Crooked Tree Arts Center’s signature summer fundraiser, Dart for Art, returned to Bay Harbor for its 28th year—bringing together more than 700 guests, 235 original artworks, and over 100 local businesses in a two-night celebration of creativity and connection. This year’s event was anchored by Unbridled Spirit, a powerful oil painting by featured artist Connie Landis, and raised vital support for year-round arts programming that reaches more than 35,000 people annually across Northern Michigan.
From a thrilling gallery “dart” to award-winning works and outstanding local food and drink, Dart for Art 2025 was one to remember. Our sincere gratitude to everyone who attended, sponsored, donated, volunteered, or contributed artwork to this year’s Dart for Art.
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Image: Connie Landis, Unbridled Spirit, 2025, oil on canvas, 30 x 40 in. (detail)
Here is a sneak peak of photos from Dart for Art Preview and Main Nights!
All images courtesy of Molly Hauxwell-Currier, Matte Photography.
The full gallery will be available late July!
Get Involved in Dart for Art 2026
Interested in joining the fun next year as a guest, sponsor or participating artist?
- Sponsors and Guests: To learn more about sponsorship opportunities or ticket information, email events@crookedtree.org with the subject line: “Dart for Art 2026 Interest.” Early sponsor outreach and sponsor-level ticket sales typically begin February of the event year.
- Artists: A submission form for the 2026 Dart for Art gallery will be available at www.crookedtree.org March 2026.
If you have any questions, please call (231) 347-4337 or the Development and Events team:
events@crookedtree.org
Michelle Horn: michelle@crookedtree.org
Kimberly McCarthy - kimberly@crookedtree.org
Kathleen and Matt Davis
Jane Warner and John Hegener
Lin and Herb Henkel
Fred and Barbara Malpass
Sonja and Jonathan Perkins
The Sabatino Family Foundation
Joan and Tom Sabatino
Jennifer and Greg Saville
Robin and David Small
Barrie Bender and Ambassador Ron Weiser
Bill and Julie Wentworth
Laura and Howard Willard
The Seitz and Barrat Families
The Mansfield Family
Cathy and David Meyer and Family
Dana and Kris Skogen
Linda and Dan CasaSanta
Glennwood Custom Builders
Carrie and Dave Gabriel
The Jarvis and Ray Families
O’Brien Harris Fine Cabinetry
Casey and Matt Ray
Ann and Tom Stallkamp
The Steve and Amy Van Andel Foundation
Charlotte and Rick Aaron
Liz and Neil Ahrens
Lois Aroian
Kathy Babcock
Janet Bell
Deana Blackburn
Cindy and Timothy Brammer
Megan and Vince Brennan
Michelle and Pete Campbell
Craig Ryan Fine Clothing
Ashley DeCarteret
Jeff and Cherie Elhart
Bonnie Josephson and Steven Fishman
Kathleen Glass
Rachel Goodstein
Kaarin Gordon
Mary and John Gorte
Robyn and Bryan Greenberg
Curt Harrison
Amy and Paul Heuerman
Julie and John Holder
Jennifer and Rusty Hughes
Jana and Hal Jones
Patricia Kaine
Alexia Politis and Terrence Kavanaugh
Nancy Kohler
Dave Kring Chevrolet and QNCD
Sarah Labelle
Hal and Betsy Lawrence
Mary Kathryn and Bill Mackin
Ann and Bill McCormick
Tim McAndrew
Jane Millar
Karen Miller
Anne and Marty Montagne
Hope and Paul Knapp
Teann Nash
Meredith Perkins
Pat Poyle
Patty Beck and Martin Rubenstein
Sunny and John Sapiente
Anita and Hank Schneider
Kathy and Jim Schroeder
Kristin and Rick Selvala
Celia and Jeff Sinclair
Elaine Smiley
Janice and Tom Soblesky
Tom and Margaret Teske
Kurt and Phoebe Wietzke
Gail and Hal Willens
Bonnie and Harold Zeigler
