Artist Exhibits

The Forest Hills Fine Arts Center Artist program offers selected local and regional artists a unique opportunity to share their work and talent with students and art-lovers in the Forest Hills area.  Each artist will be launched with a public reception to introduce the artist to the community and unveil an exhibition of their work in the Center gallery. Each exhibit year will run from September to June and each artist will occupy the gallery for approximately a month.

Viewing the Exhibits

All exhibits at the Forest Hills Fine Arts Center are held in the lobby and are free to the public.

Exhibit Hours
9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday – Friday. Extended viewing hours are available some evenings.  Call the Office to check the schedule.  616-493-8965

Artist Receptions
6 p.m. to 7 p.m., the day of the reception, in the FAC Lobby. Unless otherwise noted.

Everyone Welcome! FREE to the public!

Artist Exhibit Schedule

Margaret Kriegbaum Artist Exhibit

September 1, 2026 - October 2, 2026

We are living during chaotic times. In response, I want my paintings to offer a quiet respite—a sanctuary from a world that often saps our energy and sense of tranquility. My hope is that through art, we can pause and reconnect with what is truly important.

I strive for the essence of my subjects. By distilling them into their simplest forms, I aim to engage a more profound emotional and contemplative response from the viewer.

In 2024, after a lifetime of working with oils, a workshop inspired me to transition to acrylics. This change has fundamentally transformed my process and the final artistic outcome of my paintings. I have also begun "painting with papers." This method offers a new sense of freedom, though it brings its own set of technical challenges. I thrive on experimentation, growth through failures, and continuously pushing the boundaries of my art to reach new levels of expression.

Margaret Kriegbaum Artist Reception

September 17 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Paulette Carr Artist Exhibit

October 7, 2026 - November 5, 2026

Paulette's art journey started early when she used scraps of drywall ta
paint and draw on as her parents were building their home. Although her
art journey took a side track after high school, she sought her passion for
art and chasing the light again 14 years ago


The owner of Brave Art Studios & Gallery, she seeks to create more opportunities for art in the world, not just for herself, but for everyone.
Paulette feels that our communities are stronger, more vibrant, and
forward thinking as art becomes more present in our day to day
lives. Art can help heal. The creative process allows the brain to visit experiences without accessing the anxiety that accompanies some experiences.


This exhibit strives to capture the light as it moves throughout our world in an effort to bring light and healing to the space it occupies

Paulette Carr Artist Reception

October 15 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

FHPS Staff & Community Enrichment Art Exhibit

November 11, 2026 - December 11, 2026

FHPS Staff & Community Art Reception 2026

November 12 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Angela Green & Jim Gabbard Art Exhibit

January 5, 2027 - February 5, 2027

For Gabbard and Green,writing poetry to accompany their
photographs is like channeling an inanimate object and
being inside the confines of that object. Putting words with
intent to pair with an image is journeying into the
photograph and yielding to the flow while staying true to
the image. The poetry brings the photo to life and gives it
a story of its own.

Angela Green & Jim Gabbard Artist Reception

January 14, 2027 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Between Two Shores by Collaborate- An All Women Artist Exhibition

February 10, 2027 - March 19, 2027

Collaborate is an all women artist group made up of 16 local artists. Each bringing their own style, but coming together to offer one amazing exhibit.

Between Two Shores by Collaborate Artist Reception

February 10, 2027 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

FHPS Student Art Exhibit

March 25, 2027 - May 7, 2027

Please join us for our annual district-wide art exhibit, celebrating the creativity of students from Kindergarten through 12th grade. Stroll through the halls of the Fine Arts Center and enjoy hundreds of artistic creations on display.

FHPS Student Art Reception 2027

April 14, 2027 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Plein Air Exhibition

May 19, 2027 - June 25, 2026

Plein Air Art Reception

May 27, 2027 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm