Paint Creek Center for the Arts

Paint Creek Center for the Arts Paint Creek Center for the Arts is supported by the Michigan Council for Arts & Cultural Affairs and the National Endowment for the Arts.

PCCA is a nonprofit art center dedicated to building upon our rich heritage of leading creativity in our community by providing opportunities for all to learn, create, experience and appreciate the arts. All PCCA programs, activities and services are provided equally without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, s*x or disability

✨ARTIST SPOTLIGHT✨For expressive pieces that accentuate personal style, there's no better place to look than this year's...
08/29/2026

✨ARTIST SPOTLIGHT✨

For expressive pieces that accentuate personal style, there's no better place to look than this year's Art & Apples Festival. We've been featuring our jury-exempt artists all week here on our social media, and today, we highlight ceramicist Kari Cline.

Kari will be joining us again this year. Find her in the lower section! For exact booth location and to learn more about our participating artists, visit: https://www.zapplication.org/event-gallery.php?ID=13858

✨SPECIAL ARTIST SPOTLIGHT: AWARD OF EXCELLENCE✨2 weeks to go until the Art & Apples Festival returns to Rochester Munici...
08/29/2026

✨SPECIAL ARTIST SPOTLIGHT: AWARD OF EXCELLENCE✨

2 weeks to go until the Art & Apples Festival returns to Rochester Municipal Park.

All week we've been featuring some of our jury-exempt artists, and today we want to highlight one of our 2025 Art & Apples Festival Award of Excellence 🌟 winners: Andrew Ozark.

Andrew is no stranger to the festival. His expressive sculptures reconsider the possibilities of everyday wares and are memorable to anyone who stops by his booth. 🤖

We're excited to welcome him back for another year at the festival.

Find his booth and the booths of your other favorite returning artists (or your next new favorite) by heading to our Event Gallery here: https://www.zapplication.org/event-gallery.php?ID=13858

2 Weeks until you're reunited with your favorite foods at the 2026 Art & Apples Festival🍏. There are mouthwatering optio...
08/28/2026

2 Weeks until you're reunited with your favorite foods at the 2026 Art & Apples Festival🍏. There are mouthwatering options for everyone, including Oui Pastry, who joined us for the first time last year.

Oui Pastry will be offering up a variety of French macarons at the festival, including these delicious and cute apple macarons! 🍎

You can find a full list of our food vendors at pccart.org/festival/food/

✨ARTIST SPOTLIGHT✨Sculptor Alec Lacasse today's jury-exempt artists we are featuring ahead of the 2026 Art & Apples Fest...
08/28/2026

✨ARTIST SPOTLIGHT✨

Sculptor Alec Lacasse today's jury-exempt artists we are featuring ahead of the 2026 Art & Apples Festival. You'll find his expressive wood carvings among the other 250+ artists at the festival this year.

Each of those artists are categorized within 16 different mediums. From printmaking to jewelry, ceramics to woodworking, there's plenty to explore.

🍏You can find Alec at the Art & Apples Festival from September 11-13. To view all participating artists, visit: https://www.zapplication.org/event-gallery.php?ID=13858

For artists ready to experiment with different mediums, don't miss out on our Mixed Media and Acrylic Painting class thi...
08/27/2026

For artists ready to experiment with different mediums, don't miss out on our Mixed Media and Acrylic Painting class this fall!

Led by instructor Maggie Laycock, this class encourages you to discover the creative possibilities of combining acrylic paint with a variety of mixed media techniques. Students will explore texture and layering while learning how to incorporate various materials and processes into your paintings.

This is a 4-week class starting October 5.

👉For more information and to register, visit: https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/pcca/activity/search/detail/2057?onlineSiteId=0&from_original_cui=true

Featured Artwork: "Maestra" by Maggie Laycock, Acrylic on MDF Panel.

There is only 1 month left to apply for the Holiday Art Market! 🎄🛍The Holiday Art Market transforms PCCA's Art Market in...
08/27/2026

There is only 1 month left to apply for the Holiday Art Market! 🎄🛍

The Holiday Art Market transforms PCCA's Art Market into a premier shopping destination during the holiday season. Featuring handcrafted seasonal artwork, décor, and unique gifts, this consignment opportunity encourages Michigan artists to showcase and sell their artwork from November 13-December 20 within Paint Creek Center for the Arts in Rochester.

The Holiday Art Market coincides with our annual Student & Faculty Exhibition and will include an opening reception on Friday, November 13 from 5-8PM.

🎁The deadline to apply for the Holiday Art Market is September 27 at 11:59PM. To learn more and apply, visit: bit.ly/2026HAM

✨ARTIST SPOTLIGHT✨Ready for another jury-exempt artist feature? Today we are featuring Krista Moss, whose jewelry you'll...
08/27/2026

✨ARTIST SPOTLIGHT✨

Ready for another jury-exempt artist feature? Today we are featuring Krista Moss, whose jewelry you'll be able to find at the 2026 Art & Apples Festival.

To find her specific placement, use our handy event gallery. The event gallery allows you to peruse artists (and identify artwork by your favorite returning artists) with an updated section and booth number to find them at.

👉Check it out here: https://www.zapplication.org/event-gallery.php?ID=13858

A roadmap to flavor, Lor Bistro will be bringing back their Hmong and Asian street food to this year's festival. With ba...
08/26/2026

A roadmap to flavor, Lor Bistro will be bringing back their Hmong and Asian street food to this year's festival. With bao, summer rolls, Thai tea, and more on their menu, we're excited to welcome them back for another year!

🍤Learn more about the different flavors at this year's Art & Apples Festival by visiting: pccart.org/festival/food.

The Art & Apples Festival®🍏 is made possible from the support of local non-profit organizations. These organizations, ca...
08/26/2026

The Art & Apples Festival®🍏 is made possible from the support of local non-profit organizations. These organizations, called Gate Groups, welcome you at the festival gates, provide information about the festival, and encourage your donations upon entry.

Your donation doesn't just support Paint Creek Center for the Arts. A portion of all gate proceeds are given to each of the 5 non-profit organization partners to help support their mission and outreach.

Who are our gate group partners?

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Rochester Area Youth Assistance (RAYA) is a prevention-based nonprofit organization whose goal is to strengthen youth and families in the Rochester community.

Services and programs are available at no cost or reduced cost to school-age youth and families who reside in the Rochester Community Schools district. RAYA provides family education, counseling, and financial assistance to community members.

We're excited to welcome RAYA back for another year.

🤝To learn more about Rochester Area Youth Assistance, visit: www.raya-mi.org

✨ARTIST SPOTLIGHT✨Duo Dee and Michael Miller will be joining us for another year of the Art & Apples Festival, addings s...
08/26/2026

✨ARTIST SPOTLIGHT✨

Duo Dee and Michael Miller will be joining us for another year of the Art & Apples Festival, addings some pops of color to the park with their wooden sculptures. 💐

You can find them in the lower section of the park during the festival. For precise booth locations and to stay updated on the location of all our participating artists, visit our Event Gallery page here: https://www.zapplication.org/event-gallery.php?ID=13858

We'll continue highlighting more of our jury-exempt artists every day as we get closer to the festival. Check back here tomorrow for more!

Mark your calendars for the 60th annual Art & Apples Festival, happening September 11-13th at Rochester Municipal Park.

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407 Pine Street
Rochester, MI
48307

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Monday 9am - 7pm
Tuesday 9am - 7pm
Wednesday 9am - 7pm
Thursday 9am - 7pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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