Ox-Bow School of Art and Artists' Residency

Ox-Bow School of Art and Artists' Residency Ox-Bow’s campus encompasses 115-acres of pristine natural forests, dunes, a lagoon, and historic buildings located in Saugatuck, MI.

OX-BOW SCHOOL OF ART & ARTISTS’ RESIDENCY was established in 1910 and continues its mission of connecting artists to a network of creative resources, people, and ideas; an energizing natural environment; and a rich artistic history and vital future. Ox-Bow has been in operation for over 100 years and continues to provide an immersive environment for artists to explore traditional and contemporary modes of art-making. Ox-Bow provides a singular experience that respects historical techniques while bending genres into new formats, in an environment outside of the everyday, where creativity is paramount.

Ox-Bow's fall’s Art on the Meadow workshops offer a chance to spend a day in creative practice, learn from artists, and ...
09/03/2026

Ox-Bow's fall’s Art on the Meadow workshops offer a chance to spend a day in creative practice, learn from artists, and explore new materials and techniques. Try autumnal ikebana or natural ink making on campus, explore botanical illustration or urban sketching at Ox-Bow House, or spend a day with walnut ink, punch needle, or longleaf pine needles.

Whether you’re an experienced maker or looking to try something new, spend a day making, experimenting, and learning with us this fall. 🍂

Explore the full Art on the Meadow lineup and reserve your spot: https://www.ox-bow.org/art-on-the-meadow-workshops

Photos by Mak Harrision and courtesy of instructors.

More than a meal. Join us October 3 for Ox-Bow’s Fall Harvest Dinner, an evening where food becomes a shared artistic ex...
08/27/2026

More than a meal. Join us October 3 for Ox-Bow’s Fall Harvest Dinner, an evening where food becomes a shared artistic experience.

Our 2026 Culinary Artists in Residence, Cheyenne Broughton, Wei Cheng, Rae Friedman, Noya Kansky, and Luna Vela, will come together to create a seasonal, multi-course dinner featuring ingredients sourced from local farms and purveyors.

Throughout the evening, they’ll share their work and the creative processes behind the meal.

Set on the Ox-Bow meadow at our Saugatuck, Michigan campus, the evening includes wine pairings, conversation, and an opportunity to experience the artists’ work firsthand.

The Harvest Dinner is a fundraiser supporting Ox-Bow’s work to create the time, space, and community artists need to create.

October 3, 2026 | 5:30–9:00 p.m. ET
$200 early bird through September 15 | $225 after
Limited to 100 seats.

Come to the table. Tickets at the link in bio.

Photos:
Nolan Zunk ()
Kristen Norman (kristenlnorman)

Artists in Residence:


flour.mortician

08/21/2026

At this year’s Field of Vision Summer Benefit, we were pleased to recognize Todd Warnock as Ox-Bow’s Community Honoree.
For decades, Todd’s generosity and leadership have helped shape the Ox-Bow many of us know and love. Maybe you’ve stayed in The Janie or The Marshall. Maybe you’ve walked the trails through the Saugatuck Harbor Natural Area, the protected dune ecosystem adjacent to Ox-Bow that Todd helped establish. Maybe you’ve simply spent time on the Warnock Meadow, making, learning, or dancing.
Todd’s legacy is part of this place, and part of so many people’s Ox-Bow experiences.
Watch this short video by 2025 Summer Fellow Nolan Zunk to learn more about his lasting impact.

Bubble Bath Pizza Party 🍕🫧Ox-Bow and Modales Wines are teaming up for Ox-Bow’s final Friday Night Open Studio of the sea...
08/15/2026

Bubble Bath Pizza Party 🍕🫧

Ox-Bow and Modales Wines are teaming up for Ox-Bow’s final Friday Night Open Studio of the season, starting early at 6 p.m. on Friday, August 21.

Modales’ sparkling red Bubble Bath is “pizza-party approved,” and Ox-Bow’s kitchen team will have a limited selection of pizzas available first come, first served.

Come for the pizza and bubbles, stay for open studios, our live auction, and the famous Ox-Bow sunset on the lagoon. The event is free and open to the public, with drinks and pizza available for purchase. We recommend foam-friendly attire 🛁🫧

@ Ox-Bow School of Art and Artists’ Residency
Saugatuck, Michigan
Friday, August 21
6 p.m. ET

Thank you also to New Holland Brewing, the official Open Studios series cocktail sponsor and Saugatuck Brewing Co., the season beer sponsor!

Photo from the Ox-Bow archives, photographer and date unknown.

In her latest Director’s Note, Shannon reflects on the communities that take shape at Ox-Bow each summer, and what we mi...
08/09/2026

In her latest Director’s Note, Shannon reflects on the communities that take shape at Ox-Bow each summer, and what we might learn from spending time in a place where art, play, work, and community come together.

Read the full Director’s Note: https://www.ox-bow.org/news-blog/2026/7/27/directors-note-at-summers-end

"Institutions have a way of creating detachment where there should be connection, even when art and culture are the exact lens we need to see ourselves and others. Communities like Ox-Bow are places capable of radically shifting what people believe is possible for living—by collapsing the line between art and life completely."

08/04/2026

Michelle Grabner, Ox-Bow’s 2026 Field of Vision Art and Environment Honoree. As an artist, educator, and longtime member of this community, her influence continues to shape how we learn, make, and come together at Ox-Bow.
We invite you to share a memory of Michelle and the ways her work, teaching, and time have been a part of your Ox-Bow experience.

Michelle Grabner
Video by Nolan Zunk, 2026 (Summer Fellow 2025)

On view at Ox-Bow house through August 3.Hear from the artists behind “Spoke,” a group exhibition featuring work by a se...
07/26/2026

On view at Ox-Bow house through August 3.

Hear from the artists behind “Spoke,” a group exhibition featuring work by a selection of artists who participated in workshops at The Weaving Workshop in Chicago, IL. Founded in 2024 by artist Dee Clements, The Weaving Workshop is an artist-run school dedicated to basketry and fiber craft.

Ox-Bow House exhibition photos by Mak Harrison, Summer Fellow 2026

Dee Clements
“Wallpaper and Textiles”
gouache on clayboard, dye, reed
2026
Photo by Mak Harrison

Raina Lee
“I grew up inside a pizzeria and got to eat spaghetti and meatballs whenever I wanted”
Reed, smoked reed, vinyl, zipper, towels 2026
Photo by Mak Harrison

Victoria Pater
“Winged Current”
Reed, raffia, cicada wings preserved in Play-Doh tops
2026
Photo courtesy of artist

Ashley Bradley
“Rearing Up”
Handwoven Reed
2026
Photo courtesy of artist

Katherine Behar
“Untitled Knots” from “Inside Outsourcing”
Basket knot forms in mixed media
2026
Photo by Mak Harrison

Suzanne Isken
“Checkers”
Hand dyed and natural reed
2026
Photo courtesy of artist

Meg Durlak
“Untitled”
Handwoven, dyed reed
2026
Photo by Mak Harrison

The Weaving Workshop
Dee Clements
Raina Lee
Ashley Bradley
Victoria Pater

Katherine Behar

One week ago, we gathered on the Warnock Meadow for Field of Vision: Beyond the Canvas, honoring the artists, educators,...
07/18/2026

One week ago, we gathered on the Warnock Meadow for Field of Vision: Beyond the Canvas, honoring the artists, educators, and supporters who have shaped Ox-Bow for more than a century. The vital funds we raised will help preserve Ox-Bow's campus and provide time and space for artists at any stage to develop their practices within a vibrant and supportive community.

Thank you to everyone who made this year’s Field of Vision benefit possible. From generous experiences and artwork donations for the auction, to the encouragement and support of our board and committee, to the hands-on help from volunteers, fellows and staff, we are so very grateful.

Photos by Nolan Zunk, Summer Fellow 2025 & Mak Harrison, Summer Fellow 2026

July at Ox-Bow 🫧July unfolds across our Saugatuck campus and Ox-Bow House in downtown Douglas. Join us:🎨 July 4 – Makers...
07/01/2026

July at Ox-Bow 🫧
July unfolds across our Saugatuck campus and Ox-Bow House in downtown Douglas. Join us:

🎨 July 4 – Makers Station: Bubble Wands
📍 Ox-Bow House, 137 Center Street, Douglas, Michigan

🥂July 11– Field of Vision: Beyond the Canvas
*Ticketed event
📍Ox-Bow, 3435 Rupprecht Way, Saugatuck, Michigan

🖼️ July 12– Exhibition Opening: Spoke
📍Ox-Bow House, 137 Center Street, Douglas, Michigan

🏡 July 24 – Friday Night Open Studios
📍Ox-Bow, 3435 Rupprecht Way, Saugatuck, Michigan

Plan your visit, bring a friend, and come be part of it. Full event details at the calendar link in our bio.

Looking for classes and workshops? Full class schedule at the link in bio!

Photos by Candice Whitfield, Dee Clements, and Mak Harrison

Textiles, Dee Clements, 13 x 17 x 3.5 inches, Gouache on claybord, dyed and woven reed, Made at Ox-Bow School of Art & Artists’ Residency, Summer 2026.

Call for Volunteers ✨This summer, we’re preparing for Field of Vision, Ox-Bow’s annual benefit celebrating the artists, ...
06/30/2026

Call for Volunteers ✨
This summer, we’re preparing for Field of Vision, Ox-Bow’s annual benefit celebrating the artists, educators, and supporters who make this community possible.
We’re looking for local volunteers to help bring the event to life in the week leading up (July 6–10). From painting and raking to setting up auction items and stringing lights, there are lots of ways to get involved.
As a thank you, volunteers who contribute 8 hours will receive a credit for a 3-hour Art on the Meadow workshop.
Interested? Reach out to Kate Nguyen at [email protected] with your availability.
Can’t volunteer but still want to support? Consider donating artwork to the auction.
We’d love to have you be part of it. 🌿

Photo by Jamie Kelter Davis

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3435 Rupprecht Way
Saugatuck, MI
49453

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