The SHAC and The Cooperage Partner for a Holiday Pop-Up During Milford’s Big Reveal

Shop, Sip & Support Local on Thursday, November 20th from 5-9pm. The SHAC is thrilled to announce a festive collaboration with The Cooperage for a special Holiday Pop-Up Event during Downtown Milford’s Big Reveal. Guests are invited to shop, sip, and snack as they discover what’s new in the neighborhood! The Cooperage, located at 514 N. Main Street—right next door to The SHAC’s new location—will open its doors to showcase its beautiful new event space, brought to you by the owners of Charlie's Still on Main. Attendees can enjoy seasonal drinks and small plates from The Cooperage while browsing a curated selection of local vendors presented by The SHAC.

Highlights of the evening include:

A festive ornament bar to create your own holiday keepsake

A pop-up market featuring handmade gifts, art, and local treats

Delicious drinks and small bites from The Cooperage

A cozy, community-centered atmosphere perfect for kicking off the holiday season

“This event is all about celebrating local creativity and connection,” said Bryce Cleasby, Community Engagement & Operations Manager. “It’s a wonderful way to experience the best of what Milford has to offer—artists, makers, and local business owners coming together to make the holidays special.”

Whether you’re starting your holiday shopping or simply looking for a fun evening out, The SHAC + The Cooperage Holiday Pop-Up is the place to be.

Event Details:

Thursday, November 20, 2025 | 5-9pm

During Downtown Milford’s Big Reveal

The Cooperage – 514 N. Main Street, Milford, MI

Come celebrate community, creativity, and the magic of the holidays. Shop small, support local, and share in the spirit of the season!

You can pre-register for the ornament bar here:

www.milfordshac.org/creativeworkshops

The Village Fine Arts Association (VFAA) is excited to announce that our monthly meetings now take place on the second Monday of each month from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM.

Each meeting kicks off with a guest speaker presentation from 7:00 PM to 7:30 PM, featuring talented local artists who share their creative journeys, insights, and inspirations. This is a wonderful opportunity to learn from and connect with artists from diverse backgrounds.

Following a short break for networking and socializing, we’ll dive into the general membership meeting at 7:45 PM. During this time, we’ll discuss upcoming events, workshops, and other opportunities to engage with the local art community.

Whether you're an artist, an art enthusiast, or simply curious about what we do, you’re warmly invited to join us. Our meetings are open to all and provide a welcoming space to celebrate art and creativity. See you on the second Monday of the month!

The Village Fine Arts Association (VFAA) is excited to announce that our monthly meetings now take place on the second Monday of each month from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM.

Each meeting kicks off with a guest speaker presentation from 7:00 PM to 7:30 PM, featuring talented local artists who share their creative journeys, insights, and inspirations. This is a wonderful opportunity to learn from and connect with artists from diverse backgrounds.

Following a short break for networking and socializing, we’ll dive into the general membership meeting at 7:45 PM. During this time, we’ll discuss upcoming events, workshops, and other opportunities to engage with the local art community.

Whether you're an artist, an art enthusiast, or simply curious about what we do, you’re warmly invited to join us. Our meetings are open to all and provide a welcoming space to celebrate art and creativity. See you on the second Monday of the month!

The Village Fine Arts Association (VFAA) is excited to announce that our monthly meetings now take place on the second Monday of each month from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM.

Each meeting kicks off with a guest speaker presentation from 7:00 PM to 7:30 PM, featuring talented local artists who share their creative journeys, insights, and inspirations. This is a wonderful opportunity to learn from and connect with artists from diverse backgrounds.

Following a short break for networking and socializing, we’ll dive into the general membership meeting at 7:45 PM. During this time, we’ll discuss upcoming events, workshops, and other opportunities to engage with the local art community.

Whether you're an artist, an art enthusiast, or simply curious about what we do, you’re warmly invited to join us. Our meetings are open to all and provide a welcoming space to celebrate art and creativity. See you on the second Monday of the month!

The Village Fine Arts Association (VFAA) is excited to announce that our monthly meetings now take place on the second Monday of each month from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM.

Each meeting kicks off with a guest speaker presentation from 7:00 PM to 7:30 PM, featuring talented local artists who share their creative journeys, insights, and inspirations. This is a wonderful opportunity to learn from and connect with artists from diverse backgrounds.

Following a short break for networking and socializing, we’ll dive into the general membership meeting at 7:45 PM. During this time, we’ll discuss upcoming events, workshops, and other opportunities to engage with the local art community.

Whether you're an artist, an art enthusiast, or simply curious about what we do, you’re warmly invited to join us. Our meetings are open to all and provide a welcoming space to celebrate art and creativity. See you on the second Monday of the month!

The Village Fine Arts Association (VFAA) is excited to announce that our monthly meetings now take place on the second Monday of each month from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM.

Each meeting kicks off with a guest speaker presentation from 7:00 PM to 7:30 PM, featuring talented local artists who share their creative journeys, insights, and inspirations. This is a wonderful opportunity to learn from and connect with artists from diverse backgrounds.

Following a short break for networking and socializing, we’ll dive into the general membership meeting at 7:45 PM. During this time, we’ll discuss upcoming events, workshops, and other opportunities to engage with the local art community.

Whether you're an artist, an art enthusiast, or simply curious about what we do, you’re warmly invited to join us. Our meetings are open to all and provide a welcoming space to celebrate art and creativity. See you on the second Monday of the month!

The Village Fine Arts Association (VFAA) is excited to announce that our monthly meetings now take place on the second Monday of each month from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM.

Each meeting kicks off with a guest speaker presentation from 7:00 PM to 7:30 PM, featuring talented local artists who share their creative journeys, insights, and inspirations. This is a wonderful opportunity to learn from and connect with artists from diverse backgrounds.

Following a short break for networking and socializing, we’ll dive into the general membership meeting at 7:45 PM. During this time, we’ll discuss upcoming events, workshops, and other opportunities to engage with the local art community.

Whether you're an artist, an art enthusiast, or simply curious about what we do, you’re warmly invited to join us. Our meetings are open to all and provide a welcoming space to celebrate art and creativity. See you on the second Monday of the month!

SHAC Songwriters Circle

Join us for an unforgettable night of live music at the SHAC Songwriters Circle, a special fundraiser for Milford’s local art center, the SHAC! Enjoy performances by talented musicians Michelle O’Neil, Bluesdad, and Doug Larsen, as they share their songs and stories in an intimate setting.

📅 Date: May 3
🕕 Doors: 6:00 PM | Show: 6:30 PM
📍 Location: SHAC, Milford
🍽️ Food & Drinks: Available for purchase from River’s Edge

Come support the arts and help us raise funds for this incredible organization. We can't wait to see you there

The Earth Day Art Swap is an event at The SHAC in Milford, MI, aimed at rehoming unused or gently used art supplies instead of sending them to landfills.

• Supply Intake: Donations of specific art supplies (frames, canvases, paint, brushes, easels, etc.) will be accepted from April 21-25 (10 AM - 2 PM or by appointment). Certain items like scrapbooking materials and heavily used supplies are not accepted.

• Swap Event: Held on April 26 from 12-3 PM, where participants can purchase a $20 tote bag and fill it with supplies. Large items will have small price tags.

• Proceeds: All funds support The SHAC - Milford’s Community Art Center.

This event promotes sustainability by keeping art supplies in circulation and accessible to fellow creatives.

The regular market season is over... but that can't stop us! Join us for our Winter Market series once a month throughout the off season!

The Milford Farmers' Market in partnership with River's Edge Brewing Co. and the Village Fine Arts Association can't wait to see you at the SHAC!! We have a great vendor line up and can't wait to see you there!

The regular market season is over... but that can't stop us! Join us for our Winter Market series once a month throughout the off season!

The Milford Farmers' Market in partnership with River's Edge Brewing Co. and the Village Fine Arts Association can't wait to see you at the SHAC!! We have a great vendor line up and can't wait to see you there!

The Village Fine Arts Association (VFAA) is excited to announce that our monthly meetings now take place on the second Monday of each month from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM.

Each meeting kicks off with a guest speaker presentation from 7:00 PM to 7:30 PM, featuring talented local artists who share their creative journeys, insights, and inspirations. This is a wonderful opportunity to learn from and connect with artists from diverse backgrounds.

Following a short break for networking and socializing, we’ll dive into the general membership meeting at 7:45 PM. During this time, we’ll discuss upcoming events, workshops, and other opportunities to engage with the local art community.

Whether you're an artist, an art enthusiast, or simply curious about what we do, you’re warmly invited to join us. Our meetings are open to all and provide a welcoming space to celebrate art and creativity. See you on the second Monday of the month!

The regular market season is over... but that can't stop us! Join us for our Winter Market series once a month throughout the off season!

The Milford Farmers' Market in partnership with River's Edge Brewing Co. and the Village Fine Arts Association can't wait to see you at the SHAC!! We have a great vendor line up and can't wait to see you there!

Welcome to Roots and Routes: The Solo Show by Abigail Powers

We are thrilled to welcome you to Roots and Routes, the debut solo exhibition by artist Abigail Powers. In this captivating collection of original watercolor paintings, Abigail takes us on a visual journey through her life—a narrative told in brushstrokes, color, and emotion. From the quiet charm of Michigan's small towns to the diverse cultures and landscapes she has encountered on her travels, Abigail's work traces the intertwined paths of home and adventure, memory and discovery.

The theme of Roots and Routes is a celebration of how our origins shape who we become, and how the places we travel transform us along the way. Each painting serves as a chapter in Abigail’s personal story—a timeline of both the places she’s called home and the global experiences that have shaped her artistic vision. The exhibition captures the warmth of local charm, the joy of exploration, and the quiet nostalgia that comes with reflection on the past.

Whether you’re drawn to the peaceful landscapes of Michigan, intrigued by the vibrancy of foreign destinations, or captivated by the fluidity of watercolor as a medium, there is something for everyone in this collection. This is Abigail’s first solo show, and we invite you to not only admire the artistry but to celebrate the journey of an artist who has so generously shared a piece of her life with all of us.

The Village Fine Arts Association (VFAA) is excited to announce that our monthly meetings now take place on the second Monday of each month from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM.

Each meeting kicks off with a guest speaker presentation from 7:00 PM to 7:30 PM, featuring talented local artists who share their creative journeys, insights, and inspirations. This is a wonderful opportunity to learn from and connect with artists from diverse backgrounds.

Following a short break for networking and socializing, we’ll dive into the general membership meeting at 7:45 PM. During this time, we’ll discuss upcoming events, workshops, and other opportunities to engage with the local art community.

Whether you're an artist, an art enthusiast, or simply curious about what we do, you’re warmly invited to join us. Our meetings are open to all and provide a welcoming space to celebrate art and creativity. See you on the second Monday of the month!

February Guest Speaker

Since the age of 19, Amanda Freeman has been a small business owner. Now, more than two decades later, and with a background in psychology, user experience, and design, she has made it her mission to help others navigate the path of small business ownership in the digital realm. Her specialty is mainly in full-scope creative direction strategy that includes web design, copywriting, graphic design, photography, and brand management, but she helps businesses with projects of all sizes. Each of her clients may be different in industry, years of experience, and general goals, but their successes all boil down to one thing; They are all making an impact in their communities.

Amanda is a hype girl at heart and lives to cheer on small businesses and support local every chance she gets. She is always excited about mom and pop coffee shops, small town book stores, neighborhood farm stands, and getting to know anyone with a passion for what they do. She is forever on board with good humans making a positive difference in the world. When she is not running her three businesses, she enjoys cheering on her two tween boys, snuggling her 100 pound soul dog, Bowie, or cooking up something special in her way too small kitchen.

Mixie Design Co. www.wearemixie.com

The regular market season is over... but that can't stop us! Join us for our Winter Market series once a month throughout the off season!

The Milford Farmers' Market in partnership with River's Edge Brewing Co. and the Village Fine Arts Association can't wait to see you at the SHAC!! We have a great vendor line up and can't wait to see you there!

2025

​Celebrating 20 Years!

2025 marks twenty years that the Huron Valley MLK Day committee has provided services to the community.  The annual March on Main, in Milford, food projects to assist area families in need, organizing educational projects that introduce diversity to our community and a multimedia contest that brings excitement for all ages while celebrating the life teachings of Dr. King.

This year will be filled with the usual as well as new endeavors that, once again, offers education and excitement. The committee's largest endeavors is a Children's Book Mission. We are asking the entire community to get involved during the 2024-2025 school year by purchasing 'a book at a time' for Michigan's most financially struggling schools. Then, of course, our annual multimedia contest begs for attention from our local community's talented children and adults. The contest will last from October, 2024, to mid January, 2025, culminating in various winners announced at the March on Main January 19, 2025.

To set the mood for celebrating MLK Day 2025, the committee will host a film appreciation night at the Milford Theater in January. This evening out will create an opportunity for a social gathering to meet our neighbors and make new friends. At last we will all meet on Sunday, January 19, 2025, in Milford to march through downtown Milford. The SHAC will be the location for the concluding ceremony, where there will be hot beverages and refreshments, a presentation of awards for the multimedia contest winners, and enjoyable music that will help us celebrate the holiday. 

The HV MLK Day Committee will then provide, for the first time, a poster exhibit from the Smithsonian Institution. This month-long free exhibit is designed for all ages, encouraging families to come together to view and discuss what we must never forget, African American History. The exhibit is called "A Place for All People," an appropriate name for our 2025 anniversary celebratory year as we continue to promote peace and unity, for citizens of all ages and backgrounds on behalf of Dr. King’s vision of the Beloved Community.

The Village Fine Arts Association (VFAA) is excited to announce that our monthly meetings now take place on the second Monday of each month from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM.

Each meeting kicks off with a guest speaker presentation from 7:00 PM to 7:30 PM, featuring talented local artists who share their creative journeys, insights, and inspirations. This is a wonderful opportunity to learn from and connect with artists from diverse backgrounds.

Following a short break for networking and socializing, we’ll dive into the general membership meeting at 7:45 PM. During this time, we’ll discuss upcoming events, workshops, and other opportunities to engage with the local art community.

Whether you're an artist, an art enthusiast, or simply curious about what we do, you’re warmly invited to join us. Our meetings are open to all and provide a welcoming space to celebrate art and creativity. See you on the second Monday of the month!

Join us for a day of cropping and creativity! Cost includes ample cropping space, 1 lunch meal ticket (provided by River's Edge Brewing Co.) and a relaxing day to crop with your friends! Melissa Burch, Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator will be on-site with a make & take and giveaways! Bring your own beverages and a food item to share! Snack sign-up will be sent to participants closer to the event. ONLY 20 spots available!

The regular market season is over... but that can't stop us! Join us for our Winter Market series once a month throughout the off season!

The Milford Farmers' Market in partnership with River's Edge Brewing Co. and the Village Fine Arts Association can't wait to see you at the SHAC!! We have a great vendor line up and can't wait to see you there!