Crossing Superior: Painting Memories
Paintings by Isle Royale Teen Artists in Residence
Elsa Carter and Virginia Szok
Youth Gallery June & July 2026

Since 2017 the Copper Country Community Arts Center has supported the Isle Royale National Park Teen Artist Exploration program through program development and on-island mentorship with director Bonnie Loukus.  Through the years teen artists have had the opportunity to exhibit their work in our Youth Gallery the following summer after their residency. We are excited to welcome the two teen artists from last year’s program, Virginia Szok and Elsa Carter.  Join us for the opening reception on Friday, June 5th from 5-6pm. 
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Copper and Gold in Silver, photography by Dan Beers and Tim Renken
Kerredge Gallery: July 9-31, 2026
Opening Reception: Thursday, July 9th 6-7:30pm
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Images, left to right: Mason, MI - Dan Beers and Tram, Independence Mine - Tim Renken

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Classes & Programs

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Fostering an Environment where the Arts and People Grow Together.

 At the Copper Country Community Arts Center we work to provide arts opportunities and cultural enrichment to our community.  Located in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, the CCCAC accomplishes this by offering art classes & programs for people of all ages year round, hosting community and cultural events, providing gallery space for artists to sell their work, running a working letterpress studio, clay studio, and black & white photography darkroom, helping emerging artists with professional development, managing a strong volunteer program, assisting students launch art careers via internships, and providing exhibition opportunities.

Visit our three galleries: the Kerredge Gallery, where we host monthly professional artist exhibitions as well as community exhibits; our Youth Gallery, featuring artwork by local schools and young individual artists, and our Artists Market Sales Gallery, which represents more than 170 local and regional artists.

The CCCAC is mainly supported by our community.  Through annual membership donations you directly impact the quality of life in the Copper Country.  Memberships, donations, the sale of art, fundraisers, and grants from the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs all help sustain and grow the CCCAC.  But mostly, we need you, our community.  Consider becoming a member. 

Our monthly newsletter is mailed to all current CCCAC members.  You can read it here or join our email list below for updates.

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Subscribe to our online newsletter for monthly updates on upcoming classes, programs, events, and what's new in the Artists Market Sales Gallery. Current members of the CCCAC also receive a print version and exhibition postcards in addition to the online news.  Not a member?  Join today!

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Arts Center Hours: Tuesday-Friday 11am-6pm  / Saturday 10am-2pm  /  Closed Sundays & Mondays

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