Save the Date!
Sunday, April 13, 2025
- 5pm - 8pm at Jay's Sporting Goods in Clare
- 22nd Annual Event
Join the Mid Michigan College Foundation and Jay’s Sporting Goods for A Northern Tradition. This exclusive event is hosted by Jay’s Sporting Goods, and raises funds to support student success, academic excellence, high-tech learning spaces, and campus improvements.
"Great Blue" (Watercolor & Ink on Paper)
by Cheryl Meyer
Cheryl Meyer grew up near the Saginaw Bay and spent her childhood exploring different natural areas to observe local wildlife, especially birds and snakes. "Nature and a family that embraced creativity raised me."
Meyer studied fine arts and creative writing at Central Michigan University and has long practiced writing and painting throughout her life. She has recently become a watercolor and creative writing instructor for Art Reach in Mt. Pleasant and continues as an Adjunct Art Instructor at both Mid Michigan College and Montcalm Community College.
Meyer's first show, "Paper Trails & Leaves", was held at Art Reach in 2022 featuring a collection of her watercolor, mixed media, and gourd art. A second show in 2024, "Natural Transitions", allowed Meyer to partner with a local colored pencil artist to capture her experiences as a trail runner, birder, and lover of the Great Lakes.
"I live on a small lake and have the opportunity to watch herons and egrets often, and this year, the Great Blue Herons were especially active along the shore hunting and even showing up on my game camera! This served as my inspiration for "Great Blue", I hope you enjoy it!"
An Exclusive Evening at Jay's Sporting Goods in Clare
Tickets are $50 each and include the opportunity to
Plus, all ticket holders also receive a $35 Jay's Sporting Goods shopping voucher!**
*Need not be present to win.
**Redeemable at the event only. Conditions and restrictions may apply.
Contact Courtney Silverthorn, Director of Development for the Mid Michigan College Foundation, at (989) 317-9216 or csilverthorn@midmich.edu.
General Admission tickets are $50 each.
Contact Courtney Silverthorn, Director of Development for the Mid Michigan College Foundation, at (989) 317-9216 or csilverthorn@midmich.edu.
Sponsors get valuable benefits and recognition for their support. There are several sponsorship categories available.
Use this form to pay for your sponsorship online with a credit card.
Contact Courtney Silverthorn, Director of Development for the Mid Michigan College Foundation, at (989) 317-9216 or csilverthorn@midmich.edu.
The Mid Michigan College Foundation is excited to announce the search for the next A Northern Tradition Featured Artist.
The Featured Artist plays a central role at the event—interacting with guests, distributing signed prints, showcasing additional works of art, and meeting with other outdoor enthusiasts and supporters of Mid Michigan College.
Visit the Featured Artist Search Art Contest webpage for full details.