What’s the backstory on some of the artwork created for the Glen Arbor Arts Center’s American Tree exhibit? Four artists represented in this show will talk about the inspiration behind, and creation of, their work on July 25, 11 am in the GAAC’s Main Gallery.

American Tree explores the role trees played in the formation of the United States 250 years ago — and the role trees will play moving forward into this nation’s next 250 years. Featured exhibitors in this discussion are Carolyn Swift, Best of Show; Royce Deans and Lisa Yontz, Merit Award winners; and Rebecca Robbe. Each artist approached the show’s theme from different thematic avenues, materials and processes: printmaking, collage, mixed media and painting. These artists will discuss how they developed the ideas that became their American Tree entries; and how themed exhibits inspire or impede creativity.

The American Tree exhibit may be viewed in the GAAC Main Gallery, or online: https://glenarborart.org/product/exhibit-american-tree/ The July 25 program is open to the public without charge.