Glen Arbor Art Association announces 2014 artists in residence

From staff reports

The Glen Arbor Art Association (GAAA) Artist-in-Residence (AIR) Program offers two-week residencies for practicing artists who would like the opportunity for focused, creative exploration. Residencies are considered in writing, photography, sculpture, fiber, ceramics, music, painting, philosophy and creative research. Public presentations are an opportunity for the artist-residents to talk about their experience in Leelanau County, and share insights into their residency. Presentations take place at the GAAA at 7:30 p.m. The 2014 GAAA Artists in Residence are:

•Japanese printmaker Linda Beeman, Owosso, Michigan. Presentation: May 15.

•Painter Dennis O’Mara, Hastings, Michigan. Presentation: May 29.

•Fiction Writer Edward Helfers, Silver Spring, Maryland. Presentation: June 12.

•Painter Charles Pompilius, Ferndale, Michigan. Presentation: Aug. 28.

•Painter Elaine Dalcher, Grand Rapids, Michigan. Presentation: Sept. 11.

•Prose Poet Gail Griffin, Kalamazoo, Michigan. Presentation: Sept. 25.

•Photographer Roy Kropp, Sequim, Washington. Presentation: Oct 9.