FINE ARTS CENTER
The Forest Hills Fine Arts Center is a premier destination for arts and culture in West Michigan, dedicated to inspiring and enriching our community through exceptional performances, educational opportunities, and creative experiences. Since opening our doors, we’ve hosted a diverse lineup of local, national, and international talent—bringing music, theater, dance, and visual arts to life in a world-class venue. Whether you’re here for a school performance, a Broadway-caliber show, or a hands-on workshop, the Fine Arts Center is where artistry and community connect.
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From the first note to the final bow, every show at the Forest Hills Fine Arts Center reminds you why live performance matters and why it’s worth seeing in person. Get your tickets now!
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UPCOMING ART 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 is 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 runs from September to June, and each artist occupies the gallery for approximately a month.
ARTIST EXHIBIT SCHEDULE
MARGARET KRIEGBAUM
Artist Reception September 17th at 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm.
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.
PAULETTE CARR
Artist Reception October 15th at 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm.
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.
FHPS STAFF & COMMUNITY ART ENRICHMENT
Artist Reception November 12 at 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
ANGELA GREEN & JIM GABBARD
Artist Reception January 14, 2027 at 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
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.
BETWEEN TWO SHORES BY COLLABORATE- AN ALL WOMEN ARTIST EXHIBITION
Artist Reception February 10, 2027 at 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
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.
FHPS STUDENT ART
Artist Reception April 14, 2027 at 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
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.
PLEIN AIR
Artist Reception May 27, 2027 at 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
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TAKING CENTER STAGE
Owned and operated by Forest Hills Public Schools, the Fine Arts Center features a custom-designed, 1,220-seat theater equipped with state-of-the-art sound and lighting and a 4,500-square-foot stage built to accommodate full-scale professional productions. From student performances and district events to touring artists and community celebrations, the Center brings world-class arts experiences home to Forest Hills.
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