About The Program
Ever wonder what really drives an artist’s work? Get the inside story at Center (On), SCA’s monthly series featuring intimate conversations with creatives across our organization. Every fourth Friday from February to November, members can cozy up for a free, hour-long deep dive into the creative process. (Non-members: $10)
June Center (On) Featured Exhibit:
Education with Bryanna Manning
Friday, June 26 | 10-11 AM | SCA Lobby
Free for members, $10 for non-members
Immerse yourself in Mother Lake, the first-ever exhibition by Holland-based painter Bryanna Manning, whose life and art are intimately tied to the rhythms of Lake Michigan. Through gestural brushwork, layered textures, and intuitive mark-making, Bryanna captures the shore’s light, wind, and movement—reflecting the constant yet ever-changing nature of the lake, which she sees as a parallel to her own journey of motherhood. During her artist talk, she’ll share the inspiration behind this debut body of work, how her hyper-local connection to the lake shapes her paintings, and how she weaves memory, presence, and care into each piece.
About This Month’s Center (On) Speaker
Jaer Medina
Jaer Medina (b. 2001) is a Chicano artist and educator based in Holland, Michigan. He is a graduate of GVSU’s Department of Visual and Media Arts. Working across photography, collage, sculpture, and social practice, he builds his work with readily available tools. He often tinkers with found materials, home printers, and simple tools, such as hammer and nails to create work that is grounded in accessible craft. His practice challenges urban-normative ideas of culture by centering the space-making and creative traditions of Midwestern Mexican-American communities.
Outside his visual art practice, Jaer runs CREA, a community-centric art space and incubator exploring the role of art in public life through exhibitions, workshops, neighborhood newspapers, and other forms of public programming. He also serves as an instructor and program assistant at CultureWorks Transformative Art + Design Academy.
Up Next: Friday, June 26 | Center (On): Education
Save the Dates
Each month the Center (On) will feature a different artist, performer or department at SCA. Talks will take place the fourth Friday of the month now through December 2026 from 10-11 AM at Saugatuck Center for the Arts. More info to come, so check back regularly!
March 27 | Center (On): Performance | Auditions recap |
April 24 | Center (On): Exhibitions | Kayla Powers, Flourish |
May 22 | Center (On): Theater | Into the Woods |
June 26 | Center (On): Education | Bryanna Manning, Mother Lake |
July 24 | Center (On): Garden | Scotty Jacobs |
August 28 | Center (On): Performance | Once |
September 25 | Center (On): Vendors | Summer Markets |
October 23 | Center (On): Exhibitions | Akeylah Wellington |
December 4 | Center (On): Education | Heather Winia |
