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Enjoy these photos of recent visitors to Saper Galleries!  Contact us if your group, class, or family would like to have a special tour or event at Saper Galleries!    This place is both beautiful and fun!

Ele's Place Sculpture dedication
Roy Saper was honored to have played a role in placing the bronze sculpture Helping Hand at Ele's Place (center for grieving children) in memory of Kevin Kelly, whose wife Jamie attended the dedication May 24, 2010.
Jennifer and artist David Eckert
Framing manager Jennifer met with Michigan artist David Eckert April 30, 2010.  David's magnificent, colorful, and large pointillist paintings are now on display!
ESL group
ESL students from Michigan State University gathered at Saper Galleries March 25, 2010 to learn about the Shona sculpture exhibition.  They are from Turkey, South Korea, Japan, and Mexico.
St. Thomas students
Gallery assistant Nathalie speaks to eighth grade students from East Lansing's St. Thomas, March 26, 2010.
St Thomas students
Eighth grade students from East Lansing's St. Thomas did a writing project at Saper Galleries based on artwork they studied March 24, 2010.
Seniors March, 2010
Seniors from Congregation Shaarey Zedek and Kehillat Israel visited Saper Galleries March 10, 2010 and received a tour by Roy Saper of the Michigan artist's exhibition.
Saper Galleries team at "work"
Roy, Jennifer, and Nathalie enjoying dinner February 24, 2010 at the new Enso restaurant (East Lansing) which selected Saper Galleries for matting and framing services.
East Lansing High School Spanish class
Students studying Spanish at East Lansing High School visited the gallery November 24, 2009 for a class project.
The Saper Galleries Lifesaver Bra
Roy Saper was the successful bidder on the "Lifesaver Bra" at a November 11, 2009 fund-raiser that will allow more women to have mammograms to detect cancer.  See the video here.  Want to display the bra in your medical office?  Call us!
Drum Crazy
"Drum Crazy" returned to Saper Galleries October 22, 2009 for an energetic practice session with a wonderful beat and soothing rhythm that all would enjoy -- as we did!
REAAL
The women of Michigan State University's REAAL group (Radiating Excellence in All Areas of Life) had a silent auction art fund-raiser at Saper Galleries October 15, 2009 to support a mentoring program for Lansing youth.
Drum Crazy Ensemble from East Lansing
You could feel the rhythm and beat from the Drum Crazy ensemble of East Lansing which tested the acoustics at Saper Galleries September 10, 2009.  Wonderful sounds that you just didn't want to end!
Peggy Lynn Smith
Peggy Lynn Smith's incredible "still life portraits" opened with an opportunity to meet the artist on the First Sunday, September 6, 2009.  See the paintings here.
Roy Saper and roof top garden
  Lansing State Journal photo of Roy Saper watering the roof top garden.  Read the  September 5, 2009 LSJ front page story "Rooftop haven - Saper Galleries grows produce for food bank" here.
Rooftop harvest July 2009
Amazing!  Here is the July 26, 2009 first harvest from the garden on the rooftop of Saper Galleries in downtown East Lansing!  Drive by and look up to check it out!
Springhill Camp counselors
Counselors from Michigan's Springhill Camp visited Saper Galleries on their day off, July 3, 2009.
Jay and Roy Saper at rooftop garden
Jay and Roy Saper and the two-dozen vegetables growing on the rooftop garden at Saper Galleries, June 27, 2009!
Rep. Byrum
State Representative Barbara Byrum presented Roy Saper with a special tribute from the Michigan Legislature and Governor recognizing Saper Galleries for its "success as a pillar of culture...for 30 years" May 3, 2009.
Jay Saper at roof garden
Jay Saper after positioning the irrigation hoses on our rooftop vegetable garden's four dozen plants on planting day, May 19, 2009.
Fritz Opening
The Kathleen Chaney Fritz opening reception with Nell Kuhnmuench, Jay Saper, Roy Saper, Nathalie, Jennifer, artist Kathleen Chaney Fritz and John Fritz, May 3, 2009.
MSU Art History Association
Members of the Michigan State University Art History Association toured the gallery and visited with Roy Saper March 20, 2009.
Dansville FFA
Dansville (Michigan) FFA students visited Saper Galleries March 11, 2009 while in the area for a convention at Michigan State University.
Jessica
What do Jessica and Dr. Seuss have in common?  Both celebrated birthdays on March 2.  Jessica celebrates her birthday on the 105th anniversary of Dr. Seuss' birthday.
Cub Scouts
Cub Scouts learned about Dr. Seuss during an evening gallery tour February 26, 2009.
Okemos Nursery School
Children from the Okemos (Michigan) Nursery School learned about Dr. Seuss and toured the exhibition February 6, 2009.
MSU Alumni and family
Michigan State University Alumni Association members from Mid-Michigan gathered at the Seuss exhibition December 23, 2008.
Haslett Advanced Art Club
Haslett High School Advanced Art Club students learned about the early career of Dr. Seuss that led up to his work in creating children's books when visiting the gallery December 17, 2008.
Pleasant View Magnet School
Students from Pleasant View Magnet School in Lansing, Michigan gather around the bronze Cat in the Hat December 16, 2008.
St Thomas students
The attentive first graders from East Lansing's St. Thomas Aquinas school toured the Dr. Seuss exhibition December 2, 2008.
Wexford Montessori
Wexford Montessori Magnet School students in Lansing spent three hours touring the Dr. Seuss exhibition and writing about selected works of art by the artist December 3, 2008.
Lansing Community College class
Art students from Lansing Community College were treated to a tour of the Dr. Seuss exhibition November 24, 2008.
Stepping Stones Montessori
Students from East Lansing, Michigan's Stepping Stones Montessori elementary program visited the Dr. Seuss exhibition November 20, 2008.  What wonderful, thoughtful, observant students!
MSU Bailey Scholara
Students from Michigan State University's ANR310, the Bailey Scholars, visited the Dr. Seuss exhibition November 6, 2008.
East Lansing High School Art club students
East Lansing High School Art Club students visited Saper Galleries after school, November 3, 2008.
GLCVB at Dr. Seuss
Saper Galleries hosted members of the Greater Lansing Convention and Visitor's Bureau at its Dr. Seuss exhibition, November 3, 2008.
Pinecrest School thank you!
Roy Saper thanks East Lansing Pinecrest School principal Cynthia Blakeslee for the magnificent thank you card from the school's 4th graders and art teacher who used mat board supplies contributed by Saper Galleries for a mask project.
Girl Scouts from St. Thomas Acquinas
Girl Scouts from St. Thomas Aquinas Troop 301 visited Saper Galleries October 8, 2008 and had a sneak preview of art that will be displayed at the Dr. Seuss exhibition which opens November 2!
Visitors from abroad
Students participating in the summer English Language Center program at Michigan State University visited the gallery from Dubai, South Korea, Spain, Libya, and Taiwan July 29, 2008.
Visiting students from abroad
A second group of visitors studying English at Michigan State University (MSU) toured the gallery from Saudi Arabia, Korea, Taiwan, and United Arab Emirates, also on July 29, 2008.
And even more!
The fourth group of students studying the English language at MSU enjoyed visiting the gallery from Thailand, Taiwan, UAE, and Korea.
More International students 7/29/08
Wow!  Even more students visited through the MSU summer program, these from Oman, Japan, Argentina, Taiwan, UAE, and South Korea.  What a great group!
Students from Germany
Students from Germany visited Saper Galleries on June 19, 2008.  Their trip to Lansing was through the Visiting International Exchange program between KSN Stuttgart and Lansing Community College.
Travel Writers
Travel writers Sandra, Sabrena, Lauren, and  Margot,  visited Saper Galleries June 9, 2008 and met with Michigan artists Michael Callihan, Kathleen Chaney-Fritz, Mary Ann Southworth, and Barbara McCleary.  Is this a fun group or what?!

Visitors from China
Visiting scholars and professionals from China toured Saper Galleries May 8, 2008.
Murder Mystery at Saper Galleries
A "Murder Mystery" event was at held at Saper Galleries and neighboring Wild Goose Inn April 12, 2008, with arrangements planned by students from Michigan State University!
People's Church visits Saper Galleries!
The women of Dorcas Circle from East Lansing's People's Church gathered at Saper Galleries March 18, 2008 where Roy Saper provided tips to better understanding issues related to collecting, evaluating and preserving our own collections.
East Lansing High School Spanish Class
Mrs. York's East Lansing High School Spanish class students visited Saper Galleries March 10, 2008 to complete an assignment answering questions about selected works of art in Spanish!
Artist Callihan and Sue with Banner
Artist Michael Callihan and his wife Sue in front of Saper Galleries before the opening of Michigan Impressions: Paintings by Michael Callihan which opened November 4, 2007.
Mid-Michigan Art Guild
Mid-Michigan Art Guild Members met at Saper Galleries November 15, 2007 for a presentation on matting and framing issues presented by Roy Saper.
East Lansing High School art teachers
East Lansing High School art teachers Cindy, Robin, and Jeanie visited Saper Galleries for a professional enrichment experience October 3, 2007.   Advanced East Lansing High School art students visit the gallery as part of their learning experience.
Vistors from Germany
Students and faculty from Germany and Austria visited Saper Galleries on June 19, 2007.  Their trip to Lansing was through the Visiting International Exchange program between KSN Stuttgart and Lansing Community College.
International Scholars at MSU
International scholars from China, Thailand, and Korea visit Saper Galleries June 4, 2007 through the Visiting International Professional Program at Michigan State University.

Recent visitors to Saper Galleries
Friends Kay, Joyce, Lois and Barbara enjoyed their reunion and visit to Saper Galleries from Michigan, Wisconsin, Ohio, and Indiana in March, 2007!
Startan Development Students
Spartan Child Development Center students studied colors and shapes at Saper Galleries February 2, 2007.

East Lansing High School Spanish Class
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November 30, 2006, Mrs. York's East Lansing High School Spanish Class students visited Saper Galleries for a project requiring them to select a work of art and write about it in Spanish.
Inforum at Saper Galleries 11/29/06
Inforum (the former Women's Economic Club) of Mid-Michigan celebrated the holiday season with a gathering at Saper Galleries November 29, 2006


MSU Evening College Art Savvy class
MSU Evening College students of Roy Saper's class "Art Savvy: Collecting Art for the Beginner and Connoisseur" gather October 4, 2006.
Hadassah at Saper Galleries 9/13/06
The Greater Lansing Hadassah group met at Saper Galleries September 13, 2006 to hear Roy Saper speak about a dozen Israeli artists who created works of art in the Gallery's inventory.
Bailey Community Center Kids!
Bailey Community Center Kids walked to Saper Galleries July 26, 2006 to learn about the various art media that artists are making today!  And we enjoyed their enthusiasm and interest!  The students are seated in the east gallery in front of the newly arrived paintings by Eric Waugh.  The students also enjoyed the magic realism of Rob Gonsalves!
Montessori students at Saper Galleries
On July 16, 2006 students from one of the area Montessori schools visited Saper Galleries and created their own drawings after touring the gallery!
Picasso exhibition tour July 2, 2006
As part of the First Sunday Gallery Walk Sunday, July 2, 2006 visitors enjoyed a walking tour of the Picasso exhibition.
Sparrow Dieticians
Registered dietitians from Sparrow Hospital find food for the soul at Saper Galleries, June 26, 2006
Second Monday Art Group from Williamston
The Second Monday Art Group from Williamston,
Michigan visited the exhibition, June 22, 2006
Burcham Hills visitors
Our friends from Burcham Hills Retirement Center learned about Picasso, June 14, 2006
Okemos Montessori Radmoor
Students from the Okemos Montessori Radmoor school added to their knowledge about Picasso, June 7, 2006
Greater Lansing Food Bank reception
Supporters celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Greater Lansing Food Bank and Hunger Awareness Day, June 6, 2006.
Haslett High School Art Students
Haslett High School art students with Roy after a tour of the exhibition, May 24, 2006
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The Women of Spart2zzz
The women of "Spart2zzz" Red Hat Society enjoy the Picasso exhibition May 17, 2006.
Book Club
Book Club gathering at the Picasso exhibition, May 12, 2006.
Fowlerville High School at Picasso May 9, 2006
Fowlerville High School students at Saper Galleries
May 9, 2006.
Exhibition Opening May 7, 2006
Some of more than 500 who visited during the Picasso exhibition opening, May 7, 2006.
Roy with Friends of Kresge Art Museum
Roy Saper speaking with Michigan State University
Friends of Kresge Art Museum, May 6, 2006.
Charlotte High School Art Club
Charlotte High School Art Club Picasso tour
May 6, 2006.
Greater Lansing Convention and Visitors Bureau reception May 5, 2006
Greater Lansing Convention and Visitor's Bureau Reception, May 5, 2006.
Merrill Lynch reception May 4, 2006
Merrill Lynch reception at Saper Galleries, May 4, 2006.

NationalCity Reception
National City Priority Clients
private Picasso reception, May 3, 2006.

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