music – https://www.artswhitelake.org/call-for-artists. And there will be prizes!  An ACWL-Nuveen award for $100 in the Adult Division - $50 in the Youth Division and Honorable Mention awards of art supplies in both categories.  Another bonus is that the Lakeshore Keepers association has generously donated two all-access passes for four West Michigan lighthouses they maintain - Big Sable Point, Little Sable Point, Ludington North Breakwater and the White River Light Station & Museum. Winners of the tickets and art awards will be announced at the community reception for the show on Saturday August 2 from 1:00 – 3:00pm.

We are looking forward to seeing the artwork you drop off for the show the week of July 15 – 19.  Any questions please reach out – 231-893-2524 or nuveen@artswhitelake.org or stop by we are located at 106 E. Colby in downtown Whitehall.