The City of Marquette Office of Arts and Culture and the Peter White Public Library announce the Public Gallery Program and a call for 2024 exhibits. The Public Gallery Program is a partnership that provides inclusive and accessible exhibit space for artists and audiences. Two gallery spaces, the Deo Gallery and the Huron Mountain Club Gallery, will host bimonthly rotating exhibits featuring professional and community art of all mediums. Artists and Curators of all ages, mediums, and backgrounds are encouraged to propose exhibits. The call for exhibit proposals occurs annually with no application fee. Gallery spaces are free to visit during Library hours; Monday-Thursday, 9:30 a.m.- 8:30 p.m., Friday 9:30 a.m.- 5:30 p.m., and Saturday 9:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.

Applications will be accepted until 5:00 p.m. on Friday, March 31, 2023. The full call for exhibits and more information about the Public Gallery Program can be found on https://www.mqtcompass.com/public-gallery-program/

For additional questions and information call the City of Marquette Office of Arts and Culture at 906-228-0472 or email apruiett@marquettemi.gov

The City of Marquette Office of Arts and Culture invites local community members of all ages to submit a ready-to-hang 2D art piece inspired by the subtle signs of spring in the U.P. and the beauty that comes with the changing of seasons. Artwork will be installed in City Hall through the end of May.

Artwork will be accepted until Friday March 17, 2023. Please drop off submissions at the Marquette Arts and Culture Center, located in the lower level of the Peter White Public Library, during office hours (Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.). All work must be original, appropriate for all ages, and ready to hang on gallery cable and hook system. Any medium, including poetry broadsides, are welcome as entries.

The full call for entries and other local art opportunities can be found on https://www.mqtcompass.com/opportunities/

For additional questions and information call the City of Marquette Office of Arts and Culture at 906-228-0472 or email apruiett@marquettemi.gov