



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