Join Creative 360 for their 13th Annual Festival celebrating Michigan’s visual artists and writers age 55 and older. Over one hundred and sixty visual art and writing pieces were submitted to this year’s Artfest. The jurist for the visual art exhibition was Donovan Entrekin, Director of the Flint Institute School of Arts Art School.  Poetry, short stories and memoirs were adjudicated by a team of local writers and educators.

Seventy-eight visual artists from Michigan will be exhibited in the show which opens on Friday June 24 at 6:30 pm and runs through August 21st. The opening will include a reception with food and beverages provided and award announcements along with readings of the winning poem, memoir, and short story.

“Artfest 55 is a unique experience,” said Creative 360 Program Director and Curator Colleen Reed. “There is so much engaging artwork, and many of the artists are brand new to Artfest 55 this year. With so many styles represented, there is truly something here for everyone to enjoy.”

Admission to all Creative 360 visual arts exhibitions is free. The arts non-profit is grateful for donations that allow us to continue this practice.

About Creative 360
Creative 360 is a not-for-profit community arts and wellness organization founded in 1994. Its mission is to create environments that allow people of all ages and abilities to experience the creative process, and to enhance physical, mental and spiritual wellness through the arts and humanities. The organization’s core values of inclusiveness, creativity, respect and community drive the culture at Creative 360. Activities at Creative 360 are supported in part by the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs, a partner agency of the National Endowment for the Arts, Midland Area Community Foundation and the Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow Foundation. Visit www.becreative360.org for information about the offerings at Creative 360, or call (989) 837-1885 to request a mailed copy of the current schedule.