More locations part of this year's Art in April

Suzanne Nolan Wisler, The Monroe News

MONROE — This year's Art in April will feature several new artists and businesses.

The annual art walk will take place 5:30-8 p.m. April 25 in downtown Monroe. Art in April is offered by the Downtown Monroe Business Network. Admission is free.

Artist Karen McLaughlin showed her work at The Conservatory at last year's Art in April. This year's event is April 25.
Artist Karen McLaughlin showed her work at The Conservatory at last year's Art in April. This year's event is April 25.

“We have more businesses than ever participating,” said event coordinator Paula Stanifer from the DMBN.

All the artists are from this area. Since it began in 2018, the event has drawn hundreds downtown every year.

Previous Coverage: 'Local supporting local': Hundreds attend downtown Monroe's Art in April

Art in April is a self-guided walk through downtown Monroe businesses. Participating stores host displays of works by the artists. At most stops, the artist will be present. Their work includes several art genres. Some piece will be for sale. Some businesses also will offer refreshments and giveaways. Maps of the locations will be available at each site.

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This year, crafts for children will be offered from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Dorsch Memorial Branch Library, 18 E. First St. At the Book Nook, 42 S. Monroe St., visitors can decorate luminary bags with Relay for Life participants.

For more information, email Event-CoordinatorDMBN@gmail.com or visit Downtown Monroe Michigan Business Network on Facebook.

— Contact reporter Suzanne Nolan Wisler at swisler@monroenews.com.

Artists and locations

  • Public House, 38 N. Monroe St.: David Larkins

  • Tiffany’s Pizza, 128 N. Monroe St.: Carrie Hawkins

  • Cakes By Stephanie, 207 N. Monroe St.: Allison Presson

  • Frenchie’s Fine Jewelry & Coins, 15 E. Front St.: Susan Woelmer-Siebarth

  • Durocher’s Appliance, 222 S. Monroe St.: Jeff Albergo and Heather Jarosz

  • 129 Lounge, 129 E. Front St.: Tricia Shanea Martinez

  • Amaya’s Mexican Grill, 29 S. Monroe St.: Becky Mullins

  • Floral City Images & Photography (inside Michigan Wine & Beer Portal), 8 N. Monroe St.: Michele DuBay-Cassidy

  • Michigan Wine & Beer Portal, 8 N. Monroe St.: Brandy Gerber and Darlene Belair

  • Dorsch Memorial Branch Library, 18 E. First St.: Crafts for kids

  • Jack’s Bicycle, 206 S. Monroe St.: Julie Pillarelli and Pauline Harmon

  • Monroe County Museum, 126 S. Monroe St.: open late

  • River Raisin Centre for the Arts, 114 S. Monroe St.: Kaila Emrick, Lloyd Cheatham Jr. and Deli Mistry

  • Williams Insurance Agency, 28 S. Macomb St.: Amy McBroom’s students from Monroe High School

  • Front Street Mercantile, 138 N. Monroe St.: Sophisticated Chaos

  • Brown Bag Boutiques, 14 S. Monroe St.: Molly Hedglen

  • Barn Owl Studio, 20 S. Monroe St.: Michelle Howard

  • Salon 23, 23 W. Front St.: Karen Jenkins

  • Wiens & Roth Real Estate, 27 E. Front St.: Ken Stumpmier

  • KN Legal/Rurka Law, 13 Washington St.: Leslie Dietsch

  • Tiffany Hamilton Photography, 19 W. First St.: Photography by Tiffany

  • 360 Digilab/The Monroe News, 20 W. First St.: Maria Astalos

  • Alexander Studio, 27 W. Front St.: Michael Alexander

  • Book Nook, 42 S. Monroe St.: Decorate luminary bags with Relay for Life

  • VinMod Events, 12 S. Monroe St.: Rock Love Muse and Nicole Griffith

This article originally appeared on The Monroe News: More locations part of this year's Art in April

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