how it works

If you’re looking for something special for your next benefit, fundraiser, or festival, be sure to consider Empty Canvas.

Empty Canvas provides 1- or 2-hour musical performances as an acoustic duo, trio, or full band. It’s your choice so you can select the best fit for your event. We’re happy to provide guidance based on more than 10 years of providing the greatest live entertainment available in the Midwest.

During the show, lead singer Mike McMath will complete an entire painting based on an image you’ve chosen before the show. It could be pretty much anything you can think of! These are beautiful works of art - not a splash painting or spinning wheel image completed in a few minutes. Click on the GALLERY button to see examples from previous events.

The audience gets to be a part of the show as well. Mike will bring members of the audience up on stage to add their own strokes to the painting. Crowds are always amazed when they realize Mike’s not only painting during the show, but singing too.

Once the performance is over, the painting is yours to raffle, auction (silent or live), or keep. Any proceeds generated are YOURS to keep. Mike’s paintings have generated more than $70,000 in the past 3 years. Where else can you receive a return on your entertainment expense?

Contact Sue Genau (989) 430-2916 or sgenau@hotmail.com for current rates.
And don’t forget, MFEA members receive a $200 discount.