Paint the Peninsula

Join us for an evening of art, wine and community as local artist Kristy Kurjan returns to Chateau Grand Traverse for a special painting experience benefiting the Old Mission Peninsula School fifth-grade class and their year-end trip to Mackinac Island. Inspired by Kristy’s popular Art After Hours events at the winery, Paint the Peninsula: Art for the Island is a relaxed, social and approachable evening for artists of every ability.

Kristy will guide guests step-by-step through the featured painting, with all materials provided and no experience necessary. Your painting experience includes a complimentary glass of Chateau Grand Traverse wine from our event selection for guests 21+.

Additional wine, non-alcoholic beverages and selections from our Small Bites menu will be available for purchase throughout the evening. While designed with an adult evening out in mind, the event is family-friendly and young artists are welcome to participate. 100% of ticket proceeds will benefit the Old Mission Peninsula School fifth-grade Mackinac Island trip.

Choose Your Ticket Paint Night | $35 Advance : Includes the guided painting experience, all materials and a complimentary glass of wine from our event selection for guests 21+. Paint Night | $40 at the Door : Decided to join us at the last minute?

Walk-ins are welcome, space permitting. Attend & Support | $10 : Skip the painting and join us for the evening.

Enjoy the winery, purchase food and beverages and support the fifth-grade class. Support from Afar | $25 : Can’t make it?

You can still support the fifth graders and their Mackinac Island trip with a direct contribution. Raise a glass, pick up a brush and help our young neighbors make their way to the Island.