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MI Great Artist

MI Great Artist is an art competition celebrating talent & innovation. Artists from Oakland County a Clair and Wayne counties.

p 20 artists. A panel of renowned judges will choose the five finalists and winner.

“This is a celebration of art and the artists whose work adds so much to our quality of life,” Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson said. “There is a surprisingly deep well of talent here and the entries from past years have been a testament to the incredible talent of these artists. We encourage those talented individuals to join us as we begin the search for the next MI Great Artist winner.”

MI Great Artist partners include the participating counties, Park West Gallery and Oakland County Prosper® magazine.

10/25/2019

The Executive's Elite 40 Program is seeking the 'Best of the Best' for the 2020 Class: http://ow.ly/JhBX50wRlaf. Did you know 2014 Winner, Weatherly Stroh, is an Alumna?

Weatherly is an oil painter and sculptor specializing in animal portraits and landscapes. Her work can be found at Weatherly Stroh Studio as well as in public and private art collections in the United States and beyond. 🖼️

Do you know a young artist like Weatherly, making an impact in Oakland County and beyond? Nominate them, or enter yourself, for a chance to be considered for the Oakland County Executive's Elite 40 Under 40 Class of 2020, at: http://ow.ly/JhBX50wRlaf.

09/27/2019

Please VOTE & support a local historic treasure - ow.ly/wdGN30pCyQ3

Historic Michigan train station needs votes to win part of $2M in national grant competition. http://ow.ly/wdGN30pCyQ3

Crossroads Village & Huckleberry Railroad The Henry Ford Durand Union Station-Michigan Railroad History Museum

10/27/2018

Are you a young community leader like Ali Roller Woerner, Class of 2016 Winner? Enter today to be considered for the 2019 class: ow.ly/NZ9o30moeAk

Oakland County's Elite 40 Under 40 is made up of a dynamic group of young leaders who give back to the community. Ali is Associate Professor of Dance at Oakland University and Co-Artistic Director/Co-Founder of Take Root. She helps people with Parkinson's disease to be empowered to explore movement and music in a social environment that emphasizes dancing, rather than therapy. http://ow.ly/bq5y30mcggv

Calling Rochester, Michigan their home, Take Root resides at Oakland University under the direction of its founders and fellow company members, Ali Woerner a...

10/24/2018

Congratulations to Kim Frank Fujiwara, the 2018 Winner! 🎨

Fujiwara, an oil painter from , and four finalists received their awards yesterday evening at Park West Gallery. See the blog for a recap, video, and photos from the Awards Reception:

Kim Frank Fujiwara was named the winner of the 2018 MI Great Artist competition yesterday at Park West Gallery in Southfield. The gallery was buzzing with excitement as the finalists, their friends…

10/23/2018

Tonight’s the night! We will announce the 2018 winner this evening at Park West Gallery.

Follow along with us here for live coverage of the art exhibition and winner announcement, starting at 6:00 p.m. We can't wait to find out who will become the next MI Great Artist! 🎨

10/20/2018

Did you know 2014 Winner, Weatherly Stroh, is also a member of Executive's Under 40 Class of 2013? Weatherly is an oil painter and sculptor specializing in animal portraits and landscapes. Her work can be found in a myriad of public and private art collections both in the United States and abroad. Visit: weatherlystroh.com to learn more.

Are you an outstanding artist like Weatherly, or do you know one? Entries and nominations are being accepted for the Elite 40 Class of 2019 at: Elite40.com

10/12/2018

Anton Art Center is getting ready to celebrate their 50th Anniversary in 2019 - Cheers to another year!

10/06/2018

Are you a young professional who's making a difference in ? Enter to be considered for Oakland County Executive’s Under 40 program, or nominate another outstanding .

Elite 40 class members will be invited to signature county events and become part of a distinguished network of business and community leaders. Submit a nomination by Monday, October 29 or enter yourself by Friday, November 2 at 5:00 p.m. Learn more:

Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson‘s Elite 40 Under 40 initiative, now in its eighth year, celebrates Oakland County’s “Best and Brightest” between ages 18 and 39. If you know a young per…

09/18/2018

Congratulations to the 2018 Finalists!
Learn more: http://ow.ly/vxDI30lSkEj 🎨

• Thomas Bos – White Lake Township
• William Brody – Holly
• Kim Frank Fujiwara – Rochester Hills
• Robert J. Tyrrell – Grosse Pointe Farms
• Genevieve Van Zandt – Brighton

09/12/2018

Have you checked out the 2018 submissions from the 35 semi-finalists? View the gallery to see their incredible works of art. http://ow.ly/bVk930lMlYv 🎨 📸

Stay tuned! A panel of judges will announce the top 5 finalists on Tuesday, September 18th and the overall winner will be announced at an art exhibition and award reception on Tuesday, October 23rd at Park West Gallery.

09/08/2018

White Lake Photographer Thomas Bos is the 2018 MI Great Artist “People’s Choice” award winner! Along with Bos Exposures, 34 artists were voted into the top 35 by the public. http://ow.ly/UHUE30lJqAG

See the full gallery of semi-finalists at www.MIGreatArtist.com

A panel of judges will announce the top 5 finalists on September 18th. Mark your calendar for October 23rd for the art exhibition and Award Reception at Park West Gallery where the 2018 winner will be revealed. Congratulations to all!

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Thursday	8:30am - 5pm
Friday	8:30am - 5pm

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Artists may enter their works in this online competition vying for cash and prizes that total more than $16,000. Artists who are 18 years and older who also live, work or go to school in the following counties are eligible: Oakland, Genesee, Lapeer, Livingston, Macomb, Shiawassee, St. Clair and Wayne counties. They may submit three to five original works of art online at MIGreatArtist.com for a public vote to determine the top 30 artists. The "People's Choice" winner (the artist receiving the most votes) is automatically one of the finalists. A panel of arts professionals will choose four other finalists and ultimately the winner.

Entrants may submit up to five original works of art online at MIGreatArtist.com for a public vote to determine the top 30 artists.

“This is a celebration of art and the artists whose work adds so much to our quality of life,” Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson said. “There is a surprisingly deep well of talent here and the entries from past years have been a testament to the incredible talent of these artists. We encourage those talented individuals to join us as we begin the search for the next MI Great Artist winner.” MI Great Artist partners include the participating counties, Park West Gallery and Oakland County Prosper® magazine.