Special Exhibits

Art Explosion 6.0 – Winter Exhibit

November 25th through February 26, 2026!

A guest favorite of the IQhub, held from November through February each year! The three-month long celebration of the arts includes a winter market in early December, a special community event in January and a grand finale Artist Meet & Greet event in February.

We’re thrilled to share that this year’s Art Explosion 6.0 is going to be more dynamic and inspiring than in the past.  There will be art from various artists in the area as well as artists from ArtPrize and ScrapFest.  Also, be sure to check out the art from many talented students too!

✨ What’s New This Year:

  • Electronic Artist Loan Agreement  – you can now submit your artist loan agreement by filling out the online form:  https://forms.gle/Xt3ScrmnZ6DcWW179 OR contact the IQhub to have one emailed to you that you can print off and fill out.
  • QR Code –if you have a QR Code or want to create one that will link people to your website, please include that in your loan agreement or email it to us so we can add it to your artist bio.
  • Featured Artists – feature at least two artists each week on our social media sites

✅ Important Reminders:

  • Submission Deadline: Friday, November 14, 2025
  • Exhibit Dates: Tuesday, November 25, 2025 – Thursday, February 26, 2026
  • Location: IQhub, 1130 S. DeWitt Road, St. Johns, MI 48879 (attached to the AgroLiquid building)
  • Winter Market:  Tuesday, December 9, 2025, from 3:00pm to 8:00pm.  Visit the various vendors, visit Santa, and view all the wonderful art pieces.
  • Inspire Your Heart With Art:  Monday, January 19, 2026, from 10:00am to 12:00pm.  This “no school day” event will have materials for students (with adult supervison) to create their own piece of art.   For $5 small canvases can be purchased to paint here or at home.
  • Artist Meet and Greet Night:  Thursday, February 26, 2026, where awards will be given to the top “People’s Choice” winner in the three categories of Painting, 3-D, and Other, for adults, and top “People’s Choice” winner in the two categories of high/middle school, and elementary school.

Please feel free to contact the IQhub at 989-227-3847 with any questions or for more information.

 

Art Explosion is Presented By:

Coming Summer 2026: Mitten To Table!

This exhibit will celebrate the incredible flavors, creativity, and craftsmanship of our state’s food producers. We are currently seeking individuals to share their stories and showcase their products in this exhibit. If you are passionate about cooking, farming, baking, or simply love Michigan’s culinary scene, we invite you to participate in this unique event. Whether you craft small-batch jams, roast locally sourced coffee, or any other food products, we want to feature your work. If you’re interested in this exciting opportunity to share your story with the community, we would love to hear from you!

Please contact Sheri Menard at sheri.menard@agroliquid.com or call 989-227-3847 if you’d like to participate or if you’d like more information.