Thirlby Clinic Collection

Featuring work by: Colleen Gleason and Carol C Spaulding

Now on view through December 2026
Thirlby Clinic, Traverse City, MI

Colleen Gleason is an American artist who lives and works in Northern Michigan. She is interested in capturing the magical and ephemeral beauty of nature in gestural forms and bold impressionistic colors. Colleen paints landscapes en plein air, as well in the studio and murals. Colleen’s work focuses on landscapes, waterscapes, figures and painting the flowers grown in her gardens.

Carol C Spaulding grew up in Kalamazoo, MI and earned her BFA from Syracuse University School of Art, with a concentration in ceramics and fiber arts.  Since then she has explored a range of subject matter and mediums including oil, gouache, acrylic, wood, fiber and mixed materials collage. Her popular "Messing Around with Paint" workshops offer art making experiences to beginning and seasoned artists alike, at her studio and gallery near Maple City, MI. Her work has been shown in galleries and museums, and has received numerous awards.

Browse the collection and purchase works below. Artwork will ship or be available for pick up in January 2027