The Johnson Heritage Post Art Gallery is pleased to present a solo exhibition by Logan Hudson, winner of the 2025 Grand Marais Plein Air "Best Body of Work" award, and first place in the 90-minute Birney Quick Paint. The exhibit will open with a reception on Friday, May 22, 2026, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., and will run through June 14, 2026.

Of the pieces in this exhibit, Hudson shared:

“Creating works for this show has been a way of studying this beautiful region many of us call home. It has given me the chance to dive deep into the familiar, relying on the subject directly as well as my memory of it.  My love lies here in the Midwest and the opportunity to create this show has only strengthened that love.”

Logan Hudson is an artist living in Traverse City, Michigan. His work consists primarily of oil paintings celebrating the landscape, and his work is grounded in the belief that painting is a documentation of a search for truth within a subject. His technical discipline allows the natural environment to lead the narrative, resulting in compositions that balance atmospheric sensitivity with structural rigmarole.

Plein Air Grand Marais is a premier week-long competition where artists capture the rugged landscapes of the North Shore and the Gunflint Trail. The 2026 event runs from September 11–19, featuring an awards ceremony and exhibition opening on September 18, with the full gallery exhibit remaining on display through November 1.

Admission to the gallery is free, with donations graciously accepted. 

For the most up-to-date gallery hours, visit: cookcountyhistory.org/johnson-heritage-post-art-gallery