CCCAC Coté Exhibition Gallery

Reboot, paintings by Clyde Mikkola
Coté Gallery August 6-29, 2026
​Opening reception Thursday, August 6th from 6-7:30pm

The Copper Country Community Arts Center in Hancock is featuring work by local artist Clyde Mikkola in the Coté Gallery (formerly the Kerredge Gallery) August 6-29,2026.  Clyde is well known for his copper country scenes, and this exhibit will feature paintings from Lake Superior to Hungarian Falls, and many other local places.

“When discussing art I’ve come down to a couple of simple lines that make sense to me which are, “What is an artist? Someone who makes art.”

The other line is, “What is art? Something made by an artist.”
After looking at, studying, and making art for most of my life I’ve come to the conclusion that the above lines are essentially the truth. I’ve seen art of every nature,much, it seems, created for shock value alone. It is all accepted as art and I have no disagreement there.

So, where does that leave me? I create what I am inspired to create using the medium that feels right. This approach leaves a lot of leeway concerning what I can do and gives me the greatest enjoyment.” -Clyde Mikkola

Join us on Thursday, August 6 for the opening recepiton from 6-7:30pm.

2026 Exhibition Schedule

 February        
“Animal Life - Art from the Kalevala” community call for art
Jan 24-Feb 28  Reception: Jan 24 2-4 pm
                                                 
March             
“Celebrate Youth Arts Month”
March 7 – April 4   Reception: March 7 from noon-2pm
                                   
April                
Indigenous Artists, Telling Stories
April 8 – May 2
Reception: Thursday, April 9  6-7:30            
 
May                
Rob Kangas - paintings                      
May 6-30
Reception: Thursday, May 7 from 6-7:30              
 
June               
Buellwood Weavers and Fiber Artists Guild group exhibition
Reception: Thursday, June 11 from 6-7:30pm                       

July                
Three Photographers
Dates TBD     
 
August            
Clyde Mikkola – watercolors

September     
Peg McNinch – fiber art
            
October          
Remembering Gordon Borsvold                       
                       
November
The Shaft       
November 4-28
Reception: TBD with Party with the Arts
                                                 
December      
6X6  annual Fundraiser Exhibition
                                        

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Exhibition Opportunities
Exhibitions in the Coté Gallery (formerly the Kerredge Gallery) at the Copper Country Community Arts Center are scheduled a year in advance. If you would like to be considered for an exhibition for 2027-2028, contact Bonnie Loukus at [email protected] with a proposal and 5-7 images of your work for consideration.