It has always been inspiring to learn about the passions and interests Alden B. Dow and Vada B. Dow explored throughout their lives. As inquisitive humans, their passion to learn, grow and understand the world around them only increased with time. This need to...
Midland Center For the Arts Facebook LIVE Friday April 10, 2020 2pm Happy Birthday Alden B. Dow: Philosopher and Innovator Alden B. Dow sought to create quality in all that he did. To obtain quality, he questioned, challenged and tested the world in a positive and...
The Alden B. Dow Home and Studio will be hosting a Summer Writing Studio for students in grades 6–12. The program runs from 10 am to 12 pm, on the following dates: Thursday, June 25th Thursday, July 16th Thursday, July 30th Thursday, August 13th Sessions include a...
The health and safety of our Alden B. Dow Home and Studio patrons, volunteers and staff is our priority. With the increasing risk posed by COVID-19, we are cancelling all tours and events at the Home and Studio beginning tomorrow, Wednesday, March 18th thru April...
Have you ever wanted to explore and discover a hidden underground passageway? "The Tunnel" is just one of the many captivating and enchanting surprises of the Alden B. Dow Home and Studio. This private area is rarely opened for viewing, but for the months of...
February 16, 2020 — Early Alden B. Dow ArchitectureOver 80 years ago while at Taliesin, Alden B. Dow completed his design for the Earl Stein Residence and began the footprint of his own Home and Studio. In this film series view black and white construction footage...
“After Alden: An Architectural History of Lake Jackson” by Marty Merritt Lecture and Book Signing Sunday, October 27, 2019 1-3 pm United Church of Christ 4100 Chestnut Hill Dr, Midland, MI 48642 Mid-Century Modern Midland (MCMM) is excited to present a lecture and...
As adults drop children off at our Architecture and Design Summer Camps, they excitedly express a wish to stay and join in all of the fun and creativity. Well, now YOU can! The Alden B. Dow Home and Studio has created a fall Adult Camp that contains many of the...
“Why strive to be creative?" Perhaps I should ask, “Why strive to breathe?” In most creative personalities, it is every bit as necessary to be creative as it is to take in oxygen. It is a simple prerequisite of life. To many – to most – of us, to live is to be...
August 16, 2019 3pm-4:30pm Alden B. Dow Home and Studio Archive and Theater 315 Post Street, Midland MI Cost $15 All aboard for a special program devoted to Alden B. Dow’s love of trains at the Home & Studio on Friday, August 16, at 3:00 pm! An enthusiastic...
Alden B. Dow Home and Studio 2019 Autumn Reflections Tours October 5, 2019 Please reserve online at www.abdow.org or call 989.839.2744 to book your tour. The 1950s The 1950s were a time of great advancement and expansion throughout our country and Midland was...
To showcase the talents of Michigan writers and to support the creative writing of people in our community, the Michigan Authors' Workshop Series will bring eight writers to Midland, Michigan, the week of July 22-26, 2019. These writers will provide free readings...