Love it! It's so nice to have exquisite art available so close to home…read more "If it reaches out and grabs you around the knees, buy it."

From the owner: Art Gallery/ Original paintings and handmade jewelry from around the world.read more

A magical place! I've found at least one treasure in my numerous visits over the decades, and I…read moredon't ever set foot in Saginaw without stopping in (although these days I almost never set foot in Saginaw either way). The owner is a timeless beauty -- she seriously doesn't age -- and offers the pinnacle of customer service. She really curates a delightful selection of only the best in wardrobe staples that never go out of style, cool vintage looks, a few modern pieces and fabulash accessories. Love, love, love this place!

Mary's moved to Columbus in Bay City with her Glad Rags. She has such an open, warm and airy…read moreatmosphere in which to spend hours treasure hunting through her gently worn pieces of "wearable art". Don't miss the designer choices in the lower level. Going to Glad Rags can be like shopping with your best friend in each other's closets. Mary excels in putting together just the right pieces for me to create a special look for any occasion.

It's a rare event that I go away stunned by a new visit experience. However that's what I felt…read moreafter leaving White Church Gallery in Grindstone Michigan. Located in rural remoteness of an old church in what was the heart of a long abandoned 1800's grindstone quarry operation, the owners Michael and Carrie Zaitz have created an artist oasis at the tip of the thumb. We stumbled upon the White Church Gallery while exploring Grindstone City's two popular ice cream shops; the Grindstone General Store and Rybak's Ice Cream Store. The gallery is across the street from Rybak's. Little did I know but the gallery opened this year on July 7, 2015. Doing a search on Yelp showed that White Church Gallery is the sole Art Gallery in the Thumb. The uniqueness of the restored church and remoteness of location makes it an amazing place. Carrie told me that they had to totally renovate the church. "Mother Nature had taken over." She indicated. They have been working on the Gallery for over three and a half years. The center piece of this renovated church is a beautifully restored quatrefoil stained glass window at the front of the gallery crafted by Tom Newton. You can sit on a the pews of the old church at Rybak's Ice Cream on the front porch. Carrie has pictures of the renovation process on her gallery's blog. The gallery has works displayed of fifteen artists in various mediums. Most notable are Joe Flosky's stained glass, Pat Hardin's cartoons, Duane Bilyeu's woodwork and turnings, Laura Landrum's jewelry, Susan Drescher's eco-friendly furniture and decorative products, Carolyn Kinnison's textured paintings using layers of paint and finishes over molding compound on wood Bill Stolpin's paintings and resident artist, Michael Zaitz abstract and surrealism works. When you first walk into the gallery it's like stepping into a different world. The unique colors and subtle light treatment show off the various art work. Everywhere you turn there is something to explore. I'm certain that the White Church Gallery will not be the sole art gallery in the Upper Thumb for long. However it will stand alone as being the first in the area with a powerful debut. The gallery is located five minutes east of Port Austin at 8686 Rouse Road.

From the owner: We are an art gallery.We carry acrylic and watercolor paintings, prints, photographs, jewelry,…read morefurniture, wood items, stained glass and more.

(AKA Buckham Gallery). A pretty interesting art gallery. The space is nice and is located a little…read moreoff the beaten path. Buckham regularly hosts Second Friday Art Walk receptions, along with the other local galleries downtown, like GFAC. Sometimes they host spoken word or poetry readings or, on rare occasion, an interpretive dance recital. It's really a great space for showcasing local art talent and, as one of the city's non-profits, they manage to do a lot with a little- no small feat in this day and age, and particularly in this city. It's a testament to the changing times in Flint and our city's dedication to both promoting and preserving the arts downtown. Whenever I attend one of their Art Walk receptions, I always run into a number of Flint-town regulars that I know from around our colorful downtown landscape. They serve appetizers and beer and wine at their receptions, so donations are always welcome to help defray costs, but it is not something that is pushed. Great art, great scene, great people. Some of the art exhibitions here will often be a bit quirkier than those at GFAC, but it's the ingenuity and independent spirit that drives this gallery. Once, my husband and I saw a Twinkie-themed art installation project here. Now that's entertaining!

Buckham hosts some of the more unique art shows in town. You know, the type of art with a little…read moremore "flavor" to it. To put it mildly, it's not your Grandma's quilting exhibition. The crowd at Buckham is filled with eccentric, free-spirited, creative types. I've seen the most unusual art shows here, but most have actually been very entertaining. Lots of upcycled "dumpster" art along with more mainstream photography and paintings. It's always surprising. The art is thought-provoking and gets people talking and that's what art is supposed to do- get people discussing it and looking at things in a different light. It's always fun to see everyone crowding around talking about the fusing of art, politics and commerce during art walk with a glass of wine in hand. Admission is free. Patrons may rent the space out for private events, too.

The problem with this place is that the lady we have encountered on several visits is not at all…read morefriendly. We think she is the director of the gallery. Witnessed her denigrating our city to a couple visiting from Illinois recently; and we sought them ought on the sidewalk after they left the place, and tried to sell Midland to them.They couldn't believe her attitude. She was exceptionally rude to my wife and a friend this past weekend. We won't ever visit this place ever again.

As a resident of the area who has also traveled a goodish bit and seeks out independant coffee…read moreshops and local galleries, I find visits to this space interesting in presenting a wide array of local arts and crafts. A great place to find that focal point for a room or, as I have found on a couple different occasions, the perfect small item to round out a difficult gift for an important individual.

I was first introduced to Marshall Fredericks at the National Museum of American Art in Washington,…read moreD.C. years ago. The taut athletic body of his polished bronze 'Torso of a Dancer' just pulled me in. I never forgot it. There is a slightly different version on display here, too. The gigantic space at this museum that holds Fredericks' works is overwhelmingly packed. (Be careful not to poke an eye out on a protruding arm, leg or toe.) Filled with white plaster originals, this marbled space is a fitting tribute to this prolific artist whose works dotted public spaces in the US. His idealized, hopeful figures captured the energy of post-war America. Obviously, to Detroiters, Fredericks is best known for the 'Spirit of Detroit' sculpture at the base of Woodward Avenue. The original plaster version is here and it's great to get a closer look at this iconic work. I was also fascinated with another smaller gallery that holds over 300 objects from the late artist's sculpture studio. It's enough to get a good sense of his working environment. Housed on the university campus, this museum also has some outdoor sculptures, too. Is it worth the drive from Detroit to check out this collection? Definitely.

My favorite stop in Saginaw…read more Beautiful it's on Saginaw valleys campus Amazing collection and helpful and knowledgeable staff Plan at least an hour or more

I enjoyed myself as the model for Clio Adult Class. Everyone was terrific to me and fun to talk to…read more The artists were especially kind to me in that they drew me 5 to 10 years younger. :) I look forward to returning to Clio Center soon. Will Tabacchi

Great place to explore different media's of art for both kids & adults. Painting, pottery, crafts,…read moreand stained glass studio. Check their new website!

What a FUN place! Pick out your project and work on it with a group of friends! You can bring your…read moreown wine to make it an interesting event. They fire your pieces and will let you know when they are done. Have been to a few outings at Painterly Pottery in Bay City and Saginaw... all have been great fun!

Great business but the employees ruin it! Constantly talking about their personal issues with each…read moreother instead of helping clients or addressing people who are waiting. Treat customers like CRAP!! So sad really, used to love this place. I have run in to a short haired woman on multiple occasions making sarcastic and rude comments about customers.

I really like this boutique! Unique, one-of-a-kind jewelry pieces that are handcrafted by artisans…read moreand are pretty fairly priced. I can support that! The employee who was there when I stopped in was very helpful matching pieces that didn't necessarily go together. I bought two necklaces and a ring and can't wait to wear them!

On my Old Town adventure I stopped in Katalyst and was pleasantly surprised with the assortment of…read moregifts, jewelry, and art for sale. The shop is beautifully designed and decorated with various home items and art from local artists. Artists on display used techniques from acrylics to oils to unconventional mediums, while the jewelry for sale ranged from very affordable to upscale. Other items for sale included trendy home goods, photo frames, glass ware, etc. I hadn't planned to buy anything when I walked in, but I was drawn to a very pretty necklace with interchangeable pendants. The chain only set me back $15 and each pendant went for $5. Other more custom jewelry was pricier, I'm sure, but I really felt like any one walking in would find something that really speaks to them. Fantastic! The owner was very nice and accommodating. She seemed to know her customers and have some regulars who enjoy stopping by. The store was really lovely and it is a great addition to the Old Town community.

This is a cute little Gallery. kind of in the middle of…read morenowhere... it doesn't look like something you would be able to rent out but it is set up beautifully for my cousin's baby shower. tons of room and inside beautiful artwork hung on the walls and ample parking. if you live in the Midland area I would definitely call this place and see about renting it out for space for showers even a wedding. The location I'm not really familiar with this area but it's something out of the ordinary and neat.

Creative 360 is a more affordable option for art classes, parties, and events than the Center for…read morethe Arts in Midland. They offer everything from painting, drawing, poetry, writing, and many others. I've taken several classes and found them all enjoyable. Some of the instructors are a little quirky, but that doesn't hinder the usefulness of the class. We even had a birthday party at Creative 360 and the kids had a painting craft. The kids loved it!