In the spirit of spring cleaning, the Dennos Museum Center at Northwestern Michigan College will host 30 artists who will be cleaning out their own studios. This “artist’s garage sale” will coincide with the museum’s final preparations for its own massive spring cleaning project as it undergoes a major renovation.

The museum will close for approximately two months, from April 10 to mid-June.

“As the museum gets ready to close for our new addition and renovation, we wanted to do a fun event that would benefit regional artists and art buyers before we close the galleries,” says Museum Director Eugene Jenneman. About 30 well-known artists were invited to participate. There will be work in all media, including paintings, prints, jewelry, fiber arts, photography, metal and pottery. All art will be labeled with its original price and the sale price. The three-day event is free and open to the public. It begins with a reception and cash bar, Friday, April 7 from 5-8pm. The artists will be present during the opening to visit with guests and share stories about their work. The sale continues Saturday, April 8, 10am–5pm and Sunday, April 9, 1-4pm. Following this art sale, the museum will close to the public, with the exception of previously scheduled events. Milliken Auditorium will not be impacted by this closing and will continue to operate as scheduled.