AuSable Artisan Village is thrilled to announce a call to artists for the 2nd annual Great Northern Art Explosion public and juried art contest in Grayling, MI. Artwork will be exhibited publicly this August in the downtown Grayling area at designated Art Explosion exhibit sites. Artists will compete for a $5,000 grand prize sponsored by Kirtland Community College, and $3,000 in juried awards selected by juror, artist and MONA founder Jef Bourgeau. Open to all artists in the US, especially the Michigan/Midwest region, any theme or medium.