Farmers Market Opening Day
Opening Day for the 17th season of the Dexter Farmers Market is coming soon! Join us on Saturday, May 6, 2023 under the covered pavilion in historic downtown Dexter on Alpine St (next to the library). The Saturday Market is held May-October and the hours are 8am to 1pm. Ed Young will be providing musical entertainment between 10am and 12pm opening day.
This year, the Tuesday market will be held during June-September and the hours have changed to 11am-3pm. The opening day for the Tuesday market is June 6th, 11am-3pm.
Support our local farmers and producers and visit the market and enjoy fresh seasonal produce, local meats, eggs, baked goods, flowers, honeys & jams, coffee, handmade crafts, and live music!
Community Garden Plots
The application for plots at the Community Garden is available on the City’s website at https://files.dextermi.gov/Community/Community_Garden/2023_Community_Garden_Application.pdf. The Community Garden is anticipated to open for gardeners in mid-May. Please contact the Garden Coordinator (and Farmers Market Manager), Marianne Wendt, with questions regarding the program at farmersmarket@dextermi.gov.
Paint Dexter Plein Air Festival
Call for Artists!
Registration for the 2023 Paint Dexter Plein Air Festival is filling up but there is still spots available! Register today to ensure your spot. This year’s Festival will run from Monday, August 14th until Saturday, August 19th, 2023.
Please note the following important dates:
Professional artists must register by June 1st.
Emerging artists must register by July 1st.
The festival and painting begins August 14th.
For more information and complete entry details, please see the following at our website:
- Festival Timeline
- Plein Air Competition
- Quickdraw Competition
- Artist Guide
- Participation Requirements
- Lodging for Artists
Adult Plein Air Workshop
As part of this year’s Paint Dexter Plein Air Festival, we are excited to offer workshops with nationally known, award-winning artist Chris Leeper!
Chris teaches with a fun and relaxed style. Each day there will be a demonstration and lots of one-on-one instruction. This workshop will feature two mediums. One day will be watercolor and the other will be oil painting. Both mediums will be taught with a focus on a direct alla prima process of painting using a simple, shape to form process. Emphasis will be placed on sound design, dynamic value relationships and interesting color. A supply list will be provided for both mediums. At the end of each day, the class will reconvene to review and critique our efforts. Come prepared for outdoor painting–sunscreen, bug spray, water, etc.
The workshops will be held on Saturday and Sunday, August 12th & 13th, 2023 with watercolor being covered on Saturday and Oil being covered on Sunday.
Registrants are able to sign up for either one or both days.
To learn more and register to participate, please visit paintdexter.com/workshop-for-adults/ and click the registration button. Deposit is required to hold your space.
Job Opening – Department of Public Works Summer Help
The City is seeking applications for summer positions with the City’s Department of Public Works. This position is in the Department of Public Works and will assist with mowing lawns as well as general maintenance. Work hours for this position are 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday from May/June through August/September (depending on availability). Applicants must be 18 or older. An application can be found on the City’s website at: https://dextermi.gov/government/job_and_committee_openings.php (select Employment Application).
