About Us
The purpose of the Crystal Lake Art Center is to establish and maintain an educational program and facility for the advancement of the arts. The Art Center also works to promote and develop the visual, performing, and literary arts in Benzie County and the surrounding area.
Crystal Lake Art Center Offers...
Education
- High quality classes and workshops offered year-round in a variety of media, including
- Ceramics & Sculpture
- Painting
- Collage
- Pastel
- Jewelry
- Matting & Framing
- Photography
- Textile Arts
- And More!
- Children's classes offered year-round in subjects such as drawing, sculpture, calligraphy, & painting
- Outreach programs in the schools
- Scholarships
Exhibitions
- Annual all media juried competition and exhibition
- Member gallery shows
- Annual Benzie County Student Art Show
- Performances of music, poetry readings and lectures
- Downtown Frankfort Art Walk
Special Artist Services
- Open studio each Wednesday year round
- Michigan Lakeshore Art Tour brochure
- Member Library
Find out more about our history, board and staff, and our move to the former U.S. Coast Guard Station.
The Crystal Lake Art Center is open Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and is located at 111 10th St., Frankfort. The Member Gallery features Art Center member artwork for exhibition and sale. Our gift shop offers a variety of unique, affordable, and artistic gifts.
