Upcoming Exhibits:

All MIXED UP 2.0:

AN EXHIBIT FOR ALL THINGS MIXED MEDIA

January 9 - February 20, 2025

Reception: January 9; 6 - 8 pm with awards at 7 pm

All Mixed UP made its debut in 2022 and returns as one of our competition shows. The exhibit is for our mixed media artists. What is mixed media? Artwork that was created using more than one medium. Assemblages, collages, and sculpture are three common examples of art using different media. Come see how artists use materials in unique ways to create a work of art.

The winners for All Mixed UP 2.0 were:
Honorable Mentions, sponsored by Nook & Cranny Studio, went to the following artists:
Mary Penet for "Carrier of the Sacred Bundles"
Kara Stahl for "Rising Spirit"
Rose Peltier for "Birches"
Lynn Wakefield for "Ayan the Eater"

3rd Place went to Carrie Welch for "Can You Find the 7 Hidden Pockets"

2nd Place went to Naomi Moes for "Snake Horse"

1st Place went to Michelle Nooyen for "Life" and "Grief"

YOUTH IN ART

February 27 - March 27, 2025

Open Houses 3 - 6 pm:

March 12 for K - 5 Grade

March 13 for 6 - 12 Grade

Come celebrate with us as we fill both our Powers and Studio galleries with artworks made by artists in grades Pre K-12th. Nearly 700 pieces of children’s artwork brighten up the gallery spaces and herald the coming of spring with a flourish of color. Awards will be announced via a facebook video on Tuesday, March 11th and everyone is invited to the open houses from 3 - 6pm on March 12 and March 13 with award ribbons ready for pickup. You will surely leave with a smile on your face after viewing this annual celebration of young talent.

Thank you to our Youth In Art Gallery Partner: Billerud. And to our Award Sponsors: Billerud, Escanaba Kiwanis Club, Michigan Education Association Coordinating Council #17B, GFWC - Escanaba Woman’s Club, Delta-Schoolcraft Intermediate School District, and the Bonifas Arts Center

U.P.CYCLE

April 18 - May 22, 2025

Reception April 18: 6 - 8 pm

Artists are showing off their repurposing skills by making artwork out of recycled materials, which helps the planet by reducing waste in local landfills—a perfect exhibit to have during Earth Day month! The artwork is comprised of at least 85% recycled material and will feature a variety mediums. Be sure to stop into the exhibit to see how Art can save the Earth!

Artists are encouraged to challenge themselves by entering the U.P. Cycle exhibit. Help save the planet one artwork at a time! Interested artists should register by filling out an application, which will be available early February at bonifasarts.org under the “Artists/Vendors” tab. Artwork drop off is between February 28th - March 29th. This show is not juried but we will have placement awards. A small entry fee will be charged to help fund the placement awards.

Bonifas Membership Show    

May 29 – July 10, 2025            

Reception: May 29, 6 - 8 pm

A 50+ year tradition, the Bonifas Membership Show has encouraged members to share their creative explorations at every level of ability. It is a rich and varied exhibit where emerging artists show side-by-side with our experienced and professional artists. This exhibit is a community favorite and worth taking a walk through.  Enjoy!

We would like to thank the Dorothy Vogt Family for sponsoring the 1st and 2nd place prize money.

And for those artists looking to further their artistic career, we offer the Barb Symon Scholarship, which is awarded to one artist a year to use the funds towards a workshop. to apply click on the following link: 

More Than a Uniform

September 11 - October 16, 2025

More Than A Uniform exhibit returns with new artists and works to be viewed. This exhibit will highlight artwork created by service members, veterans, close family members and caregivers. 

This exhibit will give a voice to those who have served our county by displaying their artworks and show the viewer that they are more than a uniform. We hope you will support our local veterans by visiting this exhibit.

In preparation for this exhibit the VA has collaborated with the Bonifas Arts Center and other art centers across the U.P. and Northern Wisconsin to create opportunities for Veterans to connect through art.

If you are a veteran, you can take any Bonifas Arts Center class for free. Please call us to register today at 906-786-3833. 

NORTHERN EXPOSURE XXXII

November 6 – December 31             

Reception: November 6, 6 - 8 pm

Northern Exposure enters it's 32 year and has always been a crowd favorite. This juried show always delights as you never know what you might see.  We are happy to announce the that we have widened the submission area to include Northern Wisconsin. The Bonifas Arts Center supports its annual regional competition, Northern Exposure, to both encourage artists to create new artworks and to showcase the artwork being created in the Northern Mid-west. This regional show is a must see!

Thank you to our Gallery Partners