Paint Grand Traverse is an annual plein air painting festival and competition, presented by Crooked Tree Arts Center and located in Traverse City, Michigan.

Originating in 2018, Paint Grand Traverse is a week-long event featuring top artists from across the country. Event highlights include the Quick Paint Competition, Pint-Sized Paint Out for Kids, live painting demonstrations and workshops, and the Fresh Paint Party. The event features 33 talented artists from across the country.

We are hard at work creating and installing new exhibitions. Check back soon!

Founded nearly 20 years ago by Artistic Director Heather Raue, the CTAC School of Ballet trains young people in Northern Michigan for careers as professional dancers and artists. The School of Ballet offers professional training in ballet and alternative dance techniques and concepts. Our program has landed talented students professional contracts and launched students into BFA programs in dance and dance related careers. Our professional, qualified instructors, most of whom have graduated from the CTAC School of Ballet, have returned to teach with us after having continued their dance education in these various avenues.