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Murals in Grayling MI

Murals in Grayling MI

Kirtland’s Warbler mural, photo by Thomas Dean
Section of mural, downtown Grayling, photographer Thomas Dean
  

Grayling Art Tour — Episode 4 By Anna Tomlinson

Murals in Grayling MI

Indoor:
Devereaux Crawford County Library, wetlands mural painted by Tom Russell.

Devereaux Crawford County Library, sock monkeys mural: painted by Terry Dickinson, approximately 12’x8′, took approximately one week to paint onsite on aluminum panels

Dead Bear Brewery, two murals of the Main Branch of the AuSable River and one mural of historic Hanson Hills Recreation area, painted by Dean Worden

U.S.Post Office, mural painted as part of “The New Deal” used to get artists back to work during The Great Depression

Outdoor:
American Legion, patriotic mural

AuSable Artisan Village Gallery, river mural: painted by Terry Dickinson on small aluminum tiles, took three to four days to complete

AuSable Gifts, wildlife mural

Diane’s Car Wash, four seasons mural: painted by Terry Dickinson in 4’x8′ sections, painted on aluminum panels, took 8-10 days to complete

Gambles Corner (next to Main Branch Gallery), AuSable Canoe Marathon murals

J.Dap, fisherman mural: painted by various community members on 50 individual tiles, 5’x10′ total, original art by Terry Dickinson, took two days to complete

Ron’s Fly Shop, Kirtland’s Warbler mural: painted by 40 various community members with 120 individual tiles, original artwork by Kim Diment, took three days to complete

Suchey Chiropractic, five murals depicting specific sites within the county: bridge across the East Branch of the AuSable River near Hartwick Pines State Park, Main Branch of the AuSable River north of Grayling, AuSable River in the City Park, 612 crossing of the AuSable River and the Manistee River. Painted by Terry Dickinson directly onto the brick building and took approximately 2 weeks to complete

The Bicycle Shop (now closed), This mural is a knock-off of Alphonse Mucha whose delicately sensuous style epitomizes the urbane grace of French Art Nouveau. Mucha was a Czeck, born in 1890 next to the local jail in the remote Moravian town of Ivancice, who died after being questioned by the Gestapo in Prague in 1939. This particular work was done in 1897 known as “Bieres De La Meuse”. Painted by Terry Dickinson.

Miscellaneous information from artist Terry Dickinson: The subject matter of the mural is typically selected by the client. He gives them a pencil sketch of the mural, and depending on the subject matter, may draw the mural on a grid system, usually a six or twelve inch grid. Depending on proportions, some of the mural is painted freehand. Aluminum panels are painted inside and then attached to the outside wall. Larger murals take more than one panel. Murals painted on aluminum rather than the building itself tend to last longer.

Dickinson also has a public art mural presence in Frankenmuth, Petoskey, Harbor Springs, Ludington, Flint, Traverse City,  Roscommon, Houghton Lake and Gaylord along with many private homes across the state of Michigan. Dickinson has exhibited in several international juried shows and was awarded recognition in the 2003 Northeast Michigan Artists’ Juried Exhibition at the Jesse Besser Museum in Alpena, Michigan; 2005 Gaylord Area Council for the Arts Exhibition; 2010  Best of Show, Sketching, and Best of show, Portraits,  Artcenter Traverse City.

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Kirtland’s Warbler Tours

May 27 @ 7:00 AM - June 30 @ 10:00 AM

Kirtland’s Warbler Tours

Hartwick Pines State Park is hosting the Kirtland’s Warbler Tours in cooperation with Michigan Audubon. Tours are offered May 27th-June 30th at 7:00 am. There is an additional tour on […]

$15
12:00 PM - 9:00 PM Event Series

Grayling Viking Band Carnival

May 28 @ 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM Event Series

Grayling Viking Band Carnival

May 25-29,at the Grayling Mini-mall!! Help support these wonderful kids! Thursday: opens at 4pm Friday: opens at 3pm High School band performs at 4pm Saturday & Sunday: opens at 12pm […]

3:00 PM - 8:00 PM Event Series

Paddle Hard Yard Summer Concert Series

May 28 @ 3:00 PM - 8:00 PM Event Series

Paddle Hard Yard Summer Concert Series

Paddle Hard yard events

2 events, 29

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Kirtland’s Warbler Tours

12:00 PM - 5:00 PM Event Series

Grayling Viking Band Carnival

May 29 @ 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM Event Series

Grayling Viking Band Carnival

May 25-29,at the Grayling Mini-mall!! Help support these wonderful kids! Thursday: opens at 4pm Friday: opens at 3pm High School band performs at 4pm Saturday & Sunday: opens at 12pm […]

1 event, 30

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Kirtland’s Warbler Tours

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7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Event Series

Paddle Hard Yard Summer Concert Series

June 2 @ 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Event Series

Paddle Hard Yard Summer Concert Series

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4 events, 3

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Kirtland’s Warbler Tours

7:30 AM - 11:00 AM

Hanson Hills Challenge Trail Run

June 3 @ 7:30 AM - 11:00 AM

Hanson Hills Challenge Trail Run

Hanson Hills Courses: 3 mile-ish Trail Run features, 2 tracks trail, Relatively flat with one uphill climb. Custom Socks while supplies last. Walkers allowed. 5 mile Trail Run features, 2 […]

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Steam Day @ Wellington Farm CANCELLED

June 3 @ 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Steam Day @ Wellington Farm CANCELLED

CANCELLED Wellington   Did you know that Wellington Farm USA is home to not one but two operating Steam engines? The 1912 Frick and 1914 Advance! We also have a […]

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Event Series

MI Brew Live Music Saturdays

June 3 @ 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Event Series

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Kirtland’s Warbler Tours

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Event Series

Paddle Hard Yard Summer Concert Series

June 9 @ 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Event Series

Paddle Hard Yard Summer Concert Series

Paddle Hard yard events

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Kirtland’s Warbler Tours

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Event Series

MI Brew Live Music Saturdays

June 10 @ 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Event Series

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8:00 PM - 9:30 PM

Bridge Between Band Live Performance

June 10 @ 8:00 PM - 9:30 PM

Bridge Between Band Live Performance

Tinker's Junction is hosting Bridge Between Band on June 10.With a raw, energetic sound that incorporates a unique mix of rock, blues, and folk influences, the Bridge Between has been […]

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Kirtland’s Warbler Tours

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Kirtland’s Warbler Tours

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Event Series

Paddle Hard Yard Summer Concert Series

June 16 @ 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Event Series

Paddle Hard Yard Summer Concert Series

Paddle Hard yard events

4 events, 17

2023-05-27

Kirtland’s Warbler Tours

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM Event Series

Story Time @ The Annis House

June 17 @ 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM Event Series

Story Time @ The Annis House

Gather around at the Annis House at Wellington Farm and enjoy story time! Between the hours of 11am – 11:30am and 2pm – 2:30pm Auntie Elsie will read a book […]

2:00 PM - 2:30 PM Event Series

Story Time @ The Annis House

June 17 @ 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM Event Series

Story Time @ The Annis House

Gather around at the Annis House at Wellington Farm and enjoy story time! Between the hours of 11am – 11:30am and 2pm – 2:30pm Auntie Elsie will read a book […]

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Event Series

MI Brew Live Music Saturdays

June 17 @ 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Event Series

MI Brew Live Music Saturdays

MI Brew calendar

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Kirtland’s Warbler Tours

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Kirtland’s Warbler Tours

4:00 PM - 11:00 PM Event Series

Frederic Music Fest

June 23 @ 4:00 PM - 11:00 PM Event Series

Frederic Music Fest

Come join us for the 8th annual Music Festival. $20 per person for the whole weekend. Friday night 4-11 and Saturday 1-11. 9 bands. Craft show and flea market. Food […]

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Event Series

Paddle Hard Yard Summer Concert Series

June 23 @ 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Event Series

Paddle Hard Yard Summer Concert Series

Paddle Hard yard events

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2023-05-27

Kirtland’s Warbler Tours

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Sticky Buns Day

June 24 @ 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Sticky Buns Day

Summer Kitchen @ Wellington Farm Watch and maybe even help the the ladies in the summer kitchen as they make sticky buns from scratch the way they did in 1932. […]

1:00 PM - 11:00 PM Event Series

Frederic Music Fest

June 24 @ 1:00 PM - 11:00 PM Event Series

Frederic Music Fest

Come join us for the 8th annual Music Festival. $20 per person for the whole weekend. Friday night 4-11 and Saturday 1-11. 9 bands. Craft show and flea market. Food […]

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Event Series

MI Brew Live Music Saturdays

June 24 @ 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Event Series

MI Brew Live Music Saturdays

MI Brew calendar

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Kirtland’s Warbler Tours

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Paddle Hard Yard Summer Concert Series

June 30 @ 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Event Series

Paddle Hard Yard Summer Concert Series

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MI Brew Live Music Saturdays

July 1 @ 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Event Series

MI Brew Live Music Saturdays

MI Brew calendar

May 27
May 27 @ 7:00 AM - June 30 @ 10:00 AM

Kirtland’s Warbler Tours

May 28 @ 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM Event Series

Grayling Viking Band Carnival

May 28 @ 3:00 PM - 8:00 PM Event Series

Paddle Hard Yard Summer Concert Series

May 27
May 27 @ 7:00 AM - June 30 @ 10:00 AM

Kirtland’s Warbler Tours

May 29 @ 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM Event Series

Grayling Viking Band Carnival

May 27
May 27 @ 7:00 AM - June 30 @ 10:00 AM

Kirtland’s Warbler Tours

May 27
May 27 @ 7:00 AM - June 30 @ 10:00 AM

Kirtland’s Warbler Tours

May 27
May 27 @ 7:00 AM - June 30 @ 10:00 AM

Kirtland’s Warbler Tours

May 27
May 27 @ 7:00 AM - June 30 @ 10:00 AM

Kirtland’s Warbler Tours

June 2 @ 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Event Series

Paddle Hard Yard Summer Concert Series

May 27
May 27 @ 7:00 AM - June 30 @ 10:00 AM

Kirtland’s Warbler Tours

June 3 @ 7:30 AM - 11:00 AM

Hanson Hills Challenge Trail Run

June 3 @ 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Steam Day @ Wellington Farm CANCELLED

June 3 @ 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Event Series

MI Brew Live Music Saturdays

May 27
May 27 @ 7:00 AM - June 30 @ 10:00 AM

Kirtland’s Warbler Tours

June 9
June 9 @ 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Event Series

Paddle Hard Yard Summer Concert Series

June 10
June 10 @ 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Event Series

MI Brew Live Music Saturdays

June 10 @ 8:00 PM - 9:30 PM

Bridge Between Band Live Performance

June 16
June 16 @ 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Event Series

Paddle Hard Yard Summer Concert Series

June 17
June 17 @ 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM Event Series

Story Time @ The Annis House

May 27
May 27 @ 7:00 AM - June 30 @ 10:00 AM

Kirtland’s Warbler Tours

May 27
May 27 @ 7:00 AM - June 30 @ 10:00 AM

Kirtland’s Warbler Tours

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May 27 @ 7:00 AM - June 30 @ 10:00 AM

Kirtland’s Warbler Tours

May 27
May 27 @ 7:00 AM - June 30 @ 10:00 AM

Kirtland’s Warbler Tours

May 27
May 27 @ 7:00 AM - June 30 @ 10:00 AM

Kirtland’s Warbler Tours

June 9 @ 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Event Series

Paddle Hard Yard Summer Concert Series

May 27
May 27 @ 7:00 AM - June 30 @ 10:00 AM

Kirtland’s Warbler Tours

June 10 @ 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Event Series

MI Brew Live Music Saturdays

June 10 @ 8:00 PM - 9:30 PM

Bridge Between Band Live Performance

May 27
May 27 @ 7:00 AM - June 30 @ 10:00 AM

Kirtland’s Warbler Tours

May 27
May 27 @ 7:00 AM - June 30 @ 10:00 AM

Kirtland’s Warbler Tours

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May 27 @ 7:00 AM - June 30 @ 10:00 AM

Kirtland’s Warbler Tours

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May 27 @ 7:00 AM - June 30 @ 10:00 AM

Kirtland’s Warbler Tours

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May 27 @ 7:00 AM - June 30 @ 10:00 AM

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May 27 @ 7:00 AM - June 30 @ 10:00 AM

Kirtland’s Warbler Tours

June 16 @ 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Event Series

Paddle Hard Yard Summer Concert Series

May 27
May 27 @ 7:00 AM - June 30 @ 10:00 AM

Kirtland’s Warbler Tours

June 17 @ 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM Event Series

Story Time @ The Annis House

June 17 @ 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM Event Series

Story Time @ The Annis House

June 17 @ 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Event Series

MI Brew Live Music Saturdays

May 27
May 27 @ 7:00 AM - June 30 @ 10:00 AM

Kirtland’s Warbler Tours

May 27
May 27 @ 7:00 AM - June 30 @ 10:00 AM

Kirtland’s Warbler Tours

May 27
May 27 @ 7:00 AM - June 30 @ 10:00 AM

Kirtland’s Warbler Tours

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May 27 @ 7:00 AM - June 30 @ 10:00 AM

Kirtland’s Warbler Tours

May 27
May 27 @ 7:00 AM - June 30 @ 10:00 AM

Kirtland’s Warbler Tours

May 27
May 27 @ 7:00 AM - June 30 @ 10:00 AM

Kirtland’s Warbler Tours

June 23 @ 4:00 PM - 11:00 PM Event Series

Frederic Music Fest

June 23 @ 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Event Series

Paddle Hard Yard Summer Concert Series

May 27
May 27 @ 7:00 AM - June 30 @ 10:00 AM

Kirtland’s Warbler Tours

June 24 @ 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Sticky Buns Day

June 24 @ 1:00 PM - 11:00 PM Event Series

Frederic Music Fest

June 24 @ 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Event Series

MI Brew Live Music Saturdays

May 27
May 27 @ 7:00 AM - June 30 @ 10:00 AM

Kirtland’s Warbler Tours

May 27
May 27 @ 7:00 AM - June 30 @ 10:00 AM

Kirtland’s Warbler Tours

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May 27 @ 7:00 AM - June 30 @ 10:00 AM

Kirtland’s Warbler Tours

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Kirtland’s Warbler Tours

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May 27 @ 7:00 AM - June 30 @ 10:00 AM

Kirtland’s Warbler Tours

May 27
May 27 @ 7:00 AM - June 30 @ 10:00 AM

Kirtland’s Warbler Tours

June 30 @ 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Event Series

Paddle Hard Yard Summer Concert Series

July 1
July 1 @ 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Event Series

MI Brew Live Music Saturdays

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