Be part of the Ugly Sweater Art Exhibit at JINGLE

PONTIAC, Mich. - Nov. 26, 2021 - PRLog -- The Pontiac Creative Arts Center will host Michigan's first Ugly Sweater Art Exhibit, Auction, and Runway Show called "JINGLE". This exclusively curated collection will be auctioned off to support the Art Center's future exhibits, classes and workshops. Be part of the exhibit by wearing your ugly sweater.

Coming off the last two years of being voted WDIV's best gallery to visit in Metro Detroit, Patrizia Makohon, (Gallery and Exhibitions Director)  has gathered over 70 pieces for the exhibit. "I have worked with Andrew Lathrup, (Artist and Vice President of the Board)  to secure and curate this unique collection of Ugly Christmas Sweaters.  Every piece pushes, explores, and questions the aesthetic of what is considered ugly, absurd, and humorous, but also has artistic expression. We want this exhibit to be different than those in the past while still maintaining the spirit of an art exhibition."

JINGLE! is a FREE, festive and fun juxtaposition to the seriousness of the last two years, and celebrates seasonal events like National Ugly Christmas Sweater Day..  With names like "Melting Over You", "Sweet Nightmares are Made of These", and "Some Like a Caliente Christmas". JINGLE! brings a different perspective to a knitted sweater.

JINGLE! Will be held on Saturday December 4, from 6-10 pm at the Pontiac Creative Arts Center (47 Williams Street, Pontiac, MI). This art exhibition also welcomes well behaved four legged beasts, Refreshments and snacks will be served.

Pontiac's  Mayor Elect, Tim Greimel, will be the evening's Guest of Honor, sporting JINGLE!'s "Best of Show" ensemble.  All sweaters can be purchased thru the silent and live auction so you can get your JINGLE! early on and wear it proudly on National Ugly Christmas Sweater Day celebrated later in the month, or any holiday gathering.

The Live Auction Runway Show starts at 7:30pm, and the silent auction ends at 9pm, with winners announced after.  Sweaters are available to take home that evening.  This show will be an evening of merriment, holiday cheer, and knitted fun! Wear your holiday sweaters and attire to be part of the exhibit!

The Pontiac Creative Arts Center's mission is "Cultivating arts and culture in the community through exhibitions, education, and outreach."  The "Art Kit" program created by Andrew Lathrup and Patrizia Makohon, is a bi-weekly program that creates educational based art projects for children of ages 8 - 16. To date, over 2,000 art kits have been distributed to Pontiac and the surrounding communities.

Be Part of the Art and attend JINGLE! at the Pontiac Creative Arts Center. Contact Patrizia Makohon at patrizia1designer@gmail.com.