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Arts Council opens two new exhibits featuring works by artists Michael Burmeister and Nuel Friend

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Holland Area Arts Council

By Kailey Schroeder

Holland Area Arts Council

The Holland Area Arts Council is happy to present two new exhibits, “Riser” and “Pauses,” with an opening reception on Friday, July 12, at 6 pm. The exhibitions and reception are free and open to the public with light refreshments provided during the reception.

“Riser” is an exhibition by artist Michael Burmeister, owner and director of Button Gallery in Douglas, Michigan. This exhibition will feature both ceramic pieces and two dimensional paintings. Burmeister uses his abstract art as a way to reflect the complexities of the natural landscape. His works will be available for purchase during this exhibition. 

Pauses is an exhibition by artist Nuel Friend. His large-scale paintings dominate the space as they explore the difficult to explain yet inspirational aspects of life. Friend thoughtfully paints with oil in a contemporary style with dramatic movement. His works will also be available for purchase during this exhibition.

Explore Riser in the Holland Area Arts Council’s Armstrong Gallery and Pauses in the HAAC Padnos Gallery. Both exhibits are on display until Sept. 4.   

The Holland Area Arts Council is a nonprofit organization working to educate, engage and challenge the community through the arts.  The Arts Council is located at 150 East 8th Street. Call (616) 396-3278, email helpdesk@hollandarts.org or visitwww.hollandarts.org for more information.

Two new exhibits at Holland Arts Council begin July 12

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Courtesy Michael Burmeister

By Kailey Schroeder, Holland Arts Council


The Holland Area Arts Council is presenting two new exhibits, ‘Riser’ and ‘Pauses’, with an opening reception on Friday, July 12th at 6pm. The exhibitions and reception are free and open to the public with light refreshments provided during the reception.


‘Riser’ is an exhibition by artist Michael Burmeister, owner and director of Button Gallery in Douglas, Michigan. This exhibition will feature both ceramic pieces and two-dimensional paintings. Burmeister uses his abstract art as a way to reflect the complexities of the natural landscape. His works will be available for purchase during this exhibition. 

Courtesy Nuel Friend

‘Pauses’ is an exhibition by artist Nuel Friend. His large-scale paintings dominate the space as they explore the difficult-to-explain, yet inspirational aspects of life. Friend thoughtfully paints with oil in a contemporary style with dramatic movement. His works will also be available for purchase during this exhibition.


Explore ‘Riser’ in the Holland Area Arts Council’s Armstrong Gallery and ‘Pauses’ in the HAAC Padnos Gallery. Both exhibits are on display until Sept. 4.   


The Holland Area Arts Council is a nonprofit organization working to educate, engage and challenge the community through the arts. The Arts Council is located at 150 East 8th Street. Call (616) 396-3278, email helpdesk@hollandarts.org or visit www.hollandarts.org for more information.