Port Hope Artist in Residence

05/20/2026

Notes From Art Meeting 05-19-26:

Port Hope Artist In Residence 2026

May Meeting

5 in attendence

Green Man MAC (Music Art Carvings) will be on the last weekend of July 24-25-26, 2026.
Opening: Friday July 24th, 5pm
Saturday Fest: 8 a.m. - 6 pm
Sunday Breakfast at Bucks/Last Chance to see show: 8-12pm

Leslie Mix is this year's artist in Residence who will be the honored guest at this year's Green Man Mac and is this year's 4th Annual Port Hope/Rubicon Township Artist in Residence and will also have a full showing at ABC Days at Rubicon Township Hall.

Karen Murphy will also have a special piece at the show.

Picnic tables and music by the Blue Star Life Bringer DJ will be on sidewalk all weekend of Green Man Mac 2026. Food vendors will be Port Hope Hotel and Bucks and the Chill Zone-- order in and eat outside.

Anyone that would like to vend Green Man weekend please contact Ann at Port Hope Farmers Market at 3135704083. She is also in charge of vendors for Farmer's Market, Hope Days, and ABC Days. So any and all info on vending -- give ANN a call.

The room for artists or musicians is filling and still room for someone that would like to show or play live outside Rubicon Hall between DJ breaks. Call Pete at (213) 880-5816

The new Duck Carving building will not be open to the public on the weekend of Green Man but will have it's official opening at ABC Days. There will be carvings at the Art Show. All venues will be open. We may have the artwork showing at the caboose from local elementary schools.

Any other questions please call or text Pete at 213-880-5816. Looks like it's going to be a good time for everyone. See ya there.

And thank you Port Hope, Rubicon Township, and potential local donors for supporting the creative endeavors of the people of the area and in which none of this could be possible.

Mark your calendars... July 24th, 25th, and 26th

All are welcome.

05/19/2026

Hope to see ya tonight 7 p.m. at the Hall.

All are welcome.

04/17/2026

Port Hope Artist in Residence announces 2026 Port Hope Artist in Residence.

Congratulations Leslie Mix. Her work will be a part of the Green Man MAC July 24th-26th, and ABC Days August 14th-15th in Port Hope this year.

The opening for the 8th Annual Green Man MAC Music, Art, Carving Show will be Friday 5pm-7pm July 24th, at Rubicon Township Hall. Leslie will be joined by other local talents showing off their works alongside some of Leslie's material.

Leslie Mix will then be having her solo show on ABC weekend, 4th Annual Artist in Residence Art Show in Port Hope. The opening will be Friday, August 14th, at 5 pm - 7pm... her solo Artist in Residence show will run through and during ABC Days, Saturday August 15th.

Hope to see ya in Port Hope for a full summer of fun! And thank you Leslie Mix on accepting Port Hope's 2026 Artist in Residence.

Leslie Mix – Artist Biography

Leslie Mix is an artist outside Huron County from the beautiful state of Michigan whose work is deeply inspired by the wonder of God’s creation. Surrounded by the natural beauty of lakes, forests, and ever-changing skies, she draws from the rich palette found in the world around her—capturing the colors of nature with a sense of joy and reverence.

Her passion lies in landscape painting, where she brings to life the serenity of water, the depth of woodland, and the quiet majesty of distant horizons. Leslie often says that “there is a painting waiting just at the end of my paintbrush,” a belief that has guided her to also explore subjects such as birds, butterflies, insects, animals, and occasional still-life compositions.

Though she comes from an artistic family and has always carried a creative spirit, Leslie discovered her personal expression through painting later in life, after retirement. Encouraged by a close artist friend, she picked up the brush and found not only a passion, but a calling.

Today, Leslie seeks to inspire others just as she was once inspired. She believes that painting is not reserved only for the naturally gifted, but is open to anyone with interest and inspiration. To her, the true gift lies in the enjoyment of each brushstroke and the peace that comes from creative expression. If one can find that joy, she believes, then one is already gifted.

Grateful for the inspiration placed in her heart, Leslie continues to share her vision through her art—celebrating beauty, faith, and the simple wonder of creation.

03/02/2026

Hey everyone just an update on the fundraiser... we're asking to bring a side dish dont matter what it is. Finger foods, chips, side salad etc... whatever. We'll have flats of Corn Beef and some other dish and looking to keep dishes that need to keep warm at a minimum. We will also have a donation jar to donate to the Green Man to support arts in the area. Also will have an small action of Leslie Mix paintings including the Green Man used for the poster. I think thats about it. Still having some tech difficulties with the Port Hope Artist sight but hopefully we'll get them resolved.

Anyway, hope you all marked your calendars for the 14th and hope to see ya there. It's a first time doing this, so we'll be working on trial and error and hopefully we'll have a soft landing.

02/20/2026

And if anyone else wants to help administer this page... leave it in the comment below. 😃

02/20/2026

Hey Everyone,

Anyone can post on this page. If you have something you want to share go ahead. Open page to all artists in the Thumb. Just place location of the photo and date. Can be anything you think is art. And you can also advertise your art shows etc...

Post away... We would like to keep 1 post a week.

Thanks,

Peter Deane
Member

02/15/2026

Last call for Girls Scout cookies in front of the Walmart. They are braving the elements. Anne was in Port Hope's First Art Show. And still has been in it three years in a row. Hope they do well.

02/15/2026

Port Hope Firefighter Breakfast going on…. It’s an awesome event good food at a great price. Support the PHFD….

02/14/2026

Hope all are staying warm and creating your best selves... Some pics from the pier today.

01/27/2026

The fishing tug Searchlight was a vessel that tragically capsized and sank in a storm off Harbor Beach on April 23, 1907, resulting in the death of all six crew members. This historic maritime disaster remains a significant, dark chapter in Michigan's Huron County fishing history, according to Thumbwind.

The fishing tug Searchlight was a vessel that tragically capsized and sank in a storm off Harbor Beach on April 23, 1907, resulting in the death of all six c...