Live hockey painting experience under arena lights

COMPLETED EVENT · SAGINAW SPIRIT 25TH ANNIVERSARY

History
in motion.

Created live at the September 19 home opener in celebration of 25 years of Saginaw Spirit hockey.

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THE EXPERIENCE

Five hours.
Twenty-five years.
One original.

Summer created a large-scale piece live at the Saginaw Spirit home opener—beginning before puck drop, building throughout the game, and culminating in a final reveal for the fans.

EVENT RECAP

From blank canvas
to final reveal.

Summer painted throughout the 25th Anniversary home opener with the game, the crowd, and the energy of the Dow Event Center unfolding behind the canvas.

Summer Smith smiling beside her completed Saginaw Spirit anniversary painting at the Dow Event Center — THE ARTIST + THE FINISHED ORIGINALFive hours of live painting—complete.

Summer Smith painting live above the ice during the Saginaw Spirit home opener — THROUGHOUT THE GAMEPainting with the full arena in view.

Summer Smith adding details to the anniversary painting during the game — FINAL DETAILSBuilding the history one mark at a time.

The completed 25 Years of Spirit painting beside the rink — 25 YEARS OF SPIRITThe completed piece at home ice.

01BEFORE THE GAME

The first marks

The canvas began as fans arrived and the story started to take shape.

02THROUGHOUT PLAY

Built in real time

Brushwork, movement, and 25 years of team history came together live during the game.

03THE REVEAL

A piece for the fans

The finished painting was revealed in-arena as a celebration of the team, the city, and everyone who built the Spirit.

Completed Saginaw Spirit 25th Anniversary painting at the arena

THE COMPLETED CANVAS

More than one moment.

This piece holds the full history—not a single player or season. Layered details and hidden references honor the Spirit’s growth, achievements, home ice, and community across 25 years.

Black, white, silver, and Spirit blue
Historic details woven into the composition
A special “25” reveal built into the finish

COMING TO AUCTION

Four originals.
More details soon.

These original paintings are now with the Saginaw Spirit and will be offered at auction. Bidding dates, links, and complete auction details will be posted here as soon as they are announced.