Join us for our 1 Year Anniversary & Holiday Express Exhibit on Friday, November 14 from 5 - 8 p.m. Public is Welcome.

Original Artwork, Custom Framing & One-Of-A-Kind Gifts under $50!!!

Artists exhibiting are: Catherine McClung, Christi Dreese-Carter, Marlan Cotner, Lindy Rewitzer, Jill Jeltema, Bette Delvecchio, Ken Widing, Sue Hopp, Alice Robrish, & Ed Doza.

Stop in for a glass of wine on a Friday evening from 5 - 8 p.m. and view the new exhibit. We had a spectacular turnout for the opening reception on Friday, September 5th.

Artist's Exhibiting: Maria Ambre, Lindy Rewitzer, Sara Youngman, Mat Moore, Jacki Lozicki, Lee Ann Frame, Cindi Ford, Sue Boehme, Jonathan Clemens, Lisa Price, Bette DelVecchio

Other Gallery Artists: Edward Doza, Roycine King, Christi Dreese-Carter, Alice Robrish, Marlan Cotner

"Beneath These Layers" Mixed Media by Christi Dreese-Carter

Artists’ Recollect & Connect with the Past and Present

Spring Lake – Past and present encounters combine two abstract artists’ works to collaborate their recent collection of paintings. While Grandville artist Eric Fracassi constructs his mixed media paintings from recollections of the past to resurrect and preserve significant memories of both time and place; artist/ owner of Dreese Fine Art & Framing creates new works that convey her emotions which signify connections with her family, friends and loved ones.

Fracassi’s work combines a full spectrum of color incorporated into recurring images of crows, feathers, frogs and dragonflies. “Simple activities filling the bird bath with water, collecting bird feathers, and feeding the crows at my grandparents’ home in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan made a lasting impression on me, and have taken on a spiritual context for me as an adult,” explained Fracassi.

While Fracassi reflects on his past, Christi Dreese-Carter finds peace by releasing her present emotions onto paper. “Each painting carries its own separate sentiment connected to someone or something,” Dreese-Carter said. The paintings are canvassed with large strokes of color. Gouges and graphite carelessly flows through the acrylic paintings giving you a sense of movement.

“I think everyone connects with someone; whether it is a parent, their children, spouse or friend,” Dreese-Carter said. The new series of work takes a completely opposite approach from her impressionistic landscapes of Lake Michigan. It is a new avenue for Christi Dreese-Carter since she started experimenting with abstract three years ago.

The exhibit, “Recollections & Connections” will be on display from June 3rd – June 28th. An artist reception will be open to the public on Friday, June 6 from 5 – 8 p.m.

Dreese Fine Art and Framing is located at 701 East Savidge, Suite 3, in Spring Lake. Hours are Tuesday & Friday 10:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Call 616-844-4453 for information.

"Recollections & Connections" June 3 - 28.

Abstract artists’ Eric Fracassi & Christi Dreese-Carter exhibit their latest collections of work that signify their past and present encounters. An artist reception will be held on Friday, June 6 from 5 - 8 p.m. The public is welcome.

Upcoming Exhibit: May 1 - 31

"Lush"

Artists' Patricia Dee and Mary Sundstrom will showcase their works side by side.

Meet the artists' on Friday, May 16th from 5 - 8p.m. Bring you family and friends. East Village Wine Shoppe selects the wine for the night. Grab a bite to eat at Two Tony's Italian Restaurant just a few doors down.

Dreese Fine Art & Framing's upcoming exhibit "Wildlife Carvings & Paintings" with artists' Richard Heffron and James Anderson. The Exhibit runs from April 8 - 30th. The public is invited to the Artist Reception held on Friday, April 11th from 5 - 8 p.m.

Welcome to our brand new location. Now 3 months in our new spot, we are feeling right at home. We could not have asked for a better Grand Opening turnout! This January has proven to be our busiest month yet since we opened our doors 5 years ago. Thank you to those who have supported us. Without great customers and a supportive community, we would not be here.

As for the upcoming months, we are just about booked with new art exhibits! During the month of April we will have artist Dick Heffron display his acrylic wildlife paintings along side Jim Anderson's wildlife wood carvings. Something not to miss. The carvings have been in national competitions! An artist reception will be held on April 18th from 5 - 7. Open to the public. Dress is casual.

Another exciting continual event is the

WINE & WORKS every Friday

from 5-7. Stop in for a glass of wine selected by the East Village Wine Shoppe while viewing new works of art. NO CHARGE. If you haven't stopped into the East Village Wine Shoppe, do so. It is a classy establishment. You are sure to find some great wines. Owners Kristine and Marty are always happy to help you with a selection if needed.

Now is the time when new works are created. A new series of oil paintings created from sketches of Lake Michigan. The new works will be released just before summer. Another series of works in the process are of the Napa Vineyards. A trip that we took a few years ago. Also to be viewed in the upcoming months.

Stop in to the new location. We are directly across the street from the old spot. 701 E. Savidge St., Suite 3, Spring Lake, MI 49456 616 844-4453. Or visit us at http://www.dreesefineart.com/.