It`s the18th Anniversary of D`Art for Art!

Welcomes you to
It’s the18th Anniversary of D’Art for Art!
D’Art for Art brings together artists, art patrons and donors
for two entertaining evenings of great food, libations,
exceptional artwork and distinctive auction items.
Thank you for your participation in this annual event
in support of the Crooked Tree Arts Center.
Best Wishes and Good Luck D’Arting!
CHAIRS
Ermy Bonfield
Nancy Colbert
Teresa Crouse
Suzy Engle
Sis Fisher
Deanna Johnecheck
Kathryn McConnell
Dannielle Coursey Ottimer
Sharon Schappacher
CHIEF ENGINEER
Charles Randolph
ASSISTANT ENGINEER
Moran Iron Works
ARTISTIC COMMITTEE
Lynn Carson
Larissa Flynn
Ann Gildner
Kaye Krapohl
Ruth Petzold
Elizabeth Pollie
Maggie Van Wagoner
COMMITTEE
Maureen Abood
Tracy Bacigalupi
Marilyn Crawford
Sheila Dodson-Wright
Mary Driggs
Emily Dubé
Peg Emley
Chris Etienne
Joanie Henderson
Chris Jaconette
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Nancy Kohler
Lisa Leavy
Liisa Morley
Kelsey Lee Offield
Juli Ryner
Peg Schiller
Cynthia Shafer
Maureen Trerice
Suzanne Trumble
Our heartfelt appreciation to the following benefactors:
ARTS EDUCATION
Ermy and Gordon Bonfield
Adele Dilschneider
PERFORMING ARTS
Pier and Renee Borra
VISUAL ARTS
Onne and Ursula Bodenstab
Bill and Marilyn Crawford
Teresa and David Crouse
Lee and James Fabiano
Paul and Melissa Keiswetter, Petoskey Plastics
Landscape Logic
Paul and Sherry Mitchell
Ann and Tom Stallkamp
Gale and Anne Stephens
David and Elizabeth Taylor
Taylor Rental
SCHOOL TOURS
Decka Digital
Walter and Sis Fisher
Louis Goldring
Mitchell Graphics
Fred and Barbara Malpass
Jeffry and Suzanne Rogers
Juli and Anthony Ryner
Dan and Candace Sebold
David and Robin Small
SCHOLARSHIP
The Richard and Helen DeVos Foundation
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YOUTH ORCHESTRA
Robert and Ann Aikens
Richard and Sue Donnelly
Elise and Rip Hayes
Ann and Joe Hollis
Wes and Karen Hovey
Cecelia Johnston
Karen and Joseph Kimmell
Don and Patsy Reifler
Anne and Robert Tucker
Mary and David Wood
Jack and Susie Baker
Kathy Erber, The Bank of Northern Michigan
Ross and Brenda Biederman
Mary Ellen Brophy
Steve and Holly Brown
Pat and Gerry Carroll
James and Carole Carroll
Carole and Bill Cobb
Josie Flaherty
Harbor Sotheby's International Realty
Julie Fasone Holder and John Holder
Wes and Karen Hovey
Ann and Dave Irish
Mike and Penny Isermann
Wally and Robert Klein
Barbara Lapham
Paul and Carol LaPorte
James Malpass
Rita Margherio
Ann and Bill McCormick
Jamie R. Mills
Rob and Vee Mossburg
Barbara Parfet
Ruth Petzold
Nancy and Jeff Porter
Donna Roberts
Miriam A. Schulingkamp
Bob and Charlotte Streit
Mary Ann and Michael Van Lokeren
Phoebe and Kurt Wietzke
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Wednesday, July 15
MASTER OF CEREMONIES
Rip Hayes
6:00 PM
Meet the Artists, Chefs, Brewers & Vintners
Wine and Beer Tasting
Hors d’oeuvres
The Preview 15
and
Big Boards! Auction Begins
8:30 PM
The Preview 15
and
Big Boards! Auction Closes
JAZZ ENSEMBLE
Clarinet / Sax - Doug Beauchamp
Sax - Suzanne Shumway
Trombone - Chris Faulknor
Trumpet - Dominic Frechette
Drums - Jake Keyser
Bass - Kevin Richardson*
*Kevin Richardson, CTAC Music Education Assistant Director
Crooked Tree Arts Center will receive a portion of the proceeds
from the total of your wine orders this evening.
Thank you!
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VINTNERS / CRAFT BEER
BLACK STAR FARMS
Don Coe
FABIANO BROTHERS
Kent Casadonte
KOBRAND WINE & SPIRITS
Bruce Bruckman
L. MAWBY
Larry Mawby
PETOSKEY BREWING
Patrick Dowd and Lou Gostinger
RIGHT BRAIN BREWERY
Phil Davey
ROAST & TOAST
Chuckie Grooters & Jenni Curry
SHORT’S BREWING COMPANY
Rachel Payne & David Truax
ST. JULIAN WINERY
Kent Oswald
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FEATURED CHEFS
COCO TREE
Nicole Betz
CROOKED TREE BREADWORKS
Greg Carpenter
ETTA’S KITCHEN
John Giles
FUSTINI’S OILS & VINEGARS
Charlene Hunt
KILWINS
LAKE STREET MARKET
Chris Meyer
NORTHERN TABLE
Meghan Wruk
SMALL BATCH
Lauretta Reiss
TOSKI SANDS
Keith & Sue McGlaughlin
VERNALES
Abby Haak
WOOD FIRED UP
Brad Lydick
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THE PREVIEW 15
In keeping with the flavor of D’Art for Art,
we have a unique art component for Preview Night.
We invited 15 artists to create little gems, 6”x 6” works of art.
These gems are available to the highest bidder and only tonight!
NEIL AHRENS
Sunset Seiche
KEVIN BARTON
Lavender Hills Squared
TRUDE BIGELOW
Outlying Birches
BETH BYNUM
Petit Bouquet
LORI FELDSPAUCH
Happy Face
PHIL FISHER
Dark Cherries
NATALIE GUESS
Pride of the Pond
LARISSA FLYNN
It’s a one time thing
MARGIE GUYOT
Mocha #1
SHERIDAN JONES
Heading Out
CALVIN KEMPPAINEN
Lake Michigan Sunset
KAYE KRAPOHL
Escape
ALAN MACIAG
The Potting Shed
ELIZABETH POLLIE
swept away
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CAROL ROSS
Glass and Petals
PREVIEW NIGHT BIG BOARDS!
#1 Pedal Car
New wheels for your special little one from one of Northern Michigan’s favorite
toy shops!
Thanks to: Rocking Horse Toy Company
#2 Ilaria Salon
Sophisticated styling, select hair care products and complete nail
services all delivered with unparalleled customer service.
 Bumble & Bumble Products Gift Basket
 Signature Manicure and Pedicure
Thanks to: Ilaria Salon
#3 Toski Sands Gift Basket
Northern Michigan’s destination for the finest foods & spirits. Enjoy this
Basket- just a sampling of the many specialty items you’ll find at the market!
 Gift Basket
Thanks to: Toski Sands Market
#4 Crooked Tree Arts Center Goodie Basket
Season tickets to Swirl, a CTAC burgee, caps and stemless wine glasses
 Two Tickets 2015 –16 Season
 CTAC Burgee
 Caps
 Stemless Wine Glasses
Thanks to: Crooked Tree Arts Center
#5 CoCo Tree Gift Basket
Assorted chocolate treats from one of tonight’s tasting tables.
Thanks to: CoCo Tree
#6 Family Paddleboard & Kayak Rental
The Outfitter on Main Street in downtown Harbor Springs has a staff of
local outdoor enthusiasts with a wide range of interests. Enjoy these two
gift certificates on your next family adventures.
Thanks to: The Outfitter
#7 Summer Fun Basket
African basket filled with assorted specialties from the Grain Train including a gift
certificate to shop in the market.
Thanks to: Grain Train Natural Foods Markets - Petoskey & Boyne City
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#8 Fustini’s Gift Basket
Located in downtown Petoskey, their second store, Fustini’s carries nine
varietals of extra virgin olive oils, an 18-year old balsamic and a 12-year white
balsamic, plus infused oils and vinegars. Enjoy a sampling and you’re sure to
become a fan!
 Large Gift Basket with Oils, Vinegars & Pasta
 Cooking Classes Gift Certificate for Two
Thanks to: Fustini’s Oils & Vinegars
#9 Let’s Get Healthy
Want to learn more about acupuncture? Use this package to help you
on your way!
 Gift Certificate for new Client Session
Thanks to: Root Health
#10 Pond Hill Gift Basket
Assorted Pond Hill canned goods and gift certificate for wine tasting and
appetizers for six guests.
 Six Guests
 Wine Tasting & Appetizers
 Mutually Agreeable Date
Thanks to: Harbor Springs Vineyards & Winery at Pond Hill Farm
#11 Dinner and a Show, Northern Michigan at a Taste
A great way to spend the evening!
 Douglas Lake Bar—Gift Certificates
 Legs Inn—Gift Certificates
 Mitchell Street Pub—Burger Platter monthly for a year
 Northern Table— 3 Course Dinner & Wine Pairing
 Stafford’s— Gift Certificates
 Teddy Griffin’s Roadhouse—Gift Certificates
 Vernales Restaurant—Wine and Gift Certificate
 Season Tickets to the CTAC 2015-16 Performing Arts Series
Thanks to: Douglas Lake Bar, Legs Inn, Mitchell Street Pub,
Northern Table, Stafford’s Hospitality, Teddy Griffin’s Roadhouse,
Vernales Restaurant, Crooked Tree Arts Center
#12 Trillium Salon
Enjoy a customized facial and a selection of haircare products.
 Aveda—90 minute, Customized Facial with Brenda Heller
 Haircut and Color with April Walker
Thanks to: Trillium Salon
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#13 Nutcracker and the Sugar Plum Fairy Tea
Begin your holiday season with CTAC’s School of Ballet. Enjoy four tickets to
the annual performance of the Nutcracker and four guests of any age to the
Sugar Plum Fairy Tea.
 CTAC School of Ballet
 4 Reserved Tickets to Performance of Your Choice
 Four Guests to the Sugar Plum Fairy Tea
Thanks to: Crooked Tree Arts Center
#14 Golf Foursome—Charlevoix Country Club
 Foursome
 18 holes
 Cart included
Thanks to: Charlevoix Country Club
#15 Mackinac Island Overnight
Enjoy a stay at this lovely Mackinac Island Hotel and enjoy many of the
attractions the Island has to offer.
 One Night’s Stay
 Garden Side Room
 2015 or 2016 Season
 Two Guests
 Two Ferry Passes
Thanks to: Hotel Iroquois & Shepler’s Mackinac Island Ferry
Not valid weekends, holidays & peak season dates.
#16 Detroit Goodie Bag
Experience a little bit of our favorite things:
 Detroit Denim Waxed Canvas Tote
 Canvas Detroit
 Mapping Detroit
 Great Architecture of Michigan
 Cyberoptix Tie Lab
Thanks to: Detroit Denim, Wayne State University Press,
Crooked Tree Arts Center
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LIVE WELL Acupuncture & Massage
 60 minute massage
 Therapist Sarah Lange
Thanks to: LIVE WELL Acupuncture & Massage
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#18 Touring Gear Bike Rental
From bikes, clothes and accessories to bicycle service and rentals (delivery!)
Touring Gear has everything you need to begin or continue on your cycling
adventure.

Two Guests

One Day Bike Rental
Thanks to: Touring Gear
#19 Travel Local Glen Arbor B & B
A turn-of-the-19th-century inn with striking furnishings and all modern
amenities, warm hospitality, outstanding homemade breakfasts, and all in the
very heart of Glen Arbor.
 Two Night’s Stay for Two
 Subject to Availability
 Available Shoulder Season
Thanks to: Glen Arbor Bed & Breakfast
#20 River Rafting Trip
A 2 hour river rafting trip on the exciting Sturgeon River!
Good for up to 5 people.
 5 People
 2 Hours Rafting
 Sturgeon River
Thanks to: Big Bear Adventures
#21 Birthday Party at CTAC!
Artist and instructor, Emily Stuchell, will provide a hands-on art experience
for up to 10 kids in the Art Room at CTAC!
 10 Kids
 Artist & Instructor Emily Stuchell
 Private Art Experience
 CTAC Visual Arts Studio
 Mutually Agreeable Date
Thanks to: Emily Stuchell, Crooked Tree Arts Center
#22 ZoeDance Private Dance Instruction
Date night? Enjoy an evening of dance instruction for two couples with
ZoeDance, held in this private studio located in downtown Petoskey.
 Two Couples
 Private Dance Instruction
 Zoe Marshall-Rashid
Thanks to: ZoeDance
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#23 Mixed Case of Wine
Mixed case of St. Julian Wines and Braganini Family Wines.
Thanks to: St. Julian Winery
#24
Short’s Brewery
 Short’s Bellaire Brewery Tour
 4 - 6 Guests
 Dining Gift Certificate
Thanks to: Short’s Brewing Company
#25
Lake Street Market Gift Basket
 Assorted Goodies from Lake Street Market
 Gift Certificate
Thanks to: Lake Street Market
#26 Right Brain Brewery
This popular microbrewery and bar is located in the old warehouse district
of Traverse City.
 Brewery Tour
 Up to 8 Guests
 Ultra Pass—multiple discounts on beer & merchandise
Thanks to: Right Brain Brewery
#27 Fishing Pole
Quantum BlueRunner 7 ft. long fishing pole with anodized aluminum spool.
Thanks to:
Boyne Co-op True Value
#28 Shepler’s Straits of Mackinac Lighthouse Cruise
 4 Guests
 Standard 3 Hour Cruise
 Mutually Agreeable Date
Thanks to: Shepler’s Mackinac Island Ferry
#29 Kilwins Gift Basket
Assorted chocolates gift basket.
Thanks to: Kilwins
#30 Private Photography Session & one 11x14 print
Garden Harvest Session
 45-60 minutes with photographer
 Choice of location—within 30 minutes of Petoskey no charge
 20 custom-edited images in online gallery for viewing
 Mutually agreeable date
Thanks to:
VBH Photography
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Thursday, July 16
MASTER OF CEREMONIES
Rip Hayes
6:00 PM
Cocktails and Appetizers
Big Boards! Auction Begins
7:30 PM
Dinner
8:45 PM
Big Boards! Auction Closes
Live Auction Begins
9:15 PM
Live Auction Closes
Time for D’Art !!!
Bank Opens after D’Arting is completed
YOUTH ORCHESTRA CHAMBER
Robert Dudd, CTAC Music Education Director
Kevin Richardson, CTAC Music Education Assistant Director
Featured musicians are from
Crooked Tree Arts Center’s Youth Orchestras
sponsored by the
Dorothy Gerber Strings Program
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D’ART FOR ART MENU
EXECUTIVE CHEF JOHN NORMAN
1ST COURSE
City Park Salad
apple, toasted walnut, bleu cheese, red onion
mixed greens, herb vinaigrette
2ND COURSE
Black Pepper Crusted Tuna
tomato-basil-caper salsa
Herb Horseradish Rubbed Beef Tenderloin
wild mushroom-potato hash, gorgonzola demi-glace
3RD COURSE
Rice Pudding
whiskey raisin, maple candied pecan, salted caramel sauce
White Chocolate Fudge Brownie
strawberry salsa and espresso crème anglaise
BREAD SERVICE
Crooked Tree Breadworks
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FEATURED CHEFS
HORS D’OEUVRES
BIRCHWOOD FARMS GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB
John Clements
CAROL COSTELLO CATERING
Carol Costello
NANCY KELLY’S
Nancy Kelly
NORTHERN TABLE
Meghan Wruk
TWISTED OLIVE CAFÉ
Kirsten O’Keefe
WINES
Compliments of Kobrand Corporation
St. Francis White Splash
St. Francis Red Splash
St. Francis Chardonnay
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THANK YOU TO OUR GENEROUS DONORS
American Home Technology
Harbor Springs
CoCo Tree
Petoskey
Applebee’s
Petoskey
Collette Tours
b.may bags
Petoskey
Barbara Boz Boutique
Harbor Springs
B.C. Pizza of Harbor Springs
Harbor Springs
Craig Ryan Fine Menswear
Harbor Springs
Crooked Tree Breadworks
Petoskey
Cutler's
Petoskey
Bearcub Outfitters
Petoskey
Dermatology Associates of
Northern Michigan
Petoskey
Belvedere Golf Club
Charlevoix
Detroit Denim
Detroit
Bill's Farm Market
Petoskey
Douglas Lake
Bar & Steakhouse
Pellston
Big Bear Adventures
Indian River
D&W Fresh Market
Petoskey
Birchwood Farms
Golf and Country Club
Harbor Springs
Elliot & Elliot
Harbor Springs
Carol Costello Catering
Harbor Springs
Esperance
Charlevoix
Charlevoix Country Club
Charlevoix
Etc. Kitchens and Baths
Harbor Springs
Black Star Farms
Suttons Bay
Etta’s Kitchen
Harbor Springs
BLOOM
Petoskey
Fabiano Brothers, Inc.
BOYNE
Fustini's Oils & Vinegars
Petoskey
Boyne Co-Op True Value
Boyne City
Gattle's
Petoskey
Buffalo Wild Wings
Petoskey
Grain Train Natural Foods Markets
Petoskey & Boyne City
C-Pilates
Petoskey
Grand Hotel
Mackinac Island
Cafe Santé
Boyne City
Glen Arbor Bed & Breakfast
Glen Arbor
Charlevoix Country Club
Charlevoix
Gordon Food Service
Chestnut Valley Golf Course
Harbor Springs
Grand Traverse Pie Company
Petoskey
Ciao Bella Garden & Home
Petoskey
The Shorter Family &
Grandpa Shorter's Gifts
Petoskey
City Opera House
Traverse City
City Park Grill
Petoskey
The Clothes Post
Petoskey
Harbor Point Golf Club
Harbor Springs
Harbor Springs IGA
Harbor Springs
Harbor Springs Paddleboard Club
Harbor Springs
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Harbor Springs Vineyard & Winery
at Pond Hill Farm
Harbor Springs
Hinckley Yacht Sales
Harbor Springs
Hotel Iroquois, Mackinac Island
Mackinac Island
Huzza
Harbor Springs
Ilaria Hair Studio
Bay Harbor
Irish Boat Shop
Harbor Springs
The James Beard Foundation
New York City
Jennifer T. Knit Couture of
Harbor Springs
Harbor Springs
Jet’s Pizza
Petoskey
Johan’s
Petoskey
Journey North
Harbor Springs
JR’s Hometown Grill and Pub
Petoskey
Julienne Tomatoes
Petoskey
KFC
Petoskey
Kilwins
Petoskey
LIVE WELL Acupuncture & Massage
Petoskey
Litzenburger Landscape
Harbor Springs
L.Mawby
Suttons Bay
Mancino's Grinders & Pizza
Petoskey
Manthei Development Corporation
Charlevoix
Materra, Cunat Family Vineyards
Napa
McLean & Eakin Booksellers
Petoskey
McMillen’s Custom Framing
Traverse City
Mitchell Graphics
Petoskey
Mitchell Street Frameworks
Petoskey
Mitchell Street Pub
Petoskey
Monarch Garden & Floral Design
Petoskey
Monogram Goods
Harbor Springs
Moran Iron Works
Onaway
Mustang Wendy’s Cask & Cuisine
Harbor Springs
Nancy Kelly’s
Pellston
Kobrand Corporation
La Senorita
Petoskey
Lake Affect
Petoskey
Lake Street Design Studio
Petoskey
Lake Street Market
Boyne City
Landscape Logic
Charlevoix
The Lark
West Bloomfield
Leelanau Peninsula Vintner's Association
Traverse City
Legs Inn
Cross Village
L’Esprit Antiques
Harbor Springs
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New York Restaurant
Harbor Springs
Nolan’s Tobacco
Traverse City
Northern Table
Boyne City
Nub's Nob Ski Area
Harbor Springs
Oleson's Food Store
Petoskey
The Outfitter
Harbor Springs
Palette Bistro
Petoskey
Parallel 45
Traverse City
Park Place Hotel
Traverse City
Petoskey Brewing
Petoskey
Photography by Paquette
Petoskey
Summit Park Eye & Cosmetic Specialists
Petoskey
Pooter Olooms Antiques
Harbor Springs
Teddy Griffin’s Roadhouse
Petoskey
Pumco
Petoskey
Threads
Petoskey
the Quin
New York City
Tom's Mom’s Cookies
Harbor Springs
Red Mesa Grill
Boyne City
Toski Sands
Petoskey
Reid Furniture
Petoskey
Touring Gear
Harbor Springs
Red Mesa Grill
Boyne City
Traverse City Symphony Orchestra
Traverse City
Right Brain Brewery
Traverse City
Tres Belle Interiors
Harbor Springs
Roast & Toast
Petoskey
Trillium A Complete Salon
Petoskey
Robert Frost Fine Footwear
Petoskey
True North
Harbor Springs
Rocking Horse Toy Company
Petoskey
True North Trout
Root Health
Petoskey
Salon Nouveau Vous
Petoskey
Shady Lane Cellars
Suttons Bay
Short’s Brewing Company
Bellaire
Shepler's
Mackinaw City
Sky Iris
Harbor Springs
Slows BBQ
Detroit
Small Batch
Harbor Springs
Spice Harbor
Harbor Springs
Spicy Bob’s
Petoskey
St. Julian Winery
Paw Paw
Stafford's Hospitality
Petoskey
Stark Carpet Corporation
Houston
Sturgeon River Pottery
Petoskey
Turkey's Café & Pizzeria
Harbor Springs
Twisted Fish Gallery
Elk Rapids
Twisted Olive Café
Petoskey
Vintage to Vogue
Petoskey
Vast Passages Travel and Events
Armada
Vernales Restaurant
Harbor Springs
Vogue
Petoskey & Walloon Lake
Walloon Lake Country Club
Walloon Lake
Walstrom Marine
Harbor Springs
Wayne State University Press
Detroit
Wineguys Restaurant Group
Petoskey
Wood Fired Up
Harbor Springs
Yoga Roots and Healing Arts
Petoskey
ZoeDance
Petoskey
Subway South
Petoskey
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THANK YOU TO OUR PARTICIPATING ARTISTS
Joe Abdella
Neil Ahrens
Kurt Anderson
Karen Andrews
Steve Andrews
Debbie Angell
Pamela Atsoff
Kathy Babcock
M. Margaret Bachman-Moran
Indy Bacon
Douglas Bacon
Juanita Baldwin
Alexis Barbeau
Prudence Barber
Kevin Barton
Jay Bavers and Glenda Haney
Jim Bean
Trude Bigelow
Susan Bingham
Steven Blair
Joan Bonney
Sue Bowerman
Harry Boyer
Joyce Eaton Brady
Kathy Alford Brady
Beverly K. Brandt
Joani Braun
Emelie Braun
Paul Briskey
Beth Bynum
Dawn Caine
Larry Campbell
Lynn Carson
George Chene
Winnie Chrzanowski
Charles Church
Karen Ciske
Bill Collins
Michael Coltman
Janet Coltman
Paula Cordes
Cheryl Correll
Carl Couchman
Michelle T. Courier
Maeve Croghan
Greg Czarnecki
Lucy Hanahan DaGiau
Rodka (Roddy) Dammeyer
Dr. M. Teri Daunter
Richard Davis
Christopher R. Dean
Robert deJonge
Bill Dietrich
Sandra Difazio
Lynn Dinning
Patricia Dixon
Alicia Doan
Drew Doblinger
Amy Donaldson
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Gretchen Dorian
Kelly Dorman
Beverly Eby
Daniel Feldhauser
Judy Feldkamp
Lori Feldpausch
Nancy Fershee
James Fetter
Phil Fisher
Doug Flewelling
Eva Flower
Larissa Flynn
Rick Ford
TC Fowler
Nan Frankland
Robin Fraser
Brenda Frey
Holly Gedert
Gary Gee
Heidi Geiger
Rosita Gendernalik
Joan Gerigk
Rodney Gibeau
Ann Gildner
Meadow Gist
Susan Glass
Linda Gocha
Denice Goldschmidt
Carlos Inocente Gonzalez
Graehound
Susan J. Graff
Natalie Gregorarz
Dorothy Anderson Grow
Natalie Guess
Margie Guyot
Carole Hadley
Sigrid Ann Hansen
Tracey Harrington
Heiner C. Hertling
Renee Hodkinson
Mary Hramiec-Hoffman
Kay Hughes
Mary Hughes and Caro-Gray Bosca
Gail Innes
Bridget Johnson
Donna Johnston
Veronique Jonas
Sheridan Jones
Nancy Street Kaulens
Calvin Kemppainen
Äbby Kent
Karen Kimmell
Dilly Kirby
Ruth A. Kitchen
Joan Kleinstiver
Gretchen Knoblock
Bob Koaches
Nancy Kohler
Kathy Koskus
THANK YOU TO OUR PARTICIPATING ARTIST S
Kaye Krapohl
Meredith Krell
Penny Kristo
Tom "TJ" Krueger
Karen Kubovchick
Cynthia M. Kujawski
Martha Landis
Connie Landis
Gail Leone
Cherie Levy
Roberta Lipski
Jeri Love
Nancy Maas
John MacFarlan
Alan Maciag
Mary MacLellan-Koaches
Chalda Maloff
Mike Marks
Robert Maxwell
Patty Mayhew
Fritz Mayhew
Lynn Mayne
Glen McCune
Donna McDermott
Katie McGauley
Teresa McGill
Sherry McNamara
Wendy McWhorter
Katie Mester
Delbert Michel
Karen VanDam Michmerhuizen
Loretta Miles
Deborah Clarkson Miller
Sean Miller
Diane Mittenthal
Kirt Moore
Tom Moran
Diane Morgan
Liisa Morley
Anne Morningstar
Mary Mosey
Dorothy Mudget
Gregory A. Nachazel
Nancy Nesterowich
Pamela Newcomb
Susan Omoto
Richard D. Onica
David Otis
Raenette Palmer
Stephen Palmer
Katelin Passino
Nancy Payne
Robert Perrish
Ruth Petzold
Henry H. Pfeifle
David Pickett
Sandy Plaga
Elizabeth Pollie
Jeannie Putman
Norma Randolph
Ann Robinson
Carol Ross
Amy Roy
Rick Ruark
Cynthia Rutherford
Lisa Rye
John Sauvé
Peg Schiller
Yvonne Schmidt
Robyn Scott
Robert Scudder
Anne Sears
Jan Serra
Rick Shapero
Lea Shea
Susan Sheets
Linda Shinkle-Rodney
Christian Smith
Kirby Snively
Susan Solomon
Diane Sprengel
Marilyn Stockwell-Colestock
Julie Stoppel
June Storm
Marilyn Stover
Dr. John O. Stover, Jr.
Brian Strickland
Stephen and Emily Stuchell
Sturgeon River Pottery
Robert Swanson
Sharon Griffes Tarr
Russel Taylor
Joan Tebo
Becky Thatcher
Ron Theisen
Steve Toornman
Janet Trotter
Jeanne Tubman
Jan Parkinson Vandenbrink
Robert Walker
Michele Walker
Sylvia Walworth
Laurie Weingartz
William White
Margaret White
Tim Wicksall
Dan Wilder
Hal Willens
Kalina Winska
Patrick Wise
Patricia Wood
Barabra Zimmer
Artists listing reflects information available at the time of printing.
Please visit Crooked Tree Arts Center’s website for an updated listing, www.crookedtree.org
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#2 Kevin Barton
Amazing Blazing
Over the past almost twenty years, Kevin Barton of Petoskey has
become one of northern Michigan’s most well-collected artists with
paintings hanging in collections across the nation. His work has
garnered numerous awards and accolades, including the Manoogian
Museum’s Gold Medal Award, Signature Member status with the
American Impressionist Society, and most recently Best of Show
at the Crooked Tree Arts Center annual paint out in 2014.
He enjoys capturing the specific details of a subject, yet wants people
to know they are looking at a “painting.” His style is almost like a
world made of paint. The oils that result engage the viewer and
uniquely instill in them a sense of participating in something timeless.
This year’s featured artwork had an interesting path to fruition in as far
as the inspiration. While painting a newly discovered sunflower field,
he was concentrating intently on his piece and hadn't glanced up for a
time. Then looking up, the sky was stunningly lit with the pinks, purples
and even the yellows of the flowers below. Grabbing the camera and
starting to shoot, clearly the reason to be there that day was to get
these photos and not just to paint. For this artist, that is unusual. Mr.
Barton says, "I knew I had to do something special with the painting to
come, and shortly afterward I was asked to be the featured artist for
D'Art."
Thanks to:
Kevin Barton
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#3
Sonoma Wine Tour
Relax for a three-night stay including daily breakfast for two at The Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa. This resort is blessed by natural mineral hot
springs and set in the heart of the California Wine Country.
Enjoy a private VIP tour and tasting for two at Benziger Family Winery.
Learn about Benziger’s biodynamic growing practices during a behind-the-scenes vineyard tour, visit the gardens and wine caves, and taste award-winning wines in a private
setting while enjoying a wine-paired cheese platter. Enjoy a private tasting for two at
Imagery Estate Winery and their special varietals. Imagery houses the world’s
largest collection of contemporary, original artwork commissioned for wine labels.
Learn about the connection of art and wine, then stroll through the art gallery. Enjoy
a picnic basket of locally sourced ingredients as you have lunch on Imagery’s beautiful
picnic grounds.
You will be the special guests of Rio Crest Winery owners for private tours and
tastings at Inspiration Winery, Rio Crest and Joseph Swan Vineyards. All
small production vintners and in beautiful settings in the Sonoma area. Dinner will be
provided at the Rio Crest owner’s private home prepared by Chef Herlinda Heras.
Transportation to and from your hotel by Rio Crest.
Beau Wine Tours will also provide six consecutive hours of chauffeured luxury
sedan service. Beau’s drivers are experts on the wine country area and can make winery recommendations based on your particular tastes and interests. You will receive
round-trip coach class service for two in the 48 contiguous United States or Canada.
· 3– Night Stay—Two Guests
· The Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa
· Airfare
· Daily breakfast
· Private VIP Tour with wine and cheese Tasting at Benziger Family Winery
· Private VIP Tour, Tasting and picnic lunch at Imagery Estate Winery
· Private VIP Tour and Tasting at Inspiration Vineyards and Winery
· Private VIP Tour and Tasting at Rio Crest Winery
· Private VIP Tour and Tasting at Joseph Swan Winery
· Gourmet dinner at Rio Crest Winery with Chef Heras
· Chauffer Service by Beau Wine Tours
Thanks to:
Anonymous
Rio Crest Winery
Blackout Dates:
Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s weeks.
Airfare must be booked within one year from the date of purchase. Airfare taxes and a $25 per person processing fee are the
responsibility of the purchaser. Business and First Class upgrades are available at the time of booking for an additional fee. Use of
frequent flyer miles for upgrades is dependent on specific ticket restrictions as determined by the airline’s frequent flyer program.
Must be booked a minimum of 60 days in advance.
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#4 Tuscany and Umbria Countryside
Explore Tuscany and Umbria’s smaller, more authentic towns. Learn the secrets of Tuscan and Umbrian cuisine. Journey to Florence, the “Cradle of the Italian Renaissance.”
Visit a family owned winery for a tasting and have a home-hosted lunch in a charming
country home. Stop in Siena, a medieval town with one of Tuscany's most beautiful
squares. Travel to the Etruscan hill town of Orvieto, known for its white wine and
Gothic cathedral. Along the way, savor regional specialties and enjoy Italian wines with
each dinner. This is a Collette Excursion Tour—so you will be in a small group setting
for the entire adventure.
Included is a $1,000 air travel gift certificate good for any airline.
Begin in Rome with a traditional four-course meal paired with some of the country’s
finest wines. The following day travel to Orvieto, known for its white wine and Gothic
cathedral housing a Signorelli fresco. Take time for a leisurely lunch or explore this town
on your own. Spend the next four nights in a pristine Umbrian hill town.
Embark on a guided walking tour of historic Spoleto. See medieval palaces, the ornate
Duomo of Santa Maria Assunta, and the magnificent Ponte delle Torri, an aqueduct dating back to the 13th century. Enjoy free time to peruse the town’s shops and cafés. Pay
a visit to a country restaurant housed in a 16th-century farmhouse. The chef provides a
hands-on Umbrian cooking lesson.
Travel to Montefalco, nicknamed the “Balcony of Umbria” for its unobstructed views of
the Umbrian countryside. On to Bevagna to join a local expert for a walking tour featuring Roman and medieval archaeological and architectural marvels. Learn all about olive
oil at a local factory in Trevi. Travel to Assisi, birthplace of St. Francis, for a guided
walking tour of the old city, including the Basilica of St. Francis and its medieval streets.
Journey from Umbria through southern Tuscany. Make a stop at a winery to discover
the wine cellar, family estate, vineyards, olive groves and stunning views. Make yourself
at home in Tuscany in your restored palazzo for the next four nights. Next a short journey to Florence for touring on your own. Next up are the towns of Siena, Monteriggioni, Volterra and San Gimignano.
· 11 Day Tour
· Two Guests
· 17 meals
· All small bus transportation
· Airfare gift certificate for $1,000 included.
Offered through Collette — the oldest US tour operator, established 95 years
ago. Family owned, third generation.
Thanks to:
Anonymous
Collette Tours
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#5 Santa Fe Getaway
Enjoy a 3-night stay in a luxury Terra 2-bedroom residence at Fairmont Heritage
Place El Corazon de Santa Fe. Strikingly furnished and ideally located, the residences
at El Corazon are designed to make this the perfect vacation experience. Each
residence offers a private patio, gourmet kitchen, living area with fireplace, master
bedroom with King bed, second bedroom with double bed, master bath with jetted
tub and dual vanity, and Spanish Pueblo Revival architecture.
Literally translated as "the Heart of Santa Fe," El Corazon de Santa Fe is located in the
heart of it all — the Plaza, Canyon Road, Santa Fe Opera, exquisite fine dining —
everything you need in the world of art, entertainment, culture and indulgence is just
steps from your door. For adventure lovers, El Corazon is close to golf courses, miles
of spectacular hiking and biking trails, fishing and rafting, and some of New Mexico's
best ski destinations.
Enjoy a $100 gift certificate towards dinner for two at one of Santa Fe’s finest
restaurants, La Casa Sena, featuring regional cuisine and an extensive wine list.
La Fonda’s rooftop bar, Bell Tower, is your spot to enjoy a gift certificate for
appetizers and margaritas with the best view of the Plaza!
Immerse yourself in the arts with admission for two to the world famous Georgia
O'Keeffe Museum, which promotes O'Keeffe's legacy and the American Modernism
art movement. Gallery owners Sid and Michelle Monroe will share their insights to
photography with a private tour of the Monroe Gallery.
This package includes round-trip coach class service for two in the 48 contiguous
United States.
 3–Night Stay
 The Fairmont El Corazon
 Two Guests
 Airfare
 Gift certificates from La Casa Sena and La Fonda
 Admission for two to Georgia O’Keeffe Museum
 Private tour of Monroe Gallery of Photography
Thanks to:
Anonymous
Monroe Gallery
Blackout Dates:
Blackout dates: July and August; Santa Fe Wine & Chile Fiesta (September 24-27); Christmas & New Year’s weeks (December 19January 2).
Airfare must be booked within one year from the date of purchase. Airfare taxes and a $25 per person processing fee are the
responsibility of the purchaser. Business and First Class upgrades are available at the time of booking for an additional fee. Use of
frequent flyer miles for upgrades is dependent on specific ticket restrictions as determined by the airline’s frequent flyer program.
Must be booked a minimum of 60 days in advance.
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#6
FUND THE MISSION
Raise your bid number now!
We need your help!
This is your opportunity to make a
100% tax-deductible gift to
Crooked Tree Arts Center.
A big thank you to David Crouse,
for helping tell our story.
Since our founding in 1971, hundreds of thousands
of individuals have enjoyed all that
Crooked Tree Arts Center has to offer.
Through exhibitions, lectures, classes and performances,
CTAC has played a major role in
providing arts to our northern Michigan communities.
Because of CTAC, our cultural experiences are far richer
than those of most small towns.
We need your help to maintain the quality of our
programming and to continue to offer the many classes,
exhibits and performances our community deserves and
embraces…… and you can directly
impact our efforts!
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Here is how you can help:
The auctioneer will call out funding levels of
$5,000, $2,500, $1,000, $500, $250 and $100.
Simply raise your bid card for the level you wish
to donate. The amount will be reflected on your final
bank receipt at Checkout.
Your donation is 100% tax-deductible.
Did you know that:
$5,000 could provide sponsorship for 5 visiting
artists or 75% of musicians’ fees for Concerts in
the Park?
$2,500 could provide ½ of the utilities for one
month?
$1,000 could provide all music and art
scholarships for one month?
$500 could provide bus transportation for three
schools for a docent tour?
$250 could provide art supplies for Kids Art
Camp?
$100 could purchase music for a young jazz
musician?
Thank you for your generosity
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LIVE AUCTION
notes...
Tonight’s live auction winning bidders receive a small token
in appreciation for their support. These original works of
art were created by Williamsburg clay artist, Kathy Alford
Brady—thank you!
If you are interested in a beautiful, Amazing Blazing, banner
for your own special backdrop, you may purchase one!
At some point during the live auction, the banners hanging
in the venue will be available to bid on.
They are:
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14’ H X 10’ W
15 oz. vinyl
Grommets placed one foot apart
You make arrangements for delivery or pick-up post-event
with Crooked Tree Arts Center.
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BIG BOARDS
ALL ABOUT YOU
#1 The Clothes Post
The Clothes Post started in 1962 in the same location it holds today in
downtown Petoskey, providing traditional and updated traditional menswear with an emphasis on service. With over 40 years of experience
in men’s garment fitting and tailoring, The Clothes Post staff are diligent
about helping customers find the right fit in fine menswear.
 Two Tailored Fit
 100% Merino Wool
 Crewneck Sweaters
Thanks to:
Jeff Pagel
The Clothes Post
#2 Robert Frost Fine Footwear—Shop Local
With locations to serve you in Petoskey and Traverse City, this northern
Michigan independent retailer of women’s and men’s designer shoes,
clothing and accessories is a must stop.
 Two $200 Gift Certificates
Thanks to:
Robert Frost Fine Footwear
#3 Cashmere by Jennifer T. Knit Couture
Jennifer’s designs are exquisitely knitted, exciting to wear. She has
designed knitwear for more than 25 years.
 Dark Pink shawl with Embroidery
Thanks to:
Jennifer T. Knit Couture of Harbor Springs
#4 Summit Park Eye & Cosmetic Specialists
A fresher face without Surgery. Pamper yourself to a Pelleve Treatment–
treat facial wrinkles without surgery by Certified Intradermal Cosmetic
Artist Liisa Morley.
Thanks to:
Summit Park Eye & Cosmetic Specialists
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#5 Girlfriends’ Afternoon
Escape to spend the afternoon with the ladies at Vogue Salon and rejuvenate
your mind, body and spirit. Winner has choice of location.
 Two 60-Minute Spa Massages
 Two Signature Spa Pedicures
 Your choice of Petoskey or Walloon Lake location
Thanks to:
Vogue
#6 Dermatology Associates of Northern Michigan
Has been serving northern Michigan for over 50 years. Enjoy one of two skin
care treatments.
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Your Choice of Facial or Chemical Peel
Thanks to:
Dermatology Associates of Northern Michigan
#7 Pilates Reformer Lesson
Find a taller, leaner, stronger you at C…Pilates, located in Downtown Petoskey.
Classes for all levels of Pilates students to help increase your strength, flexibility
and overall health.
 Duet Reformer Lesson
 Mutually Agreeable Date
Thanks to:
C...Pilates
#8 Salon Nouveau Vous
Tim Dunaway realized his goal to open a salon that offers truly organic
experiences in 2011. Located in downtown Petoskey, the salon offers
organic alternative treatments and the highest quality products and services.
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Haircut & Color with Missy
Signature Pedicure & Express Manicure with Shellac
Salon Products
Thanks to:
Salon Nouveau Vous
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#9 Hughes-Bosca
Hughes-Bosca, where two accomplished goldsmiths design and hand-make
each fine piece with superior attention to detail. Both nationally awarded
artists, Hughes-Bosca collaborate with unusual synergy and pair substance and
durability with precious materials, in forms that will surprise and delight you.
 Sonora Sunrise Pendant and Necklace Set
 18 kt. gold
 Oxidized silver, sonorant sunrise and chrysophrase
 24” length
Thanks to:
Hughes-Bosca
Mary Hughes and Caro-Gray Bosca
# 10 Yoga, Yoga, Yoga & Private Concert
Yoga Roots studio, creating sacred space for healing, peace and
presence in our community, is located in downtown Petoskey and is open to
anyone at any level. A wide range of weekly classes, special workshops and
weekend destination retreats are offered.
 Six Months of Unlimited Yoga
 Private Tibetan Singing Bowl Concert in your home
or at the Yoga Roots studio
Thanks to:
Yoga Roots and Healing Arts
#11 Designer Steve Verbal—18 kt. Vermeil Necklace
Huzza, located in downtown Harbor Springs, is a family-run independent lifestyle store offering an edited mix of fine art, superb antiques, contemporary
home accoutrements and fine clothing.
 18 kt. Vermeil
 Faceted Bombay cut stones
 Aquamarine & Moonstone
 Signed by Artist
Thanks to:
Huzza
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#12 Elizabeth Blair Fine Pearls
Elizabeth Blair Kirby — aka Dilly – has made it her mission to show women
around the world how pearls can make them beautiful in ways no other gem
can. She holds a design degree from UCLA, as well as extensive training in
photography, watercolor, oil painting, fashion and interior design – but her
passion is pearls!
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Summer’s Sun
Australian South Sea Pearl, Yellow Sapphire & Opal Beads
18 kt. Yellow Gold Sunking Pendant with Golden Mabe Pearl &
drop South Sea Pearl
Thanks to:
Elizabeth Blair Fine Pearls
#13 Douglas Bacon Design
Douglas Allan Bacon has spent his lifetime developing the aesthetic which
informs and inspires his work. He has a degree in metalsmithing from
Cranbrook and a knack for designing works that delight, charm and intrigue.
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Chinese Grey Turquoise
Faceted quartzite beads and sterling silver
26.75” Length
Thanks to:
Douglas Allan Bacon Custom Jewelry
#14 Custom Shirt Package—Craig Ryan Fine Menswear
Craig Ryan Fine Menswear custom shirts are hand-sewn garments, custom
made in Italy. And because of the Luxury, Elegance and Fit of each piece,
these exquisite custom-tailored shirts are perfect for any gentleman
wanting the best. With over 400 fabrics to choose from, a custom shirt
can be one-of–a-kind. Not only will they personally measure you for the
perfect fit, but they will keep those measurements for any future needs.
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Custom, hand-sewn
Personally Fitted
400 Fabric Choices
Two Shirts
Belt
Thanks to:
Craig Ryan Fine Menswear
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ART / HOME
#15 Archive Quality Black Print Illustration
An archive quality block print illustration framed by RookeeRoo, a pair of
Michigan Natives now in New York City, one of whom is illustrator of the
Wall Street Journal Mansions section.
Thanks to:
Lake Affect
#16 Florida Sunset by Fritz Mayhew
A masterpiece created by highly acclaimed artist and automotive designer,
Fritz Mayhew.
 Watercolor and gouache on illustration board
 60” x 40”
Thanks to:
Anonymous
#17 Lester Johnson “Da Vinci’s Restaurant”
A figurative expressionist and member of the Second Generation of the
New York School, painter Lester Johnson exhibited at the Guggenheim, The
Whitney, Museum of Modern Art, and Metropolitan Museum of Art.
 Lithograph
Thanks to:
Collection of Jack Perry
#18 Litzenburger Landscape
Litzenburger Landscape’s roots in Emmet County extend all the way
back to the 19th century when founder, Gow’s great-great uncle,
Dr. John Reycraft, an early conservationist and friend to the trees
everywhere, preserved the last stand of virgin timber in the regions in trusts
for everyone to enjoy. We invite you to also become a friend of a tree and
use this gift certificate to plant one in your favorite spot.
 $500 Gift Certificate
Thanks to:
Litzenburger Landscape
#19 Karastan Area Rug
Located in Petoskey, Pumco Interiors has been family owned and operated
since 1939.
 Karastan Area Rug
 1/4” thick premium felt rubber-backed cushion.
 6’ x 9’
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Thanks to:
Pumco Interiors
#20 Reid Furniture
Located in downtown Petoskey, this family business has been serving
northern Michigan since 1927.
 Gift Certificate $500
Thanks to:
Reid Furniture
Stark Carpet
Specializing in custom-designed carpet, fabric, furniture and wall coverings
for both the residential and contract markets. Styles range from traditional to contemporary, including a documented library of antique and oriental
designs. Stark is a mecca of inspiration to designers demanding the highest
quality, color and authenticity. Stark has graciously donated three rugs.
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Ocelot in Brown
100% Wool
Size 3’ x 5’6”
#22 Leopard in Gray
100% Woven Wool, Custom Area Rug
Size 6’ x 9’
#23 Dranton in Platinum
Woven Sisal Area Rug
Size 6’ x 9’
Thanks to:
Stark Carpet Corporation
#24 Monarch Garden & Floral Design
Private design class with you and your friends; learn the art of floral
design. All supplies included and take home your own arrangement.
 Floral Design Class
 8 Guests
 Supplies Included
 Refreshments
Thanks to:
Monarch Garden & Floral
#25 Cutler’s Assorted Goodies
A fabulous array of items ranging from the whimsical to practical from
Cutler’s Gift and Kitchen Store, Enjoy!
Thanks to:
Cutler’s
#26 Round or Square?
Your choice of Rosetta Fire Pit Kit.
 Round is 58” across
 Square is 44” x 44”
Thanks to:
Manthei Development Corporation
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#27 American Home Technology
American Home Technology offers design and installation of a number of
home electronics systems. They specialize in integrating these differing
complex systems into a single, simple solution.
 SONOS Play 5
Thanks to:
American Home Technology
#28 Beautiful Lamp
Regal antique bronze accent lamp with gold lined silk shade.
Thanks to:
Lake Street Design Studio
#29 Summer Reading
Located in downtown Petoskey’s Gaslight District, McLean & Eakin is a favorite
for passionate readers. Enjoy this selection, hand-picked by a staff of readers.
There’s sure to be some soon-to-be favorites.
 Favorite Selections by McLean & Eakin Staff
Thanks to:
McLean & Eakin Booksellers
#72 Norman Rockwell Print—#111 of 750
20” x 27” original print titled, “General Sweeping.”
Thanks to:
Lynn & Guy Britton
#73 Private Photography Session & one 11x14 print
Garden Harvest Session
 45-60 minutes with photographer
 Choice of location—within 30 minutes of Petoskey no charge
 20 custom-edited images in online gallery for viewing
 Mutually agreeable date
Thanks to:
VBH Photography
EPICUREAN
#30 Sequoia Grove
Sequoia Grove is a family-owned winery founded in 1979 in a 110-year-old
barn beneath a grove of Sequoia trees in Rutherford, Napa Valley.
 Sequoia Grove Napa Valley Cabernet 2010, 3 litre
Thanks to:
36 Kobrand
#31 Private Swirl for Twenty
Host a private Swirl for up to twenty guests in the CTAC’s galleries. Fine Wine,
appetizers and live music!
 Appetizers by Wineguys Restaurant Group
 Wine with Mark Banks, Great Lakes Wine & Spirits
 Music by Chris Koury
 1 1/2 hours
 Mutually Agreeable Date
Thanks to:
Wineguys Restaurant Group
Mark Banks, GLWAS
Chris Koury
#32 L.Mawby Four Pack Case
Become a Bubble-Head and join the fan club of this popular Leelanau Peninsula
destination and one of tonight’s vintners. Four bottles of bubbly.
 2005 Mille
 Blanc de Blancs
 Blanc de Noirs
 Jadore
Thanks to:
L.Mawby
#33 Cakebread Gift Set
This second generation family winery has become one of the most successful and
respected wineries in America, renowned for its world-class vineyards, wines,
and hospitality.
 Cakebread Chardonnay
 Cakebread Cabernet Sauvignon
 Cakebread “Two Creeks” Pinot Noir
 Cakebread Sauvignon Blanc
 Cakebread Golf Hat & Corkscrew
Thanks to:
Kobrand Corporation
# 34 Esperance — Dinner for Twelve with Wine Pairings
Private Italian dinner in the home of Ermy and Gordon Bonfield. Prepared by
Chef Suzanne Acharya of Esperance.
 Dinner for Twelve
 Wine Pairings by Esperance
 Home of Ermy and Gordon Bonfield
 Subject to mutually agreeable date
Thanks to:
Esperance, Suzanne and Pram Acharya
Ermy and Gordon Bonfield
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#35 The Lark Dinner for Friends
The Lark has won more awards than any other restaurant in Michigan. For
more than 32 years The Lark has earned local and national acclaim, making it
the premier fine dining restaurant in the state.
 Dinner for four
 Includes Wine Package
 Gratuity not included
Thanks to:
The Lark, West Bloomfield
#36 Private Lebanese Cooking Class with Maureen Abood
Enjoy your own private Lebanese cooking class with Chef and Author
Maureen Abood. Your guests will receive an autographed copy of
Maureen’s Book.
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Eight Guests
Chef & Cookbook Author, Maureen Abood
CTAC’s newly renovated Culinary Kitchen
Autographed Copies of Orange Water & Rose Blossoms
Mutually agreeable date
Thanks to:
Maureen Abood
#37 Northern Michigan’s Wine Region
The winning bidder can plan a trip to northern Michigan’s wine region. Tickets to your choice of one of the LPVA’s wine trail events. Use the accompanying Black Star Farms certificate toward lodging on one or another trip.
Add Shady Lane Cellars to yours. One bottle of every vintage produced &
signed by winemaker Andy Stachwell of their flagship wine, Blue Franc.
 Two Tickets -Your Choice of Any Wine Trail Event
 Black Star Farms $250 Lodging Gift Certificate
 Blue Franc, 2007, 2008, 2010, 2011, 2012 & 2013
 Subject to Availability
Thanks to:
Black Star Farms
Leelanau Peninsula Vintners Association LPVA
Shady Lane Cellars
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#38 Taittinger Champagne
One of the few remaining family owned and operated Champagne
houses. Distinguished for its extensive vineyard holdings of 572 acres,
including prestigious Gran Cru vineyards. Taittinger consistently receives outstanding (90+) scores, and worldwide recognition among
connoisseurs.
 Taittinger Champagne 3 litre
Thanks to:
Kobrand
#39 The New York Private Wine Dinner for Eight
Located in downtown Harbor Springs, The New York restaurant
offers an eclectic menu, in a comfortable setting overlooking Little
Traverse Bay. They feature fine gourmet dining, attentive staff and
talented bartenders.
 Eight Guests
 Private Dining Room
 Wine Tasting Dinner
 Chef Matt Bugera
 Sommelier Bill Miller
 Menu / Theme Selection
 Mutually Agreeable Date
Thanks to:
The New York
#40 Private Wine Dinner for Eight with Chef John Norman
Chef John Norman of Palette Bistro will create one of his specialty
wine dinners in the privacy of your own home or at the Bistro for
eight guests!
 Five Course Dinner for 8
 Wine Pairings
 In Your Home or at Palette Bistro
 Chef John Norman
 Mutually Agreeable Date
Thanks to:
Palette Bistro, Wineguys Restaurant Group
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#41 Private Wine Tasting & Wine Class
U.S. Wine Imports partner and Traverse magazine Food & Wine
Editor, Tim Tebeau, will host a private in-home tasting and wine class for six
couples exploring native grape varietals produced by family-owned, boutique
wineries from eight distinct wine growing regions in Italy.
 Private Wine Tasting
 Your Home
 Six Couples
 Mutually Agreeable Date
 September 2015—May 2016
Thanks to:
Tim Tebeau, U.S. Wine Imports
#42 Northern Michigan at a Taste
Several delicious evenings out and special treats to take home from some of
Northern Michigan’s favorite stops.
 Cafe Santé—Dining Gift Certificate
 Breadworks—One Loaf of Bread a Week for a Year
 Julienne Tomatoes
 Northern Table—3-Course Dinner with Wine Pairings
 Small Batch—Any Layer Cake
 Twisted Olive Café—Dining Gift Certificate
Thanks to:
Cafe Santé
Crooked Tree Breadworks
Julienne Tomatoes
Northern Table
Small Batch
Twisted Olive Café
#43 Wine Pairing Dinner
Join Chef Wendy Wagner of Mustang Wendy’s for a 5-course, wine pairing
dinner for up to 8 guests in their new Harbor Springs location.
 8 guests
 5 Courses
 Wine Pairings
 Chef Wendy Wagner
 Mutually Agreeable Date
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Thanks to:
Mustang Wendy’s Cask & Cuisine
Materra, Cunat Family Vineyards—Limited Cases
Located in the Oak Knoll District of Napa Valley, two consulting winemakers,
Bruce Regalia and Michael Trujillo provide specialized expertise and oversight
to the process, ensuring the wines are made to the Cunat Family's exacting
standards.
#44 One Case of Materra Cabernet Sauvignon—only 195
cases produced
#45 One Case of Materra Viognier—only 200 cases produced
Thanks to:
Materra, Cunat Family Vineyards
#46 International Dinner for Twelve Guests
An international dinner with wine pairings for twelve guests in the home of
Ermy and Gordon Bonfield with Chef Meghan Wruk of Northern Table.
 Twelve Guests
 Dinner with Wine Pairings
 Chef Meghan Wruk
 Home of Ermy and Gordon Bonfield
 Mutually Agreeable Date
Thanks to:
Chef Meghan Wruk
Ermy and Gordon Bonfield
#47 Right Brain Brewery
This popular microbrewery and bar is located in the old warehouse district of
Traverse City.
 Lifetime Mugclub Membership
 Full Growler
 Pint Glass
 22 oz. custom Mug
 $4 Pints for Life
 Membership Events & Discounts
Thanks to:
Right Brain Brewery
#48 Wood Fired Up—Pizza Party, Food Truck & Right Brain
Host your own food truck pizza party and beer from Right Brain Brewery.
 Pizza Party—25 Pizzas
 Food Truck
 2 Cases of Right Brain
Thanks to:
Wood Fired Up
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#49
Fabiano Mixed Case
 Six pack case of:
 Two Old Dogs Cabernet
Allegrini Palazzo del Torre
 Josh Cellars Chardonnay
 Matera Merlot
 Herb Lamb Cabernet
 Meiomi Silver Ceramic Chardonnay
Thanks to:
Fabiano Brothers
GOLF / SPORTS / ADVENTURE
#50 Ski Nub’s Nob
Nub’s Nob has been a northern Michigan favorite for 53 years. Nub’s Nob offers
53 ski slopes and trails on 3 separate peaks, friendly staff, fresh homemade food
and the most highly decorated snow making and snow grooming Crew in the
Midwest. Use the accompanying gift certificates for two of Petoskey’s favorites
to “gear-up” for the slopes!
 One Adult Unlimited Season Pass
 2015-2016 Season
 Gift Certificate for Bearcub Outfitters
Thanks to:
Bearcub Outfitters
Nub’s Nob
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Birchwood Farms Golf & Country Club
Golf foursome
Cart included
Two Hours of Play on Clay Tennis Courts
Lunch Gift Certificate
Thanks to:
Birchwood Farms Golf & Country Club
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Northern Michigan Golf Foursomes—Thanks to:
#52 Bay Harbor Golf Club
 Cart included
 Valid through October 1, 2016
#53 Belvedere Golf Club
 Cart included
 Valid through October 2016
#54
Charlevoix Country Club
 Power Cart
 Dining Gift Certificate
#55 Chestnut Valley Golf Course
 Cart included
 Valid Monday—Thursday
#56
Harbor Point Golf Club
 Cart included
 Valid until June 20, 2016
#57
True North
 Cart included
#58
Walloon Lake Country Club
 Cart included
 Valid Sept 8 –Sept 30, 2015 or May 2—May 22, 2016
#59 Hinckley “Ultimate Picnic” Cruise
Enjoy three-hour cruise from Little Traverse Bay aboard a Hinckley Yacht.
 Three-Hour Cruise
 Captained Charter
 Six Guests
 Drinks & Hors d’oeuvres
 Valid for 2015-16 Season
Thanks to:
Hinckley Yachts
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#60 Harbor Cruise
Enjoy a cruise with Daniel DeWindt, Executive Director, Harbor
Springs Chamber of Commerce. You and five guests will board Geronimo, a beautiful 43' Hatteras motor yacht. Appetizers and beverages
provided by Harbor Springs IGA.
 Six guests
 Appetizers & Beverages
 43’ Hatteras Motor Yacht
 Mutually Agreeable Date
 Must be Redeemed in 2015
Thanks to:
Daniel DeWindt
Harbor Springs IGA
#61 Harbor Springs Paddle Board
Two Hour Paddle Board Lesson / Excursion with Instructor Brad Algar.
No equipment or experience necessary.
 2 Hours
 3-5 guests
 Instruction
 No equipment or experience necessary
 Mutually Agreeable Date
Thanks to:
Harbor Springs Paddle Board
# 62 True North Trout—Guided Flyfishing Experience
Spend a half day fly fishing with Brian Kozminski. Known as “Koz” by his
piscatorial pals, has been plying trout from Michigan waters for over 30
years.
 Two Guests
 Fly fishing for Trout
 Manistee or Au Sable River
 Mutually Agreeable Date
Thanks to:
True North Trout Guide Service
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#63 Nautique Wakeboard & Wake Surfing Experience
Enjoy Wakeboarding and Wake Surfing behind today’s premier towboat.
The Nautique G21 features the revolutionary Nautique Surf System with
WAVEPLATE and ballast tanks that can create monstrous wakes for surfing. Wake surfing is quickly becoming the most popular water sport in
Northern Michigan! Wakesurfing is low-impact, easy to learn, and happens
near the boat at relatively slow speeds.
 1 1/2 Hours
 Family or Friends
 Up to 5 surfers + 7 spectators to ride along
 Nautique G21
 Instructor
 All necessary equipment
 Under 18 years must be accompanied by Parent/Guardian
 Mutually Agreeable Date
Thanks to:
Irish Boat Shop
#64 Dockside Cigar Party
Gather for appetizers and cigar party dockside on the Ottawa, located at
Walstrom Marine in Harbor Springs.
 12 Guests
 Mutually Agreeable Date
 Ottawa Barge
Thanks to:
Walstrom Marine
Nolan’s Tobacco
TRAVEL
#65 Rod & Reel Fishing Journey
Bidder’s choice! Fly-fishing in the Colorado Rockies or Salmon Fishing
in Puget Sound, Seattle, this full-day fishing experience for two includes
your own guide, boat and bait. Enjoy 3-night stay in a Hyatt Hotel. Airfare for
two is included!
 Two Guests
 Three-Night Stay
 Hyatt Hotel
 Airfare for Two
 Full-Day Guided Fishing
 Fly fishing or Salmon fishing – your choice!
 Colorado Springs or Seattle – your choice!
Thanks to:
Anonymous
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#66 Fairmont Chicago, Millennium Park
Enjoy three nights at this fully renovated downtown Chicago hotel near
Grant Park. Chicago’s got it all– shopping, museums, sports and fabulous
dining! Airfare for two is included. The hockey tickets are the only datespecific item in the package.
 Two Guests
 Three Nights
 Daily Breakfast
 Airfare for Two
 Chicago Blackhawks vs. Detroit Red Wings
 Pre-season Opener at the United Center
 Tuesday, September 22, 2015
 Section 319, Row 6, Seats 7-8
 Four Tickets
 Subject to Availability
Thanks to:
Anonymous
#67 Grand Hotel, a Week’s Stay
Come spend a week this fall at the Grand Hotel for a golf and
relaxation getaway. You and your guest will be able to golf daily on the
Jewel, built by prominent golf course architect Jerry Matthews, all while
staying in this National Historic Landmark. The Grand Hotel is a destination with all the charm of a third-generation, family-owned resort and
Mackinac Island is an automobile-free place where horses and bicycles
are the favored mode of transportation.
 Grand Hotel
 Two Guests
 Six Nights
 Seven Days
 Golf on the Jewel Each Day
 $500 Dining Gift Certificate
 Mutually Agreeable Date, Late 2015 Season
 Two VIP Ferry Tickets
 Covered Valet Parking
Thanks to:
Grand Hotel
The Musser Family
Shepler’s Mackinac Island Ferry
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This does not include any incidentals and is non-transferable and non-refundable.
#68 Spiritual “Tapas” Voyage with Vast Passages
 November 28—December 5, 2015, only
 Two Guests
 Aboard the MSC Divina
Cayman Islands, Jamaica, Cozumel, Nassau & Carribean Sea
 Yoga, Meditation & Healing Practices
 Private Expeditions
 Professional Guides & Facilitators
 All meals, snacks and complimentary beverages
 All taxes, fees and gratuities included
 Departure Miami, Florida
Thanks to:
Anonymous
Vast Passages Travel and Events
#69 Travel Local Detroit
A variety of some of our Detroit favorites. Use all at once or spread it
out over several visits to the “D.” The Tigers tickets are the only date
-specific item in the package.
 Two Night’s Stay - Westin Book Cadillac
 Detroit Tigers vs. Tampa Bay Rays
 Tuesday, September 8, 2015
 7:08 p.m. Game
 Four Tickets: Section 119, Row 3, Seats 1,2,3,4
 Four Passes to Detroit Institute of the Arts
 Slows BBQ Gift Certificate
 Detroit Denim Railroad Carryall Tote
 Canvas Detroit
 Mapping Detroit
 Great Architecture of Michigan
 Heart and Soul Detroit
 Cyberoptix Tie Lab
Thanks to:
Detroit Denim
DIA
Jenny Risher
Slows BBQ
Vast Passages Travel and Events
Wayne State University Press
Westin Book Cadillac
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#70 Travel Local Traverse City & Cultural Package
The Park Place Hotel is located just blocks from CTAC’s Campus in
downtown Traverse City. Use this stay on one of your many trips there
for this special cultural package. Including gift certificates for McMillen’s
Framing on Front Street and Twisted Fish Gallery in Elk Rapids—go arts!
 Park Place Hotel
 One Night’s Stay
 Two Guests
 Two Tickets to Interlochen Center for the Arts
 Harry Connick, Jr., Friday, July 31, 2015
 Two Tickets to Traverse Symphony Orchestra
 Phantom of the Opera, Sunday, October 25, 2015
 Two Tickets to City Opera House
 Bria Skonberg on Saturday, April 30, 2016
 Pair of Season Tickets to Parallel 45’s Sixth Season
 Angry Inch, November 18 –22, 2015
 Medea, January 20-23, 2016
 A Streetcar Named Desire, April 27-May 1, 2016
 Gift Certificate for McMillen’s Custom Framing
 Gift Certificate for Twisted Fish Gallery in Elk Rapids
Thanks to:
Park Place Hotel
City Opera House
McMillen’s Custom Framing
Parallel 45
Traverse Symphony Orchestra
Twisted Fish Gallery
#71 New York City—Getaway
The Quintessence of New York. Enjoy a two-night stay in a corner
premier guestroom at the Quin, located in New York City. Included
is a dinner for two at the James Beard House!
 Two Guests
 Two Night Stay
 the Quin
 James Beard House—Dinner for Two
 Mutually Agreeable Date
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Thanks to:
the Quin
The James Beard Foundation
FUND A NEED
You can make a 100% tax-deductible donation by helping fill a need or helping the
arts center purchase an item from the wish list!

Underwrite one student for Kids Art Camp $132

Underwrite the rental of a violin for strings students for one year $300

Underwrite one performance for New Year’s Eve at CTAC $400

Underwrite one Pre-Professional Ballet student for one semester $630

Purchase a stand-up ergonomic desk for staff $750

Sponsor two exhibit opening receptions $1,000

Purchase pedestals for the galleries $1,500

Pay Dance Studio rent for one month $2,400

Paint all the galleries $3,000

Purchase new telephone system for CTAC $5,500

Purchase new lighting components for the theater $10,000
Thank you for your generosity!
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BIG BOARDS! & AUCTION RULES
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
Each guest will be given a bid number upon arrival. This
number is your only means of identification. Please keep it
throughout the evening.

All sales are final. Your bid is a contract to buy.

Successful bidders for the Live Auction must sign a bidder
form. At that time the bidder should verify that the bid
number, amount, and item description are correct.

Auction certificates do not include tax and gratuities unless
otherwise specified.

All certificates expire July 16, 2016, unless otherwise
specified.

Reservations for dinners, hotels and cruises must be
mutually arranged with the donor.

Donated items are not exchangeable.

Group purchases are welcome and encouraged.
However, one person must be responsible for the bidding
and payment.

The State of Michigan requires sales tax for all tangible
goods.

Payment in full is required at the end of the evening.

A “paid” receipt or an express check sticker is required to
remove any item

All items must be taken home at the end of the evening.
EXPRESS CHECKOUT
No need to come to the cashier at the end of the auction.

At registration you will be asked to leave a signed, imprinted
credit card slip. We accept American Express, Discover,
Mastercard and Visa.

Your completed credit card slip will be mailed to you, along
with your itemized receipt within ten (10) business days
after the event.

At the conclusion of the evening, take your receipts to the
Big Boards! to retrieve your items and certificates.

If you make no purchases, we will void your credit card slip
and return it to you by mail.
Should you prefer not to use Express Checkout, please be
advised the bank will open after D’Arting is over. Payment
may be made by cash, check or credit card.
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OUR APPRECIATION FOR
Kevin Barton
Kathy Alford Brady
Emmet County Recycling
Sis Fisher for the centerpiece displays!
Fabiano Brothers
Harbor Springs Public Schools
Rip Hayes
Irish Boat Shop
Henry Joy
Penny “Cookie-Lady” Isermann
Landscape Logic
Moran Iron Works
Ship Shape Custom Yacht Service
All the volunteers who help make this event a success!
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Membership
Your annual membership helps bring fantastic art
exhibitions, engaging children’s programs, interesting
Coffee At Ten lectures, entertaining performing arts
events, and interactive classes to the Arts Center.
We invite you to join us in our mission to inspire
and enrich lives through the arts.
Please Join Today!
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D’ART FOR ART HISTORY
1998
Boyne Mountain, Boyne Falls
1999
Boyne Mountain, Boyne Falls
2000
Inn at Bay Harbor, Bay Harbor
2001
Inn at Bay Harbor, Bay Harbor
2002
Home of eddi Offield, Harbor Springs
2003
Brek-N-Ridge Farm, Harbor Springs
2004
Bay Harbor Equestrian Club, Bay Harbor
Featured Artist Cynthia Rutherford
2005
Bay Harbor Equestrian Club, Bay Harbor
Featured Artist Kelli Snively
2006
Brek-N-Ridge Farm, Harbor Springs
Featured Artist Jane Dillar
2007
Brek-N-Ridge Farm, Harbor Springs
Featured Artist Larissa Flynn
2008
Nub’s Nob, Harbor Springs
Featured Artist Ruth Petzold
2009
Walstrom Marine, Harbor Springs
Featured Artist Rick Ford
2010
Walstrom Marine, Harbor Springs
Featured Artist Lynn Dinning
2011
Walstrom Marine, Harbor Springs
Featured Artist Elizabeth Pollie
2012
Walstrom Marine, Harbor Springs
Featured Artist Sue Bolt
2013
Walstrom Marine, Harbor Springs
Featured Artist June Otis
2014
Irish Boat Shop, Harbor Springs
Featured Artist Tom Moran
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CROOKED TREE ARTS CENTER
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Tony Ryner, Chair
Carole Carroll, Vice Chair
Tim McAndrew, Treasurer
Gail Willens, Secretary
Kim Aikens
Tracy Bacigalupi
Maureen Bickersteth
Pier Borra
Lynn Carson
Christine Dompierre
Mary Driggs
Gary Fedus
John Fershee
Heidi Geiger
Joe Hollis
Melissa Keiswetter
Sharon Kelley
Mike Kelly
Joe Kimmell
Wally Klein
Paul LaPorte
Dave Lawrence
Dan Ledingham
Todd McMillen
Bill Millar
Chris Morley
Howard Newkirk
Elizabeth Pollie
Cynthia Rutherford
Bill Salisbury
Jim Shrier
Bob Streit
Michele Walker
Nick White
Kurt Wietzke
Ken Winter
STAFF
Liz Ahrens, President
Ellen Audia, Summer Staff
Lucy Blythe, Development Associate
Alexandra Dailey, Front Desk
Bob Damman, Facilities Manager
Gail DeMeyere, Visual Arts/Curator
Megan DeWindt, Program Director
Robert Dudd, Music Education Director,
Dorothy Gerber Chair for Children and Music
Carina Hume, Business Manager
Megan Kelto, Associate Director - Traverse City
Cindy McSurely, Development Director/Membership
Kathryn Pfeifer, Program Administrator - Traverse City
Heather Raue, Artistic Director CTAC School of Ballet
Kevin Richardson, Music Education Assistant Director
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We so appreciate the generosity
of area artists for their support of the
Crooked Tree Arts Center.
Often, there is extra artwork not selected
during the D’Art for Art drawing.
If you’re interested in purchasing one of these
pieces, please see an Arts Center staff member.
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